Speculation: Islanders fire sale

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What's the ask on Pageau? Wouldn't hurt if you had a defensively responsible RD available either since we're probably shopping for one of those as well
 
What’s the ask on Barzal?
Barzal only available in a package for a clear upgrade. He has his warts (doesn’t go to net) but he’s an elite transition/possession player in this league, and lots of isles fans seem to ignore the defensive impact that that has on a game. That being said, if he’s the best player on your team it’s not his fault, but it’s a problem.

We could trade him if we were getting a legit alpha dog but you’d hope to have both.

Horvat for Kudryavtsev, 2025 1st, and Soucy (pretty much the exact same trade that happened prior).
1st, expiring UFA, Raty would be the Horvat trade and we would do it.
 
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Dobson/Boqist* and Palmer? Each individual values? To the Flames, or a package for package?
Dobson and Boqvist may have been drafted near each other but they have very different value. Boqvist won’t garner enough back in a trade for it to make sense. Dobson, something like 2 firsts + Frost + Brzustewicz. Palmieri is in the 2 2nds range I think, but I doubt Lou sends him to Canada.
 
Is Lambert available?


Pageau? 3rd and 5th
RD? Mayfield and Pulock both big vets that PK. Not sure what your team is so I don’t know what to ask for
Leafs, our prospect pool is pretty meh and we don't have a 1st this year but we could probably come up with something that would interest you guys
 
Jets would be interested in Brock for sure, maybe Barzal if available

Jets are in a position to go all in
The smart move IMO would be Pionk (with Jets adding) for Pulock, and then Isles flip Pionk as a rental for a pick.

... unless Pionk has been great and Pulock has been really bad this year. I haven't followed their seasons closely since October-ish.
 
Barzal only available in a package for a clear upgrade. He has his warts (doesn’t go to net) but he’s an elite transition/possession player in this league, and lots of isles fans seem to ignore the defensive impact that that has on a game. That being said, if he’s the best player on your team it’s not his fault, but it’s a problem.

We could trade him if we were getting a legit alpha dog but you’d hope to have both.


1st, expiring UFA, Raty would be the Horvat trade and we would do it.
It’s a “fire” sale! That means damaged goods that must go and are (therefore) at greatly reduced prices. So what's the cheap price on Barzal?
 
It’s a “fire” sale! That means damaged goods that must go and are (therefore) at greatly reduced prices. So what's the cheap price on Barzal?
One Pierre Engvall available for 75% off (7th round pick). There is however a no return policy on him.

Any team needing Center depth would love Horvat. Avs would start with Richie and Mittelstadt.
The Islanders have enough people with too much term. A adding in a center who can’t play center (with too much term) isn’t helping the situation and is just putting wet scotch tape on a leaky Tupperware.
 
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Time for a major re-tool. Everyone is available. Make your offers.

I think the Oilers need guys like Brock Nelson and Ryan Pulock.

What would be the realistic ask for Nelson @ 50% retention? Oilers happy to trade a 1st I would think. Maybe Henrique goes the other way to even the money out. He is having an okay year but the Oilers need to upgrade several positions. Happy to add another pick to make this happen.

Oilers also need an upgrade in the mid pairing right side. Pulock would fit nicely.

Both are on your #1 PK unit, correct? Edmonton needs help in that area as well.
 

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