Speculation: Islanders need a defenceman?

[McFlyingV]

Last thing NYI need is another LW, so I doubt they'd want Tkachuk no matter how good he's been. Maybe they could target Monahan or Bennett as a 2C, but I dunno if CGY would be interested inn that.

Hamonic + Strome + MDC

for

Hamilton + Monahan/Bennett + 2nd just trying something

Well if the biggest need is a RH shot winger then it might not work. Tkachuk probably doesn't make sense because he's still pretty raw and the Islanders are probably looking for someone a little more ready to contribute. Monahan probably doesn't make sense to the NYI given his salary. Islanders would be taking on a ton of money in that type of deal with both Hamilton and Monahan coming. Bennett makes the most sense imo because he can play wing as well (not sure about RW though), and is more ready to contribute. However, I'm not sure Calgary is in any position to be giving up top 6 players right now unless they believe Strome and MDC can both become quality top 6ers for them in the near future.

 

[Mike Jones]

The Islanders should be sellers not buyers

The best option may be to simply grab a guy off waivers.

 

[xECK29x]

Mayfield cleared waivers just over a month ago on October 6th. His being claimed this time is far from a sure thing.

Oh right der, so then the need won't be that crucial.

 

[PWJunior]

Calling Brian Strait, calling Brian Strait...

Dude, don't even joke about that. Flintstone probably still cries himself to sleep without his precious.

 

[seafoam]

They shouldn't he giving up assets for anyone.

 

[go4hockey]

berube for greene Gravel is playing well making greene available and La gets a goalie to fill in till quick gets back Greene is playing well but gravel is playing better win win

Why our current goalie is much better than Berube. Although moving Greene would be nice as I would rather see our young guys playing.

 

[KingCanadain1976]

Why our current goalie is much better than Berube. Although moving Greene would be nice as I would rather see our young guys playing.

thats my plan to rid us of greene to keep gravel in the nhl. Berube would back up budja till zatkoff is fully healed then waived/go down to the ahl to start for the reign

 

[McWeber]

How about Reinhart for Barzal+Beauvillier?

 

[Tpkc2]

They shouldn't he giving up assets for anyone.

I agree but some our asserts aren't assets!

 

[A Pointed Stick]

How about Reinhart for Barzal+Beauvillier?

lol. Maybe after our coach ruins them...

 

[Sheva7]

Mayfield sucks but yea, Isles aren't gonna give up assets for a 2-3 week bandaid.

 

[Rebels57]

Nick Schultz makes sense. Currently healthy scratch for Flyers. Cheap vet D that can kill penalties and on expiring contract. Hes yours for a 5th round pick.

 

[A Pointed Stick]

They shouldn't he giving up assets for anyone.

Does Las Vegas count?

 

[Pure Slaughter Value]

Does Las Vegas count?

Yup. Leddy, Hamonic, Boychuk, de Haan, Pulock, Hickey.

Two of those are going to be exposed. If anything, when healthy the Isles might consider trading de Haan in a package deal. He's the most likely to be exposed and taken. He also happens to be the steadiest defenseman we have.

 

[A Pointed Stick]

Yup. Leddy, Hamonic, Boychuk, de Haan, Pulock, Hickey.

Two of those are going to be exposed. If anything, when healthy the Isles might consider trading de Haan in a package deal. He's the most likely to be exposed. He also happens to be the steadiest defenseman we have.

I can't even imagine the ****storm that would unleash in all the Islander message boards. This season is toast now that Seidenberg is done, but still, who else is going to play defense for us? Wutherspoon?

I like saying Wotherspoon. With a name like that you just know his best friends are named Muffy, Biff, and Laramie.

 

[Pure Slaughter Value]

I can't even imagine the ****storm that would unleash in all the Islander message boards. This season is toast now that Seidenberg is done, but still, who else is going to play defense for us? Wutherspoon?

Savior Scott Mayfield along with Brian Strait....20 min toi a game.

ECSTASY!!!!!11!!

I like saying Wotherspoon. With a name like that you just know his best friends are named Muffy, Biff, and Laramie.

I've got the George Carlin "I'm getting sick of guys named Todd" skit running through my head reading that.

 

[A Pointed Stick]

Savior Scott Mayfield along with Brian Strait...20 min toi a game.

Just kill me now.

I've got the George Carlin "I'm getting sick of guys named Todd" skit running through my head reading that.

lol. I was thinking more Ted Knight in Caddyshack.

 

[LordNeverLose]

Yup. Leddy, Hamonic, Boychuk, de Haan, Pulock, Hickey.

Two of those are going to be exposed. If anything, when healthy the Isles might consider trading de Haan in a package deal. He's the most likely to be exposed and taken. He also happens to be the steadiest defenseman we have.

Protect all 5 (except Hickey) along with JT, Ladd, Nelson and lose Strome. That's what I'd do rather than lose CDH.

Ideally though you are right we would package 2 guys together for an upgrade or trade one for someone exempt, but I don't know if that'll happen.

 

[entropism]

How about Reinhart for Barzal+Beauvillier?

No GM is THAT dumb.

 

[BrianFromAIH]

Dude, don't even joke about that. Flintstone probably still cries himself to sleep without his precious.

Too late. We in the Jets Delegation are sending him back.

 

[H a w k s*]

Polak and JVR for Tavares

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Garth Snow can have Brendan Smith for a 2017 or 2018 3rd round pick.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Polak and JVR for Tavares

Yeah not happening in a million years, You forgot this little guy.

 

[seafoam]

They'll just call up Mayfield.

Makes no sense when this guy needs a legitimate look in the organization.

 

[HoweHullOrr]

Polak and JVR for Tavares

Yeah not happening in a million years, You forgot this little guy.

Was waiting for the incoming Polak/Corrado/Hunwick proposals LOL.