Friedman: Islanders team most likely to make a move for a forward

[Viqsi]

I wonder if Atkinson from Columbus makes any sense. I recall Columbus fans saying that they will have a hard time protecting both of them (Viqsiiii...? )

Wouldn't happen until just before the expansion draft (when we know if we have to make that big choice or not), and I'm not sure what we'd try to pick up from the Isles in the process that makes sense.

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Hartnell for Strome?

Given the way Strome's development has gone, that's arguably a significant downgrade. Certainly wouldn't want to do it midseason.

 

[golffuul]

I doubt they give up Nyquist.

As a Wings fan, I would give up Nyquist. I would also want to trade Jurco for Ho-Sang and maybe a conditional pick.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Halak for Toffoli?

Islanders definitely do it, But no way do the Kings do it.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

If he was good with JT they would have signed him.

Actually he looked to be better with Nielsen my bad.

 

[tempest2i]

Eberle is pretty maligned on the Islanders board but he seems to be the perfect fit. I honestly don't know what it would take to get him and I would hesitate to offer any real blue chip prospects, but Ladd (or Bailey) - JT - Eberle would be a much better 1st line than what we've been rolling recently.

I would happily take Eberle for something non-essential. Don't know the ++ involved, but if it takes Dal Colle to be in a deal, I'd consider it.

The Oil might have an eye on their future salary cap if they end up deciding to move Eberle's salary out. Meaning, the "++" might be something really minor if it means the Oilers clear out enough cap to keep McDavid, Draisaitl and Nuge as their center depth for as long as possible.

But yeah, at this moment the Oil are pretty light on RW depth, so moving Eberle right now doesn't make sense if the team want to continue to compete for a playoff spot.

Anyway, I'm sure the Islanders will find some team to fleece. If not the Oilers, some other team.

 

[Viqsi]

What is going on lately? Why do MTL fans think Nick Leddy is available? He's been in a ton of trade proposals to MTL here. And if he were to get traded, there's no chance anything would be added to him for Pacioretty.

There's a small contingent of Habs fans who have been obsessed with picking up other teams' core players for "depth" of late. Other frequent targets have been Jake Muzzin and Jeff Skinner.

 

[Otto91]

Rumor has De Hann and Halak available. Might as well add Strome, Lee, Bailey, to the list. In this cap issued NHL of course Islanders would need to move $$$ to add $$$.

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

I don't think the Oil want to move Eberle right now, not when they're finally playing well. That being said, if management decided he was available dal colle seems interesting. I know he's been passed by a few other prospects, but his stats seem decent and he was a 5th overall only a couple years ago. Scouting reports from isles fans?

From my other team, i think stafford wouldn't be too expensive and is generally a 20 or so goal scorer. Or if you want bargain bin prices, burmistrov is probably available.

I'm definitely on board with bringing in Drew Stafford, considering he wouldn't cost much and we need natural RW's. Burmistrov doesn't help us at all.

Actually he looked to be better with Nielsen my bad.

They looked alright together, but I don't think it would have lasted. Nielsen is much better as a center.

 

[JohnnyJacket13]

I wonder if Atkinson from Columbus makes any sense. I recall Columbus fans saying that they will have a hard time protecting both of them (Viqsiiii...? )

Obviously they aren't that top tier most Isles fans would want, but they are something. And if this is really bad - I am a neutral, so don't slay other fans for this.

I don't really see how it would make sense for the Jackets to move Atkinson. They already lack NHL depth at RW, why would they decimate that depth any further? As it stands, the depth chart on the right side is Foligno-Atkinson-Anderson-Gagner-Bjorkstrand.

As for the expansion draft concerns, they'll protect Dubinsky, Hartnell, Foligno, Saad, Jenner, Wennberg, and one of Atkinson/Anderson/Karlsson (all assuming Clarkson ends up being exempt/exposed because of LTIR). At the moment, I'd say that Atkinson would be protected because he's a proven player, but Anderson's play so far has been encouraging. He's cheaper than Cam, too, and with Cam looking for a pay raise in 2 years it'll be interesting how this is handled.

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

There's a small contingent of Habs fans who have been obsessed with picking up other teams' core players for "depth" of late. Other frequent targets have been Jake Muzzin and Jeff Skinner.

I'm obsessed with having Nick Leddy, Jake Muzzin, and Jake Skinner as depth pieces.

 

[Aceboogie]

I dont see Chiarelli moving any big piece (including Eberle) for a while. Certainly not in season when Oilers finally have chemistry. CDH is a fine D but Oilers are pretty loaded with left-hand D and with Nurse looking as good as he is. Doubt CDH would even be an upgrade or one worth forcing into line up to do.

Oilers still need a 2RD and I doubt any move is made till off season.

However one trade I could see made is Pouliot+ pick for CDH. Lucic and Maroon have taken top 2 left side spots. Pouliot is actually a good fit on really any line and he is a jack of all trades forwards. Hes not a major piece on Oilers and could be a fit with Tavares

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

I dont see Chiarelli moving any big piece (including Eberle) for a while. Certainly not in season when Oilers finally have chemistry. CDH is a fine D but Oilers are pretty loaded with left-hand D and with Nurse looking as good as he is. Doubt CDH would even be an upgrade or one worth forcing into line up to do.

Oilers still need a 2RD and I doubt any move is made till off season.

However one trade I could see made is Pouliot+ pick for CDH. Lucic and Maroon have taken top 2 left side spots. Pouliot is actually a good fit on really any line and he is a jack of all trades forwards. Hes not a major piece on Oilers and could be a fit with Tavares

The last thing we need is another LW. Pouliot's okay, nothing special. He's not much better than anyone else we have.

 

[Sens Vader]

Bobby Ryan?

 

[Donuts]

eriksson

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

Bobby Ryan?

When he was in Anaheim I would have given the moon for him. Now? He has a big contract and isn't producing. We have enough of those guys. Bobby Ryan at his best would have been perfect with Tavares.

 

[lomiller1]

Burmistrov is not a bust or a project. He is what he is - a bottom 6 forward with limited to no offensive ability and decent PK ability.

That being said, he's not going to provide any offensive help to the Isles or anyone else. He has limited trade value IMO.

Yeah he doesn't sound like what NYI are looking for. Stafford is closer, but he's not a top line guy. I'm not sure what better offensive forward you are going to get at this point in the season though.

 

[Zilo44]

There's a small contingent of Habs fans who have been obsessed with picking up other teams' core players for "depth" of late. Other frequent targets have been Jake Muzzin and Jeff Skinner.

I can live with the fact that Leddy is not available, but calling Pacioretty a depth player is laughable. I personally do not like him due to his lack of competitiveness but he's a top 5 LW for goals over the last few years and has a good contract.

And the purpose of this thread is to discuss options to improve the Isles offensively and Pacioretty fits that bill.

 

[KingCanadain1976]

Halak for Toffoli?

HELL NO from la no need for Halak at all

 

[Chardo]

HELL NO from la no need for Halak at all

Toffoli would obviously be terrible overpayment, but no need for Halak at all?

 

[Sens Vader]

When he was in Anaheim I would have given the moon for him. Now? He has a big contract and isn't producing. We have enough of those guys. Bobby Ryan at his best would have been perfect with Tavares.

well he is still producing, but obviously not at the level Sens fans would want. Granted with the Ducks he played with Getz, and with NYI he would be playing with JT - two centers substantially better than what Ottawa currently has.

Ottawa could take salary back, but its understandable if NYI wouldnt go after Ryans long term contract.

 

[seafoam]

Toffoli would obviously be terrible overpayment, but no need for Halak at all?

Budaj's had back to back shutouts IIRC.

 

[One Winged Angel]

Agree we will trade Tatar before Nyquist, Nyquist is on pace to have a very very good year.

I wouldn't trade either depending on the defenseman, personally.

Totally agree, I don't see Philly trading Sanhaim unless it's for a young top-3 defenseman

I agree, their defense is set to be one of the best in the league for a long time, between Gostisbehere, Provorov, Sanheim and Morin if the latter 3 pan out.

As a Wings fan, I would give up Nyquist. I would also want to trade Jurco for Ho-Sang and maybe a conditional pick.

Doubt the Isles trade Ho-Sang. Despite some of his immaturity issues, he's one hell of a talent.

I wouldn't do that trade if I'm the Islanders.

 

[seafoam]

well he is still producing, but obviously not at the level Sens fans would want. Granted with the Ducks he played with Getz, and with NYI he would be playing with JT - two centers substantially better than what Ottawa currently has.

Ottawa could take salary back, but its understandable if NYI wouldnt go after Ryans long term contract.

If NYI didn't sign Ladd it may have been a fit, now there's no chance.

 

[Super Cake]

Could go after one of Detroits forwards.

 

[joestevens29]

So this is why you don't waive a vet who scored 20 goals the previous year