Speculation: Roster Building Thread LV: One More Day

[Tob]

Not at all. He’s been linked to the rangers for years, where have you been? If he’s picking the islanders out of nowhere it’s because of the money. Pretty simple logic if you can follow. And no it’s not arrogant, every player has different priorities. His is money, simple statement.

He's been linked to NYC, LA, and Miami for years. He's not picking the Islanders out of nowhere. The Islanders have always fit his criteria of being in a big city like NYC. The Islanders didn't show interest until this off season. Please, as if you weren't denigrating a player you wanted and now can't have by characterizing him as a greedy money driven mercenary.

 

[Good Intentions]

Can't help but think about where Kreider's head may be. He's almost been gone a handful of times over the past few weeks. Wouldn't it be quite the story if he ends up staying and puts up his best year yet? I have a soft spot for him, but he needs to back it up if given the opportunity to stay.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Just as a reference, Panarin grew up poor as f***.

If he goes for the money, I'm happy for him. I hope he gets 13+ a year from the Isles.

 

[Savant]

While I personally don't think that is the reason, that is a good point and entirely possible.

And that's okay too

 

[Savant]

Can't help but think about where Kreider's head may be. He's almost been gone a handful of times over the past few weeks. Wouldn't it be quite the story if he ends up staying and puts up his best year yet? I have a soft spot for him, but he needs to back it up if given the opportunity to stay.

That would be great, better return at the deadline .

 

[Trxjw]

I can appreciate the idea of Panarin's camp leaking numbers to get someone to up their offer, but that's not typically something you see from The Bobfather. He usually only heads to Twitter when he's pretty confident he's got the right scoop.

 

[will1066]

Well saying "Isles are the favorite" is one way to say "Hey NYR and FLA, get your final offers in now."

Lou doesn't leak anything so this isn't coming from the Islander camp.

Theoretically speaking, he didn't have to leak a number to make that point. There's no benefit to anyone. And it just pisses off Gorton, I'd bet.

 

[Thirty One]

Don’t think Vesey goes until free agency settles down.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

I can appreciate the idea of Panarin's camp leaking numbers to get someone to up their offer, but that's not typically something you see from The Bobfather. He usually only heads to Twitter when he's pretty confident he's got the right scoop.

Agreed 100. Bob’s “speculations” are usually pretty close to facts.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Was there a number leaked? I must have missed it.

 

[Thirty One]

Zuccarello going to Minnesota after Buffalo gets their main target, Lazar.

 

[Thirty One]

I can appreciate the idea of Panarin's camp leaking numbers to get someone to up their offer, but that's not typically something you see from The Bobfather. He usually only heads to Twitter when he's pretty confident he's got the right scoop.

He did specifically say that this isn’t confirmed.

 

[will1066]

That would be great, better return at the deadline .

He'd also be playing for his next contract

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

The only thing that scares me here is that after the Knicks lost out on their top 2 targets to the Nets, he may step in here and force the issue.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Sounds like the smoke around the Isles and Panarin may in fact, be fire.

 

[Tob]

The only thing that scares me here is that after the Knicks lost out on their top 2 targets to the Nets, he may step in here and force the issue.

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[GeorgeKaplan]

The only thing that scares me here is that after the Knicks lost out on their top 2 targets to the Nets, he may step in here and force the issue.

Live look of JD keeping Dolan out of Gorton's office:

 

[Bacon Artemi Bravo]

He's been linked to NYC, LA, and Miami for years. He's not picking the Islanders out of nowhere. The Islanders have always fit his criteria of being in a big city like NYC. The Islanders didn't show interest until this off season. Please, as if you weren't denigrating a player you wanted and now can't have by characterizing him as a greedy money driven mercenary.

He’s been linked to the Rangers and the Panthers and all the cities you listed, none of them the islanders play in, so what’s your point? He hasn’t been linked to the islanders since recently, that’s a fact. Maybe you can think that my simple logical deduction was denigration of a player, but I think it was actually pretty fair and simple. If reports are true, he’s passing up places he wants to play because there’s more money involved. You can judge that how you want to but don’t put words/thoughts in my mouth. We’re here to talk about hockey, not take personal shots at eachother.

 

[DutchShamrock]

Can't help but think about where Kreider's head may be. He's almost been gone a handful of times over the past few weeks. Wouldn't it be quite the story if he ends up staying and puts up his best year yet? I have a soft spot for him, but he needs to back it up if given the opportunity to stay.

Isn't it obvious? Once Montreal misses out on their free agents they will trade for Kreider. Then Price can bury the hatchet, so to speak.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Varlamov is also not good so if they overpay mercenary Panarin and downgrade Lehner to Varlamov I’ll consider that a win.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Varlamov is also not good so if they overpay mercenary Panarin and downgrade Lehner to Varlamov I’ll consider that a win.

Varlamov will probably come in at a shorter term and leave room for Sorokin to take over in a few years

 

[Hire Sather]

Panarin will settle for the Islanders if we choose to not meet his demands.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Varlamov will probably come in at a shorter term and leave room for Sorokin to take over in a few years

Sorokin gotta come over first.

 

[Bacon Artemi Bravo]

Panarin will settle for the Islanders if we choose to not meet his demands.

That’s fine, he can go. Either he fits in our plan or he doesn’t. I feel very comfortable with where the organization is at. We can be patient.