Roster/Rumors/Speculation/Trade Talk - 2023-24: Hotel California

[doublechili]

here comes Lou conference soon "well we didn't get Johnny but we did get Long Island's own Sonny Milano..Sonny is here with us today, Come out Sonny."

"Actually, apparently Sonny got delayed on the Causeway."

 

[BallinPB]

Since it's Lou we will find out we signed him in training camp.

 

[Bronson]

Not sure why I’m still pumped for Free Agent Frenzy when Lou is our GM. Nothing is happening and I’m just getting more and more disappointed. Same thing every year, haha.

At least it's not Milbury.

 

[doublechili]

Isles traded for Goring while I was out driving. I'm going out for a ride. Be back in a bit.

 

[benedictTavares]

At least it's not Milbury.

Milbury would have made like 12 trades and 7 FA signings by now.

 

[Strummergas]

Milbury would have made like 12 trades and 7 FA signings by now.

"DO SOMETHING!"

 

[12Dog]

Milbury would have made like 12 trades and 7 FA signings by now.

And each one would’ve been…….not so good

 

[benedictTavares]

"DO SOMETHING!"

Don't worry we can always bring back michael dal colle @ the league minimum.

 

[LeapOnOver]

Woke up to pee, couldn't go back to bed without checking here. I'm addicted to the Islanders. Back to bed...

 

[Wanderson]

At least it's not Milbury.

Haha, true!

… but I’m starving for some rumours with substance. Or a signing… or two.

 

[periferal]

Lou: "Hi Johnny. Would like you to come to the islanders. We'll offer 9M a season for 7 years."

Gaudreau: "Thanks Lou. Really appreciate the offer, but I've decided to play for the Devils."

Lou: "OK - 9.5M a season."

Gaudreau: "Again very nice, but I've made up my mind."

Lou: "OK...10M."

Gaudreau: "Lou..."

Lou: "11M."

Gaudreau: "This isn't all about money. In NJ I'm closer to my family which is important to me."

Lou: "I see...12 million then."

Gaudreau: "Lou...I really don't think you're hearing me."

Lou: "Apologies. You're right. I get it now. Jersey is important to you...So 13 million in honor of your jersey number."

Gaudreau: "With respect...I think it's best I hang up now."

Lou: "OK - Call me back when you decide...Or just let me know if you need 15M."

Gaudreau: "I don't think one player can make that much per the CBA."

Lou: "No problem. Sign with the Coyotes and I'll trade them our 2023 1st to retain half your salary."

Gaudreau: "Goodbye Lou."

 

[Throttle]

"DO SOMETHING!"

Hey Andrew Ladd, welcome back.

 

[Lame Lambert]

Pagnotta reporting that we’re below 10 AAV and NJ is above. Saying we don’t want to exceed 10.

 

[mm11]

Lou: "Hi Johnny. Would like you to come to the islanders. We'll offer 9M a season for 7 years."

Gaudreau: "Thanks Lou. Really appreciate the offer, but I've decided to play for the Devils."

Lou: "OK - 9.5M a season."

Gaudreau: "Again very nice, but I've made up my mind."

Lou: "OK...10M."

Gaudreau: "Lou..."

Lou: "11M."

Gaudreau: "This isn't all about money. In NJ I'm closer to my family which is important to me."

Lou: "I see...12 million then."

Gaudreau: "Lou...I really don't think you're hearing me."

Lou: "Apologies. You're right. I get it now. Jersey is important to you...So 13 million in honor of your jersey number."

Gaudreau: "With respect...I think it's best I hang up now."

Lou: "OK - Call me back when you decide...Or just let me know if you need 15M."

Gaudreau: "I don't think one player can make that much per the CBA."

Lou: "No problem. Sign with the Coyotes and I'll trade them our 2023 1st to retain half your salary."

Gaudreau: "Goodbye Lou."

get r done Lou! Do something!

 

[Taswell]

Pagnotta reporting that we’re below 10 AAV and NJ is above. Saying we don’t want to exceed 10.

Welp. That's dumb.

 

[benedictTavares]

Pagnotta reporting that we’re below 10 AAV and NJ is above. Saying we don’t want to exceed 10.

 

[GOLFWANG]

red wings making some interesting moves I would love to see how that team plays out next season.

 

[Throttle]

Pagnotta reporting that we’re below 10 AAV and NJ is above. Saying we don’t want to exceed 10.

He’s obviously a tool being used to raise the offer.

And if that’s the case, that’s Lou say TEAM vs I here.

 

[YearlyLottery]

Pagnotta reporting that we’re below 10 AAV and NJ is above. Saying we don’t want to exceed 10.

Simply put this is going to piss me off. I have not had an issue with Lou at all but if the sole reason we lose out on him is because we do not want to bid an extra 1.5 I am going to be LIVID.

 

[Nosebleed40]

Pagnotta reporting that we’re below 10 AAV and NJ is above. Saying we don’t want to exceed 10.

Well, that's not going to do it.

 

[PJGooch]

For all the complaining, this beats the old springs and summers when all the suspense was "Which one of my favorite players or prospects will be shipped out for trash?"

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

Nothing is better than the posts where the guy makes up a dialogue. Those are really good.

 

[SayItAintSoJohnny]

Over/under on NHLTR listing 100 transactions today without mentioning Islanders?

 

[Wanderson]

He’s obviously a tool being used to raise the offer.

And if that’s the case, that’s Lou say TEAM vs I here.

How come you believe that’s the case? We are past the days of the Wang. We have a competitive team and a new arena nowadays.

 

[Lame Lambert]

Simply put this is going to piss me off. I have not had an issue with Lou at all but if the sole reason we lose out on him is because we do not want to bid an extra 1.5 I am going to be LIVID.

I don’t see why we can’t go to whatever we were offering Panarin. The roster hasn’t changed since then.