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

[IslandersFan17]

I take it back!

I am incorrect!!!

They have not officially signed him.

My bad. Trying to find out where I saw this information, but it's definitely not verified.

Pardon me.



My bad. I am mistaken.

The only reason I ask, you aren’t the first person to say it. I’m just trying to figure it out

 

[periferal]

The team has 3 RFAs and still needs to sign someone. This could be a giant nothing burger.

Correct. It's just when the only GM in North American sports keeps even the most minor and basic transactions more secretive than the CIA, you can understand why the public might make a big deal about something that should be so average.

 

[periferal]

No doubt this team is about winning now.

Anyone wishing for things to be scrapped and rebuilt NOW is living in his own dream world.

That ain't happening. It ain't happening with Lou as the GM either.

Despite all our frustration with the lack of certainty about this roster and what it'll look like in September, whatever Lou decides, it's about winning now.

All very true. The bigger question really is...

Can Lou lead this specific team/roster to another Stanley Cup?

Because if not then we're just wasting time and prolonging pain. Of course some will say no and some will say, "definitely," but at some point for sure time will catch up with a 79 year old GM given the demands of the job.

What I believe is that Lou has made some very questionable moves that if he didn't have "his name," many more here would be questioning him.

 

[impaaaaaact]

Correct. It's just when the only GM in North American sports keeps even the most minor and basic transactions more secretive than the CIA, you can understand why the public might make a big deal about something that should be so average.

I don't think Weekesy is dropping a "The Islanders Signed their RFAs" bomb. If I had to guess, it's probably more like the defensive RFA signings, the Kadri signing, and a Bailey + Bellows trade somewhere. RFA signings aren't enough to get him out of bed

 

[SI90]

This made me LOL

 

[periferal]

I know what most feel about Botta around here, but I think he's on point about the signings vs trades (not that 1 or 2 will be coming at some point)...

 

[WangMustGo]

I know what most feel about Botta around here, but I think he's on point about the signings vs trades (not that 1 or 2 will be coming at some point)...

I wouldnt mind taking a chance on Milano for 1 year, but i dont see how we have the cap for all of that.

 

[MJF]

Cool, the fans have already spoken they will not show up and pay season tickets (or tickets generally) for that. The Isles do not yet have a corporate-subsidized fanbase either. Those 'die hards' will find every excuse why not to go.

Sadly this is typical of our fanbase. They look for any excuse not to buy tickets.

 

[Mike C]

This made me LOL

Freaking hilarious!!

 

[seafoam]

I think there's a difference between "intangibles" and your team dominating possession whenever you're on the ice - and that hasn't just been for 1 year. I'll say it again, it's not about how many points you score, but how many points you score versus the other team. Kadri's lines have outscored other teams by about a 3-2 margin for the last 6 years. To me that is certainly worth 7M+View attachment 576170

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This franchise has had less than a handful stars for the past two decades that we don’t even know what they look like anymore.

 

[Mike C]

This franchise has had less than a handful stars for the past two decades that we don’t even know what they look like anymore.

People will adapt favorably to Kadri, he will be an enforcer, an agitator and the first time he sends someone flying, the fans will say "wow, glad we got THIS guy"

 

[Satan'sIsland81]

People will adapt favorably to Kadri, he will be an enforcer, an agitator and the first time he sends someone flying, the fans will say "wow, glad we got THIS guy"

Why do people keep saying this? Kadri is not even close to an enforcer, an agitator yes, but not an enforcer. He is basically a Clutterbuck with much better offensive skills.

 

[Mike C]

Why do people keep saying this? Kadri is not even close to an enforcer, an agitator yes, but not an enforcer. He is basically a Clutterbuck with much better offensive skills.

I think he'll mix it up, stick up for his mates, get people back for the Subban on Wahlstrom type checks, etc....maybe not a drop the gloves type of enforcer ,but make his presence felt in his own way

 

[JKP]

Sadly this is typical of our fanbase. They look for any excuse not to buy tickets.

Well, they had ~30 years of abuse to create that mindset…

 

[12Dog]

This made me LOL

I like Dr Brown’s

 

[Lek]

I could be wrong....but we all were/are looking for that sniper, that goal scorer.....and hell, would love it. But maybe....just maybe...Kadri s actually what we need. Maybe we don't get what we want, but what we need.

I really need to stop listening to The Stones while i read the board.

 

[doublechili]

I like Dr Brown’s

The Black Cherry rules - possibly the world's best soda.

Cel-Ray? I've never tried it. Celery flavored soda? We had a few cans on the shelf growing up, and when we moved they were still there.

 

[doublechili]

I think he'll mix it up, stick up for his mates, get people back for the Subban on Wahlstrom type checks, etc....maybe not a drop the gloves type of enforcer ,but make his presence felt in his own way

If we go into next season with the 2 big additions being Kadri and Romanov... I'm always a big fan of being harder to play against. It is a contact sport. If the ultimate goal is to win the Stanley Cup, it's going to be very difficult to out-talent COL. However, you might be able to wear them down with defense, goaltending, hitting and a balanced attack.

 

[Mike C]

I could be wrong....but we all were/are looking for that sniper, that goal scorer.....and hell, would love it. But maybe....just maybe...Kadri s actually what we need. Maybe we don't get what we want, but what we need.

I really need to stop listening to The Stones while i read the board.

Probably better to just get stoned!

 

[Hunn]

What the purpose of not reporting the deals? Literally, no one else doing that. It means it has no value. Why Lou is like that?

 

[GOLFWANG]

What the purpose of not reporting the deals? Literally, no one else doing that. It means it has no value. Why Lou is like that?

right now most likely for cap purposes for trades

 

[beach]

The Black Cherry rules - possibly the world's best soda.

Cel-Ray? I've never tried it. Celery flavored soda? We had a few cans on the shelf growing up, and when we moved they were still there.

Dr. Brown's is great. The Cel-ray is delicious. Slightly sweetened celery soda.

 

[Mike C]

right now most likely for cap purposes for trades

wonder if there has ever been a case where a player was "signed" pending cap space removal and the team was unable to clear the space thus losing the player

 

[The Real JT]

The Black Cherry rules - possibly the world's best soda.

Cel-Ray? I've never tried it. Celery flavored soda? We had a few cans on the shelf growing up, and when we moved they were still there.

That may be my favorite post of the year.

As for the Cel-Ray, I don’t think people got high back then but they were probably fall down drunk when they came up with that asinine idea.

A close second is this candy which apparently, and for unknown reasons, is still available online.

 

[periferal]

What the purpose of not reporting the deals? Literally, no one else doing that. It means it has no value. Why Lou is like that?

right now most likely for cap purposes for trades

Except for one massive thing...

Lou is the only one that thinks that works.

Think about it...Everyone in NHL circles knows that Kadri is an Islander. So that means they know if Lou offers them Beauvillier or Bailey that other GM knows the leverage he has on Lou.

This isn't 1995 where you *may* have the chance of keeping some things secret. Thanks to technology, everyone has a constantly updating encyclopedia in the palm of their hands. Lou is truly from another era and doesn't seem to understand this and is using 20th century tactics (that probably didn't work then), just look out of touch in 2022.