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

[Bood12]

Kadri is friends with Tavares, that alone made me think it was odd that he was going to sign here as I am sure he sympathizes with Tavares and the fans treatment of him, wouldn't surprise me if he was trolling Lou and the Islanders all along and had no intention of signing here and was telling "sources" he was

 

[benedictTavares]

But seriously, I wonder if Lamoriello circles back on J.T. Miller.

How do we know he was even in on Kadri? The only reason I think "insiders" reported we were the likely landing spot was Lou's history of waiting forever to sign players.

 

[Lights911]

Are we sure he even stepped up to the plate?

An intern might've wheeled him up to it.

 

[PK Cronin]

Kadri is friends with Tavares, that alone made me think it was odd that he was going to sign here as I am sure he sympathizes with Tavares and the fans treatment of him, wouldn't surprise me if he was trolling Lou and the Islanders all along and had no intention of signing here and was telling "sources" he was

Yeah, nobody on the roster is friends with him still.

 

[saintunspecified]

I really can't judge this until I see the terms. If it comes out at 40M or less total over 6-7 years it's a loss. If it comes up 40-50M over 6-7 years, it's a meh. If it's over 50, it's a sigh of relief.

 

[xECK29x]

LMAO Insiderrrrrrs

 

[Skip To My Lou]

But seriously, I wonder if Lamoriello circles back on J.T. Miller.

Lmao, if he couldn't move money around these past two months, he won't now when training camp starts in a month.

 

[xECK29x]

Kadri is friends with Tavares, that alone made me think it was odd that he was going to sign here as I am sure he sympathizes with Tavares and the fans treatment of him, wouldn't surprise me if he was trolling Lou and the Islanders all along and had no intention of signing here and was telling "sources" he was

oh yes, it's all a conspiracy

 

[PK Cronin]

Dippin Dots.

 

[The Wahligator]

Want to piss off your entire fan base? Keep them in the dark for a month just to come out with absolutely nothing. What a joke.

I’m officially on the fire Lou train.

 

[seafoam]

Lmao, if he couldn't move money around these past two months, he won't now when training camp starts in a month.

Miller's cap hit is only 5.25M per.

That's a lot more palatable than what Kadri is likely to get and what Gaudreau got.

Also, he's more proven and younger than Kadri, it could be a blessing in disguise if Lou can pull it off.

 

[xECK29x]

guess I'll cancel my Kadri fisherman pre-order

 

[MJF]

It's also nice to see that everyone is laughing at us. Love that.

But putting on the fisherman isn’t a problem.

 

[Islanders4Cups]

I am out of ideas to improve this team now before training camp and new season. Unless Lou goes big here trading Varly which is doubtful, I highly doubt we have enough to improve their greatest weakness. An underperforming first line.

or perhaps Lou is considering Raty will make a splash.

 

[PK Cronin]

Miller's cap hit is only 5.25M per.

That's a lot more palatable than what Kadri is likely to get and what Gaudreau got.

Also, he's more proven and younger than Kadri, it could be a blessing in disguise if Lou can pull it off.

What's Miller's extension going to look like though?

 

[xECK29x]

It's also nice to see that everyone is laughing at us. Love that.

The f*** does this have to do with us and not these stupid insders?

 

[Islander24]

He's not going to be GM for life, so I guess you'll eventually get to crow that you were right all along.

Wow, you gust are coming around quicker than I thought

 

[IslandersFan17]

LMAO Insiderrrrrrs

Beauty is all this will be filed in the “top drawer” for when anyone wants to troll them.

 

[JKP]

It's a 7 year deal confirmed.

He wanted something with a 9 in front, wonder how close he'll get...

 

[BrockLobster]

Flames lost the face of their franchise and still had a better offseason than us.

 

[PK Cronin]

Want to piss off your entire fan base? Keep them in the dark for a month just to come out with absolutely nothing. What a joke.

I’m officially on the fire Lou train.

How is he supposed to not keep you in the dark? He didn't end up doing anything, so what would be the point of telling you anything?

 

[xECK29x]

While i dont think its the worst thing ever that we didnt get him. Its still a really bad look that this team cant sign anyone. I remember hearing "just wait until we have a new arena. The FAs will be flocking here...".

Gross' latest podcast really speculating that season tickets are way down and this whole Lou cone of silence thing is starting to really hurt the business of the team. It's a good point too because seriously what is there to be excited about right now?

 

[Big L]

How can the flames fit kad under the cap? Thought they have almost no room.

 

[saintunspecified]

Lmao, if he couldn't move money around these past two months, he won't now when training camp starts in a month.

That's not necessarily true. Injuries do happen. But I really don't trust Miller in the east. I've seen it.

NYI can't be buyers at the deadline. Forgoing another 1st round pick would be a long-term disaster (unless it's used like it was in the Romanov deal).

Lambert better be okay taking the training wheels off of Barzal. His play will probably be the difference between playoffs, and a deadline sell-off.

 

[JKP]

Kadri is friends with Tavares, that alone made me think it was odd that he was going to sign here as I am sure he sympathizes with Tavares and the fans treatment of him, wouldn't surprise me if he was trolling Lou and the Islanders all along and had no intention of signing here and was telling "sources" he was

Flip side, Lou signed him to the deal he's coming off and trusted him when no one else in TO did. I doubt highly he was trolling Lou. I'm guessing Lou had an offer he wouldn't go up from and the agent kept shopping around.