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

[MJF]

Creating a username on a privately owned website and agreeing to terms and conditions while still pulling the free speech card is hilarious.

Bravo.

 

[Skip To My Lou]

Yo what the hell is going on here lmao

 

[The Real JT]

While I’m not a fan of Adam Sandler movies this afternoon’s conversation reminds me of this.

 

[Mike C]

Apologies to all for getting sucked in and taking the bait. Felt like I was attacked really for no reason but I should and do know better then to needlessly and mindlessly engage in such behavior!

 

[mm11]

Apologies to all for getting sucked in and taking the bait. Felt like I was attacked really for no reason but I should and do know better then to needlessly and mindlessly engage in such behavior!

good job Mike.

 

[beach]

Yeah man. Sometimes I can't keep at damn trap shut

Hit me up if you ever get down this way. Lunch (and Starbucks ) on me

To stay on topic, wonder if Capades gets juiced on espresso!

Probably does!
I'll def let you know when I'm in town!

 

[PK Cronin]

If you've been reading for yours you should know that newcomers should slowly integrate themselves before getting aggressive with established members, otherwise it looks like you're trolling.

Since no proper introduction was done (that I saw anyway), welcome aboard.

Well, that went even worse than I originally expected.

 

[Gee Wally]

 

[Gee Wally]

Alrighty then….aisle 4 has been cleaned up.
I hope like hell thats it.

 

[PK Cronin]

Yo what the hell is going on here lmao

Usually we catch these guys early on and get them out of here ASAP. Against my better judgement I gave a light warning earlier today and then wasn't available for a bit so the guy ran wild, mea culpa.

The lesson for today is this, use the report feature. If one of our moderators isn't on someone else will be able to handle it.

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Is the name being crossed off PK Cronin? I hope so.

 

[xECK29x]

Yo what the hell is going on here lmao

Brainworms

 

[Top Corner]

Please take another look at my post :

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In this case, reference to age is not about his entire body of work. It's about how that might effect his appraoch to the upcoming trade deadline. Nothing more.


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Regardless, I am expecting nothing less than our '23 first rounder and something else of value under 23 (maybe multiple pieces) being moved out to upgrade the current team for the stretch run.

It's simply what I've expected since the pre-season and continue to expect now.

Heck, it may even end up being the right move to put us over the top this time around?

Or whatever is done is more confluent with being realistic about what this current team's chances are in light of its results to date and the abilities of the competition.

But that would surprise me. Perhaps pleasantly.

As suggested in earlier posts, I thought that time to make big move was before Christmas, any move now is too late in my opinion.

I bet you weren't saying that during the two playoff runs. BTW ..other teams are not giving away first line wingers.

I bet if you research my posts you will see that I’ve always claimed Lou’s biggest acquisition was Trotz. I bet you will also see I said team was better without Tavares

 

[Lights911]

Those were the most interesting posts to read in 426 pages.

 

[Mike C]

Those were the most interesting posts to read in 426 pages.

I aim to please!!

 

[Mike C]

To keep the Smith and fiestiness theme....great article dated Dec 12 from Nathaniel Oliver on HockeyWriters dot com about #31

 

[doublechili]

Alrighty then….aisle 4 has been cleaned up.
I hope like hell thats it.

I apparently missed the "excitement" and don't know what went on, but you get a "like" just for the best avatar... ever. And it would be impossible for someone to top it.

 

[Gee Wally]

I apparently missed the "excitement" and don't know what went on, but you get a "like" just for the best avatar... ever. And it would be impossible for someone to top it.

thanks Ive had it here at dear old HF since 1998.

I hate change.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

I really feel like Timo Meier is the match.

 

[TheWhiteWhale30]

I really feel like Timo Meier is the match.

That is because you are correct… he is. Just needs to happen. Put him next to Barzal and this team is a lot different and can suddenly win games with the power play. But I’m ready for Lous press release in April… “we are always looking to get better and we did and there was nothing available” Hopefully I’m wrong.

 

[seafoam]

I really feel like Timo Meier is the match.

SJS pro scout Tim Burke was at the DAL/NYI game Tuesday night.

 

[SI90]

Pelech skating. That’s good news.

 

[duster19]

Pelech skating. That’s good news.

Great news! I almost wonder if Palms had a set back. He’s been skating for what feels like a couple weeks now. Was on the road trip out west.

 

[seafoam]

Great news! I almost wonder if Palms had a set back. He’s been skating for what feels like a couple weeks now. Was on the road trip out west.

I'm not sure, but Palmieri has played at 20 G, 15A, 35P pace over an 82 game season since joining the Islanders.

I hope when he comes back he's healthy and ready to blow that out of the water, he's just as much of a cap dump as Bailey and Beauvillier.

Between Bailey/Beauvillier/Palmieri/Wahlstrom, this team has serious issues on the wing...and it's compounded by three of them being significantly overpaid WITH term on top of it.

 

[PK Cronin]

I'm not sure, but Palmieri has played at 20 G, 15A, 35P pace over an 82 game season since joining the Islanders.

I hope when he comes back he's healthy and ready to blow that out of the water, he's just as much of a cap dump as Bailey and Beauvillier.

Between Bailey/Beauvillier/Palmieri/Wahlstrom, this team has serious issues on the wing...and it's compounded by three of them being significantly overpaid WITH term on top of it.

From a production standpoint they're all the same player. They need to be pushed down the lineup. Palmieri should've been a net gain and instead he's neutral at best. He hasn't helped the power play either which has been terrible.

 

[WangMustGo]

That is because you are correct… he is. Just needs to happen. Put him next to Barzal and this team is a lot different and can suddenly win games with the power play. But I’m ready for Lous press release in April… “we are always looking to get better and we did and there was nothing available” Hopefully I’m wrong.

I have been all aboard the Meier train for a while. He would fit like a glove on this team. I just hope if a move is made that Lou puts protections on the 1st round pick going to the Sharks.