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

[Throttle]

Matt Moulson was loved by this fanbase until we saw what he could do in the playoffs. Which was nothing.

And how he fell of a cliff w/o Tavares. Wish the Isles had a player that was their highest paid that made the players around them better…

 

[scottywiper]

Didn't Palmieri travel with the teama couple of weeks ago?

 

[xECK29x]

Hinostroza could be an upgrade on some of our guys at this point, he hasn't played a lot in Buffalo but he works his ass off in a similar mold to Parise. Not a game changer at all but hell we get another hard worker like Fasching and it could help. Worst case he eats a contract spot and you send him to the minors where he only costs 600k on the cap for the year.

 

[Osakahaus]

“Upper body” but don’t think it was a concussion.

oh yay i forgot the NHL is always super vauge on where injuries happen. upper body could just mean his eyes ffs,

 

[MJF]

Hinostroza could be an upgrade on some of our guys at this point, he hasn't played a lot in Buffalo but he works his ass off in a similar mold to Parise. Not a game changer at all but hell we get another hard worker like Fasching and it could help. Worst case he eats a contract spot and you send him to the minors where he only costs 600k on the cap for the year.

When everyone is healthy which vet does he play over? I’m gonna bet it won’t be Bailey or Beauvillier.

 

[leeroggy]

Hinostroza could be an upgrade on some of our guys at this point, he hasn't played a lot in Buffalo but he works his ass off in a similar mold to Parise. Not a game changer at all but hell we get another hard worker like Fasching and it could help. Worst case he eats a contract spot and you send him to the minors where he only costs 600k on the cap for the year.

The two of them together have 1G/9A

Sebastian Aho has 4G/5A

WHY?????

 

[Mike C]

All the young dudes


Supposedly concussed

one of my all time favorite bands....have live LP on spotify, listen all the time

always trying to wend it back to topic, wonder if Lou is gonna double up on the Mott's tonight. Pork chops and spinach early bird at the "home" on Wed right?

 

[seafoam]

With the way the Islanders let teams run around and headhunt I’d rather have Hinostroza than Johnston at this point.

 

[mm11]

With the way the Islanders let teams run around and headhunt I’d rather have Hinostroza than Johnston at this point.

with our PP being so inept, I do see this trend happening. Dufour to the rescue!

 

[Mike C]

with our PP being so inept, I do see this trend happening. Dufour to the rescue!

After the "lack of response" to the Pageau hit last game, one might think Johnston would dress tonight just because

If he's not gonna suit up, why have him at all

 

[beach]

one of my all time favorite bands....have live LP on spotify, listen all the time

always trying to wend it back to topic, wonder if Lou is gonna double up on the Mott's tonight. Pork chops and spinach early bird at the "home" on Wed right?

Or fish at Howard Johnson's
Playing the different set of kids is fine, but this team is going nowhere without a bonafide scorer. And really, they need a faceoff guy and someone to drive the power play. I'm on the verge of hoping for a sell off.

 

[YearlyLottery]

The more games Pelech misses the more likely it is this team is a seller at the deadline. His presence matters so much.

Mayfield
Parise
Varlamov

^ all of them should be moved unless Mayfield is going to sign for peanuts. With the direction the NHL is going I think the Isles have enough bigger bodies on the defensive end.

I'd be open to dealing Nelson if they can get the right package. Don't think they can trade guys like Bailey, Clutterbuck, and Beauvillier.

The next time this organization falls in love with fourth liners they should be reminded of what happens when you sign them for far too long.

 

[xECK29x]

The more games Pelech misses the more likely it is this team is a seller at the deadline. His presence matters so much.

Mayfield
Parise
Varlamov

^ all of them should be moved unless Mayfield is going to sign for peanuts. With the direction the NHL is going I think the Isles have enough bigger bodies on the defensive end.

I'd be open to dealing Nelson if they can get the right package. Don't think they can trade guys like Bailey, Clutterbuck, and Beauvillier.

The next time this organization falls in love with fourth liners they should be reminded of what happens when you sign them for far too long.

Pelech, Dobson, Barzal and Sorokin are the only things I’m keeping at this point, everything else can be discussed.

 

[periferal]

The more games Pelech misses the more likely it is this team is a seller at the deadline. His presence matters so much.

Mayfield
Parise
Varlamov

^ all of them should be moved unless Mayfield is going to sign for peanuts. With the direction the NHL is going I think the Isles have enough bigger bodies on the defensive end.

I'd be open to dealing Nelson if they can get the right package. Don't think they can trade guys like Bailey, Clutterbuck, and Beauvillier.

The next time this organization falls in love with fourth liners they should be reminded of what happens when you sign them for far too long.

I agree with so much of this, but I won't believe that Lou is going to be a seller until I see an actual roster player go out the door for a reason other than the cap.

 

[xECK29x]

I agree with so much of this, but I won't believe that Lou is going to be a seller until I see an actual roster player go out the door for a reason other than the cap.

Which is why ownership should step in and put in someone willing to make those moves. This team doesn’t need a total tear down but the core needs to be broken up.

 

[periferal]

Which is why ownership should step in and put in someone willing to make those moves. This team doesn’t need a total tear down but the core needs to be broken up.

So true, but...

The way I hear Ledecky gush every time he speaks about Lou it sure feels like he's Ledecky's "garth snow."

 

[xECK29x]

So true, but...

The way I hear Ledecky gush every time he speaks about Lou it sure feels like he's Ledecky's "garth snow."

Ledecky is just a positive mouthpiece, if the fans give him enough shit he will take action. He takes his marching orders from STHers

 

[periferal]

Ledecky is just a positive mouthpiece, if the fans give him enough shit he will take action. He takes his marching orders from STHers

Actually I think he takes his marching orders from Malkin. I picture Ledecky trying to secure UBS arena with Oak View Group, the Governor, etc and I just smirk/squirm.

 

[xECK29x]

Actually I think he takes his marching orders from Malkin. I picture Ledecky trying to secure UBS arena with Oak View Group, the Governor, etc and I just smirk/squirm.

Of course he does but that’s another angle

 

[periferal]

Of course he does but that’s another angle

Nah...That is THE angle.

Whomever has final say is the person who bears ultimate responsibility.

 

[BrockLobster]

The more games Pelech misses the more likely it is this team is a seller at the deadline. His presence matters so much.

Mayfield
Parise
Varlamov

^ all of them should be moved unless Mayfield is going to sign for peanuts. With the direction the NHL is going I think the Isles have enough bigger bodies on the defensive end.

I'd be open to dealing Nelson if they can get the right package. Don't think they can trade guys like Bailey, Clutterbuck, and Beauvillier.

The next time this organization falls in love with fourth liners they should be reminded of what happens when you sign them for far too long.

Extending clutterbuck is still baffling to me. Despite the small price.

 

[impaaaaaact]

unfortunately if we do what we should be doing we’re going to be in a world of hurt for a couple of years. there simply isn’t enough talent on this team, and we don’t have a difference making coach to cover it up anymore.

GM needs to go. Coach needs to go. Various veterans that are signed to poor contracts need to go. Going to be a rough couple of years

 

[DerekKingSnipes]

I hear you, I think Lou mis-calculated what he had. It might of been better if Trotz didn’t have immediate success which could of allowed time for some accumulation of assets to make a more serious run a year or 2 later. As it stands from my point of view, Lou needs to relinquish his GM duties and focus on building the Islanders brand as President only.
Love to see a Mark Hunter GM hire

I doubt. Lou wants a figurehead role at 80 years old, he probably just retires. Perhaps he does a role in that fashion next year, perhaps is involved in hiring a new GM but I would be pretty shocked if he is GM next year.

 

[Osakahaus]

unfortunately if we do what we should be doing we’re going to be in a world of hurt for a couple of years. there simply isn’t enough talent on this team, and we don’t have a difference making coach to cover it up anymore.

GM needs to go. Coach needs to go. Various veterans that are signed to poor contracts need to go. Going to be a rough couple of years

the talent that we're missing could take a decade to come back

 

[MJF]

Pelech, Dobson, Barzal and Sorokin are the only things I’m keeping at this point, everything else can be discussed.

That’s a rebuild!