Roster/Rumors/Speculation/Trade Talk - 2024-25: Re-Tool, Re-Group, Re-Mix, Re-Build

[Throttle]

So you want a totally unwatchable product that wins 20 games a year for next few years?

As opposed to what’s been happening with those two ‘leading’ the team? First round wipeouts.

 

[JRD76]

Sounds like palms resigned, I think we can say Lou is done. He wants to try to make the playoffs I guess

 

[Zeeker]

Keeping Palmieri is beyond understanding.

And I’m worried that Ritchie or Colorado’s first rounder are gonna be gone in more desperate win-now movies

 

[PK Cronin]

So gross.

 

[Throttle]

As noted earlier, the replacement cost on Palms is going to be 1.5-2.5x.

Be good for Lou to flip JGP and/or Czikas.

 

[Torrey Redux]

Keeping Palmieri proves that Lou still doesn't get it. He was forced on Nelson but now it's obvious that some disassociated part of his brain thinks that this is still a Cup contender.

 

[MJF]

So you want a totally unwatchable product that wins 20 games a year for next few years.

The fans aren’t buying it with 13 on the team. Check out the declining attendance each year since UBS opened.

 

[Taswell]

Palms staying…better be a sweetheart of a team deal.

 

[Stercrazy]

Re-signing Palms is a dumb move. This team is doing nothing this year even if they sneak into the playoffs. This team needs to get younger and faster. Period.

 

[MJF]

Realize that re-signing Brock Nelson was Lou’s first choice. So keeping Palms is disappointing but not surprising.

 

[BrockLobster]

As per lebrun palms isnt going anywhere and will be extended

 

[DerekKingSnipes]

I’d bet it is, I’m not against him staying. He can still score 20 plus a year and plays with passion every night. He’s a good wing if plan was to have a kid like Ritchie be a possible 2nd line center next season.

Palms staying…better be a sweetheart of a team deal

 

[GOLFWANG]

trade him for 2 months then when he wants to come back in offseason sure why not?

 

[periferal]

The Isles will NOT be a Cup contender while Palmieri is still in the NHL.

The asset(s) they could've gotten from Palmieri today would have been.


#GMMalpractice #FireLou

 

[Zeeker]

As per lebrun palms isnt going anywhere and will be extended

Sounds like you’ll get your wish of enjoying a very watchable mid team go to battle!

 

[Arsenalogist24]

Brock has been our best player as of late. Selling him should’ve been the trigger for the rest.

I really don’t understand what the messaging is here for this team

 

[IHateLou]

I can't believe what a POS Lou is, a fraternity the Islanders are, accommodating 34 year old vets who I am guessing don't want to leave the area and as a result we have to suffer

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

Over the coming days??? You mean to tell me this sneaked up on everyone and we're making decisions on deadline day on whether or not a deal can be made?

Trading Nelson and re-signing Palmieri signals a directionless approach. And knowing Lou the curmudgeon, he won't fully explain the thought process behind this.

 

[Tahoeblue]

Makes no sense as it is a sellers market.

 

[Torrey Redux]

Weird, last time I checked if you do something that derives short term success, then it was actually a success.

Well, that is certainly the Lou Lamoriello definition, I'll give you that. But if you are trying to win a Stanley Cup and/or become a legitimate contender for it (non-pandemic aided) then short term "success" of the sort that the Islanders enjoyed (and subsequently misinterpreted) is just another way of taking yourself further from the real goal.

 

[Top Corner]

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Mistake by Lou, but I do love Palmieri, he’s been really good the last 2 years.

At 34 how much is left that will help this team going forward ? This is not a good decision if the prices are elevated like they are .... Can't fall in love with a stock if you know its soon to head south

 

[IslesNorway]

Idiotic. No less.

 

[Torrey Redux]

I'll t

So you want a totally unwatchable product that wins 20 games a year for next few years?

I'll take that over a team that wins 35-38 games and maybe an occasional 8 seed one and done for the next FOREVER.

 

[islesfan3913]

Extending Palms now makes the Brock trade make no sense. If you don’t sell off assets then you clearly think the team can still complete, so if that’s the case then why would you trade one of your best forwards? Such awful asset management from Lou in what is a pivotal point for this franchise.

 

[TeamKidd]

The best spin i could give is that if Palms indicated he didnt want to be traded and wanted to stay and that he was willing to sign a reasonable 2 year extension to stay, then...I guess we do need players so he's a decent fit.