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

[CupHolders]

That’s still 50-60 regular season goals this team would have to make up somehow.

True. But it can be done. Also, I’m concerned that both will take a dip from last year’s production. More with Palmieri.

 

[MJF]

I think it’s ok to “punt” next year rather than take on more bad contracts or dump draft picks to move bad contracts.

Run it back and see how they do with Roy. If they are substantially better, the team has a huge haul of assets now to get better at the deadline. If they are worse, guys like Nelson, Palms etc. can be moved for assets, maybe more.

If they are right on the bubble again then I have no idea what to do.

This is called the “Soft Rebuild.” When you’re actually rebuilding but don’t have the balls to say it out loud.

 

[crashthenet]

For Shane Pinto????

Yup - first plus?

 

[SI90]

Chicago cleaning up

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807796440866910444

 

[BMOK33]

That Montour signing is brutal. I cannot believe Nashville got both Marchessault and Stamkos...their offense was only reason they were not top 5 this year

 

[SI90]

Barry doing work.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807798062825238814

 

[SayItAintSoJohnny]

Yet, it’s still hard for the Isles to sign quality UFAs, so there’s a headwind that’s not being considered.

Ya, but that was one example of many. None of them were among the top 14 free-agents and are likely taking around the numbers PHR suggested. There are probably about a dozen or more guys in the same ballpark that could be signed or traded for...It is still VERY LIKELY that a creative GM could turn Nelson/Palms into three Top9 forwards on the market and likely another 1-2 youngsters while STILL having assets left...

Again, it takes a way more creative (and better) GM than Lou, who is exhaustingly predictable....

 

[IslesNorway]

Maybe we should have hired Trotz instead of keeping Lou….

 

[SayItAintSoJohnny]

yeppers

Maybe we should have hired Trotz instead of keeping Lou

 

[BMOK33]

Maybe we should have hired Trotz instead of keeping Lou….

I think Nashville is simply a desirable place to play...add in tons of cap space...its same reason NJ is getting 2-3 guys

 

[Chapin Landvogt]

Barry doing work.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807798062825238814

Heyyy, that all must mean that.... Beau won't be re-signed!

Hint, hint

 

[Taswell]

Season ticket renewals going to be dismal this year, eh?

 

[SI90]

Yeah, Tampa wasn’t doing this. With his injury history he’s a great player role I can still score like a beast but I’m a little surprised he got this much to be honest.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807799550637228063

Season ticket renewals going to be dismal this year, eh?

I mean, realistically, what are you expecting? Our roster is pretty much full and we have no money. If we’re going to improve it’s going to be by trading.

Heyyy, that all must mean that.... Beau won't be re-signed!

Hint, hint

Some saying Pens for Tito

 

[Tahoeblue]

I think Nashville is simply a desirable place to play...add in tons of cap space...its same reason NJ is getting 2-3 guys

Totally agree about Nashville being a great place to play. Quality of life, low taxes and good weather. The only thing I think could be tough about playing for the Preds, is the travel. Geographically, it's in the east but plays in the western conference.

 

[WangMustGo]

Yeah, Tampa wasn’t doing this. With his injury history he’s a great player role I can still score like a beast but I’m a little surprised he got this much to be honest.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807799550637228063

I mean, realistically, what are you expecting? Our roster is pretty much full and we have no money. If we’re going to improve it’s going to be by trading.

Wow that’s a lot of money for Stamkos. He isn’t going to have Kucherov in Nashville. Think that contract will age poorly.

 

[PK Cronin]

Yeah, Tampa wasn’t doing this. With his injury history he’s a great player role I can still score like a beast but I’m a little surprised he got this much to be honest.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807799550637228063

I mean, realistically, what are you expecting? Our roster is pretty much full and we have no money. If we’re going to improve it’s going to be by trading.


Some saying Pens for Tito

I think it's a bad signing.

Nashville is going all in and I'm not sure they'll be good enough to compete with the other top teams out west.

 

[Taswell]

I mean, realistically, what are you expecting? Our roster is pretty much full and we have no money. If we’re going to improve it’s going to be by trading.

Personally, I'm not expecting anything. But if I were an owner, I'd be expecting something, it is a business after all.

 

[PK Cronin]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807800261831725121

Could Lamoriello go this route instead of Reilly?

 

[Taswell]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807800261831725121

Could Lamoriello go this route instead of Reilly?

I mean, that'd be nice...but I can't see him coming in below 4...and realistically, more than that.

 

[Throttle]

That Montour signing is brutal. I cannot believe Nashville got both Marchessault and Stamkos...their offense was only reason they were not top 5 this year

Sea is a perfect place for Pageau - they need a player like him.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807800261831725121

Could Lamoriello go this route instead of Reilly?

Roy seemed to look to Reilly and he’s looking for term/stability, something Lou gives.

Ghost just gets short term deals.

 

[Taswell]

Sea is a perfect place for Pageau - they need a player like him.

I'm leaving on a cruise in a few days, I can take Pageau to the actual sea and leave him out there...

 

[leeroggy]

Quality of life, low taxes and good weather.

You DO have to dodge the occasional tornado though . . .

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

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Free Agent day baby!

 

[PK Cronin]

I see lots of Islanders fans praising Trotz today, I'm not so sure these deals are going to work out. I'd be curious to check out their cap situation/roster construction once the day is over.

 

[beach]

Who thinks a 2025 first is too much for Pinto? I'm leaning that way.