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

[McHelpus]

Cal Clutterbuck and Matt Martin are still ufas. Are the islanders planning on resigning them?

 

[BrockLobster]

Cal Clutterbuck and Matt Martin are still ufas. Are the islanders planning on resigning them?

For gods sake hopefully no. But probably

 

[Lek]

For gods sake hopefully no. But probably

do we even have the cap space at this point in time?

 

[Throttle]

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I see that, a bit of a loser strategy in year 6 of your rebuild. Cool, they flip Fabbri at the deadline for another pick.

At some point, they need to unload all those assets to acquire contracted NHL players so players are interested in playing there. Gonna be awhile.

 

[MJF]

Cal Clutterbuck and Matt Martin are still ufas. Are the islanders planning on resigning them?

Please god NO

 

[MJF]

do we even have the cap space at this point in time?

For one of them. We’re down to 900,000 in cap space.

 

[SI]

For one of them. We’re down to 900,000 in cap space.

That’s Holmstrom’s $ -

The only way I see them come back is if -
They both sign league minimum
Maclean who is waiver exempt starts in Bridgeport.
Fasching is waived.

 

[eoin92]

I think they'll both be back in some capacity. You all know that.

 

[seafoam]

I'm actually fine with bringing both back. Clutterbuck is better than Fasching and Martin becomes the depth forward you sub in to punch faces.

 

[SI]

I'm actually fine with bringing both back. Clutterbuck is better than Fasching and Martin becomes the depth forward you sub in to punch faces.

I agree with Cal > Fasching - maybe .775k with games played bonuses - no more than 500k that possibly rolls over to next year.

The only way I see Martin is if they start Maclean in Bridgeport - there will be injuries, however I think the kid has earned his spot

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Fasching can kick rocks.

I wouldn’t mind the kid but he needs to play a fourth line type of role when he’s on the fourth line. When he’s with Nelson he can play more finesse but when he’s on the bottom lines he needs to be more physical.

 

[SI]

Looking at ahead the 2025 TDL -
The best UFA in 2025 who is plays for a non-playoff team is Travis Konecny

Get the 2025 1st, Call Odelius, and another piece to Bo’s cousin to round out the top 6

 

[WangMustGo]

Looking at ahead the 2025 TDL -
The best UFA in 2025 who is plays for a non-playoff team is Travis Konecny

Get the 2025 1st, Call Odelius, and another piece to Bo’s cousin to round out the top 6

This is why I think Lou should hold onto the first round pick for now. A lot of good players could be up for grabs at the trade deadline, see where the team is at and go out and grab someone if they are in a good position. Get the 8th year of term if it’s a younger guy and lock them up.

Pinto is a decent young player, but giving up a 1st+ for a guy that isn’t proven is a lot to give up.

 

[BelovedIsles]

Yawn.

 

[IslesNorway]

I see Trotz shows faith in Bellows by signing him to a deal. Last chance saloon for him.

 

[Osakahaus]

Only trades on the table are for Ehlers. Offseason should just handle the Holmstrom contracts and what to do with Oliver Wahlstrom.

 

[SI90]

We’re losing Ishkahov . Sucks. Kid has legit skill. Should have been given a shot or traded

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808808109898428565

 

[MJF]

We’re losing Ishkahov . Sucks. Kid has legit skill. Should have been given a shot or traded

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808808109898428565

He was given a shot. He got bounced off his skates. The guy couldn't score at even strength in the AHL. I can't imagine he would have done much better in the big leagues.

 

[Big L]

We’re losing Ishkahov . Sucks. Kid has legit skill. Should have been given a shot or traded

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808808109898428565

Kid was not gonna make it in the nhl. No loss here.

 

[PK Cronin]

How many players have been "meh" in the minors and then exploded in the NHL? Or even just produced at the same "meh" rate?

 

[periferal]

do we even have the cap space at this point in time?

The rest of the NHL knows, but Lou's not telling anyone.

 

[MJF]

How many players have been "meh" in the minors and then exploded in the NHL? Or even just produced at the same "meh" rate?

Are you referring to Iskhakov? He was given a QO but apparently wanted a guarantee of an NHL job. He showed nothing to earn a spot. How many Europeans have gone back home rather than continue to fight for an NHL job?

 

[leeroggy]

I think sometimes we assume trading someone requires a team to want that player . . . Isk, Wally, etc., are not always movable

 

[beach]

We own his rights until he is 27. So if he shows some growth in the KHL, he might be back.

 

[PK Cronin]

Are you referring to Iskhakov? He was given a QO but apparently wanted a guarantee of an NHL job. He showed nothing to earn a spot. How many Europeans have gone back home rather than continue to fight for an NHL job?

It started with him but then I was just curious about anyone who might fit the mold.