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

[impaaaaaact]

This is like booking WrestleMania with The Rock vs Barry Horowitz in the main event . . . are you trying to give all of us heartburn?

not sure I get what you're referring to but the lineup has generally been built out in pairs + a plug. Barzal + Horvat, Nelson + Palmieri, Pageau + Holmstrom and Maclean + Cizikas. It's always the 3rd wheels that get shifted around

 

[MarsTBOW]

Ok, what would this board say if the Duke does not come back this year at all?
No Matter what Lou says, this is a real possibility I fear.

-Would you Make a deal? Maybe Robertson from Toronto? (I Know we would most likely give up a high pick plus mid level prospect)

-Grin and Bear it and be a Bubble Team come playoff time? (And wind up having too little offense yet again if we make it to the show)

 

[Throttle]

Duke ain’t a needle mover - he got injured before people got tired of him and realized a 4 year deal was a bad idea.

 

[eoin92]

Wait? The Isles aren’t retiring number 12?

745 start tonight. Sounds like there must be some type of pregame ceremony

 

[The Real JT]

Ok, what would this board say if the Duke does not come back this year at all?
No Matter what Lou says, this is a real possibility I fear.

-Would you Make a deal? Maybe Robertson from Toronto? (I Know we would most likely give up a high pick plus mid level prospect)

-Grin and Bear it and be a Bubble Team come playoff time? (And wind up having too little offense yet again if we make it to the show)

Words can’t express how much I hate your first proposal.

As for the second, is the Duclair injury the event that has now clarified our position as a bubble team?

 

[Throttle]

Words can’t express how much I hate your first proposal.

As for the second, is the Duclair injury the event that has now clarified our position as a bubble team?

Once Lou trades Palms and Nelson at the deadline, how do the Isles make up 60 goals annually?