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Just need to get Matty through his remaining 25 games first and then it’s 100% on. Engvall is probably done when Varlamov is back due to cap constraints as well as Fasching.
Roster/Rumors/Speculation/Trade Talk - 2024-25: Re-Tool, Re-Group, Re-Mix, Re-Build
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miscs75
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I was talking about the winger with the NHL shot they kept shoving on Barzal’s line eventhough he did nothing to prove he belongs there.Barzal is centering the first line....
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I don't think Wahlstrom has been hyped since 2022, let alone over-hyped. But yeah, I'm glad the team has moved on from him.
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I really think this is going to be a status quo year and then once the off season starts, Roy gets full control of personnel changes for next year. They force Lou to move out who he doesn’t want and go from there.
1 half of MacLean and son gone. When we go 0 fer on the power play again tonight hopefully the worse half will go too
Torrey Redux
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Don't tease me like that. Before I read the attached tweet I thought that maybe Lou had been fired. That's the only "Finally" I'm interested in.
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Martin is gone as well as Engvall. I’m guessing Fasching too if Patty has his way.
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The Real JT
The crowd called out for more
Isles
Buffalo
Rags
Detroit
Anaheim
Habs
All of the above have played below expectations. Some are in free fall.
2 things come to mind.
1. These circumstances increase the chances for a hockey trade to shake things up.
2. Firing a GM and /or coach is rare during the season but it just may happen. If an owner has their eyes on someone who is available they might want to move on it before another team beats them to it.
For the life of me, I can’t think of a GM out there who I’d like to see take over the Isles. Silver lining: The way things are going, Lou’s kid won’t get the job.
Buffalo
Rags
Detroit
Anaheim
Habs
All of the above have played below expectations. Some are in free fall.
2 things come to mind.
1. These circumstances increase the chances for a hockey trade to shake things up.
2. Firing a GM and /or coach is rare during the season but it just may happen. If an owner has their eyes on someone who is available they might want to move on it before another team beats them to it.
For the life of me, I can’t think of a GM out there who I’d like to see take over the Isles. Silver lining: The way things are going, Lou’s kid won’t get the job.
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I have been a Lou supporter and IMO, he has certainly done a lot for this organization, but
He turns 83 next fall and the way this season has gone - there needs to be a succession plan.
My hope is that Lou retires after this season and Roy becomes the new GM.
Roy is a champion, he is candid and passionate, and I love the direction he has taken the team, albeit it has not resulted in points.
The roster needs a serious shake-up and I would like to see some fresh ideas, but I do not think it is necessary to blow this up.
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My 10 Potential Trades for Brock Nelson (@ 50%)
- Carolina: 2025 1st and Bradley Nadeau (Keep an eye on Nadeau at the WJC—this could be a smart pickup.)
- Dallas: 2025 1st and Lian Bischel (I’d push for Bischel, especially since Dallas might look to re-sign Brock.)
- Minnesota: Charlie Stramel and Liam Ohgren (A strong duo of prospects who fit a retooling strategy.)
- St. Louis: 2025 1st + an assortment of picks (A simpler package but still effective.)
- Vancouver: 2025 1st and Elias Pettersson (LHD) (Not sure the Canucks would trade Pettersson, especially if they can’t re-sign Brock. Might make sense to settle for an assortment of picks.)
- Boston: 2025 1st + an assortment of picks (Classic Bruins move, stocking up for a playoff run. The move allows Bruins to Zacha to LW - maybe Frederic could be a piece that comes back - if Isles can resign him.)
- Winnipeg: 2025 1st and Elias Salomonsson (Salomonsson could be a solid piece for the Isles’ blue line depth.)
- Colorado: Calum Ritchie, Zellers, and a pick (A promising return, especially if there’s potential for Brock to re-sign there.)
- Utah: 2025 1st and Cole Beaudoin (A strong pick-and-prospect combo.)
- Los Angeles: 2025 1st and Alex Greentree (Greentree might be a reach—could end up being Turcotte or an assortment of picks instead.)
