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

[Mr Misunderstood]

In an alternate universe Lou deals Palmeri for a second, would this make everyone happy?

Yes. And after Beau was traded for a second, I would bet he would’ve gotten more

 

[seafoam]

This player is 25 years old and was moved at the deadline. By the way, his team sports a -74 goal differential on the year.

Lou had an opportunity to get younger on Friday and folded his hand.

 

[periferal]

This player is 25 years old and was moved at the deadline. By the way, his team sports a -74 goal differential on the year.
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Lou had an opportunity to get younger on Friday and folded his hand.

But...

Lou "knows" the team needs to get younger.

Wish he knew these things when speaking to other general managers - Not just during press conferences (which just keep the casual fan placated).

 

[islesfan3913]

This player is 25 years old and was moved at the deadline. By the way, his team sports a -74 goal differential on the year.
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Lou had an opportunity to get younger on Friday and folded his hand.

Would’ve loved to get Zetterlund. Moving Palmieri would’ve allowed us to recoup some assets we’d lose in a deal to acquire a player like that, and it also wouldn’t have sacrificed this season at all. It’s clear that Lou is way too stubborn to be able to pull off deals like these though.

 

[periferal]

You guys just know that Palmeiri has probably already been resigned and Lou won't announce it because he thinks it gives him some sort of advantage as if he's the President during the Cold War.

 

[Zeeker]

You guys just know that Palmeiri has probably already been resigned and Lou won't announce it because he thinks it gives him some sort of advantage as if he's the President during the Cold War.

It is kinda funny how he’ll be like this sometimes or even most of the time, but then other times he’ll be casually chatting like “yeah Wahlstrom kind of sucks, we’ll definitely look to trade him if we can find the right fit for him”

 

[miscs75]

If anyone was curious, Lou utilizes one of these machines in an attempt to talk to other GMs (who don’t understand extinct technology):

 

[IslandersGER]

If anyone was curious, Lou utilizes one of these machines in an attempt to talk to other GMs (who don’t understand extinct technology):

 

[The Real JT]

If anyone was curious, Lou utilizes one of these machines in an attempt to talk to other GMs (who don’t understand extinct technology):

Glad to hear that Chief Lou has moved on from smoke signals.

 

[seafoam]

Would’ve loved to get Zetterlund. Moving Palmieri would’ve allowed us to recoup some assets we’d lose in a deal to acquire a player like that, and it also wouldn’t have sacrificed this season at all. It’s clear that Lou is way too stubborn to be able to pull off deals like these though.

Exactly, he has zero creativity when it comes to how to parlay.

 

[Strummergas]

Says the team has to get younger. Tried to extend a 33-year-old and is working on an extension for a 34-year-old.

When Lou says these things, I'd like it if a reporter pushed back at him once in a while.

True, but he also said that he wanted players around who would help the team compete as they re-tooled (got younger). So while he tried to extend Nelson and probably will re-sign Palms, if he sheds players like JPG, Cizikas, Mayfield, etc., for younger players, then he's doing what he says he will.

If he doesn't, then he's either a liar or incapable of doing so. In either case, it's good indication that they should move on from having him in the GM role.

 

[xECK29x]

parlay.

*triggered Better Half commercial*

 

[MJF]

True, but he also said that he wanted players around who would help the team compete as they re-tooled (got younger). So while he tried to extend Nelson and probably will re-sign Palms, if he sheds players like JPG, Cizikas, Mayfield, etc., for younger players, then he's doing what he says he will.

If he doesn't, then he's either a liar or incapable of doing so. In either case, it's good indication that they should move on from having him in the GM role.

I expect it to be the latter, just as Lou has been incapable of upgrading the talent on the big club through free agency.

 

[The Real JT]

Add this to the list of reasons why Lou needs to go:

By trading Nelson and not replacing him with any current NHL talent even Lou has to acknowledge that we are not competing for a Cup this season. With that in mind, other than trading Palmieri what else could Lou have done?

Let’s see, Barzal and Varly are out for the year and 1/2 of Brock’s remaining salary is off the books. How about taking a short term salary dump for some free assets? Who needs that, right?

Here’s another one. Let’s look at the Avs other big trade. Mittlestadt + 2nd round pick + decent prospect were flipped for Charlie Coyle and a 5th round pick.

Charlie Coyle is one year older than JGP, makes about the same $ and has fewer points and a much worse +/- stat (if that means anything to you). In my mind, Pageau is the better player and that’s quite a package for Coyle. TBH I don’t love Mittlestadt but that’s a deal the Isles should make.

I also think Lou’s demeanor and reputation are deterrents to other teams even approaching him with creative deals. God knows Lou isn’t going to be the one thinking outside the box.

 

[beach]

You don't have to like it. I didn't think you would anyway. And why do you give a f*** what I think? I have no control over or influence on how the front office operates.

(I don't. But it is a discussion board.)

 

[miscs75]

Add this to the list of reasons why Lou needs to go:

By trading Nelson and not replacing him with any current NHL talent even Lou has to acknowledge that we are not competing for a Cup this season. With that in mind, other than trading Palmieri what else could Lou have done?

Let’s see, Barzal and Varly are out for the year and 1/2 of Brock’s remaining salary is off the books. How about taking a short term salary dump for some free assets? Who needs that, right?

Here’s another one. Let’s look at the Avs other big trade. Mittlestadt + 2nd round pick + decent prospect were flipped for Charlie Coyle and a 5th round pick.

Charlie Coyle is one year older than JGP, makes about the same $ and has fewer points and a much worse +/- stat (if that means anything to you). In my mind, Pageau is the better player and that’s quite a package for Coyle. TBH I don’t love Mittlestadt but that’s a deal the Isles should make.

I also think Lou’s demeanor and reputation are deterrents to other teams even approaching him with creative deals. God knows Lou isn’t going to be the one thinking outside the box.

From his hand being forced to trade Brock, it shows he’s actually willing to kick the can until next season. If he moves out some of the veterans and retools properly (I.e. Washington), he can revamp the roster for the better moving forward. Ritchie helped move the prospect pool up a few notches atleast with the other pieces they have. If anything, once they’re out start bringing up random guys and see what they can do. It won’t hurt to see some Bridgeport guys get NHL games in.

 

[impaaaaaact]

Feeeeeels like something maybe Engvall should be doing but okkkk

 

[SI90]

 

[Arsenalogist24]

LOL funny that Boqvist is centering the 4th line. Bizarre season continues