Varlamov out Indefinitely

[puckstopper55]

https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/new-york-islanders-semyon-varlamov-out-indefinitely

Not that we didn’t know but this makes it sound a lot worse than we believed.

 

[xECK29x]

He probably ends up on LTIR the rest of that contract

 

[seafoam]

He probably ends up on LTIR the rest of that contract

Which is strange because he was taking shots in practice and all of the sudden stopped.

And it’s not like Hogberg is close.

Maybe Lou is gearing up for a big add and needs cap space

 

[Glorydays22]

Another one of Lou's great re-signings....

 

[IslesNorway]

Giving players in their mid-30s a four year contract is always great planning . Feeling sorry for Varly though.

 

[xECK29x]

Giving players in their mid-30s a four year contract is always great planning . Feeling sorry for Varly though.

When he signed that deal I knew this would be the outcome, no way he played for all 4 years.

 

[puckstopper55]

Which is strange because he was taking shots in practice and all of the sudden stopped.

And it’s not like Hogberg is close.

Maybe Lou is gearing up for a big add and needs cap space

Did I miss a report on Hogberg? I was at the game and saw him go out but I haven’t heard anything definitive

 

[Arsenalogist24]

Did I miss a report on Hogberg? I was at the game and saw him go out but I haven’t heard anything definitive

Today they said not back until after 4 Nations

 

[PhysicalGraffiti]

Halak. Make it happen Lou.

And Varly has been awesome for us, this sucks. Hope he can make it back next season.

 

[Lights911]

Varly was a great soldier for the Isles. Hope this isn't the end for him.

 

[Throttle]

Fans get their want: Sorokin and cheap ass backup…

 

[Throttle]

James Reimer come on down to your 26th NhL team..:

 

[MJF]

Fans get their want: Sorokin and cheap ass backup…

We had a good, cheap backup for him. Now we get Skarek.

 

[gordie43]

When he signed that deal I knew this would be the outcome, no way he played for all 4 years.

Years were long to keep average salary down. Team was and is in a cap bind and wanted to keep a capable backup. Easy to look back now and kill the deal. I don’t remember Varlamov having any injury history. Plus who was gonna sign here for similar money at similar talent?

 

[ThreeLeftSkates]

Our goalies get a lot of hatred for how hard they work. Injuries happen.

 

[leeroggy]

Years were long to keep average salary down. Team was and is in a cap bind and wanted to keep a capable backup. Easy to look back now and kill the deal. I don’t remember Varlamov having any injury history. Plus who was gonna sign here for similar money at similar talent?

Plus he won us a lot of games the last two years that the AHL goalies wouldn't have

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

Lou should have anticipated that he would get injured. Man!

 

[leeroggy]

Lou should have anticipated that he would get injured. Man!

And if he was really a good GM, he'd have pinpointed when within 3 days either side . . .

 

[periferal]

He probably ends up on LTIR the rest of that contract

Imagine how we could've gotten an asset for him 2 seasons ago...And still had the same results we've been having.

Giving players in their mid-30s a four year contract is always great planning . Feeling sorry for Varly though.

 

[Bones45]

Maybe that Zamboni drive is available?

 

[The Real JT]

Lou should have anticipated that he would get injured. Man!

And if he was really a good GM, he'd have pinpointed when within 3 days either side . . .

Lou is awesome.

A veritable genius among middling, simple minded GMs.

When his team’s veteran performance falters towards age expected metrics that’s just misfortune. And an older player getting injured? How could that happen? No way he could’ve seen that coming.

 

[seabass45]

What should happen:

- Nelson traded at deadline
- Palmieri traded at deadline
- Entertain Pageau offers but hold if it makes more sense to wait
- Listen on Dobson offers, ask is a clear upgrade up front, prob same age range as Dobson
- Listen on Barzal on player for player swaps, but unlikely anything happens due to his trade protection (only ten team trade list)
- Listen on Pelech (starting July 1 when NTC goes modified). Doubt he gets moved though

Sorokin has full NMC, Horvat, Pulock, Mayfield all have full NTCs. Prob not getting traded.

 

[iggy]

What should happen:

- Nelson traded at deadline
- Palmieri traded at deadline
- Entertain Pageau offers but hold if it makes more sense to wait
- Listen on Dobson offers, ask is a clear upgrade up front, prob same age range as Dobson
- Listen on Barzal on player for player swaps, but unlikely anything happens due to his trade protection (only ten team trade list)
- Listen on Pelech (starting July 1 when NTC goes modified). Doubt he gets moved though

Sorokin has full NMC, Horvat, Pulock, Mayfield all have full NTCs. Prob not getting traded.

I have a feeling that if Lou told them that they are retooling and some players need to go, they would waive.

 

[doublechili]

I have a feeling that if Lou told them that they are retooling and some players need to go, they would waive.

In Mayfield's case, if Roy truly doesn't want to play him, just tell him he's going to be sitting here, but Team X really wants him. Decent chance he agrees to go if it's a good situation.

 

[Zeeker]

Lou is awesome.

A veritable genius among middling, simple minded GMs.

When his team’s veteran performance falters towards age expected metrics that’s just misfortune. And an older player getting injured? How could that happen? No way he could’ve seen that coming.

Yeah, RDC’s trademark sarcasm misses the mark here