Daniel Friedman ‏@DFriedmanWFAN 1m
Anders Nilsson: "I feel good, it's nice to be back here. Obviously this past season was a little rough for me, but I've gotten better."

The upgrade will come when Strome and Nelson and whoever else are ready. I don't see this franchise under Wang ever adding a huge "name" player.

Still wish we could have gotten some REAL help for Tavares.
- Mancalledsting

That would involve trading real assets....there really hasn't been anyone worth signing over the last couple of years, even if we were inclined to....

Hey Everyone,

First post here but I have been an Islanders fan since 1978 and have watched the majority of games over the past three years thanks to the NHL Center Ice package. (TSN and CBC just don't show many Islanders games for some reason

Anyway, my take on Poulin is he will be okay as the backup next season. When the boys bought into playing a team defense the season started to turn around and so did the goals against. The key is to limit rebounds and clear the junk around the front of the net which again, they did pretty well in the second half. It will be key for him to win some games early in the season so the coaching staff gains confidence in him and he gains confidence in himself.

We could use another experienced solid defenseman which teams don't let go of very often. That is why the Hamonic signing makes so much sense. He would make the roster of any NHL team and IMO would be a top four on any team

Don't see the Isles taking a step back this year if Bailey and Okposo can maintaine the level of play they had over the last 20 games. But as we know Okposo is a slow starter and Bailey has to prove that his improved play wasn't just a blip on the radar.

Anyway that's all I got which is most likely more than enough.

Hey Everyone,

First post here but I have been an Islanders fan since 1978 and have watched the majority of games over the past three years thanks to the NHL Center Ice package. (TSN and CBC just don't show many Islanders games for some reason

Anyway, my take on Poulin is he will be okay as the backup next season. When the boys bought into playing a team defense the season started to turn around and so did the goals against. The key is to limit rebounds and clear the junk around the front of the net which again, they did pretty well in the second half. It will be key for him to win some games early in the season so the coaching staff gains confidence in him and he gains confidence in himself.

We could use another experienced solid defenseman which teams don't let go of very often. That is why the Hamonic signing makes so much sense. He would make the roster of any NHL team and IMO would be a top four on any team

Don't see the Isles taking a step back this year if Bailey and Okposo can maintaine the level of play they had over the last 20 games. But as we know Okposo is a slow starter and Bailey has to prove that his improved play wasn't just a blip on the radar.

Anyway that's all I got which is most likely more than enough.
- Islesx4

Welcome Aboard

John Kreiser ‏@jkreiser77nhl 5m

Isles D prospect Scott Mayfield: "I know I have to get bigger." Wants to earn spot this year but realizes year in AHL should be good for him

Excellent deal with Cluster. That MUST make the Isles fans happy with Snow..

John Kreiser ‏@jkreiser77nhl 5m

Isles D prospect Scott Mayfield: "I know I have to get bigger." Wants to earn spot this year but realizes year in AHL should be good for him
- Vukota

Nice when they realize they may need a year in the A. He will really realize it if he makes it ot the big camp.

Did Dee say she didn't expect Clutterbuck to sign a 4 year deal, and thought he was a bargaining chip?

Really!!!???

Did Dee say she didn't expect Clutterbuck to sign a 4 year deal, and thought he was a bargaining chip?

Really!!!???
- jimmc7722

What team is east has deeper forwards ? Some have better top end talent but depth ? NYI have a 30 goal scorer on their bottom 6

Did Dee say she didn't expect Clutterbuck to sign a 4 year deal, and thought he was a bargaining chip?

Really!!!???
- jimmc7722

It's so embarrassing!!

What team is east has deeper forwards ? Some have better top end talent but depth ? NYI have a 30 goal scorer on their bottom 6
- Isles316

Well, to put that into a bit of perspective, four of the players slated for the Isles' top six (Nielsen, KO, Bailey, Bouchard) have either never hit 20 goals in a season or have only done so once in their career...

Well, to put that into a bit of perspective, four of the players slated for the Isles' top six (Nielsen, KO, Bailey, Bouchard) have either never hit 20 goals in a season or have only done so once in their career...
- UIF

Exactly, I was thinking the same thing. Nice depth but lets not get crazy

☆★ Pat Lehmann★☆ ‏@631life 8m
Hey #MNWild fans, I heard Nino isnt coming to your camp? He refused to come to ours because he's a little crybaby. Thanks for Cal! #Isles
- jimmc7722

According to wild beat writer, wild told niño and three other prospects not to come to camp

Well, to put that into a bit of perspective, four of the players slated for the Isles' top six (Nielsen, KO, Bailey, Bouchard) have either never hit 20 goals in a season or have only done so once in their career...
- UIF

True

Wouldn't Martin be happy about this? Another player that can hit. Give Martin an easier job....
- mighty13duck

When Martin is a UFA, he's gonna get paid whether its from the isles or someone else. He knows it. So does every one else. He just has to play the se game everyone else does.

Daniel Friedman ‏@DFriedmanWFAN 2m

Doesn't appear to me that Kabanov has changed much. Still way too concerned with making the highlight reels.

When Martin is a UFA, he's gonna get paid whether its from the isles or someone else. He knows it. So does every one else. He just has to play the se game everyone else does.
- Jethro09

Seems like the trick with the younger players now, is to pay them long term deals, at a lower dollar amount, for their second deal. Ala Hammy.

Did Dee say she didn't expect Clutterbuck to sign a 4 year deal, and thought he was a bargaining chip?

Really!!!???
- jimmc7722

You know.. that move where you = trade a blue chip prospect for less then value so that you can then use that less valuable item as a bargaining chip!



XxNYIxX

PS: According to Newsday's Art Staple, the Islanders are now above the cap floor with both Josh Bailey and Thomas Hickey still yet to be signed. (No creative accounting come September)
- Dee "god i suck" Karl

Nice to hear that actual cap space is being used on the actual line up for once.. thats a move in the right direction.

XxNYIxX

Daniel Friedman ‏@DFriedmanWFAN 2m

Doesn't appear to me that Kabanov has changed much. Still way too concerned with making the highlight reels.


- Vukota

I don't think Kabanov gets a fair shake in the media. Everytime I watch him he seems to be looking to make the pass instead of shoot. Don't see how that is highlight reel.

Daniel Friedman ‏@DFriedmanWFAN 2m

Doesn't appear to me that Kabanov has changed much. Still way too concerned with making the highlight reels.


- Vukota

I know it may not be the right time but hopefully he feels this may be the best place to test his wrist? Just trying a whole bunch of things to see how it feels and see what he needs to work on before getting to camp. umm...hopefully??

I don't think Kabanov gets a fair shake in the media. Everytime I watch him he seems to be looking to make the pass instead of shoot. Don't see how that is highlight reel.
- niteislander

Exactly, the kid has matured so much since jr's & his first camp here. In fact I think he has looked to pass before shooting way too often, the kid can figgen bury the puck, that shouldnt be taken away from him.

XxNYIxX

Exactly, the kid has matured so much since jr's & his first camp here. In fact I think he has looked to pass before shooting way too often, the kid can figgen bury the puck, that shouldnt be taken away from him.

XxNYIxX
- XxNYIxX

Just curious how many times have you seen him play?

Exactly, the kid has matured so much since jr's & his first camp here. In fact I think he has looked to pass before shooting way too often, the kid can figgen bury the puck, that shouldnt be taken away from him.

XxNYIxX
- XxNYIxX

I agree.. which I guess if you were looking to say negative stuff you could say he was looking for a "highlight reel" type play. ... to me he just needs to shoot the puck more.. crash the net.. etc.

Just curious how many times have you seen him play?
- Vukota

Personally.. not enough to be an expert. But I do think people are looking to trash him.