Gonna have to get pretty creative to squeeze anyone else into the top 6. As of now we're probably looking at:

Beau-Barzal-Eberle
Lee-Nelson-Bailey
Ladd-Brassard-Komarov
Martin-Casey-Clutterbuck
MDC
Swoontoggle

Komarov and Ladd are probably impossible-to-move deals unless we're adding pieces and I'm not so sure that would be the best route to take. Otherwise, I suppose you could dangle Bailey out there since he's got no trade protection. I'm honestly not sure what he'd be worth though.
- eichiefs9

Whatever trade takes Ladd off this roster im down with. While i'll say Bailey has been better as of late, im still not a huge fan of him. While I like Beauvillier I don't think he belongs on the left side with Barzal and Eberle.

Gardiner to canes. Good deal for them
- Cptmjl

Carolina is going to be good

Carolina is going to be good
- Upstate_isles

They kind of already are. Their one issue may be goaltending.

Most likely trade Gardiner to the Leafs for Marner imo.
- Cptmjl

They kind of already are. Their one issue may be goaltending.
- Cptmjl

They have better d and more up front then the isles in my opinion

They have better d and more up front then the isles in my opinion
- Upstate_isles

Hard to disagree but with that said if Toews and Pulock progress I think our D would give them a run for their money.

Hard to disagree but with that said if Toews and Pulock progress I think our D would give them a run for their money.
- Cptmjl

Grant Hutton listed as a Dmen on the isles website????

Hard to disagree but with that said if Toews and Pulock progress I think our D would give them a run for their money.
- Cptmjl

Yea and if varlomov plays like dr Jekyll and not mr hyde they can be very good on d again

Nice write up ben confound this on barzal too very interesting

There was some definite buzz about Barzal at the Belfry/Kane camp, as our Craig Custance noted in his piece on the week. A friend of Belfry’s said Barzal looked to be the most improved of Belfry’s regular clients from last summer to this one, yet another sign that the chip on Barzal’s shoulder isn’t going away.
- Upstate_isles

Thank you!

Nice write up Ben.
Toews came up last year played well and never looked back. I was able to watch his growth at QU and some at BP and the one thing that stood out was his Hockey Sense. He's a very cerebral player and he seems to get better and grow every year. Skill is great but as we have seen with many prospects you can't change stupid. I think with Trotz behind the bench Toews development could be unlimited imho.

As far as Boychuck, and or Ladd, I thinks its very possible one goes to Seattle. I think a lot of this depends on where the Islanders are at the end of this season as far as contending.
Both are Western Canada Guys and probably wouldn't be opposed to close out their careers closer to their home towns.
- nyisles7

Thanks! That's great info- there's potential there for a top-pair defenseman.

Nice write up Ben.
Toews came up last year played well and never looked back. I was able to watch his growth at QU and some at BP and the one thing that stood out was his Hockey Sense. He's a very cerebral player and he seems to get better and grow every year. Skill is great but as we have seen with many prospects you can't change stupid. I think with Trotz behind the bench Toews development could be unlimited imho.

As far as Boychuck, and or Ladd, I thinks its very possible one goes to Seattle. I think a lot of this depends on where the Islanders are at the end of this season as far as contending.
Both are Western Canada Guys and probably wouldn't be opposed to close out their careers closer to their home towns.
- nyisles7

You thinks huh?

Did the isles just give Luca Spisa a PTO?? Why?

Did the isles just give Luca Spisa a PTO?? Why?
- kindlyrick

Another body for practice and camp I'd assume. Didn't he practice all year and never play last year?

Another body for practice and camp I'd assume. Didn't he practice all year and never play last year?
- Upstate_isles

1.5 shmill for a guy who played 9 games. As it is they have an extra dmen and then add a possible Dobson debut, this just doesnt really make sense. Its a PTO so perhaps it is just a body for camp (I hope).

You thinks huh?
- Cptmjl

Yup me thinks.

Another body for practice and camp I'd assume. Didn't he practice all year and never play last year?
- Upstate_isles

I thought he played a couple games. Terribly. He will not make the team. Not a chance. He’s there to push the competition in camp.

I thought he played a couple games. Terribly. He will not make the team. Not a chance. He’s there to push the competition in camp.
- Cptmjl

could be insurance for Bport bc I think if injuries happen, team has options of a vet or kid to get called up

Did the isles just give Luca Spisa a PTO?? Why?
- kindlyrick

Bc he's still a top 4 dman

I thought he played a couple games. Terribly. He will not make the team. Not a chance. He’s there to push the competition in camp.
- Cptmjl

Maybe it was seidenberg that just practiced with them