Don't matter what you do. We got Jack "The Hammer" Johnson
- mdw7413

That was a strange move mdw.
- ses111

Like someone said, its basically a glorified PTO. I think they wanted a vet after Staal was traded and didn't want to go anything more than a year. Really its so insignificant. I was surprised people even got upset about it

Like someone said, its basically a glorified PTO. I think they wanted a vet after Staal was traded and didn't want to go anything more than a year. Really its so insignificant. I was surprised people even got upset about it
- mdw7413

Really is a move not to get upset over and I love one year deals. Let's see some from Lou now.

- JohnScammo

- mdw7413

Don't matter what you do. We got Jack "The Hammer" Johnson
- mdw7413

Personally I love that signing for you guys.

Really is a move not to get upset over and I love one year deals. Let's see some from Lou now.
- ses111

If we signed Johnson for one year we would as a whole be upset as we should be

If we signed Johnson for one year we would as a whole be upset as we should be
- Cptmjl

Obviously there is no need for you guys to do that, but I still see nothing wrong with 1 year deals where its cheap and you don't have to play the person if they are playing like poop

If we signed Johnson for one year we would as a whole be upset as we should be
- Cptmjl

Any chance to sign Tyler Johnson for a year?

Obviously there is no need for you guys to do that, but I still see nothing wrong with 1 year deals where its cheap and you don't have to play the person if they are playing like poop
- mdw7413

I think the question is why sign them to begin with when you know they’re going to play like poop? I can’t find any reason why Gorton signed Johnson he’s terrrible and has been for a very long time. Maybe I’m missing something but if I we did that I would be blasting Lameriello not defending the move.

Any chance to sign Tyler Johnson for a year?
- ses111

Being that he has an existing contract that may prove to be tough.

Per Ryan Rishaug of TSN:

Barrie says coming out of Toronto is tough, the media can be tough and the fans. says he loves the way Edmonton plays, fast and driving teams back. Thinks the speed Edmonton has fits great with his style.

From me:

I wonder if they’ll boo him after this comment? 😆😆

Per Ryan Rishaug of TSN:

Barrie says coming out of Toronto is tough, the media can be tough and the fans. says he loves the way Edmonton plays, fast and driving teams back. Thinks the speed Edmonton has fits great with his style.

From me:

I wonder if they’ll boo him after this comment? 😆😆
- TogaIsles

Does he have any pictures of himself in Oiler pajamas?

I think the question is why sign them to begin with when you know they’re going to play like poop? I can’t find any reason why Gorton signed Johnson he’s terrrible and has been for a very long time. Maybe I’m missing something but if I we did that I would be blasting Lameriello not defending the move.
- Cptmjl

I'm not defending it, to me its a non issue. I'm guessing the thinking behind it is with Staal gone there is no veteran presence. If he plays well its a win, if he doesn't, who gives a poop.lol

Then again, you guys can make a mountain out of mole hill here.

I'm not defending it, to me its a non issue. I'm guessing the thinking behind it is with Staal gone there is no veteran presence. If he plays well its a win, if he doesn't, who gives a poop.lol

Then again, you guys can make a mountain out of mole hill here.
- mdw7413

- JohnScammo

Does he have any pictures of himself in Oiler pajamas?
- JohnScammo

It’s like playing for the Yankees minus all the championships. Or a playoff series. 😁😁

I'm not defending it, to me its a non issue. I'm guessing the thinking behind it is with Staal gone there is no veteran presence. If he plays well its a win, if he doesn't, who gives a poop.lol

Then again, you guys can make a mountain out of mole hill here.
- mdw7413

You speak like I’ve never been on your thread.

It’s like playing for the Yankees minus all the championships. Or a playoff series. 😁😁
- TogaIsles

Hey, they were a darn good team...........in the 1960s.

Being that he has an existing contract that may prove to be tough.
- Cptmjl

Minor details Cpt.

OK, Staple says Pulock, Toews and HoSang rejected QO and are going to arbitration. It means they can't sign an offer sheet. Does it mean they are coming back to Islanders on 1 year deals, based on what the arbitrator rules?

OK, Staple says Pulock, Toews and HoSang rejected QO and are going to arbitration. It means they can't sign an offer sheet. Does it mean they are coming back to Islanders on 1 year deals, based on what the arbitrator rules?
- chazpet

I think it’s hysterical that Ho Sang rejected anything. He should be rejected. Obviously Lameriello is looking at him as cheap offense which we need right now but I’d rather go with what we have then ever see this arse clown in an islanders jersey ever again.

OK, Staple says Pulock, Toews and HoSang rejected QO and are going to arbitration. It means they can't sign an offer sheet. Does it mean they are coming back to Islanders on 1 year deals, based on what the arbitrator rules?
- chazpet

It give the Islanders flexibility. I think with Pulock and Toews they both know that they are worth more as the Isles do. They can get a solid one year deal against the cap and get their long term deals next when more players come off the books.

In the case of HO Sang. One only knows what this guy is being told. I think that one of the reasons Lou is holding on to him is for the expansion draft. Seattle may take a run at him. As he would be a low risk potentially high reward.

I think it’s hysterical that Ho Sang rejected anything. He should be rejected. Obviously Lameriello is looking at him as cheap offense which we need right now but I’d rather go with what we have then ever see this arse clown in an islanders jersey ever again.
- Cptmjl

Yup, I think that sums it up. This only happens because Bridgeport isn't filled with high end talent at forward. As Bulldawg said, it's low risk, because he's not taking up cap space. And there's always the possibility, however unlikely, that he's just a slow learner and eventually figures things out.

Yup, I think that sums it up. This only happens because Bridgeport isn't filled with high end talent at forward. As Bulldawg said, it's low risk, because he's not taking up cap space. And there's always the possibility, however unlikely, that he's just a slow learner and eventually figures things out.
- JohnScammo

Would have liked to have some better forward prospects at Bridge at this point. It's a real mess in Bridge with very little help and it really hurts when the Cap is a big issue. I'm not sure if it makes sense to try JHS with Pageau or maybe Wahlstrom with Pageau if he is ready?