Agreed and I hate to say this but if it were to happen ever it couldn’t have happened at a better time. Insane. I believe he’ll be missed more then some think also.
- Cptmjl

I always liked Johnny. He was a very good Islander and gave all he had. I wish him well.

I always liked Johnny. He was a very good Islander and gave all he had. I wish him well.
- ses111

Fair.

This will work out ok for Boychuk and the Islanders.. he will still get his $6 mill a year the next 2 years. He got hurt so much when he played the last couple of years and truthfully if he was 100% healthy he wouldn't have started this season. He will definetely be around the team helping the young kids in practice instead of sent to AHL. He just built a house in GC so not going anywhere is my guess.

Isles will obviously get his $6mill in cap room when he is moved to LTIR. I would imagine that perhaps insurance picks up some of this contract.. not sure on that.. curious if anyone knows

p.s.- I know u guys said it somewhat tongue in cheek but I would not be shocked to see if Ladd announcement is next.

Edit- Obviously, I hope that he has not long term issues with his eye going forward too.
- niteislander

It sounds like permanent damage and at least some loss of vision.

https://www.nhl.com/news/...ring-from-nhl/c-319711430

Not tongue in cheek from me at all. He needs to be jettisoned to the LTIR .

Then Barzal signs an 7 mil. 3 to 5 year deal. After that, Hoffman at 2 years at 5 mil?
- nyisles7

I’m all for jettisoning Ladd in any fashion. Physically throw him out or whatever it takes. Unfortunately I don’t see it happening.

I’m all for jettisoning Ladd in any fashion. Physically throw him out or whatever it takes. Unfortunately I don’t see it happening.
- Cptmjl

I can’t see Ladd riding the buses in the AHL for the next couple of years.

Loved boychuks game even if he wasn't the smoothest player out there, tough to see him go but opens up space for Dobson. Wonder if the isles wished they knew before toews was jettisoned, probably wasnt room for him anyways with cap space

I can’t see Ladd riding the buses in the AHL for the next couple of years.
- Vukota

You got a point. If Lameriello is somehow able to get rid of that cap hit we’re in a real good spot.

Sad to see Johnny Boychuk have to retire like this. That’s got to be a tough pill to swallow. He was really great to have on the Isles the past several years. I enjoyed watching him play and he represented the team with class. Hard worker and class guy. I hope he sticks around the organization in some capacity.
- Jethro09

Great Islander, and they’re gonna miss him. The isles were a better team with him in the lineup.....always loved him on the Bs.

You got a point. If Lameriello is somehow able to get rid of that cap hit we’re in a real good spot.
- Cptmjl

Not if when