Ben Shelley: Would claiming Nikita Gusev off waivers make sense for the Islanders?

Ben Shelley: Would claiming Nikita Gusev off waivers make sense for the Islanders?
- Ben Shelley

- Wildschwein

I wasn’t big on acquiring Hall unless it were our only option. I think these last few days I’m even less inclined the guy looks completely useless out there even with the Sabres playing a little better. I would probably rather give up nothing and take a chance on Gusev then give up assets god forbid a first for Hall when he looks the way he does. That’s of course a last resort situation if there are no other options.

I wasn’t big on acquiring Hall unless it were our only option. I think these last few days I’m even less inclined the guy looks completely useless out there even with the Sabres playing a little better. I would probably rather give up nothing and take a chance on Gusev then give up assets god forbid a first for Hall when he looks the way he does. That’s of course a last resort situation if there are no other options.
- Cptmjl

Well I want two wingers, not just one. Scooping Gusev for free would allow Lou a bit more flexibility I should think.

Well I want two wingers, not just one. Scooping Gusev for free would allow Lou a bit more flexibility I should think.
- Wildschwein

The only thing prohibitive with taking a chance on gusev is his salary as far as adding someone else. Maybe if Wood wasn’t available in the scenario Chiefs posted yesterday hypothetically we could up the offer for Palmieri to include Gusev with salary retained if Gusev isn’t claimed. Most likely won’t happen of course but a thought.

The only thing prohibitive with taking a chance on gusev is his salary as far as adding someone else. Maybe if Wood wasn’t available in the scenario Chiefs posted yesterday hypothetically we could up the offer for Palmieri to include Gusev with salary retained if Gusev isn’t claimed. Most likely won’t happen of course but a thought.
- Cptmjl

True, 4.5 is a bit steep. Gusev’s contract would almost certainly necessitate cap retention on any other rental coming in.

True, 4.5 is a bit steep. Gusev’s contract would almost certainly necessitate cap retention on any other rental coming in.
- Wildschwein

If that particular situation did happen the Devils may be close to the floor so I don’t think it would be to much of a monumental leap for them to retain some salary. With that said I have a feeling that Lameriello may go completely off the board and acquire someone none of us are suspecting. Just a feeling.

Edit; they will not be close to the floor...

Well I want two wingers, not just one. Scooping Gusev for free would allow Lou a bit more flexibility I should think.
- Wildschwein

I see the Islanders almost Guaranteed to be in the playoffs. Now the key is getting home ice they are not a good road team at all. They need to trade or get lucky with a waiver claim. Gusev had good numbers in the khl but not good with NJ. 4.5 cap hit and an ufa.

I see the Islanders almost Guaranteed to be in the playoffs. Now the key is getting home ice they are not a good road team at all. They need to trade or get lucky with a waiver claim. Gusev had good numbers in the khl but not good with NJ. 4.5 cap hit and an ufa.
- Hockeyislife

Gusev put up 44 points in 66 games last season. He is an NHL forward, but for whatever reason he’s struggling this year. Perhaps it’s the new coaches and systems? Perhaps Covid kicked his ass harder than most? Hard to say.

If he clears waivers, perhaps Jersey would eat some of his salary in a trade? I mean they were willing to let him go for free, perhaps they’d trade him @ 50% retained for a 4th? Thereby getting at least something for him.

So Gusev can't stick on the Devils roster but he could fit In with the Islanders? Some days there Isn't alot to write about and when that's the case It's okay not to write anything.

So Gusev can't stick on the Devils roster but he could fit In with the Islanders? Some days there Isn't alot to write about and when that's the case It's okay not to write anything.
- Shady1962

As an addition to a Palmieri trade or if there were no other option you do it. Reading is fundamental. Give ya (frank)ing head a shake you dolt.

See? Having a poopty powerplay can be a good thing

I was surprised with Oshie yesterday. How did he not see Samsonov when he elbowed him to the head.

See? Having a poopty powerplay can be a good thing
- eichiefs9

Right before Lee went down our PP was humming hope whoever we acquire gets it back on track. Hopefully last nights game is the start of this team snapping out of the funk they’ve been in.

I was surprised with Oshie yesterday. How did he not see Samsonov when he elbowed him to the head.
- Hockeyislife

- Cptmjl

You’re in fine form this morning.

You’re in fine form this morning.
- Wildschwein

Getting into playoff form.

You’re in fine form this morning.
- Wildschwein

He probably broke his wife's crayons this morning too. Salty as always, Cpt.

He probably broke his wife's crayons this morning too. Salty as always, Cpt.
- Isleshockeyman

Aren’t you the guy that lost his mind from someone joking about your wife on here?

As expected gustav clears

Detroit placed Evgeny Svechnikov on waivers that could be a fit

Detroit placed Evgeny Svechnikov on waivers that could be a fit
- Hockeyislife

3 goals in 10 games. Not too shabby...

Hall to leafs is that official

Hall to leafs is that official
- Hockeyislife