Ben Shelley: Weekly Recap: Islanders Edition (May 3)

The future may hold more twists and turns in terms of goalie personnel. Varlamov has two years left at $5 million per; Sorokin is a restricted free agent who will likely get a sizable bump from the $2 million he’s making this season. With the Isles’ other cap issues, that sort of investment in goal may not be sustainable even beyond this season. The Islanders could very well see what sort of return Varlamov could bring and go cheaper with his replacement.

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I guess 7 owes me an appology on the Varly might get traded this summer stuff...huh?

I still think it's more likely one of the 2 is moved at the deadline next year or the summer, but given the money, value, etc. It is a very real possibility that one of them is moved.
Imagine what his worth is if he wins the Vezina? next 2 drafts would be a real nice time to have extra first round picks.. just saying.

The future may hold more twists and turns in terms of goalie personnel. Varlamov has two years left at $5 million per; Sorokin is a restricted free agent who will likely get a sizable bump from the $2 million he’s making this season. With the Isles’ other cap issues, that sort of investment in goal may not be sustainable even beyond this season. The Islanders could very well see what sort of return Varlamov could bring and go cheaper with his replacement.

https://theathletic.com/2...source=emp_shared_article


- eichiefs9

That's just Staples' opinion. Then again, who knows? He might even be right.

I guess 7 owes me an appology on the Varly might get traded this summer stuff...huh?

I still think it's more likely one of the 2 is moved at the deadline next year or the summer, but given the money, value, etc. It is a very real possibility that one of them is moved.
Imagine what his worth is if he wins the Vezina? next 2 drafts would be a real nice time to have extra first round picks.. just saying.
- niteislander

Yeah, you and everyone else...

I guess 7 owes me an appology on the Varly might get traded this summer stuff...huh?

I still think it's more likely one of the 2 is moved at the deadline next year or the summer, but given the money, value, etc. It is a very real possibility that one of them is moved.
Imagine what his worth is if he wins the Vezina? next 2 drafts would be a real nice time to have extra first round picks.. just saying.
- niteislander

I agree

The future may hold more twists and turns in terms of goalie personnel. Varlamov has two years left at $5 million per; Sorokin is a restricted free agent who will likely get a sizable bump from the $2 million he’s making this season. With the Isles’ other cap issues, that sort of investment in goal may not be sustainable even beyond this season. The Islanders could very well see what sort of return Varlamov could bring and go cheaper with his replacement.

https://theathletic.com/2...source=emp_shared_article


- eichiefs9

I'm still not completely sold on Sorokin yet. I think the chances are he will get there and be our franchisee goalie, but would like to give him more time to develop.

I guess 7 owes me an appology on the Varly might get traded this summer stuff...huh?

I still think it's more likely one of the 2 is moved at the deadline next year or the summer, but given the money, value, etc. It is a very real possibility that one of them is moved.
Imagine what his worth is if he wins the Vezina? next 2 drafts would be a real nice time to have extra first round picks.. just saying.
- niteislander

If he gets traded this summer I’ll apologize. I admit if I’m wrong unlike Others. But don’t worry he won’t be traded this summer.

I agree
- eichiefs9

Yeah, you and everyone else...


- JohnScammo

Yup like me for Barzal and Lou to disclose the deal they had for a season opening signing

If he gets traded this summer I’ll apologize. I admit if I’m wrong unlike Others. But don’t worry he won’t be traded this summer.
- nyisles7

Shut up we don't listen to the girls club here

Tonight I get the Sabres announcers and tomorrow too, after the rags last game I can't wait to hear Brendan again but Butch I don't miss

Shut up we don't listen to the girls club here
- Upstate_isles

Shhh they are MIA and it’s wonderful

Shhh they are MIA and it’s wonderful
- nyisles7

Maybe captain is abroad
Maybe captain is a broad?
Seriously it's odd he's not on here nor is ses

That's just Staples' opinion. Then again, who knows? He might even be right.
- JohnScammo

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

Maybe captain is abroad
Maybe captain is a broad?
Seriously it's odd he's not on here nor is ses
- Upstate_isles

Ses PMed me a while back. He was fed up with people being attacked for their opinions here.

Ses PMed me a while back. He was fed up with people being attacked for their opinions here.
- JimmyP

Really? That sucks, come back ses

Pageau out tonight but trotz said the guy that was out would be back tomorrow so I assume it's not serious. Looks like wahlstrom too

Really? That sucks, come back ses
- Upstate_isles

Yeah, I'm not joking about it. I think he got fed up. Maybe he'll come back at some point.

Weak hook

Yeah, I'm not joking about it. I think he got fed up. Maybe he'll come back at some point.
- JimmyP

Can you get his address I’ll send him flowers.

Weak hook
- Upstate_isles

It was Leo he can’t even hook right

Can you get his address I’ll send him flowers.
- nyisles7

You're the guy that always told him he was wrong

Pelech!