I thank Leddy for his service. We became a much more credible franchise the day we acquired him and Boychuk. He played very well for this franchise and anytime he comes back to play or in retirement, every Isles fan should remember him fondly and give him his applause.

Saying that, definitely time for him to go. I assume we will expose Panik and we got a 2nd round pick too. All-in-all, tidy work by Lou. Thank you Nick Leddy.
- potvin05

Can we still flip Panik for a pick or he has no value?

Can we still flip Panik for a pick or he has no value?
- ziggy_skalica

I think just getting the 2nd round pick and shedding Leddy’s contract were value enough. He’s also another player we can expose leaving others, more valuable, to protect. I also think this might clear a path for us to sign Suter to a one-year contract.

I think just getting the 2nd round pick and shedding Leddy’s contract were value enough. He’s also another player we can expose leaving others, more valuable, to protect. I also think this might clear a path for us to sign Suter to a one-year contract.
- potvin05

I think there is a market for Sutter and he will demand more than Greene signed for last year.

I also think it is a win for Leddy who will get plenty PP and ice time to show that he has still good 3 or 4 years left and sign a decent UFA contract.

https://eyesonisles.com/2...rested-signing-islanders/

I’m ok with the trade under the circumstances - cap dump and a 2nd is nice. And frankly I’m not a huge Leddy fan. I thought he seemed like a dope at times offensively and was typical slow to make decisions. I’m sure Lou will fill that gap but we just lost our 2 and 3 LD’s the past two years and there isn’t much depth there currently. Hopefully someone like Suter can be brought in as others suggest.
- TogaIsles

It was time for Leddy to go after the playoffs he had. With that said he had a good regular season and he has been a good player for us over the years. We 100% will miss his transition game imo but his defense in the playoffs was pretty putrid. It was time to move on and Lameriello did a good job with this trade.
Getting back a second w/retained salary on Panick is a pretty damn good trade imo.

https://eyesonisles.com/2021/07/16/gabriel-landeskog-interested-signing-islanders/
- ziggy_skalica

Would be a great add but no idea how the money would work?

So what’s this I’m hearing about the Islanders not having enough D to expose that meet expansion criteria?

So what’s this I’m hearing about the Islanders not having enough D to expose that meet expansion criteria?
- Wildschwein

That is what Andrew Gross mentioned and that the Isles would have to make another move?

That is what Andrew Gross mentioned and that the Isles would have to make another move?
- ses111

“One defenseman who is a) under contract in 2021-22 and b) played in at least 40 NHL games the prior season or played in at least 70 NHL games in the prior two seasons”.

Signing Greene instantly solves the problem it seems. Guess the old boy will probably be coming back.

“One defenseman who is a) under contract in 2021-22 and b) played in at least 40 NHL games the prior season or played in at least 70 NHL games in the prior two seasons”.

Signing Greene instantly solves the problem it seems. Guess the old boy will probably be coming back.
- Wildschwein

Hate the idea of having to bring Greene back. Will he have anything left next playoffs?

Hate the idea of having to bring Greene back. Will he have anything left next playoffs?
- ses111

Well if he signs for cheap (which he almost certainly will), then I’ve no issue with it. He’s fine as a 7D.

Andrew Ladd to Arizona

Rangers get Goodrow for a 7th. Wow that’s a good add for them. Has to be signed he’s a UFA but really would’ve loved to find a way to get him here even though he’s a bit redundant on this team.

Rangers get Goodrow for a 7th. Wow that’s a good add for them. Has to be signed he’s a UFA but really would’ve loved to find a way to get him here even though he’s a bit redundant on this team.
- Cptmjl

It’s good if he doesn’t get the 6 year deal some other teams may offer. 3-4 year deal is good for them

The better news is Howden is gone

How much $ have we freed up? If we can lose Eberle to Seattle we should be able to add the pieces we need and sign our own guys.

Lou does it again! Ladd to Arizona.

https://www.nhl.com/islan...dd-to-arizona/c-325679154

Andrew Ladd to Arizona
- Cptmjl

That's fantastic! Go Lou!

Lol, not that it matters but did we get anything back.

We will miss Leddy, although as Capt pointed out he was borderline terrible in the playoffs, but these are 2 great trades. Really opens things up for us.

Lol, not that it matters but did we get anything back.

We will miss Leddy, although as Capt pointed out he was borderline terrible in the playoffs, but these are 2 great trades. Really opens things up for us.
- potvin05

I don't think so, and they gave up quite a bit to be rid of him:

Pierre LeBrun@PierreVLeBrun · 32m

To ARI: Andrew Ladd, 2021 2nd Round pick 2022 Conditional 2nd Round Pick, 2023 Conditional 3rd Round Pick…

Andrew Ladd to Arizona
- Cptmjl

Really? The man is a genius and he's bringing in someone