Losing Larsson is a HUGE blow to the Oilers blue line.
- Wildschwein

Hits just keep coming for that team. They are the Buffalo Sabres west.

Hits just keep coming for that team. They are the Buffalo Sabres west.
- Cptmjl

Bring back the 80's with the Islanders and Oilers dominating the NHL.

What are the Islanders giving up to get McDavid. It's a matter of time before he wants out. Have to be a fool to stay there.

At this point I would like to see one of Landeskog or tarasenko on this team. Probably won’t get Landeskog because of his reported salary aspirations so I’m fine with tarasenko.
- Cptmjl

Tarasenko on the right side of Barzal and Lee would be the isles best line maybe ever. If that guys shoulder is ok, the isles PP would be deadly (with a healthy Lee setting up shop in front of the net).

Hits just keep coming for that team. They are the Buffalo Sabres west.
- Cptmjl

Tampa is going to be losing players pretty quickly as well.

What are the Islanders giving up to get McDavid. It's a matter of time before he wants out. Have to be a fool to stay there.
- Hockeyislife

Wahlstrom. 1 for 1. Admittedly an overpayment on Lou’s end, but maybe he can convince Holland to add a second round pick?

NHL network has Seattle picking Bailey

Edit : it was opinion not fact.

What are the Islanders giving up to get McDavid. It's a matter of time before he wants out. Have to be a fool to stay there.
- Hockeyislife

Nothing. He's got a cap hit of $12.5m for the next 5 years. That's a lot tied up in one player. One hell of a player, but I think the ask would be astronomical.

Wahlstrom. 1 for 1. Admittedly an overpayment on Lou’s end, but maybe he can convince Holland to add a second round pick?
- Wildschwein

How does Holland have a job at this point.

Tarasenko on the right side of Barzal and Lee would be the isles best line maybe ever. If that guys shoulder is ok, the isles PP would be deadly (with a healthy Lee setting up shop in front of the net).
- kindlyrick

Bossy and Trotts would disagree.

How does Holland have a job at this point.
- Hockeyislife

Maybe the same way Snowballs had a job all those years.

Bossy and Trotts would disagree.
- ses111

Yeah I get it. Different game now though. Tough to even compare. But I get it

Wahlstrom. 1 for 1. Admittedly an overpayment on Lou’s end, but maybe he can convince Holland to add a second round pick?
- Wildschwein

It's very difficult for the Oilers as they are not a prime FA destination. They really need to beef up on scouting and hit on their drafts. Hope it turns around soon for the Oilers.

Johnston for McDavid straight up. Holland will make it happen.

Tarasenko on the right side of Barzal and Lee would be the isles best line maybe ever. If that guys shoulder is ok, the isles PP would be deadly (with a healthy Lee setting up shop in front of the net).
- kindlyrick

Now I know this won't happen, AT ALL, but how cool would it be if Lou landed both Landy and Tarasenko? Imagine the line combos with both of those.

Now I know this won't happen, AT ALL, but how cool would it be if Lou landed both Landy and Tarasenko? Imagine the line combos with both of those.
- Isleshockeyman

As an isles fan and enduring 3 decades of absolute sh!t I can’t even believe the position the organization is in. They’re in the drivers seat for sure. Super exciting knowing Lou is freeing up money to add players who are FINALLY listing the isles as a destination.

The #Isles Twitter panic over possibly losing Bailey is hilarious. You'd think the guy was a Hart finalist....

Now I know this won't happen, AT ALL, but how cool would it be if Lou landed both Landy and Tarasenko? Imagine the line combos with both of those.
- Isleshockeyman

Given the history and the reports that Lou already tried twice, I think you see Parise coming to the isles for the 3rd line.

Now I know this won't happen, AT ALL, but how cool would it be if Lou landed both Landy and Tarasenko? Imagine the line combos with both of those.
- Isleshockeyman

It could happen if more $$$ is shed

The #Isles Twitter panic over possibly losing Bailey is hilarious. You'd think the guy was a Hart finalist....
- keaner17

Gotta admit, Bailey, when given a role, was exponentially better the last three years.

The #Isles Twitter panic over possibly losing Bailey is hilarious. You'd think the guy was a Hart finalist....
- keaner17

Quite comical, would like Bailey shipped to moon and never hear that dumb Bailey song again!

Islanders have close to 30 million of cap space coming off the books next season. We can sign whoever we want. I am linking every big name out there to the islanders

The #Isles Twitter panic over possibly losing Bailey is hilarious. You'd think the guy was a Hart finalist....
- keaner17

No, but he's a versatile player that can play all over the lineup and plays PP/PK. Plus a leader in the room. I like Eberle a lot but I'd much rather him leave, if I have to choose between the two.

It could happen if more $$$ is shed
- Hell_Bent

I’d rather Lou sign one of Landeskog, or Tarasenko and go after Suter. Add Parise and I think we see our fist cup since the 80s