Ben Shelley: Four players who could compete for a spot in the Islanders' defense group

I guess I'll ask The Islander writer, how long is Lou going to Richard around the whole world by not announcing signings? I'm sure confusing agents is fun by making them guess available salary cap. But we're less than 4 weeks from training camp now it would be nice to know who was signed. Especially since I'm dying to update my NHL 21 rosters LOL. Since the game's didn't factor in salary caps not Rising I want to put in the correct amount of money instead of paying Zach Parise 7 million dollars a year LOL. Thought I'd open it up with a fun post. And to all our smart asses don't tell me to buy NHL 22 cuz the same problem will still exist only everyone will be in the free-agent Market instead

Well the:



Say Leo will take that spot.

Well the:



Say Leo will take that spot.
- nyisles7

- JohnScammo

No you think?
I thought they were totally serious.

No you think?
I thought they were totally serious.


- nyisles7

- JohnScammo

Although I don’t think they will go deep in the playoffs with him.

Anyone want to hear a stupid and ridiculous rumor I just heard.

Anyone want to hear a stupid and ridiculous rumor I just heard.
- Hockeyislife

We listened to the others so why not? I mean do we have a choice?

Anyone want to hear a stupid and ridiculous rumor I just heard.
- Hockeyislife

- JohnScammo

Anyone want to hear a stupid and ridiculous rumor I just heard.
- Hockeyislife

What that Lou is really Garth Snow??? That JT is tired of being in his PJ's and wants to play for a real hockey team??? That UBS arena was really built for the Rangers and the Islanders new home is the garden??? OR was it that Shannon Hogan is the new right wing on the top line?

Anyone want to hear a stupid and ridiculous rumor I just heard.
- Hockeyislife

Let me guess. You heard that the Isles were going to sign Pelech to an 8 year deal with $5.75m AAV. Am I right? Am I right?

I guess I'll ask The Islander writer, how long is Lou going to Richard around the whole world by not announcing signings? I'm sure confusing agents is fun by making them guess available salary cap. But we're less than 4 weeks from training camp now it would be nice to know who was signed. Especially since I'm dying to update my NHL 21 rosters LOL. Since the game's didn't factor in salary caps not Rising I want to put in the correct amount of money instead of paying Zach Parise 7 million dollars a year LOL. Thought I'd open it up with a fun post. And to all our smart asses don't tell me to buy NHL 22 cuz the same problem will still exist only everyone will be in the free-agent Market instead
- Jetsabre24

We're all very sorry that Lou is ruining your video game play.
He will let everyone know who is signed as soon as he releases that information. As an aside, if you're wanting to pay Parise $7m then take that game out and play Ms. Pac-Man instead. You'll be better off.

John Tonelli for HHOF

John Tonelli for HHOF
- Tee56

Please, just stop. You're not funny. You're not clever. And you're certainly not going to grow some grass-roots movement.
Either sit silently and let the adults talk or just delete your account and go away. Please and thank you.

- Isleshockeyman

Please, just stop. You're not funny. You're not clever. And you're certainly not going to grow some grass-roots movement.
Either sit silently and let the adults talk or just delete your account and go away. Please and thank you.
- Isleshockeyman

I have no idea why but every time he posts that it pisses me off

Please, just stop. You're not funny. You're not clever. And you're certainly not going to grow some grass-roots movement.
Either sit silently and let the adults talk or just delete your account and go away. Please and thank you.
- Isleshockeyman

Is it really any worse then half the sh!t posted on here? Leave the guy alone 🤣

I have no idea why but every time he posts that it pisses me off
- Cptmjl

Now I hope he really keeps posting it 🖕

The rumor is mayfield for tarasenko that is the most ridiculous rumor I have ever heard. These writers must be desperate for clicks on social media

The rumor is mayfield for tarasenko that is the most ridiculous rumor I have ever heard. These writers must be desperate for clicks on social media
- Hockeyislife

At least credit the 8 day old article this information came from

https://theathletic.com/2...-about-the-blues-defense/

The speculation surrounding any Blues’ trade targets on defense this summer has been limited, but one name that has surfaced is the New York Islanders’ Scott Mayfield, a St. Louis native.

The 28-year-old is a right-shot defenseman who has played 285 regular-season games in the NHL and another 51 in the playoffs for the Isles, who advanced to the Eastern Conference finals in 2019-20 and the Stanley Cup semifinals in 2020-21, losing to the eventual champion Lightning both seasons.

Mayfield was in the Isles’ third pairing last season, but he played in all 56 regular-season games, averaging 19:29 of ice time per game (including 2:18 short-handed). He wouldn’t be the left-shot, second-pair player the Blues appear to need, but perhaps he would provide an everyday option in the bottom pair on the right side.

If that sounds to you like Bortuzzo’s spot, you’re right. The 32-year-old, who’s played seven seasons in St. Louis, has a lot of respect within the organization, but the club could be trying to upgrade. Sources with at least one other NHL team said that the Blues were shopping him around the time of the NHL draft and the start of free agency last month.

Bortuzzo played 40 games last season, but even when the Blues had injuries on the blue line, they elected to suit up the inexperienced Walman and made Bortuzzo a healthy scratch.

Here’s an interesting hypothetical: The Islanders have been one of the teams tied to the Tarasenko trade rumors, so could a potential trade for the left winger bring Mayfield home in return? Would Mayfield be an addition to the Blues’ defensive group, or would he be swapped for Bortuzzo?

Mayfield has two seasons left on a contract with a $1.45 annual average value (AAV), and Bortuzzo will be entering the final year of his deal with a $1.375 million AAV.

At least credit the 8 day old article this information came from

https://theathletic.com/2...-about-the-blues-defense/

The speculation surrounding any Blues’ trade targets on defense this summer has been limited, but one name that has surfaced is the New York Islanders’ Scott Mayfield, a St. Louis native.

The 28-year-old is a right-shot defenseman who has played 285 regular-season games in the NHL and another 51 in the playoffs for the Isles, who advanced to the Eastern Conference finals in 2019-20 and the Stanley Cup semifinals in 2020-21, losing to the eventual champion Lightning both seasons.

Mayfield was in the Isles’ third pairing last season, but he played in all 56 regular-season games, averaging 19:29 of ice time per game (including 2:18 short-handed). He wouldn’t be the left-shot, second-pair player the Blues appear to need, but perhaps he would provide an everyday option in the bottom pair on the right side.

If that sounds to you like Bortuzzo’s spot, you’re right. The 32-year-old, who’s played seven seasons in St. Louis, has a lot of respect within the organization, but the club could be trying to upgrade. Sources with at least one other NHL team said that the Blues were shopping him around the time of the NHL draft and the start of free agency last month.

Bortuzzo played 40 games last season, but even when the Blues had injuries on the blue line, they elected to suit up the inexperienced Walman and made Bortuzzo a healthy scratch.

Here’s an interesting hypothetical: The Islanders have been one of the teams tied to the Tarasenko trade rumors, so could a potential trade for the left winger bring Mayfield home in return? Would Mayfield be an addition to the Blues’ defensive group, or would he be swapped for Bortuzzo?

Mayfield has two seasons left on a contract with a $1.45 annual average value (AAV), and Bortuzzo will be entering the final year of his deal with a $1.375 million AAV.
- eichiefs9

Don't expect miracles.

Trying to understand how this makes sense for the Islanders. Ummm..... Since we have a hole on the 2nd pairing, let's just eliminate the 2nd pairing altogether???

Don't expect miracles.

Trying to understand how this makes sense for the Islanders. Ummm..... Since we have a hole on the 2nd pairing, let's just eliminate the 2nd pairing altogether???
- JohnScammo

Makes no sense at all unless bolduc is ready for prime time. We lost leddy already and now if we trade Mayfield who was arguably our best defenseman in the playoffs. Makes no sense at all

Please, just stop. You're not funny. You're not clever. And you're certainly not going to grow some grass-roots movement.
Either sit silently and let the adults talk or just delete your account and go away. Please and thank you.
- Isleshockeyman

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