Now I’m reporting what we offered Gaudreau? This guy

Now I’m reporting what we offered Gaudreau? This guy
- Cptmjl

I have no idea what went down with Gaudrea and how serious the Islanders interest. All I know is Gaudreau signed with another team so it was a huge miss for the Islanders as he was a player that could really helped. I do not work for the team so it's not my job to defend the owners, gm, coach, or players. I just want the team to do well. Whether it's Garth, Lou, Neil Smith, or whomever, the team misses out on a big player I will not be happy. I'm not ready to give up the season but this was a very tough day.

I’m sure you could find the video somewhere that big tech didn’t scrub yet. It’s worth a watch
- Cptmjl

Oh, I’m old enough. I saw it. Framed?? Lol, that’s hilarious. Smoked crack, got his job back 😂

He was the Rags 2nd line center and that was one of their weaknesses. Hence them signing Trochek which is a great fit for the Rags. I wish they would have kept Strome.
- nyisles7

Me too. Still can’t believe he didn’t score that empty netter in game 5 vs. Tampa. That changed that whole series.

I have no idea what went down with Gaudrea and how serious the Islanders interest. All I know is Gaudreau signed with another team so it was a huge miss for the Islanders as he was a player that could really helped. I do not work for the team so it's not my job to defend the owners, gm, coach, or players. I just want the team to do well. Whether it's Garth, Lou, Neil Smith, or whomever, the team misses out on a big player I will not be happy. I'm not ready to give up the season but this was a very tough day.
- ses111

We missed out. Guy had an 115 point season. I don’t think it’s some NY Post/Ranger conspiracy to bash the Islanders. This is a pretty accurate yet pointing out the obvious part of the article;

“ Columbus general manager Jarmo Kekalainen convinced him to sign in a small market that requires an airplane trip to reach south Jersey.”

Thems the facts.

I have no idea what went down with Gaudrea and how serious the Islanders interest. All I know is Gaudreau signed with another team so it was a huge miss for the Islanders as he was a player that could really helped. I do not work for the team so it's not my job to defend the owners, gm, coach, or players. I just want the team to do well. Whether it's Garth, Lou, Neil Smith, or whomever, the team misses out on a big player I will not be happy. I'm not ready to give up the season but this was a very tough day.
- ses111

None of us do. Moreover, none of us has given up on the season. There are still opportunities to improve the team.

It's just frustrating because it seemed like the Isles were close to landing a top FA. It would've been one thing if he went to NJ which was rumored to be the favorite, but to have Columbus snatch him out of nowhere somehow feels worse.

We'll see how the rest of the summer plays out. We all know you can't get any information out of Lou, but it certainly looks like he wants some upgrades. Let's hope he lands them.

Oh, I’m old enough. I saw it. Framed?? Lol, that’s hilarious. Smoked crack, got his job back 😂
- potvin05

Have to give the guy credit

Oh, I’m old enough. I saw it. Framed?? Lol, that’s hilarious. Smoked crack, got his job back 😂
- potvin05

Growing up in PA, we can lay claim the the most shocking political video of all time with good ol Budd Dwyer. Worst part was we were home for a snow day when the news broke in with a live feed.
That one ended up being the inspiration for Filter's "Hey Man Nice Shot'

Me too. Still can’t believe he didn’t score that empty netter in game 5 vs. Tampa. That changed that whole series.
- potvin05

Yes on the rebound in front
He had the worst scoring % in the PO I believe. Guy can’t finish!

We missed out. Guy had an 115 point season. I don’t think it’s some NY Post/Ranger conspiracy to bash the Islanders. This is a pretty accurate yet pointing out the obvious part of the article;

“ Columbus general manager Jarmo Kekalainen convinced him to sign in a small market that requires an airplane trip to reach south Jersey.”

Thems the facts.
- Cptmjl

Does Gaudreau have a pilots license? Maybe he just likes to fly.

Does Gaudreau have a pilots license? Maybe he just likes to fly.
- JimmyP

I honestly can't wait to hear his presser

Does Gaudreau have a pilots license? Maybe he just likes to fly.
- JimmyP

I don’t think we used that excuse yet? Good to see some new material

Growing up in PA, we can lay claim the the most shocking political video of all time with good ol Budd Dwyer. Worst part was we were home for a snow day when the news broke in with a live feed.
That one ended up being the inspiration for Filter's "Hey Man Nice Shot'
- keaner17

Is that the guy who shot himself at a press conference? I saw that on one of the Traces of Deaths when I was a teenager.

I honestly can't wait to hear his presser
- keaner17

Do you think he’ll make it through the, “I really wanted to come play for a competitive team” moment of it without cracking a smile?

None of us do. Moreover, none of us has given up on the season. There are still opportunities to improve the team.

It's just frustrating because it seemed like the Isles were close to landing a top FA. It would've been one thing if he went to NJ which was rumored to be the favorite, but to have Columbus snatch him out of nowhere somehow feels worse.

We'll see how the rest of the summer plays out. We all know you can't get any information out of Lou, but it certainly looks like he wants some upgrades. Let's hope he lands them.
- JimmyP

I could care less the reasons as this point. We missed out on a top player that could have really helped us that went to a very surprising team. It makes sense to be frustrated. It was a brutal day.


I gave Lou full marks and liked the Romanov trade but more work is needed at forward. Teams around the Isles are getting better so it will not be easy. As nice as the two long playoff runs were, they do not help us in the current situation same as Lou's Cup wins with the Devils.

I don’t think we used that excuse yet? Good to see some new material
- Cptmjl

"When we got right down to the basics, Columbus had some of the nicest airstrips in the region. Smooth landings mean the world to me"

"When we got right down to the basics, Columbus had some of the nicest airstrips in the region. Smooth landings mean the world to me"
- keaner17

"…had some of the nicest airstrips in the region. Smooth landings mean the world to me"
- keaner17

Would have to agree with that.

Wait, what are we talking about again.

"When we got right down to the basics, Columbus had some of the nicest airstrips in the region. Smooth landings mean the world to me"
- keaner17

Hopefully JG took some acting lessons.

Is that the guy who shots himself at a press conference? I saw that on one of the Traces of Deaths when I was a teenager.
- potvin05

Yep. He was accused of bribery. I saw it live at 15 years old. He came in with a brown bag. Made a speech about how he was wrongfully accused but couldn't prove his innocence. Advised people may want to leave the room. Then proceeded to pull a gun out, motion for the crowd to stand back and off'd himself. The camera proceeded to follow him to the floor and focus on him. Life changing stuff. Worst part was, it turned out He may have truly been innocent

I could care less the reasons as this point. We missed out on a top player that could have really helped us that went to a very surprising team. It makes sense to be frustrated. It was a brutal day.


I gave Lou full marks and liked the Romanov trade but more work is needed at forward. Teams around the Isles are getting better so it will not be easy. As nice as the two long playoff runs were, they do not help us in the current situation same as Lou's Cup wins with the Devils.
- ses111

Yep and nor should anyone else.

Yep and nor should anyone else.
- Cptmjl

if I run into Ledecky again you can bet I'll ask him what happened. I'll do my best not to get Lou in trouble.

Yep. He was accused of bribery. I saw it live at 15 years old. He came in with a brown bag. Made a speech about how he was wrongfully accused but couldn't prove his innocence. Advised people may want to leave the room. Then proceeded to pull a gun out, motion for the crowd to stand pack and offer himself. The camera proceeded to follow him to the floor and focus on him. Life changing stuff. Worst part was, it turned out He may have truly been innocent
- keaner17

Yeah wow. On the Traces of Death video they showed it in like super-super-so-mo so it was pretty brutal. We went through a phase of watching all that type of crap, “banned in country” type movies. Lol, teenagers.

Would have to agree with that.

Wait, what are we talking about again.
- potvin05

Laine

Yeah wow. On the Traces of Death video they showed it in like super-super-so-mo so it was pretty brutal. We went through a phase of watching all that type of crap, “banned in country” type movies. Lol, teenagers.
- potvin05

Yeah, the Faces of Death Franchise was crazy stuff. You can still find the Dwyer video online.