What would stop them from living in Manhattan if he played for the islanders? Couldn’t afford his monthly parking bill?
- Cptmjl

Dude, c'mon. They made a pitch and he said no. You can't force a player to sign. I think Lou even offered him more money.

Dude, c'mon. They made a pitch and he said no. You can't force a player to sign. I think Lou even offered him more money.
- JimmyP

Pagnotta says Kadri had similar offer from NYI.

Dude, c'mon. They made a pitch and he said no. You can't force a player to sign. I think Lou even offered him more money.
- JimmyP

I know I’m not debating that I’m saying the whole Manhattan excuse is lame. He didn’t want to play here for whatever reason. Living in Manhattan was not it. Period.

Relieved for the long term health of the team's cap

Perplexed as to how someone who openly admitted we needed to add more offense has done precisely nothing to address that issue
- eichiefs9

It's very bizarre chief.

Dude, c'mon. They made a pitch and he said no. You can't force a player to sign. I think Lou even offered him more money.
- JimmyP

It's still bad regardless how the Isles keep getting rejected. I'm happy the Isles are not spending that money on Kadri but it's still very troubling the Islanders continue to strike out with FA's.

Pagnotta says Kadri had similar offer from NYI.
- TurdFergeson

He also said Kadri to Isles was done so just like most so called insiders he has no idea

I'm actually kinda relieved we didn't sign Kadri but man this doesn't look good
- keaner17

It's a bad look whether Garth is the GM or Lou. It's worse it is happening with a Hall of Fame GM with a new building and two recent long playoff runs.

How does playing for the islanders remove someone from going to NYC?
- Cptmjl

Great question. It's like the players think LI is 5 hours away?

He also said Kadri to Isles was done so just like most so called insiders he has no idea
- Vukota

It's still bad regardless how the Isles keep getting rejected. I'm happy the Isles are not spending that money on Kadri but it's still very troubling the Islanders continue to strike out with FA's.
- ses111

But on the bright side, this could mean that Räty has a spot on the opening night roster.

It's still bad regardless how the Isles keep getting rejected. I'm happy the Isles are not spending that money on Kadri but it's still very troubling the Islanders continue to strike out with FA's.
- ses111

I get it but we have no idea what's going on behind the scenes. We don't know what was offered or why it may have been rejected.

- eichiefs9

I think this offseason's been the worst one in a while...and there's certainly plenty of competition for that distinction. That said, I don't think missing out on Kadri contributes to it being a bad offseason. I never understood paying a premium for the only position this team is set at, and then making room for it by shipping out a good winger like Beau, weakening the position that's the greatest area of need. I'm actually relieved it didn't happen so we don't have to see a Nelson/wing experiment part 2 or something like that.
- UIF

Very fair UIF and I agree. Kadri is a nice player but not a #1 need. It's 1RW. I think it's good it did not happen but it's been a brutal offseason.

- Wildschwein

Translation:

"I'm an insiiderrr with no real sources and made an educated guess based on what is known and it turned out I was wrong"

Also, I'm now an insider too:

Heard from a source that says Sonny Milano is working on finalizing a deal with the Islanders

I get it but we have no idea what's going on behind the scenes. We don't know what was offered or why it may have been rejected.
- JimmyP

Whatever is going on it's not good how the Islanders keep getting rejected. The end results are the only thing that matters. Maybe they are just not connecting with these top FA's and giving a clear vision of the plan? Maybe Lou needs to go to charm school? No idea.

Translation:

"I'm an insiiderrr with no real sources and made an educated guess based on what is known and it turned out I was wrong"

Also, I'm now an insider too:

Heard from a source that says Sonny Milano is working on finalizing a deal with the Islanders
- eichiefs9

*Lou tears up the Milano offer*

At this point, unless there's a trade for some star winger that nobody caught wind of, best course of action would be to just sign Dobson/Romanov and maybe add Milano if he's a realistic option. Keep the cap space available and see what happens this year. No need to hamstring future offseasons by trying to save face.

*Lou tears up the Milano offer*
- Wildschwein

Well I was just reporting was I was hearing

Translation:

"I'm an insiiderrr with no real sources and made an educated guess based on what is known and it turned out I was wrong"

Also, I'm now an insider too:

Heard from a source that says Sonny Milano is working on finalizing a deal with the Islanders
- eichiefs9

I’m an insider as well.

My sources are saying that either something gets done or nothing gets done. And if that doesn’t happen prior to the start of the season then maybe something or nothing gets done during the season. Or after the season. Maybe. Just what I’m hearing.

Well I was just reporting was I was hearing
- eichiefs9

The one thing that makes you shake your head at all of this is why does he continue to hide the RFA contracts?
They have the money to sign Dobson, Romanov and Bellows without having to worry about other teams taking advantage.

At this point, unless there's a trade for some star winger that nobody caught wind of, best course of action would be to just sign Dobson/Romanov and maybe add Milano if he's a realistic option. Keep the cap space available and see what happens this year. No need to hamstring future offseasons by trying to save face.
- eichiefs9

It’s what I’m hoping happens.

Aaand maybe a Chara signing.

*🤜🤛 Vukota*

It’s what I’m hoping happens.

Aaand maybe a Chara signing.

*🤜🤛 Vukota*
- Wildschwein

The only thing I'll be using those bumping fists for if we sign Chara is fisting both of your asses

The only thing I'll be using those bumping fists for if we sign Chara is fisting both of your asses
- eichiefs9

It’s what I’m hoping happens.

Aaand maybe a Chara signing.

*🤜🤛 Vukota*
- Wildschwein

Word