Yeah I don't think you're wrong, but I'd honestly rather just keep the cap space at this point
- eichiefs9

An argument could certainly be made for both.

I opt to sign him, for no other reason than to motivate Wahlstrom.

An argument could certainly be made for both.

I opt to sign him, for no other reason than to motivate Wahlstrom.
- Wildschwein

I just don't know who I'd take out of the lineup for him. Wahlstrom would probably be the guy and that's probably not the best thing for his development. They'd have to get rid of someone to make room, unless they're content using Parise as a healthy scratch a lot of nights.

I just don't know who I'd take out of the lineup for him. Wahlstrom would probably be the guy and that's probably not the best thing for his development. They'd have to get rid of someone to make room, unless they're content using Parise as a healthy scratch a lot of nights.
- eichiefs9

True.

And if Parise’s play last year carries forward, there will be zero reason to scratch him anyway.

I just don't know who I'd take out of the lineup for him. Wahlstrom would probably be the guy and that's probably not the best thing for his development. They'd have to get rid of someone to make room, unless they're content using Parise as a healthy scratch a lot of nights.
- eichiefs9

Lou's comments about offense I posted were classic Lou. Lou is consistent and Lou and Barry seemed to share a lot of the same thoughts.

I just don't know who I'd take out of the lineup for him. Wahlstrom would probably be the guy and that's probably not the best thing for his development. They'd have to get rid of someone to make room, unless they're content using Parise as a healthy scratch a lot of nights.
- eichiefs9

It’s going to be kessel and yandle

True.

And if Parise’s play last year carries forward, there will be zero reason to scratch him anyway.
- Wildschwein

However, if by chance Wahlstrom is deservedly( which could never be ) benched.

It’s going to be kessel and yandle
- Cptmjl

Rather not make any moves.

I just don't know who I'd take out of the lineup for him. Wahlstrom would probably be the guy and that's probably not the best thing for his development. They'd have to get rid of someone to make room, unless they're content using Parise as a healthy scratch a lot of nights.
- eichiefs9

I would wait and see on signing anyone and leave the money to make a deal if warranted.

True.

And if Parise’s play last year carries forward, there will be zero reason to scratch him anyway.
- Wildschwein

Probably was one of the better forwards on the team last year. Which isn't a good thing. Hopefully the whole team picks up their play and have healed from injuries and are ready to go.

It’s going to be kessel and yandle
- Cptmjl

Kessel maybe, but never Yandle. He epitomizes everything Lou despises.

Probably was one of the better forwards on the team last year. Which isn't a good thing. Hopefully the whole team picks up their play and have healed from injuries and are ready to go.
- nyisles7

A long off season should've certainly helped in that respect.

Andrew Gross
@AGrossNewsday
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40m
Asked Lou about #Isles pursuit of UFAs. He said team looked at "different options" but determined "price" team would have had to pay to upgrade at one position would have led to weakening the team in other areas.


Andrew Gross
@AGrossNewsday
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42m
Lou just said intent for #Isles is to improve offensively but never at the expense of defense. "I'm a goal differential" guy.
- ses111

Me too

Kessel maybe, but never Yandle. He epitomizes everything Lou despises.
- Wildschwein

Agreed. Lou likes his d-men to be defense first, second and usually third. Offense is gravy. Yandle seems unlikely.

Me too
- JohnScammo

This is a joke so please nobody get triggered.

Lou: Johnny G you and Barzal are generating too much offense. I need you to tone down the offense and focus more on the chip and chase game and defense.

Johnny G: Sorry Lou I'll try to be more like Leo.

This is a joke so please nobody get triggered.

Lou: Johnny G you and Barzal are generating too much offense. I need you to tone down the offense and focus more on the chip and chase game and defense.

Johnny G: Sorry Lou I'll try to be more like Leo.
- ses111

- JohnScammo

So much for my warning.

It was nothing terribly surprising about Lou but I thought it was interesting.

This is a joke so please nobody get triggered.

Lou: Johnny G you and Barzal are generating too much offense. I need you to tone down the offense and focus more on the chip and chase game and defense.

Johnny G: Sorry Lou I'm going to sign with Columbus
- ses111

Fixed

So much for my warning.

It was nothing terribly surprising about Lou but I thought it was interesting.
- ses111

It? Gross's reporting or your joke?

Fixed
- Cptmjl

Or how about, "Sorry Lou, but I signed with Columbus weeks ago."?

Or how about, "Sorry Lou, but I signed with Columbus weeks ago."?
- JohnScammo

Also, “No lou I’m an under 30 multi millionaire I don’t need some old (frank) like you micromanaging me and telling me my hair is too long. (frank) off you old geezer.”

It? Gross's reporting or your joke?
- JohnScammo

ses don’t play.

ses don’t play.
- Cptmjl

ses don’t play.
- Cptmjl

Also, “No lou I’m an under 30 multi millionaire I don’t need some old (frank) like you micromanaging me and telling me my hair is too long. (frank) off you old geezer.”
- Cptmjl

Lou and Johnny G would be great in a Chico and the Man remake.

I will say those two deals were fantastic for the isles. Much lower then I figured. I could be wrong but aren’t the isles set up nice with cap space for next summer?