Right. They need 2 guys to add to the pp that are shooters/pp producers. The personnel hasn't been changed or added to in any meaningful way. And yes, unfortunately Wally isn't that guy.
- Mancalledsting

Dobson’s maturation has helped. Imagine if we didn’t have him. Not really sure what’s running through their minds when they are not moving, completely motionless, and not moving the puck on the PP? If it were an occasional thing I wouldn’t mention it. This has been a five season thing

Dobson’s maturation has helped. Imagine if we didn’t have him. Not really sure what’s running through their minds when they are not moving, completely motionless, and not moving the puck on the PP? If it were an occasional thing I wouldn’t mention it. This has been a five season thing
- Cptmjl

If they could find a way to make it work with the cap, Vrana is on waivers on would be a very good pickup. His $5.25M cap hit (it wouldn't be that much, it'd be prorated) would be a bit tough to squeeze in but sending Johnston to the minors (and ideally having him scooped up off waivers) would create $1M in additional space

Unlikely that a) they want to use significant cap space on him and b) he doesn't get claimed by a team below the Isles in the standings. But he'd be a good add.

If they could find a way to make it work with the cap, Vrana is on waivers on would be a very good pickup. His $5.25M cap hit (it wouldn't be that much, it'd be prorated) would be a bit tough to squeeze in but sending Johnston to the minors (and ideally having him scooped up off waivers) would create $1M in additional space

Unlikely that a) they want to use significant cap space on him and b) he doesn't get claimed by a team below the Isles in the standings. But he'd be a good add.
- eichiefs9

Interesting idea. Didn’t realize they put him on waivers. Like you said I doubt they want to use significant cap space on him but he’s “free” so that makes him more attractive.

Vrana worth a look if nobody else claims him.

Interesting idea. Didn’t realize they put him on waivers. Like you said I doubt they want to use significant cap space on him but he’s “free” so that makes him more attractive.
- Cptmjl

It seems as though the entire hockey world is surprised by it as well.

It seems as though the entire hockey world is surprised by it as well.
- Wildschwein

He was in the Players Assistance Program. Drug issues? Mental health? He hasn't said.
https://theathletic.com/4...googlesearch?redirected=1

It seems as though the entire hockey world is surprised by it as well.
- Wildschwein

What are we going to get back for Beauvillier?

He was in the Players Assistance Program. Drug issues? Mental health? He hasn't said.
https://theathletic.com/4...googlesearch?redirected=1
- JohnScammo

Nobody knows.

But perhaps Vrana was waived because:

A) Stevie knows contenders can’t afford him.

B) Stevie knows the basement dwellers wanna win Bedard, and Vrana won’t help them accomplish that.

C) Stevie knows that his reputation as a brilliant GM, will make any pretender afraid to claim a player that Stevie himself is “willing” to give up for nothing.

What are we going to get back for Beauvillier?
- Cptmjl

Lafrenière. Via Montreal.

Lafrenière. Via Montreal.
- Wildschwein

I don’t think that kid is going to be a bust. I doubt very much Drury trades him. I think Ranger fans are nuts that believe trading him now is a good idea.

I don’t think that kid is going to be a bust. I doubt very much Drury trades him. I think Ranger fans are nuts that believe trading him now is a good idea.
- Cptmjl

I hope to God that Drury DOES trade him. Then we’ll all get the satisfaction of watching him blossom somewhere else.

I hope to God that Drury DOES trade him. Then we’ll all get the satisfaction of watching him blossom somewhere else.
- Wildschwein

One gazillion %

I hope to God that Drury DOES trade him. Then we’ll all get the satisfaction of watching him blossom somewhere else.
- Wildschwein

Lafrenière for Wally.

Lafrenière for Wally.

- ses111

If only.

If only.
- Wildschwein

Two high #1 picks and struggling forwards. It's perfect. We need more of these type of trades.

https://ca.sports.yahoo.c...rd-183606447.html?src=rss

"Suck hard for Bedard!" We're not even in the conversation. 1 in 200 chance doesn't cut it! We need more games like we played against Seattle and Arizona. Start tonight against the Canucks. You can do it, Islanders!

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/nhl-tanking-rankings-whos-in-prime-position-to-secure-connor-bedard-183606447.html?src=rss

"Suck hard for Bedard!" We're not even in the conversation. 1 in 200 chance doesn't cut it! We need more games like we played against Seattle and Arizona. Start tonight against the Canucks. You can do it, Islanders!
- JohnScammo

Not sure if they have it in them. Though I have complete confidence in them to potentially miss the playoffs and get a mid round pick

Not sure if they have it in them. Though I have complete confidence in them to potentially miss the playoffs and get a mid round pick
- Cptmjl

They’d damned well better win on Thursday.

They’d damned well better win on Thursday.
- Wildschwein

Winnable games. Varlamov seems to take a few games to adjust after coming back. I’m sure that has more to do with whatever he injured. Hopefully he doesn’t need it this time because he’ll be playing at least one of these next three.

Not sure if they have it in them. Though I have complete confidence in them to potentially miss the playoffs and get a mid round pick
- Cptmjl

Stuck in mediocrity. That's been their curse, other than the 2 deep playoff runs.

Stuck in mediocrity. That's been their curse, other than the 2 deep playoff runs.
- JohnScammo

Agreed, total mediocrity under this regime. Fire everyone!

Fantastic start. Keep up the good work boys!!

Agreed, total mediocrity under this regime. Fire everyone!
- nyisles7

Meanwhile, great to see the Isles picking up where they left off against Seattle....

- nyisles7

Maybe that would wake them up...

Canucks are skating circles around them. They're just so much quicker...