If Wang was still the owner then Josh could be assistant GM to Garth.
- JimmyP

How is Bailey at fantasy hockey?

If Wang was still the owner then Josh could be assistant GM to Garth.
- JimmyP

Ishakov's shootout skills alone would help the Islanders and they can sure use his speed. Just seems like other teams are calling up players sooner now days. I could be wrong. Ishakov is also 23 and not 18. Just think it's time for a different approach with prospects.
- ses111

Have to agree. The Islanders ruin their prospects. I mean just look at what they did to the can’t miss, Uber talented ( just ask him) Josh Ho Sang.

i agree with josh about overtime playoff goals. those were some amazing moments. picking apart those bumhole penguins twice

Have to agree. The Islanders ruin their prospects. I mean just look at what they did to the can’t miss, Uber talented ( just ask him) Josh Ho Sang.
- nyisles7

This makes sense. JHS did not work out so Islanders should not bother with any prospects and the Islanders do not need any improvement in player development. The key is just keep using 3rd and 4th line vets. PP and offense are overrated. Speed and skill is not part of the current NHL. Losing to the Canes was a fluke.

Bailey to Sens on a PTO

Bailey to Sens on a PTO
- Vukota

https://nypost.com/2023/0...or-islanders-roster-spot/

Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
Tomas Tatar is signing with Colorado


Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
Tatar AAV is $1.5M

So much for "leaning east"
- eichiefs9

Well, it IS east of California.

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/josh-bailey-nhl-hockey-new-york-islanders

Wonder if this means that Bailey is hanging them up
- eichiefs9

Nah, he'll probably sign with Colorado or Arizona and end up potting close to 40 goals.

The rookie camp roster is out. It reminds me of a scene from the movie Major League...

Isles will be better than people think. A good start is imperative. Maggio is gonna push for a spot, probably Holmstrom's spot. Kid has a great shot and added 10lbs this offseason.

Let's Go Isles!

Nah, he'll probably sign with Colorado or Arizona and end up potting close to 40 goals.
- Isleshockeyman

The rookie camp roster is out. It reminds me of a scene from the movie Major League...

- Nfdbulldawg

That's literally every rookie camp

- eichiefs9

Bailey does not seem like a PTO type of player. Did he shows these last few years with the Islanders he still had the passion for this game?

This makes sense. JHS did not work out so Islanders should not bother with any prospects and the Islanders do not need any improvement in player development. The key is just keep using 3rd and 4th line vets. PP and offense are overrated. Speed and skill is not part of the current NHL. Losing to the Canes was a fluke.
- ses111

Correct. Imagine if he was on the first line instead of Leo when we lost to the Bolts.
we would have won the cup

[quote=HolyDiver83[ Isles will be better than people think.A good start is imperative. Maggio is gonna push for a spot, probably Holmstrom's spot. Kid has a great shot and added 10lbs this offseason.

Let's Go Isles!

Looking at the highly knowledgable internet GM's i would say you are correct!

Correct. Imagine if he was on the first line instead of Leo when we lost to the Bolts.
we would have won the cup
- nyisles7

I'll never know why Lou does not have you on the payroll. I'll say this you are consistent. If you are happy with a couple of ECF trips and are fine with an old team taking a step back two years in a row, I do not know what to tell you. I just love since Lou is not Garth, we cannot criticize Lou at all.

Isles will be better than people think. A good start is imperative. Maggio is gonna push for a spot, probably Holmstrom's spot. Kid has a great shot and added 10lbs this offseason.

Let's Go Isles!
- HolyDiver83

I do not think they are going to be bad. But a lot of things have to go right for them.

I do not think they are going to be bad. But a lot of things have to go right for them.
- Nfdbulldawg

Have to agree. It’s not about the team being bad. It’s about whether they are good enough for the Cup. This is a vet team and not an up-and-coming team with a lot of time like the Devils. Fans are not being unreasonable being unhappy the team took steps back after two ECF trips. Expectations were raised with the two ECF trips. The idea is to get to the Cup after making the ECF and not taking steps back.

Nope. Buyouts of a player age 26 or older pay the 2/3 of the remaining contract value over twice the remaining length (younger than 26 get paid 1/3 of the remaining money over the same timeframe, but those are relatively rare)

So if you're owed $6M in actual money with 3 years left on your deal and get bought out then you end up getting paid $4M spread over 6 years

In Zach's case he was owed $10M over the last four years of his deal. So he was/is owed $6.66M spread over 8 years. Which works out to about $833k per year until 2029
- eichiefs9

Thanks for the explanation! I will probably ask you again next offseason.

I do not think they are going to be bad. But a lot of things have to go right for them.
- Nfdbulldawg

Wahlstrom and Dobson take a step, Horvat and Barzal are everything they’ve been hyped up to be on here, and they don’t get stung to bad by the injury bug they can potentially be pretty good. I can also see it go the other direction if a couple of those things I mentioned don’t happen.

Wahlstrom and Dobson take a step, Horvat and Barzal are everything they’ve been hyped up to be on here, and they don’t get stung to bad by the injury bug they can potentially be pretty good. I can also see it go the other direction if a couple of those things I mentioned don’t happen.
- Cptmjl

Agreed it is not just part one with the isles being better. It needs to be multiple parts that have not been consistent or healthy. If they all gel and stay healthy it could be an exciting season.

Have to agree. It’s not about the team being bad. It’s about whether they are good enough for the Cup. This is a vet team and not an up-and-coming team with a lot of time like the Devils. Fans are not being unreasonable being unhappy the team took steps back after two ECF trips. Expectations were raised with the two ECF trips. The idea is to get to the Cup after making the ECF and not taking steps back.
- ses111

Face it. We are New York fans. We are not known for our patience. I understand what your saying. But without being in the room with Ledecky, Malkin and Lou. We are all spit balling. We have no idea what the constraints are.

I have come to the conclusion that, we could not get better with what was out there. Lets keep what we have because we know what to expect until we can find something else.

Face it. We are New York fans. We are not known for our patience. I understand what your saying. But without being in the room with Ledecky, Malkin and Lou. We are all spit balling. We have no idea what the constraints are.

I have come to the conclusion that, we could not get better with what was out there. Lets keep what we have because we know what to expect until we can find something else.
- Nfdbulldawg

No Cups since 1983 so I think Islander fans have been more than patient. NY teams in all sports have not been good in bringing home the titles. I know Lou is not responsible for most of the drought. I do know money and the building are no longer constraints.


Nothing left to do but to watch and see how everything plays out. Hopefully it all works out. I'll try to be done with comments on the offseason and just focus when the season starts.