Ben Shelley: Islanders’ losing streak at five games after loss to Oilers

As the tale spin continues, this team looks to be 5-9-3 at the end of this trip. Face an improving flyers team before Thanksgiving and Sen after Thanksgiving. We could be look at 5-11-3 at the quarter mark of the season with no change insight.

On another note, not use to Shelley's quick turn arounds on these blogs.

Nikita Zadorov...Could he help the back end? It appears that he could be had for a 3rd round pick.

As for the Flames’ asking price. McKenzie and Goldman suggest a third-round pick as fair compensation given his status as a playoff rental player. They point to the Luke Schenn return at last year’s trade deadline as a comparable.

It's early, but I'd have to say the Canucks retool has been pretty effective thus far.

Nikita Zadorov...Could he help the back end? It appears that he could be had for a 3rd round pick.
- Nfdbulldawg

I think the Islanders should hold onto as many picks as possible.

Nikita Zadorov...Could he help the back end? It appears that he could be had for a 3rd round pick.
- Nfdbulldawg

Could he help? Maybe

Should the Islanders be spending any more assets, especially on a 3rd pair defenseman? No

Could he help? Maybe

Should the Islanders be spending any more assets, especially on a 3rd pair defenseman? No
- eichiefs9

You and I will need to approve any future moves.

Jack Campbell has let in 13 goals in 3 games in the AHL

Jack Campbell has let in 13 goals in 3 games in the AHL
- eichiefs9

Not that I saw their games, he seemed to show some promise with the Leafs.

Not that I saw their games, he seemed to show some promise with the Leafs.
- ses111

He was pretty hot or cold, if I recall correctly. I think last year (edit: his last year there obviously) he was on a tear to start the season and then completely collapsed in the latter half.

I think he's a total headcase after watching that Amazon series that followed the Leafs and seeing him cry like a baby after they got eliminated in the first round

He was pretty hot or cold, if I recall correctly. I think last year he was on a tear to start the season and then completely collapsed in the latter half.

I think he's a total headcase after watching that Amazon series that followed the Leafs and seeing him cry like a baby after they got eliminated in the first round
- eichiefs9

I might cry to if I played for that team.

Could he help? Maybe

Should the Islanders be spending any more assets, especially on a 3rd pair defenseman? No
- eichiefs9

I agree. It’s up to Lane and the players to right the ship.

How about this...
Isles trade Barzal

Flames trade lindolm

How about this...
Isles trade Barzal

Flames trade lindolm
- Nfdbulldawg

Man you hate Barzal.

Man you hate Barzal.
- ses111

He def does.

If you want to go full rebuild, you deal Barzal out west to the highest bidder. Haul should be pretty high, then you go from there.

He def does.

If you want to go full rebuild, you deal Barzal out west to the highest bidder. Haul should be pretty high, then you go from there.
- Mancalledsting

If you can improve the team by trading Barzal, I’m all for it and especially if it is a Patty L and Pierre type of trade.

If you can improve the team by trading Barzal, I’m all for it and especially if it is a Patty L and Pierre type of trade.
- ses111

The fanbase was in a pretty big uproar(understatement) when they traded LaFontaine. I think i was in an even BIGGER uproar when I heard the trade of Turgeon and Malakhov to Montreal for Kirk Muller and Schneider. Fn Maloney. I lost my $#@ that day.

The fanbase was in a pretty big uproar(understatement) when they traded LaFontaine. I think i was in an even BIGGER uproar when I heard the trade of Turgeon and Malakhov to Montreal for Kirk Muller and Schneider. Fn Maloney. I lost my $#@ that day.
- Mancalledsting

Patty L wanted out because the team was a mess and Pickett the owner stops caring after the dynasty. All I know is Barzal is the least of the issues.

He is the least of the issues but he is the most tradable player, for many reasons.

He is the least of the issues but he is the most tradable player, for many reasons.
- chazpet

I have an extremely hard time seeing Lou trade him before his partial trade protection kicks in next season. Different story if Barzal wanted out or it was previously discussed, but I don't see Lou as the kind of guy to blindside a player like that.

Barzal is a zone entry specialist. The rest of his game is average. I would take what I could get for him ASAP. Once the team is buried in the standings as a bottom 5 in the league his value will decrease. Buyout Lee ASAP get rid of clutterbuck and martin whatever it takes and that would be a good start to a rebuild.

Man you hate Barzal.
- ses111

I do not hate Barzal. Again, I am being realistic. This team is not going to win with him. He is not that type of player. Is he exciting to watch, sure...But he is not getting you over the hump.

He def does.

If you want to go full rebuild, you deal Barzal out west to the highest bidder. Haul should be pretty high, then you go from there.
- Mancalledsting

True it could be. Than it may not be. I was thinking Lindholm because you would gain cap space, his numbers are better than Barzal's, yes you lose two years as Barzal is 26, but you gain some space 4.3 mil in cap space.

You can add a D men and maybe another forward. Or add another strong forward. I also think Lindholm will be cheaper than Barzal to resign. Bottom line it would give Isles flexibility to make additional moves.

I like to bring something to the table when I think change is in order.

Patty L wanted out because the team was a mess and Pickett the owner stops caring after the dynasty. All I know is Barzal is the least of the issues.
- ses111

The move would help the isles. Player of equal or better talent and cap flexibility to make more moves.

I have an extremely hard time seeing Lou trade him before his partial trade protection kicks in next season. Different story if Barzal wanted out or it was previously discussed, but I don't see Lou as the kind of guy to blindside a player like that.
- eichiefs9

True, but it is not like he is being sent to yotes. The current flames team has players. It might inject life into both clubs. Again, I am looking at gaining a player of equal value and cap flexibility to allow for more moves. That was the thought process.

You could be 100% right about Lou.