Agreed and I’ll add Romanov for a 23 yr old is making it look like losing that first rounder wasn’t so bad. It’s not all horrible.
- Cptmjl

Hopefully Bridge has some options if we get to see them.

Agreed and I’ll add Romanov for a 23 yr old is making it look like losing that first rounder wasn’t so bad. It’s not all horrible.
- Cptmjl

There are definitely pieces to build around. The problem is how many of the players that need to go that have immoveable contracts. They can't afford to be including picks to facilitate deals anymore, now they need them desperately.

Engvall and Mayfield have exactly zero chance of being moved. Lee and Palmieri are close behind. I'm getting to the point where I'd probably look to move Pageau also, he's effectively an overpaid 4th liner at the moment.

Hopefully Bridge has some options if we get to see them.
- ses111

May as well just call Iskhakov up at some point soon. Not like they'd be bumping some irreplaceable offensive juggernaut out of the lineup to find a spot for him. Nobody else in Bridgeport is really worth much of a look.

May as well just call Iskhakov up at some point soon. Not like they'd be bumping some irreplaceable offensive juggernaut out of the lineup to find a spot for him. Nobody else in Bridgeport is really worth much of a look.
- eichiefs9

Iskhakov should be up. Maggio and Dufour not doing well?

There are definitely pieces to build around. The problem is how many of the players that need to go that have immoveable contracts. They can't afford to be including picks to facilitate deals anymore, now they need them desperately.

Engvall and Mayfield have exactly zero chance of being moved. Lee and Palmieri are close behind. I'm getting to the point where I'd probably look to move Pageau also, he's effectively an overpaid 4th liner at the moment.
- eichiefs9

JGP should have some value. Maybe bring up Maclean?

JGP should have some value. Maybe bring up Maclean?
- ses111

Not at $5M for this year + 2 more. Zero goals and 5 assists through 15 games.

MacLean and Liukas are probably the "future" of the 4th line, if that's even a term you can use when talking about your 4th line

Iskhakov should be up. Maggio and Dufour not doing well?
- ses111

Dufour has 1 goal and 3pts in 9 games and Maggio has a respectable 3 goals and 5 pts through 12 games. Nice to see for a first pro season, but he isn't remotely close to seeing NHL action

Not at $5M for this year + 2 more. Zero goals and 5 assists through 15 games.

MacLean and Liukas are probably the "future" of the 4th line, if that's even a term you can use when talking about your 4th line
- eichiefs9

These contracts make me want to cry.

Dufour has 1 goal and 3pts in 9 games and Maggio has a respectable 3 goals and 5 pts through 12 games. Nice to see for a first pro season, but he isn't remotely close to seeing NHL action
- eichiefs9

I thought it was mentioned Dufour improved his skating. That would be nice.

There are definitely pieces to build around. The problem is how many of the players that need to go that have immoveable contracts. They can't afford to be including picks to facilitate deals anymore, now they need them desperately.

Engvall and Mayfield have exactly zero chance of being moved. Lee and Palmieri are close behind. I'm getting to the point where I'd probably look to move Pageau also, he's effectively an overpaid 4th liner at the moment.
- eichiefs9

Yep these extensions and contracts already in place are going to ham string any kind of rebuild.

Hopefully Bridge has some options if we get to see them.
- ses111

I’m sure if we continue on this path we’ll be seeing more of the bdgpt players…

I’m sure if we continue on this path we’ll be seeing more of the bdgpt players…
- Cptmjl

In a Cap world and when you have trouble signing top UFA's you need to be able to count on internal options.

Anders Lee has 2 points in 15 games. Yyeesh. Only two more years after this one at $7M per. Engvall makes $3Mm thought it was $2, for 6 mor yrs. Mayfield makes $3.5M.

Yep these extensions and contracts already in place are going to ham string any kind of rebuild.
- Cptmjl

I hate to say it because I love the guy, but if (operative word here being "IF") they're going to blow it all up...Nelson would almost certainly have to be moved and I believe it would be a smart decision. He has good value with that contract active through next season and a very reasonable cap hit. Might be an offseason deal with the cap set to rise significantly next year, but I still think it would be smart if they're going to commit to a rebuild.

In a Cap world and when you have trouble signing top UFA's you need to be able to count on internal options.
- ses111

Just because we “have to” doesn’t mean we should. It’s not like we have some blue chips sitting down there.

I hate to say it because I love the guy, but if (operative word here being "IF") they're going to blow it all up...Nelson would almost certainly have to be moved and I believe it would be a smart decision. He has good value with that contract active through next season and a very reasonable cap hit. Might be an offseason deal with the cap set to rise significantly next year, but I still think it would be smart if they're going to commit to a rebuild.
- eichiefs9

Always been a fan but yeah 100% he gets moved. He probably has more value then anyone else on this team.

https://www.tankathon.com/nhl

Always been a fan but yeah 100% he gets moved. He probably has more value then anyone else on this team.
- Cptmjl

Nelson has been a good Islander, but he is not getting any younger.

Nelson has been a good Islander, but he is not getting any younger.
- ses111

His production and defensive play as compared to his salary is pretty good. The return would be pretty good for him.

Nelson has been a good Islander, but he is not getting any younger.
- ses111

If we are really out of it, you trading him at the deadline? He’d probably be the best scorer available from any team if we’re that bad.

If we are really out of it, you trading him at the deadline? He’d probably be the best scorer available from any team if we’re that bad.
- potvin05

We would have to unload salary in addition to his just so we could take back even more salary. I would guess that whatever team is taking him on is going to need to unload salary as well. Most likely more then his salary alone. His salary is only 6 million doubt very much it would be an even swap salary wise for a competitive team. Plus that would give us an even better return…

If we are really out of it, you trading him at the deadline? He’d probably be the best scorer available from any team if we’re that bad.
- potvin05

No question we would have to trade Nelson.

https://www.tankathon.com/nhl
- JohnScammo

Wow, the Sharks suck

Wouldn’t be the first time. I believe he did that when he fired Lemaire no?
- Cptmjl

I think he did it a couple of times. The good thing would be that if the players had to play for Lou they may ask for trades.

Wow, the Sharks suck
- PeteM

Yeah, they're gonna be tough competition for the top spot. The Isles would seem to have just enough talent (especially in goal) to keep them in purgatory.