This is all fair. The Rangers do not use excuses like taxes or the Cap. The Rangers try to change things when things are not working. Aggressive teams win and passive teams struggle.
- ses111

Aggressive teams tend to put themselves in better positions to succeed. Passive teams are sometimes a result of aggressive at the wrong times. Thus, their cabinets are bare and their pocketbooks empty.

I was thinking the same thing. I am sure Roy wants someone that knows and understands his system. Who were his assistants in Colorado?
- Nfdbulldawg

I just looked it up. Tim Army, David Quinn, Andre Tourigny, and Dave Farrish 🤷🏻‍♂️. Whoever he brings in I hope it’s a person who excels at the job rather than a friend.

At this point Lou should use the whatever fits in the budget and improves the team. The best none moves would be let the aging players go. Save your cap space and see what falls out of the tree after training camp. Maybe a couple of vets that can help the line up.

If not standpat until Thanksgiving as you will build up cap space.

Listen, Sorokin could come back solid. He knows he did not fare well at the end of year. That may give him some incentive. JGP may come in with chip given all the talk about moving him. That pop you hear maybe Wally finally figuring it out. Pullock and Pelech are healthy.

Yes, there are a lot of moving parts, but I do not see it any other way right now. Lou has not indicated to the otherwise.
- Nfdbulldawg

I think(hope) Lou is doing exactly what I hoped for. Let the contracts expire organically. Don’t unload unwanted salaries by giving up assets. Trade whatever you can during the season when we’re out of(hopefully) the playoffs.

I hope this is what he’s doing. In other words let’s not fool ourselves into thinking this is going to be a competitive year. It shouldn’t be.

He was looking to get paid. I do not think Tampa is a contender. Their core is on the closing side of the window. I would have worked something out with Canes. I think Canes chances of getting back are stronger than Tampas.
- Nfdbulldawg

I still believe Tampa is a contender. Aging, yes but they still have major talent. Crazy to see Stamkos allowed to walk. He shoulda retired in Tampa.

At this point Lou should use the whatever fits in the budget and improves the team. The best none moves would be let the aging players go. Save your cap space and see what falls out of the tree after training camp. Maybe a couple of vets that can help the line up.

If not standpat until Thanksgiving as you will build up cap space.

Listen, Sorokin could come back solid. He knows he did not fare well at the end of year. That may give him some incentive. JGP may come in with chip given all the talk about moving him. That pop you hear maybe Wally finally figuring it out. Pullock and Pelech are healthy.

Yes, there are a lot of moving parts, but I do not see it any other way right now. Lou has not indicated to the otherwise.
- Nfdbulldawg

I agree about saving as much Cap space as possible. Maybe running the team back is smartest thing right now minus CC and MM.

It's not just about Sorokin. The defense needs to be much better and especially Pelech and Pulock and Dobson needs to be better on D.

Aggressive teams tend to put themselves in better positions to succeed. Passive teams are sometimes a result of aggressive at the wrong times. Thus, their cabinets are bare and their pocketbooks empty.
- Nfdbulldawg

The Islanders idea of being aggressive is giving bad contracts to players like Lee, Pierre, and Mayfield. Being smart and aggressive is knowing when to move on from players and getting a return.

He was looking to get paid. I do not think Tampa is a contender. Their core is on the closing side of the window. I would have worked something out with Canes. I think Canes chances of getting back are stronger than Tampas.
- Nfdbulldawg

Florida teams continue to make moves.

I just looked it up. Tim Army, David Quinn, Andre Tourigny, and Dave Farrish 🤷🏻‍♂️. Whoever he brings in I hope it’s a person who excels at the job rather than a friend.
- kindlyrick

100%

I think(hope) Lou is doing exactly what I hoped for. Let the contracts expire organically. Don’t unload unwanted salaries by giving up assets. Trade whatever you can during the season when we’re out of(hopefully) the playoffs.

I hope this is what he’s doing. In other words let’s not fool ourselves into thinking this is going to be a competitive year. It shouldn’t be.
- Cptmjl

I think the team will be competitive. I am not foolish to think that they will definitely make the playoffs. Not with Devs, Sens, and Wings making moves. On top of the Cats, Tampa, Canes, Bruins, Leafs, Rags, Caps and Pens. The east will be no joke.

Ranger goaltender Igor Shesterkin’s representatives are seeking a contract extension that would be worth 14 percent of the Rangers’ cap hit. That would be $12.9 million annually under an expected cap of $92 million for 2025-26.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Shestekin holds the leverage here. Brooks observed the Rangers can’t let him simply walk out the door next summer. Losing their starting goaltender would be a big blow to their Stanley Cup hopes.

That is a big hit for a goalie. I get they play full games, but it goes back to what several had said here. Is this going to win you that championship. Statistics have shown no !!!

Ranger goaltender Igor Shesterkin’s representatives are seeking a contract extension that would be worth 14 percent of the Rangers’ cap hit. That would be $12.9 million annually under an expected cap of $92 million for 2025-26.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Shestekin holds the leverage here. Brooks observed the Rangers can’t let him simply walk out the door next summer. Losing their starting goaltender would be a big blow to their Stanley Cup hopes.

That is a big hit for a goalie. I get they play full games, but it goes back to what several had said here. Is this going to win you that championship. Statistics have shown no !!!
- Nfdbulldawg

That is huge money to give a goalie and especially for the Rangers who always seem to find goalies.

That is huge money to give a goalie and especially for the Rangers who always seem to find goalies.
- ses111

They’re just gonna have to get creative with how it’s structured. They’ll prob end up giving him heavy bonus’. Like if he breaths 5 times a season he gets an 11 million bonus and the remaining 1.9 is salary.

Jake Debrusk being a UFA is interesting. He could be a fit on the isles

I think the team will be competitive. I am not foolish to think that they will definitely make the playoffs. Not with Devs, Sens, and Wings making moves. On top of the Cats, Tampa, Canes, Bruins, Leafs, Rags, Caps and Pens. The east will be no joke.
- Nfdbulldawg

Bit of a contradiction no? Unless you have a different idea then I do with what competitive is.

Ranger goaltender Igor Shesterkin’s representatives are seeking a contract extension that would be worth 14 percent of the Rangers’ cap hit. That would be $12.9 million annually under an expected cap of $92 million for 2025-26.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Shestekin holds the leverage here. Brooks observed the Rangers can’t let him simply walk out the door next summer. Losing their starting goaltender would be a big blow to their Stanley Cup hopes.

That is a big hit for a goalie. I get they play full games, but it goes back to what several had said here. Is this going to win you that championship. Statistics have shown no !!!
- Nfdbulldawg

I hope he gets it!!!

I hope he gets it!!!
- streaks

I hope he gets 15 mill.

I hope he gets 15 mill.
- ses111

Per month, for the rest of his life.

Per month, for the rest of his life.
- Cptmjl

Isn’t that Ricky D 🫣

Isn’t that Ricky D 🫣
- kindlyrick

😡😡😡😡

WTF is Reese Newkirk? Well, the Isles didn’t qualify him 😅

WTF is Reese Newkirk? Well, the Isles didn’t qualify him 😅
- streaks

https://dobberprospects.com/player/reece-newkirk/

https://dobberprospects.com/player/reece-newkirk/
- Nfdbulldawg

Thanks for the link. I see why they didn’t qualify him.

Players not qualified

Might be worth a look.

Pierre-Olivier Joseph
Akira Schmid

Ahh, July 1st. NHL free agent day. Look forward to this day like I us to look forward to Christmas. And I was usually disappointed then as I will be today. Not that I have any expectations to begin with.

Ahh, July 1st. NHL free agent day. Look forward to this day like I us to look forward to Christmas. And I was usually disappointed then as I will be today. Not that I have any expectations to begin with.
- chazpet

being an islanders fan on July 1 is like being poor af on Christmas