He'll have what 4 years left at 4.5 after this season? Only way some team would take that contract is if he has a big year.
- mhp

Hes only owed 14 mil over those 4yrs. Think how the islanders do business.

He'll have what 4 years left at 4.5 after this season? Only way some team would take that contract is if he has a big year.
- mhp

Or a team needs to get to the cap floor. At some point, they actual cash is less than the cap hit, which is a low budget team's goal.

I honestly think Leino will be a lot better this year, he'll be more settled in.
- sabresfandan

I hope you're right dan, depends on how much ice time Lindy will give him, who his linemates will be and how much pp time he gets.

That was a well placed joke.
- dadeadhead

I got banned for one...

Or a team needs to get to the cap floor. At some point, they actual cash is less than the cap hit, which is a low budget team's goal.
- buffalofan19

Hes owed 4, 4, 3.5, and 3.5 in those years.

Hes only owed 14 mil over those 4yrs. Think how the islanders do business.
- dadeadhead

We should make a trade with the Isles, Darcy's old team.

I got banned for one...
- jochfr

We all have.

I hope you're right dan, depends on how much ice time Lindy will give him, who his linemates will be and how much pp time he gets.
- mhp

I think Leino,Ott and Matt Cullen would be a nice third line.

I got banned for one...
- jochfr

hookers and blow

Or a team needs to get to the cap floor. At some point, they actual cash is less than the cap hit, which is a low budget team's goal.
- buffalofan19

can't disagree with this. Only thing is the team has to like the player first, then see how it fits under the cap and a team's internal budget.

What teams still need to get to the floor?

and are there any teams that need to get below? aka in that 10% grace window

I think Leino,Ott and Matt Cullen would be a nice third line.
- sabresfandan

Cullen 3yrs ago sure. His tank is about dry.

I'm surprised Jason Arnott hasn't been signed by somebody. I find it hard to believe he has the status of "Shane Doan consolation prize".

I think Leino,Ott and Matt Cullen would be a nice third line.
- sabresfandan

I wonder if that Leo/Cullen trade is still on the table. That would be a nice line, I agree. Gerbe?

Cullen 3yrs ago sure. His tank is about dry.
- dadeadhead

Really? I think Cullen is a solid 3rd line center.

What teams still need to get to the floor?

and are there any teams that need to get below? aka in that 10% grace window
- HAMgerber

Off the top of my head

Nashville
Columbus
Colorado
NYI.

I wonder if that Leo/Cullen trade is still on the table. That would be a nice line, I agree. Gerbe?
- mhp

I think Gerbe is the odd man out, I think he's gonna be moved.

What teams still need to get to the floor?

and are there any teams that need to get below? aka in that 10% grace window
- HAMgerber

Nashville, Phoenix, and Isles come to mind.

edit- Panthers, Blues, Canes, Sens, jets, Ducks, Stars.

I think Gerbe is the odd man out, I think he's gonna be moved.
- sabresfandan

I think you're right.

I think you're right.
- mhp

I think Darcy might have a move or two on the table hinging on what Doan does.

I wonder if that Leo/Cullen trade is still on the table. That would be a nice line, I agree. Gerbe?
- mhp

We take on salary.

If we trade Leo it should be.to cut salary.

I think Darcy might have a move or two on the table hinging on what Doan does.
- sabresfandan

IMO Clowe Morrow and Arnott in that order.

Nashville, Phoenix, and Isles come to mind.
- mhp

cue the rico rumors:

buff sends leino, regehr to islanders for ryan strome

buff sends leino, sekera to nash for weber

or , buff sends leino, staff to col for landeskog

I think Morrow is a nice move if we can't get Doan, but wouldn't have Darcy have done that while he aquired Ott and Pardy?

I think Gerbe is the odd man out, I think he's gonna be moved.
- sabresfandan

Yeah I agree, but i just hope its to a team where he gets a legitimate shot

has some talent, huge heart, hardest worker on the team