Ben Shelley: Islanders re-sign Sebastian Aho

Last time I checked, I believe Aho was listed at 177 lbs. Not easy to outmuscle those big forwards who set up camp in front of the crease when you're that size. #Hickey 2.0

AS my old coach used to say.,... It's not the size of the Dog in the firght. It's the fight in the dog.

These reporters and analysts crack me up. Two months ago they probably knew little about Pulock and likely had no idea the Islanders even had a player named Toews. Now they can speak authoritatively on these players' attributes as they discuss their best and most likely tickets off the Island.

https://theathletic.com/2...fer-sheet-this-offseason/

AS my old coach used to say.,... It's not the size of the Dog in the firght. It's the fight in the dog.
- niteislander

Coach Vick was a great guy

@AGrossNewsday
#Isles tender qualifying offers to RFAs Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock, Devon Toews, Josh Ho-Sang, Kyle Burroughs, Grant Hutton, Mitch Vande Sompel and Parker Wotherspoon.

G Linus Soderstrom not on that list.

AS my old coach used to say.,... It's not the size of the Dog in the firght. It's the fight in the dog.
- niteislander

Yup, that makes for a nice inspirational speech, but let me know if or when Aho is able to move a 220 lb forward without taking a penalty. Besides, from what I remember about Aho in his short stint with the Isles a couple seasons back, he didn't show a lot of fight.

These reporters and analysts crack me up. Two months ago they probably knew little about Pulock and likely had no idea the Islanders even had a player named Toews. Now they can speak authoritatively on these players' attributes as they discuss their best and most likely tickets off the Island.

https://theathletic.com/2...fer-sheet-this-offseason/
- UIF

Saw this article as well and agree with you.

@AGrossNewsday
#Isles tender qualifying offers to RFAs Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock, Devon Toews, Josh Ho-Sang, Kyle Burroughs, Grant Hutton, Mitch Vande Sompel and Parker Wotherspoon.

G Linus Soderstrom not on that list.
- ses111

Hey Ses you can still call for Aho to get playing time for the next two years

Last time I checked, I believe Aho was listed at 177 lbs. Not easy to outmuscle those big forwards who set up camp in front of the crease when you're that size. #Hickey 2.0
- JohnScammo

Soaking wet I just don’t see him being much of an NHLer. Just my opinion.

At least Hickey was tough. Aho’s deal is below.

Sebastian Aho #Islanders
$725,000 AAV / 2 year contract extension
2-way year 1 and 1-way year 2

2020-21: $700k NHL / $275k Minor ($325k guaranteed)
2021-22: $750k

Soaking wet I just don’t see him being much of an NHLer. Just my opinion.

At least Hickey was tough. Aho’s deal is below.

Sebastian Aho #Islanders
$725,000 AAV / 2 year contract extension
2-way year 1 and 1-way year 2

2020-21: $700k NHL / $275k Minor ($325k guaranteed)
2021-22: $750k
- nyisles7

I suppose that's affordable for a 7/8 d-man. Maybe they can 3rd pair him with Boychuk in an emergency?

I suppose that's affordable for a 7/8 d-man. Maybe they can 3rd pair him with Boychuk in an emergency?
- JohnScammo

9-10 I’m thinking

9-10 I’m thinking
- nyisles7

Hey Ses you can still call for Aho to get playing time for the next two years

- nyisles7

I guess so 7. John is not wrong being concerned with Aho's size. Aho seems to have good skill but unless he gets stronger it will be a problem. I'm a little surprised Aho did not go overseas.

I guess so 7. John is not wrong being concerned with Aho's size. Aho seems to have good skill but unless he gets stronger it will be a problem.
- ses111

It’s been my concern about him from the beginning. Never really a fan, but I’m sure you know that

It’s been my concern about him from the beginning. Never really a fan, but I’m sure you know that
- nyisles7

I blame Barry. I trust him so much I think he can even help Aho.

I blame Barry. I trust him so much I think he can even help Aho.
- ses111

Wow.. lotta Aho hate on here today. I liked him when he played for the NHL club. He was fast, solid and didn't look out of position at all... The fact that he is our 7th or 8th D-man at best speaks to the depth of this team on D. There was a time not very long ago where he would be getting top 4 minutes with 1 injury.

Sounds like Laine to Philly getting close.

Sounds like Laine to Philly getting close.
- niteislander

I hope that they have to empty the bank to make it happen.

I hope that they have to empty the bank to make it happen.
- Wildschwein

So do I wait until after the draft to be free?

Lou has some work to do. It will be interesting see what he can swing before, during and after the draft. I do not see this team staying intact. Honestly, I would like to see some changes.

AHO is a depth signing. Give the team some flexibility to make some moves.

Lou has some work to do. It will be interesting see what he can swing before, during and after the draft. I do not see this team staying intact. Honestly, I would like to see some changes.

AHO is a depth signing. Give the team some flexibility to make some moves.
- Nfdbulldawg

Other teams will be improving so it will be interesting to see what the Isles can get done.

Other teams will be improving so it will be interesting to see what the Isles can get done.
- ses111

Of course they are improving. The Rangers for example will look a lot different after tonight. There are some tough pieces that Lou has to address both on long and short term time lines.

The only that will be disconcerting is if we are no better by the start of free agency because there is little to no money in the bank.

So do I wait until after the draft to be free?
- JRR1285

Until the Rangers pick.