Ben Shelley: SHORT READ: Islanders sign Simon Holmstrom to Entry-Level Contract

He just turned 18 he is not AHL eligible

He just turned 18 he is not AHL eligible
- Tedge77

Yes he is. That only applies if he was drafted out of one of the CHL leagues. Euro players can step right into the AHL the same season they are drafted.

See: Nylander, William

Shat Signing.

Shat Signing.
- nyisles7

Can't believe they gave a three year deal to an unproven rookie

Shat Signing.
- nyisles7

Another bdgpt signing Lameriello doesn’t care about the big club.

Another bdgpt signing Lameriello doesn’t care about the big club.
- Cptmjl

They are a bottom 3 team for sure.

Another bdgpt signing Lameriello doesn’t care about the big club.
- Cptmjl

Another bdgpt signing Lameriello doesn’t care about the big club.
- Cptmjl

Me reading into this is that Lou's son will take over the GM role down the road and Lou doesn't want to handcuff him with some high risk moves so he is playing it slow and safe. He is probably trying to change the mentality and culture first (e.g. bringing a competent coaching staff) to set the foundation.

Me reading into this is that Lou's son will take over the GM role down the road and Lou doesn't want to handcuff him with some high risk moves so he is playing it slow and safe. He is probably trying to change the mentality and culture first (e.g. bringing a competent coaching staff) to set the foundation.
- ziggy_skalica

Twas a joke.

Twas a joke.
- Cptmjl

Don't worry. I got the joke. I was just making a general statement about Lou not making any big moves.

Don't worry. I got the joke. I was just making a general statement about Lou not making any big moves.
- ziggy_skalica

I’m thinking that if there is a deal to be made that makes the team better Lou will do it no matter who is taking the GM role next.

Twas a joke.
- Cptmjl

Wasn’t funny

Yes he is. That only applies if he was drafted out of one of the CHL leagues. Euro players can step right into the AHL the same season they are drafted.

See: Nylander, William
- eichiefs9

(frank) me then. Put him in Bridgeport

I’m thinking that if there is a deal to be made that makes the team better Lou will do it no matter who is taking the GM role next.
- nyisles7

Yes, like pursuing AP. That was a deal he was willing to make but the Marner OS is just plain nonsense.

Ryan nuge for leddy. Contract is around the samw money. Gives isles 3c gives oilers back end help

I was looking at other teams rosters, seeing who they could target. Not alot of names jump off the page at you.

Tyler toffoli is another, hes gonna be a ufa next summer

Ryan nuge for leddy. Contract is around the samw money. Gives isles 3c gives oilers back end help

I was looking at other teams rosters, seeing who they could target. Not alot of names jump off the page at you.

Tyler toffoli is another, hes gonna be a ufa next summer
- Flexingtheshaft

I would do that Leddy for RNH

Wasn’t funny
- nyisles7

It was (frank)ing hysterical

I would do that Leddy for RNH
- kindlyrick

Does that mean you trade CC or play Nelson on the wing? Or have Barzal, RNH, Nelson and CC down the middle?

Does that mean you trade CC or play Nelson on the wing? Or have Barzal, RNH, Nelson and CC down the middle?
- ziggy_skalica

Why not have Barzal, Nuge, and Nelson at center? That's a real strong string of guys running down the middle. You could argue in favor of pushing Brock to LW to round out the top 6 but I'd still like to see them add Gusev or someone else.

Why not have Barzal, Nuge, and Nelson at center? That's a real strong string of guys running down the middle. You could argue in favor of pushing Brock to LW to round out the top 6 but I'd still like to see them add Gusev or someone else.
- eichiefs9

I feel Nelson at $6m playing 3C is expensive but if they manage the cap situation, why not. CC playing 4C at $3.5m also not ideal but he kills penalties and plays in critical defensive situations so that works.

Barzal - $8-$9M (if he signs a long term deal)
Nelson - $6M
RHN - $6M
CC - $3.5M

I feel Nelson at $6m playing 3C is expensive but if they manage the cap situation, why not. CC playing 4C at $3.5m also not ideal but he kills penalties and plays in critical defensive situations so that works.

Barzal - $8-$9M (if he signs a long term deal)
Nelson - $6M
RHN - $6M
CC - $3.5M
- ziggy_skalica

Yeah but Nuge only has two years left on his deal and then, I think we all know by now, it's a pretty big coin flip to see if he stays after that. If you're going to spend the money somewhere, spending it at center is a real good place to start.

I'm not so sure that re-signing Casey is something that's gonna happen after next year either. He could see dollar signs and bolt for the UFA market and/or the team may not see re-signing a 30yo checking line center/PK'er that plays a wearing physical game as a good allocation of cap space. Not saying it will/won't/should/shouldn't happen, but it's something to take into account.

Does that mean you trade CC or play Nelson on the wing? Or have Barzal, RNH, Nelson and CC down the middle?
- ziggy_skalica

Barzal
Nelson
RNH
CC

Barzal
Nelson
RNH
CC
- kindlyrick

Yep not really sure what the debate is?

Sign me up for Nuge/Leddy trade right now.. done.