Contract Termination: Leo Komarov

[smitty10]

Ah, always loved Komarov as a Leaf. Plays a hard game and I guess it caught up to him. Too bad he couldn't find another suitor in the NHL.

 

[CupInSIX]

And just like that, 9m in cap...gone.

What about my cap hell fetish?

 

[mouser]

So from my understanding Komarov gets paid 2M this season but has a caphit of 3M. is there some recapture penalty then?

No. Recapture only applies to contracts signed before 2013.

 

[beach]

As if he's not the one that gave him that horrible contract lol

He served in an important role while he was here. Even if over paid. Don't worry, I'm sure Dubas is doing as well as Lou in his GM role.

 

[The Real JT]

Leo’s best skill was as a cunning linguist….or so I’ve heard.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

I was told the Isles cap situation was one of the worst in the league... Lou said hold his Expresso.

Hold my diaper

 

[CupInSIX]

Leo’s best skill was as a cunning linguist….or so I’ve heard.

There's a Brad Marchand joke in there somewhere...

 

[elitepete]

How much space do the Isles have now? And will it grow until the deadline?

 

[boredmale]

How much space do the Isles have now? And will it grow until the deadline?

I believe close to 3Mish

It should also be noted in a case of a trade Islanders can always dump Hickey's 2.5M(1.5M since he is buried in the AHL) to the team they trade with. Hickey's contract is off the books at years end

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Leo’s best skill was as a cunning linguist….or so I’ve heard.

From who, your wife?

Sorry you set yourself up for that one

 

[inthewings]

 

[PWJunior]

How much space do the Isles have now? And will it grow until the deadline?

I saw something that said the cap space could grow to $13M by the TDL. Not sure if that's correct, but the Isles will have a pretty decent chunk of cap to make moves.

 

[steveat]

Axprezzo

 

[Djp]

None, if it's a mutual termination.

I think the team does take a hit if there was bonus money paid out before termination.

 

[Olliemets]

Leo served his purpose. Maybe Lou isn’t afraid to give guys contracts because he knows how to get out of them. LoL


Is this the best you got? He didn’t give Ladd and Boychuck their contracts. He did however give Pelech and Pulock their contracts.

Post of the year!!!

 

[SI90]

I saw something that said the cap space could grow to $13M by the TDL. Not sure if that's correct, but the Isles will have a pretty decent chunk of cap to make moves.

don’t know what it will be or what it will cost but I think it’s safe to say this is the year Lou is going to go all in.

We made it to back to back conference finals. I think Lou is going to load up.

looking at the current roster we really need a top4 LHD.

The forward group is pretty set but I wouldn’t be shocked to see Lou add fire power up front if it’s available and some depth. Injuries happen in the playoffs. Lou is going all in and not going to let injuries ruin this run.

 

[Shocker]

LOL thanks for the laugh. Isles fans are actually praising Lou for getting rid of a mistake that he caused in the first place? Yikes.

You seem to be in every Isles thread, funny.

Also at least they didn't pay a 1st round pick to get rid of a contract, cough.

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Uncle Leo was never a flashy type of player but always seemed to be in the middle of the action doling out hits and creating turnovers, Uncle Leo was most definitely a pain to play against and will be missed in the NHL as another classy veteran has gone.

Uncle Leo was a great rival and worthy foe, best of luck finishing out the rest of your career closer to home with SKA St. Petersburg.

 

[danteipp]

So the Isles could have between $10-13 million in cap space at the deadline? That presents a host of opportunities.

They can go pure rental at the TDL and take on all of the salary. Maybe look to add a player with term to the core. Act as a passthrough for another team and retain some cap, while pocketing futures in return.

Or all of the above.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

You seem to be in every Isles thread, funny.

Also at least they didn't pay a 1st round pick to get rid of a contract, cough.

You would certainly have to be a Dumb GM to trade a 1st rd pick to get rid of a contract with only one year remaining. Lou definitely is not.

Leo was the consummate pro to the end. He even helped out the Isles by agreeing to terminate his contract. Shows his character and respect to the organization, have much respect for him as a player and pro.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Reenactment of the situation

Go in there or leave for Russia, your choice Leo

 

[Winston Wolf]

He actually already has a deal lined up to go play in the KHL

Also negotiated by Lou.

 

[napoleon in rags]

Please learn how to spell espresso

I think Lou actually said, 'Expresso'

 

[Archijerej]

Now, Islanders players, if you're not going to win the Cup with this beautiful man at the helm, it means that your mother was a hamster and your father smells of elderberries.

 

[SML2]

Is it true that "Lamoriello" is the italian word for "Circumvention"?