Jester9881
Registered User
I still say St. Louis, they fit all of the criteria he'd most likely be looking for...
- Stable ownership, as Isles ownership has been rocky in the past.
- No issues with an arena.
- He can blend in when out in public there, unlike somewhere like Toronto or Montreal where he'd be in the spotlight constantly and from what I've heard, he doesn't like that.
- Nice and quiet suburban living conditions, as he stated he likes it on Long Island.
- Competitive team with a young core that only needs a couple of more pieces to win it all, him being one of those pieces.
- Will be able to offer a sizable contract to him.
I think it's just too good of a fit, it makes almost too much sense.
Isles ownership is as solid as it's ever been. To the point where they were willing to diminish the teams over all value in the short term to get a better arena deal. Which brings me to point 2, not only do the Islanders have an arena coming in Belmont.... but they are announcing plans for another arena in Suffolk with a potential for a third (again in Suffolk) down the line. There are zero arena issues.