Value of: Bailey, Mayfield, NYI 1st or 2nd for 2nd line RW/C

[SLAPSHOT723]

The Islanders' biggest hole on the roster right now is a natural RW or C. Whichever position comes in will determine where Ryan Strome is slotted in the lineup as well (RW or C). Would highly prefer someone with short term on their contract (no more than two years), but that depends on the caliber of the player.

Bailey desperately needs a change of scenery, Scott Mayfield can be a really good bottom pairing defenseman on many NHL rosters, and of course there's a high pick involved as well. Obviously this package isn't going to get us someone like David Krejci, but the goal is to get a valuable player to round out the roster.

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[IODCPiper]

Rather isles shoot for top line winger and sort out 2nd line/wings with whats left

 

[Mr Misty]

Eakin for a 1st or 2 2nds

 

[LordNeverLose]

I'd rather add someone like Nelson and really gun for a stud.

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

Rather isles shoot for top line winger and sort out 2nd line/wings with whats left

So would I, but Bailey and Mayfield don't scream value, they're just the most valuable of our expendable pieces. Parenteau on the 1st line is fine, we need secondary scoring threats.

 

[Smitty426]

Eakin for a 1st or 2 2nds

I thought Dal was happy with Eakin?

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

Eakin for a 1st or 2 2nds

I like Eakin but he's essentially another Nielsen. I'd like someone better offensively.

 

[Mr Misty]

I thought Dal was happy with Eakin?

Frustratingly so.

He won't be centering the top line because Seguin is better, he won't be centering the 2nd line because Spezza is better, he won't be centering the 3rd line because Faksa is better and had amazing chemistry with Hemsky and Roussel, and we already have one center playing wing in the top 6 in Janmark who is much better at it than Eakin.

 

[Smitty426]

I like Eakin but he's essentially another Nielsen. I'd like someone better offensively.

Nielsen had 52 pts last year, I'd love that in Jersey. Eakin had 35 and is 7 yrs younger, again another guy I'd like in NJ

 

[Mr Misty]

I like Eakin but he's essentially another Nielsen. I'd like someone better offensively.

Shaw and Eller got 2 2nds and Eakin is better than either, is there someone with more offense in that price range?

 

[SI90]

Mayfield has a the upside to be a very effective shutdown defenseman. He uses his size and he can skate pretty well. I think he can be a #4 if all goes well but at the very least a solid #5-6.

Right now his value probably isn't crazy because he hasn't played in the NHL much but I think he's ready. I think he was ready last year. Problem is the isles defense is set on the right side.

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

Shaw and Eller got 2 2nds and Eakin is better than either, is there someone with more offense in that price range?

No Eakin is definitely worth that value, I just don't think he's a good fit.

 

[Mr Misty]

No Eakin is definitely worth that value, I just don't think he's a good fit.

I understand, just curious who you were thinking is a good fit.

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

I understand, just curious who you were thinking is a good fit.

I'd give up that package (with the 2nd not the 1st) for someone like maybe Tyler Bozak. Maybe not as good all around as Eakin, but has less years on his contract and is more offensive oriented. I'd also give up that package for Valteri Filppula, who is a very similar player to Eakin and Nielsen but last less years on his contract.

 

[HabsTown]

Is there something to work with

Plekanec (25% retained) + Barberio + ?

for

Strome + CDH

(assuming Isles' management (not fans) is a bit down on Strome and don't view him anymore as a #5 pick)

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

Is there something to work with

Plekanec (25% retained) + Barberio + ?

for

Strome + CDH

(assuming Isles' management (not fans) is a bit down on Strome and don't view him anymore as a #5 pick)

Definitely not. Isles fans were upset with Strome's season but he's still valued highly.

I would give up Bailey, Mayfield, and our 1st for Plekanec though, no salary retained necessary.

 

[turkulad]

Just because I like to watch the world burn, I'll humour you with the notion that NYI would be an interesting place for the Sedins to get their 1 1/2 seasons of cup contending hockey before calling it quits.

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

Just because I like to watch the world burn, I'll humour you with the notion that NYI would be an interesting place for the Sedins to get their 1 1/2 seasons of cup contending hockey before calling it quits.

You... monster!

 

[SFD22]

Bozak + Kapanen for Dal Colle?

 

[turkulad]

You... monster!

Ladd Tavares Parenteau
Sedin Sedin Strome
Lee Grabovski Kulemin
Chimera Cizikas Clutterbuck
Prince Quine

I'll let that sink in with you for a while.

 

[KasperTheGrittyGhost]

Nyquist + Ericsson for that package would help both teams I think

 

[member 157595]

I'd give up that package (with the 2nd not the 1st) for someone like maybe Tyler Bozak. Maybe not as good all around as Eakin, but has less years on his contract and is more offensive oriented. I'd also give up that package for Valteri Filppula, who is a very similar player to Eakin and Nielsen but last less years on his contract.

I don't think TO is interested in moving Bozak until Nylander proves he can handle a center spot in the NHL full-time (he will likely start on the wing as per Babcock.)

For the sake of conversation, what can you tell me about Mayfield? I'm not well-versed.

 

[IslandersFan17]

I'd love to find a way to get Nyquist. I think they islanders are best suited trying to find a top six RW more so than a center.

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

Nyquist + Ericsson for that package would help both teams I think

Ericsson has too many years left on his deal for me to want to take that package. If he had one year left, I'd take that deal easily. But 4 years to go? No thanks.

I don't think TO is interested in moving Bozak until Nylander proves he can handle a center spot in the NHL full-time (he will likely start on the wing as per Babcock.)

For the sake of conversation, what can you tell me about Mayfield? I'm not well-versed.

That's fair with Nylander and Bozak.

Mayfield is a tough, bottom pairing defenseman who's stuck behind Hamonic, Boychuk, and Pulock. Good defensively but could use some work, and can fight. I think if given the opportunity he could play full time in the NHL quite easily, but it doesn't seem like he'll get that opportunity here. Played well in the playoffs in 2015. I think he has Adam McQuaid potential, although maybe not as mean.

 

[seabass45]

I don't think TO is interested in moving Bozak until Nylander proves he can handle a center spot in the NHL full-time (he will likely start on the wing as per Babcock.)

For the sake of conversation, what can you tell me about Mayfield? I'm not well-versed.

I can actually see Babcock being interested in Mayfield. Big, tough, but hasn't been able to break through to the NHL (he did see some time in the playoffs against Washington though). Probably doesn't have much value on his own, would be part of a package.