New York Islanders: Bo Horvat (25% retained) for Aatu Raty, Anthony Beauvillier, and 2023 1st (Top 12 protected)

[Mike C]

We’ll see who he’s with at practice later today, but the general thought is he’ll center Bailey and Barzal on line 1 to start.

Bailey needs to be on 4th line. Horvat is a really good player not a miracle worker!

 

[Lek]

Bailey needs to be on 4th line. Horvat is a really good player not a miracle worker!

Bailey needs to be on the 5th line......there, that is better.

 

[The Wahligator]

 

[Tres Peleches]

#donedeal

 

[Glorydays22]

LOL, once again, Bailey some how finds himself on the top line. Lord help us.

 

[Chapin Landvogt]

 

[MJF]

I give it about 30 minutes before Bailey is back with Martin and Cizikas.

 

[periferal]

When your GM has gone all in, but hasn't fixed the biggest issue.

 

[Throttle]

I do believe part of this trade was to shake up the guys in the room. They may have gotten a little too comfortable with each other over the years.

100% agree on this. Beau was a marketable player, but he’s regressed and his boyfriend hasn’t impressed. Nice move to upgrade the talent and shake things up a bit.

When your GM has gone all in, but hasn't fixed the biggest issue.

Unfortunately, he can’t unsign Barzal to that atrocious deal…

 

[Mike C]

100% agree on this. Beau was a marketable player, but he’s regressed and his boyfriend hasn’t impressed. Nice move to upgrade the talent and shake things up a bit.


Unfortunately, he can’t unsign Barzal to that atrocious deal…

Welcome back to form!!

 

[steveat]

The ONLY reason why Bailey has to be on the top line is because they have to balance the distribution of talent amongst the 4 lines.

 

[Mike C]

The ONLY reason why Bailey has to be on the top line is because they have to balance the distribution of talent amongst the 4 lines.

Totally disagree with that philosophy. Parise or Lee need to be on top line, the other on 2nd.

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

If they don't sign Horvat to an extension, this trade is a total failure.

 

[mm11]

If they don't sign Horvat to an extension, this trade is a total failure.

sell sell sell sell, wait buy buy buy buy

 

[Mike C]

sell sell sell sell, wait buy buy buy buy

The kid needs wingers. Now he's got one...himself!

 

[mm11]

sell sell sell sell, wait buy buy buy buy

one thing is for sure, if we're all still around these next 30 games, it's gonna be fun LGI! now buy buy buy buy

 

[MJF]

one thing is for sure, if we're all still around these next 30 games, it's gonna be fun LGI! now buy buy buy buy

And if we lose tonight? Sell sell sell

 

[The Real JT]

GREAT post.....I'm not a fan of Lambert but I also lay some of the blame on the players themselves. With all of this "veteran leadership", they can't get themselves and each other to play up to potential?

Hell they can't even run somebody into the boards when one of their teammates crumbles to the ice in a heap from an opponent's physical assault, whether it be clean or dirty.

Simply put and Goring has said this in the few broadcasts I've heard him ( get mostly out of town feeds) this team is soft. Pageau and Wahlstrom being the exception of guys who do stick up for their mates

I'm hoping Horvat changes this "culture" and along with a healthy Palms and hopefully soon enough Dobson they get going offensively.

I couldn’t agree more that we need to see a little more fire and physicality in the Islanders play. Although I am not a big fan of Clutter, his loss has hurt us most in the “compete“ level of the team.

As far as Dobson goes, I have high hopes for his offensive game but he’ll never be the guy that’s plastering his opponent against the boards. I hate to say it, but he’ll probably more often be on the other end of that.

 

[islesmb]

And if we lose tonight? Sell sell sell

 

[mm11]

sell sell sell!!!

And if we lose tonight? Sell sell sell

 

[doublechili]

Horvat is great in the slot, and Barzal skates all over the place. So, the other winger should be a guy who doesn't get in Horvat's way in the slot and who is smart enough to stay out of Barzal's way. Bailey might actually work.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

Does anyone know if Horvat is good in overtime and/or the shootout?

 

[mm11]

Horvat is great in the slot, and Barzal skates all over the place. So, the other winger should be a guy who doesn't get in Horvat's way in the slot and who is smart enough to stay out of Barzal's way. Bailey might actually work.

I mean, I could slug around with these guys. I'll keep it simple and head to the bar with a smile on my face. cha ching. I'll even play the body if it warrants it

 

[Chardo]

Does anyone know if Horvat is good in overtime and/or the shootout?

He is 5 for 9 the last 2.5 seasons. Making him by far the best on the team. Plus 2 OT goals.

 

[Doshell Propivo]

Does anyone know if Horvat is good in overtime and/or the shootout?

He's 0 for 1 in the shootout this year. And has 1 OT goal.