Rumor: Boyle to NYI

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

Boyle for 2020 2nd and Mitch Vande Sompel

I don't really have interest in acquiring non-2019 picks for our deadline assets - which are limited, as is. We need to maximize.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

I'm surprised he still plays. Guy sat on a pillow on the leafs bench because he had a bad back....

 

[kmo429]

I thought the Isle's would be going hard for Matt Duchene to bolster their top 6 given the success they've had this season. I don't think this team is built to compete like this again next year, so IMO they should be swinging for the fences to compete with the big names on the Lightning, Leafs, Pens and Caps come playoff time.

To me, Boyle just doesn't add a ton to a teams top 9 outside of his steadiness. He's not going to be the piece to put a team over the top. I think the Islanders could really use some more production rather than depth.

I think this exactly why they need to NOT swing for the fences. They probably have a top 7-10 pool of prospects right now and have just brought in a new coach and GM. The best course of action would be to maintain the core pieces on the current roster, and over the next 2 or so years just try to be smart about the players you're bringing in, try to get out of a couple bad contracts, and phase in the young talent.

I really don't understand why they can't compete in the coming years with most of the same players and system in place, especially if they're using their assets wisely whether through trades or free agency and getting some of their prospects to hit in the NHL.

 

[Zippy316]

He still has that Rangers stink on him. Never goes away.

I don’t think that’s a thing but if it is, it goes away real quick with Boyle. It’s almost impossible not to like him.

 

[periferal]

I’m not sure I like the idea of trading with Lou.

I like the idea that potentially dealing a bottom-6 forward who's a pending UFA scares you.

 

[periferal]

He still has that Rangers stink on him. Never goes away.

Then of course there's the actual stink from New Jersey...

 

[periferal]

Death, taxes, Lou trading for 4th line vets at the deadline

Better than garth snow signing them to 5-year deals.

 

[periferal]

What happens when Ladd finally says he’s healthy ?

His contract will be over.

 

[trellaine201]

Didn’t much for the Leafs. Blah.

 

[periferal]

Boyle for 2020 2nd and Mitch Vande Sompel

 

[SI90]

His contract will be over.

I wish

 

[SJinNewJersey]

Then of course there's the actual stink from New Jersey...

That's only cuz your Mom was here.

 

[72hockey guy]

I think this exactly why they need to NOT swing for the fences. They probably have a top 7-10 pool of prospects right now and have just brought in a new coach and GM. The best course of action would be to maintain the core pieces on the current roster, and over the next 2 or so years just try to be smart about the players you're bringing in, try to get out of a couple bad contracts, and phase in the young talent.

I really don't understand why they can't compete in the coming years with most of the same players and system in place, especially if they're using their assets wisely whether through trades or free agency and getting some of their prospects to hit in the NHL.

Exactly don't see a reason to treat this season as if it's the end of the world. To me it's just stupid islanders fans who can't see beyond Now Now Now

We are playing on house money. enjoy the ride and keep building

 

[Isles Junkie]

What on ever earth for? We need scorers for the pitiful PP. Not a guy who will in all liklihood sent Michael Dal Colle back to the AHL.

 

[135ace]

I was actually hoping the Flames would inquire about Boyle. Seems like he'd be a good guy to pick up around the TDL for a lot of teams.

I think Boyle wants to stay in the NYC area due to family as well as his doctors being here so even though I don't like the idea of trading him to a (semi) rival, in Boyle's case I'm fine with it. I'd also be fine keeping him as he's played well and is a great locker room guy, but if we get a quality pick like a 2nd we should trade him.

Don't think Shero is going to give Boyle away. Even though the Devils are going nowhere this year, Boyle is a glue kind of guy who the team probably wants to extend for another year or two. So I'm guessing if he gets traded, it's for no less than a second or a prospect that the Devils really like.

Yep, he'll fetch at least a 2nd.

What on ever earth for? We need scorers for the pitiful PP. Not a guy who will in all liklihood sent Michael Dal Colle back to the AHL.

Boyle is really good on special teams. For NJ he's basically filled the role of excellent faceoff man, PP net-front presence (which he is quite good at) and PK specialist (not the best, but combined with his faceoff skills he's been solid (and has even generated some offense on the PK).

 

[Isles Junkie]

I think Boyle wants to stay in the NYC area due to family as well as his doctors being here so even though I don't like the idea of trading him to a (semi) rival, in Boyle's case I'm fine with it. I'd also be fine keeping him as he's played well and is a great locker room guy, but if we get a quality pick like a 2nd we should trade him.


Yep, he'll fetch at least a 2nd.


Boyle is really good on special teams. For NJ he's basically filled the role of excellent faceoff man, PP net-front presence (which he is quite good at) and PK specialist (not the best, but combined with his faceoff skills he's been solid (and has even generated some offense on the PK).

He's a great faceoff man. That is for sure, and that fills a definite need. But we need scoring. Not a guy who career high in points is 35...9 years ago.

I understand that getting Boyle doesn't stop them from getting someone else. But I just think they need to focus more on talent. It doesn't need to be high end talent. I really don't think we should be breaking the bank to go for it in what is likely a flukey year. But Lou should be thinking top 6, not bottom 6. Boyle may have the experience, but acquiring him sends down MDC who is at least by pedigree is an offensive threat. I'd rather give the experience to MDC then to bring in a 3rd liner. Even if it's a good 3rd liner like Boyle is.

 

[Jozay]

The classic Lou special. A 2nd rounder for a 4th line center.

Gotta love it.

 

[135ace]

He's a great faceoff man. That is for sure, and that fills a definite need. But we need scoring. Not a guy who career high in points is 35...9 years ago.

I understand that getting Boyle doesn't stop them from getting someone else. But I just think they need to focus more on talent. It doesn't need to be high end talent. I really don't think we should be breaking the bank to go for it in what is likely a flukey year. But Lou should be thinking top 6, not bottom 6. Boyle may have the experience, but acquiring him sends down MDC who is at least by pedigree is an offensive threat. I'd rather give the experience to MDC then to bring in a 3rd liner. Even if it's a good 3rd liner like Boyle is.

The thing is Boyle does score. He has a good shot, can tip fairly well, and is a decent net-front presence. He's not a playmaker and in many ways is a complimentary player, but if you want goals, that's literally what he does. But I do agree that you guys probably shouldn't be breaking the bank as you're probably too early to make a serious cup run.

 

[Phil120362]

I think this exactly why they need to NOT swing for the fences. They probably have a top 7-10 pool of prospects right now and have just brought in a new coach and GM. The best course of action would be to maintain the core pieces on the current roster, and over the next 2 or so years just try to be smart about the players you're bringing in, try to get out of a couple bad contracts, and phase in the young talent.

I really don't understand why they can't compete in the coming years with most of the same players and system in place, especially if they're using their assets wisely whether through trades or free agency and getting some of their prospects to hit in the NHL.

you get an amen brutha

 

[72hockey guy]

The thing is Boyle does score. He has a good shot, can tip fairly well, and is a decent net-front presence. He's not a playmaker and in many ways is a complimentary player, but if you want goals, that's literally what he does. But I do agree that you guys probably shouldn't be breaking the bank as you're probably too early to make a serious cup run.

That's it exactly. We need to keep our expectations simple while we build the structure, if you take shortcuts now because we are too impatient to do things right you limit your upside. Toews and Mayfield have taken big steps this year and if we had jumped the gun and traded for someone instead how do we know if we would be better or worse. Hell even Brock Nelson is playing beyond our wildest imaginings. I believe that when all is said and done Aho and Bellows will be core pieces too. Before the next wave.

I just don't see 2018-19 being so important that we scuttle the future to make insignificant changes to this group. We are playing well. People are stepping up naturally and generically. That's the best way to do it as part of an athletic progression. I'd love to see Dal Colle continue to emerge. Don't stunt him by adding Brian Boyle. Even if Boyle is better right now, the end product is worse.

If the team were floundering and the atmosphere were toxic to growth. That's different, then by all means make changes to protect fragile egos and confidences. But that isn't the case. Don't make changes just to make change.

 

[periferal]

That's only cuz your Mom was here.

The reply, your logo, your location, everything...

 

[Ruutu Tootoo]

Knowing Lou from the past with the Devils, he keeps things super close to the vest. If your hearing something, it’s straight up speculation, nothing concrete. I’m not saying I’d be surprised if it happened, I’m just saying no one knows what goes through the head of Lou.