Sportsnet: Greg Brady Tavares done with NYI.

[Dbrownss]

What if a team gives a first rounder to complete the deal thinking they will definitely sign him and he doesnt but goes back to the Islanders. Could that be something that happens?

Yes.

Blues aren't being shy about moving the 29th pick for someone now. If JT sees Stl as a destination, then Armstrong wouldn't risk him getting to FA.

 

[Svechhammer]

completely agree with your premise. Although, we could move Faulk and Rask for about anything and then move Lindholm in a rights swap with NYI. All that salary moving would equate to what we would pay JT. Again very unlikely that we do it or have what JT is looking for. Just dreaming.

Dundon will open up the checkbook if there is legit possibility of getting Tavares. He's stated on multiple occasions he's not in the business to spend for the sake of spending, but has also said if there is an opportunity available to seriously improve the team, he'll do so. Tavares is one of the few times where there is no argument against it being worth the cost. With Necas, 2OA (Svechnikov) already coming in next year, adding Tavares would undoubtedly push the Canes into contention and would bring the fans back to the gate.

Money won't be the reason Tavares doesn't sign in Raleigh. He just has his sights set on a more sure thing to win now. I get that, and won't blame him for doing what he is about to do.

 

[CupsOverCash]

Yes.

Blues aren't being shy about moving the 29th pick for someone now. If JT sees Stl as a destination, then Armstrong wouldn't risk him getting to FA.

Yea I mean if he gets to FA he could just go back to the Islanders who just gave them a free first rounder. Would be kind of a dick move but not their fault the other team was really trying hard to sign him.

 

[Alklha]

Not sure why people would instantly dismiss the idea that Tavares wouldn't be happy about this.

If Tavares believes that Weight has been treated unfairly? If he believes that Weight has been fired without a clear plan on the next step? If he believes the guy they are targeting is the wrong guy? Any of those could have an impact on how he views signing an extension.

To say that it's simply because Weight is a friend is an oversimplification. It might impact his perspective on how Weight has been treated though.

Having watched the organisation being badly managed for years, it's understandable if he isn't exactly confident of the new direction. Even if it is with new management.

 

[Kaapo Cabana]

Wonder if Lou is trying to pull something like trading his rights just to sign him July 1st

 

[Bronson]

Meh. I'll believe it when I see it. I can't recall Greg Brady ever breaking anything before, but then again I hate sitcoms.

 

[CupsOverCash]

Wonder if Lou is trying to pull something like trading his rights just to sign him July 1st

Thats what Im saying. Some team could be desperate to give up assets just for an opportunity to talk before anybody else can.

 

[McSuper]

He is another Toronto motor mouth also used to do sports radio in Detroit.

So he is another Leaf fan is what you are saying .

 

[MinJaBen]

Also everyone seems to forget that Weight is staying with the Islanders.

Just like Ron Francis and Lou L. were staying with the Hurricanes and Leafs?

 

[These Are The Days]

I don't believe this for a second. JT understands that this is a business and a new GM will want his own coach. If he leaves I sincerely doubt it's because of a coaching change, it'll be likely because JT made his mind up to exercise his market options and had an inkling to leave prior.

In either case he'll take a discount to sign with his good buddy Steven Stamkos in the offseason

 

[Shootertooter]

St. Louis didn't make the playoffs.

While you are correct about this this year, they are not a typical non playoff cellar dweller team.
They have been a perennial playoff team for a long time and they are likely a lot closer than say Florida or the Isles.

 

[danielpalfredsson]

What if a team gives a first rounder to complete the deal thinking they will definitely sign him and he doesnt but goes back to the Islanders. Could that be something that happens?

Sure, if a team gives up a 1st for his rights that could happen.

Do you think a team is going to give up a 1st for his rights though? The highest I could see is a 2nd or 3rd with a conditional tag being that the pick upgrades to a 1st if Tavares signs.

 

[TheGoldenGod]

THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PICK JOHNNY PICK NOW!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Dundon will open up the checkbook if there is legit possibility of getting Tavares. He's stated on multiple occasions he's not in the business to spend for the sake of spending, but has also said if there is an opportunity available to seriously improve the team, he'll do so. Tavares is one of the few times where there is no argument against it being worth the cost. With Necas, 2OA (Svechnikov) already coming in next year, adding Tavares would undoubtedly push the Canes into contention and would bring the fans back to the gate.

Money won't be the reason Tavares doesn't sign in Raleigh. He just has his sights set on a more sure thing to win now. I get that, and won't blame him for doing what he is about to do.

The opportunity is there but unless we come in with a solid plan/guarantee to get a solid starting goalie, JT jumps elsewhere. Also our garbage practice arena doesnt help with getting FAs either. It can be done but it is an extreme long shot for us.

 

[Notsince67]

The Isles were tight lipped when Snow was in charge, it's going to stay that way with Lou. The Islanders get no media attention even in their home market, how is a radio guy in Toronto have a freaking clue to exactly what is going on? You can play 6 degrees of John Tavares until you're blue in the face, this has no credibility.

You're right that this guy is not Bobby Mac or Friedman.

Tavares still calls Mississauga home. Better chance of gleaning information in the Toronto area.

 

[93gilmour93]

Thats what Im saying. Some team could be desperate to give up assets just for an opportunity to talk before anybody else can.

I could see a team trading something smaller for his rights with something more going to the Islanders if JT signs with the team he's traded to.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

So, is this guy reliable or just trying to get listeners ?

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

There are more reasons to believe: (i) he made the whole thing up; or (ii) he got this "scoop" from sources anyone would know are unreliable. This is because it makes no sense.

Frankly, it would not shock me if Brady is parroting a certain "insider" who recently came out of "retirement," supposedly a former NHLer who forgot what city he was drafted in. Do not view the tweet below without the special safety glasses, and be clear I'm only posting it to show that this "rumor" was posted the day before Brady came out with his supposed scoop:

I think we need to be little more realistic than that sportsnet doesn't use that guy as a source

 

[Svechhammer]

The opportunity is there but unless we come in with a solid plan/guarantee to get a solid starting goalie, JT jumps elsewhere. Also our garbage practice arena doesnt help with getting FAs either. It can be done but it is an extreme long shot for us.

I'm not worried about the practice arena, Dundon has already committed funds to getting that resolved. Just has to get the location squared away. If anything, we might be able to make that part of the sell to Tavares if we allow him to be a part of that design process. No argument about goalie, however.

But as I said, money won't be the reason he doesn't sign here.

 

[Dbrownss]

Yea I mean if he gets to FA he could just go back to the Islanders who just gave them a free first rounder. Would be kind of a dick move but not their fault the other team was really trying hard to sign him.

I doubt it. If hes going to re sign with the Islanders, it'll happen before July. If they trade his rights, hes gone. I only see your scenario in TDL deals

 

[Jared Dunn]

Yeah Greg Brady is in no way, shape, or form an insider and this is just Toronto media rambling

 

[BatVader]

St. Louis didn't make the playoffs.

Didn’t St. Louis retire?

 

[saintunspecified]

If LL were trying to trade JT's rights, don't y'all think we'd have gotten confirmation? I mean, it wouldn't exactly be a secret if NHL GMs all knew that LL was trying to trade JT's rights.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

I think we need to be little more realistic than that sportsnet doesn't use that guy as a source

Brady is literally saying the same thing, almost word for word. But I didn't know that cable sports channels are bastions of just the facts reporting.

 

[BatVader]

If LL were trying to trade JT's rights, don't y'all think we'd have gotten confirmation? I mean, it wouldn't exactly be a secret if NHL GMs all knew that LL was trying to trade JT's rights.

Depends how long and how privately he’s been trying.
Likely he called those few he can trust to keep it quiet, before he goes league wide.