Speculation: Islanders General Rumour, Trade, Free Agent and Waiver Speculation...

[DerekKingSnipes]

My gut tells me that Erik Karlsson is a NY Islander within the next 24 hours.

Who needs Dippin' Dots when we've got these?

Oddly enough I wouldn’t be shocked either it would be quite the splash for Lou.

 

[Le Grec]

 

[NewYorkIsles]

Max Pac for the 11th?

The one thing I haven’t been able to determine, and it’s going to be harder now with Lamoriello there, is how interested the Islanders are in Pacioretty. I’ve had people say that they are interested, I’ve had people say that they are not. So I think it’s kind of difficult to tell.

Uh... no duh

 

[BTrotts19]

I'm all on board keeping 11 + 12, not winning the bidding war for Grabauer, and taking one of these stopgap options for like a 2nd + 3rd instead.

One name I'm seeing pop up in rumors that I'd be happy to trade a 1st for: Dougie Hamilton.

I think I roll the dice on Lehrer, without giving up any significant assets, instead of dealing a top 12 pick for Grubauer.

 

[DerekKingSnipes]

I think I roll the dice on Lehrer, without giving up any significant assets, instead of dealing a top 12 pick for Grubauer.

It’s very odd how sabres just walked away though of a 26 year old goalie who has played ok in league. It would make me Leary at least.

 

[WangMustGo]

I think I roll the dice on Lehrer, without giving up any significant assets, instead of dealing a top 12 pick for Grubauer.

I'd be fine with rolling the dice on Lehner, he's still young and has potential to be a good goalie. I'd try to trade Buffalo Greiss and a 3rd for Lehner.

 

[seabass45]

Ugh Hanifin would be nice to have.

 

[Instant]

I'd be fine with rolling the dice on Lehner, he's still young and has potential to be a good goalie. I'd try to trade Buffalo Greiss and a 3rd for Lehner.

Lehner will be an UFA, don't have to give up anything.

 

[GrandmaSlices51631]

Ugh Hanifin would be nice to have.

Lot's of big name D on this list - Hanifin would be a great guy to get, he could slot in where DeHaan was.

Karlsson, Parayko, Subban and Ristolainen on the list as well. Surprising to see some of those names there. Especially Parayko

 

[saintunspecified]

I'd be fine with rolling the dice on Lehner, he's still young and has potential to be a good goalie. I'd try to trade Buffalo Greiss and a 3rd for Lehner.

Do you remember having a goalie who would lose their head at anything? Yeah. No thanks.

 

[NewYorkIsles]

 

[seafoam]

Yes to Panarin 10x

 

[Macch]

Do you remember having a goalie who would lose their head at anything? Yeah. No thanks.

Most goalies are total psychopaths...

Do you remember Roy, Billy Smith, Curtis Joseph etc etc...

 

[WangMustGo]

Lehner will be an UFA, don't have to give up anything.

Greiss and a 3rd is essentially nothing and clears some salary

 

[saintunspecified]

Most goalies are total psychopaths...

Do you remember Roy, Billy Smith, Curtis Joseph etc etc...

Most? No. And those guys are totally different than Lehner, who hurts his team with his antics.

 

[isles93]

I would feel a lot better about getting Carter Hutton as a UFA then any of the names I have heard available for trade.

 

[seabass45]

Lot's of big name D on this list - Hanifin would be a great guy to get, he could slot in where DeHaan was.

Karlsson, Parayko, Subban and Ristolainen on the list as well. Surprising to see some of those names there. Especially Parayko

Obviously he's not Karlsson but with Hanifin you can lock him in cheaper for his prime years. He's going to get better, he'll be coached by one of the best, and I don't think there are any health issues with him?

On the other hand: nobody likes to trade in division.

 

[CREW99AW]

Yes to Panarin 10x

Would love to have him.
But why is he unwilling to even have extension talks with Columbus?
Is he determined to test the market?
Columbus fans insist he likes it in Columbus.

 

[WangMustGo]

Do you remember having a goalie who would lose their head at anything? Yeah. No thanks.

That's fine we can you someone who has some fire in them. He's young, still has a lot of potential, and he's a good pick handler. I'd take him as a 1B option right now.

 

[seabass45]

Most? No. And those guys are totally different than Lehner, who hurts his team with his antics.

Smith isn't that different, but he's definitely better. You can live with the antics when you're winning Cups.

 

[Instant]

Greiss and a 3rd is essentially nothing and clears some salary

I know, but still - why would the Sabres took Greiss and a 3rd when they're not even going to give a qualifying offer to Lehner?

 

[WangMustGo]

Would love to have him.
But why is he unwilling to even have extension talks with Columbus?
Is he determined to test the market?
Columbus fans insist he likes it in Columbus.

Panarin is a beast, but he's gonna cost a lot and he's gonna get paid, I would be shocked if he doesn't hit UFA next year.

 

[CREW99AW]

Max Pac for the 11th?

Not sure what to make of this. I am sceptical.

 

[WangMustGo]

I know, but still - why would the Sabres took Greiss and a 3rd when they're not even going to give a qualifying offer to Lehner?

I'm assuming they won't qualify Lehner because the minimum they could sign him for is 4+ per year. Greiss isn't a horrible stopgap option, granted he did suck last year.

 

[seabass45]

Would love to have him.
But why is he unwilling to even have extension talks with Columbus?
Is he determined to test the market?
Columbus fans insist he likes it in Columbus.

I think he will test the market. Who knows, maybe he feels uneasy about signing up for more Torts. In any case, he can pick his spot in UFA.