Speculation: Key RFA signings

[YearlyLottery]

Snow's RFA signings are very hit or miss. JT, Frans, KO have great contracts. Grabner and Bailey have awful deals.

Anyways I'd like to see just about all of the RFAs re-signed. But I don't care if Nilsson/Poulin do or not. Poulin if he'll sign for cheap and a 1-2 year deal I'd take-but that's about it.

These are one of the few things I trust Snow with. I believe the Grabner deal was right after his rookie season if I'm correct. I can't fault him too much for that, especially because it's not like we are up against the cap ceiling

That Bailey one is just terrible.

 

[SDIsles34]

These are one of the few things I trust Snow with. I believe the Grabner deal was right after his rookie season if I'm correct. I can't fault him too much for that, especially because it's not like we are up against the cap ceiling

That Bailey one is just terrible.

Frans signed two VERY team friendly deals. Andrew MacDonald's was very affordable as well.

Also, PA Parenteau resigned for one year was making 2 million when he put up 50+ assists. (Islander fans notoriously HATED that deal).

Impossible to defend the Bailey deal, that is going to haunt us.

 

[seafoam]

de Haan should get a bridge deal.

 

[blinkman360]

I think the Bailey deal will look fine once he replaces Vanek... which he will.

 

[ScaredStreit]

I think the Bailey deal will look fine once he replaces Vanek... which he will.

If he does, we'll finish in last place.

 

[blinkman360]

If he does, we'll finish in last place.

Disagree. Strongly.

The Bailey hate around here is actually pretty comical. Even when he's playing well(like he has lately), he's still turned into a scapegoat.

If we do finish in last(next year, I'd imagine is what you are referring to), it won't be because of that line. Especially considering we made the playoffs last year with a much worse top line(Moulson-Tavares-Boyes).

 

[Poliz24]

Disagree. Strongly.

The Bailey hate around here is actually pretty comical. Even when he's playing well(like he has lately), he's still turned into a scapegoat.

If we do finish in last(next year, I'd imagine is what you are referring to), it won't be because of that line. Especially considering we made the playoffs last year with a much worse top line(Moulson-Tavares-Boyes).

I agree with you, the reason why we won't make the playoffs next year will depend on who our goaltender is. Not to mention the bailey-frans-KO line last year got so much praise for being a solid second line.

 

[bigd]

I think the Bailey deal will look fine once he replaces Vanek... which he will.

Yes, Tavares has a way of making every linemate look better than they actually are.

 

[Hip Of Rick*]

If he does, we'll finish in last place.

A team with Bailey on the first line could easily finish in 27th place.

If Bailey was drafted in the 4th round would anyone still have false hope for him?