Confirmed with Link: Mitch Vande Sompel Re-signs with Islanders

[steveat]

There's actually a few articles on this, but I noticed that it's not here on the board:

Islanders Re-Sign Mitch Vande Sompel

Length: 2 Years
Total 1.4m

FYI -->. This is a 2 way contract.

This leads me to believe that there's going to be a bit of a cleaning house within the next 12-24 months as he's done this to AHO, Austin, Grant as well...probably some other prospects...he's expecting these kids to finally work their way into the lineup. I'm thinking there will be a total wipe of the bottom 6 and maybe 1-2 player changes from the top 6.

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[Newsworthy]

MVS doesn't impress as a guy with a lot of upside. Seems more bottom pairing and Hutton isn't much of a skater. Aho is solid but lacks physicality. I like Aho the most. If we keep brininging in these lesser players I'm going to pull my hair out.
I can't see how we have spots for all these kids unless the injury bug hits.

 

[steveat]

AHO was a 5th round pick. Give the kid a break. He can hold his own...I'd like to see him in 1 full season before I attempt to judge.

Right now, I am more worried about Wilde and Bolduc...I just don't feel they are good enough to make the team..but I guess time will tell.

 

[periferal]

There's actually a few articles on this, but I noticed that it's not here on the board:

Islanders Re-Sign Mitch Vande Sompel

Length: 2 Years
Total 1.4m

FYI -->. This is a 2 way contract.

This leads me to believe that there's going to be a bit of a cleaning house within the next 12-24 months as he's done this to AHO, Austin, Grant as well...probably some other prospects...he's expecting these kids to finally work their way into the lineup. I'm thinking there will be a total wipe of the bottom 6 and maybe 1-2 player changes from the top 6.

Why is this a precursor to a house cleaning? The cap situation is the necessary reason to clean house. A two-way deal just gives the team options.

 

[Isles72]

he might not ever make the big club but I like that depth in b'port in case the injury bug hits .

 

[buud]

he might not ever make the big club but I like that depth in b'port in case the injury bug hits .

depth is always good. i believe that Trotz has said that the believes in competition for spots, and so far, i can't disagree with his methods.

part of having a solid parent club, is having a minor team that can continually develop and supply them.

i like the look of the Sound Tigers this year. when was the last time that they had a really good year? seems like forever.

 

[MJF]

depth is always good. i believe that Trotz has said that the believes in competition for spots, and so far, i can't disagree with his methods.

part of having a solid parent club, is having a minor team that can continually develop and supply them.

i like the look of the Sound Tigers this year. when was the last time that they had a really good year? seems like forever.

Actually it was only 2 years ago. Won 43 games and made the playoffs. But years like that have been few and far between.

 

[leeroggy]

AHO was a 5th round pick. Give the kid a break. He can hold his own...I'd like to see him in 1 full season before I attempt to judge.

Right now, I am more worried about Wilde and Bolduc...I just don't feel they are good enough to make the team..but I guess time will tell.

You must be a joy at the dinner table

 

[Newsworthy]

MVS probably won't start off in the NHL. I'm guessing he's more insurance in case of injury.