Do you watch any team other than the Isles? Do you see the way Florida, Dallas and the Rangers play and truly say to yourself “wow the Islanders could beat them in a 7 games series”? This team is not competitive with those teams, and every statistic, basic or advanced, supports that observation. I’m not a “sad sack” because I choose to be realistic with where this team stands.
Plus in-season transactions are much more difficult to complete from a cap standpoint.
Every potential trade involves us robbing Peter to pay Paul. Until that changes, we will not see anything that moves the needle.
Both Nelson and Palms should go. Nelson because his return can solve some problems in terms of young talent coming back, and a 1st round pick in 2025. Palmieri because he can return a 2nd and a prospect.
Agreed. With Palmieri’s injury history, you don’t want to get caught trying to trade him and he gets concussed in a game.
I don't disagree with that. I've been harping on needing another PMD in the top 4 as maybe the biggest need on the team, and I was calling for an upgrade on Toews and Leddy when we had them (they were both fine in transition but not as dangerous offensive zone players - especially on the PP).
In what world do the Islanders get 2 2nd for JGP
we miss either one of Toews and Leddy. Mike Reilly has been solid at the very least but I really wish we had a third puck mover. Then again, im greedy
if that were ever offered , for real...you jump on it.
We’ve had pretty good luck in the past robbing Peter (Chiarelli).
I tend to agree with you but Staple seemed to think different in his last article.
He’s a solid third center on contending team, the cap hit is too high which is why we would move him but it creates a hole in our lineup.
A GM sees that he’s one of 47 players to score 30 goals. He can pay Palms $5M on a short term deal or pay 30 goal scorer that played with Crosby, Guentzel, $7-8M on a 7/8 year deal. Is Guentzel a better overall player and has like 30 more assists? Yup.
