Rumor: Rumors/Speculation/Trade Talk - 2021-22 Pt. IV - Free Agent Frenzy

[IslesRock4]

My favorite part of this dude flip flopping is that he made Eklund flip flop even harder.

 

[MichaelK]

And yet almost every game was tied or a 1 goal game going into the 3rd period. Don't you think an extra goal or 2 from the power play would have made a difference?

We are not one PP specialist away from that. It is a team mentality. They are so afraid of not allowing SHG that they cycle the outside rather than shooting. Trotz has been amazing for this team, but to take that next step we have to go harder to the net with pucks.

 

[saintunspecified]

Ya, but I REALLY want Saad!

What would really help our power play is a PPQB who could both pass and shoot, and is a playoffs warrior.

 

[hunter7isles]

Ya, but I REALLY want Saad!

They are not getting both Palmieri and Saad and I prefer Palmieri over Saad personally.

 

[leeroggy]

Goligoski getting FIVE MILLION for 1 year . . .

I think we should be assuming that Beau is being traded for a 2nd LD since paying the price for some of these FA's is way above our original projections

 

[Wanderson]

Parise to NJ tweet deleted. All the insiders basically said it was done deal with the isles

I think everyone is guessing. Criminals are more likely to speak to the police than Lou to insiders.

 

[hunter7isles]

We are not one PP specialist away from that. It is a team mentality. They are so afraid of not allowing SHG that they cycle the outside rather than shooting. Trotz has been amazing for this team, but to take that next step we have to go harder to the net with pucks.

Getting Lee back to plug the front of the net will be huge. Do not underestimate what his loss meant to us. Essentially, we have Lee replacing Eberle.

 

[islesmb]

My favorite part of this dude flip flopping is that he made Eklund flip flop even harder.

lol

 

[leeroggy]

With Savard signing in Montreal I have to believe they are going to look to swap a defenseman for offense

 

[Gord Lane Shot Clock]

Relax, today is the silly season…the day that regrettable contracts are given out. Let’s not add another after getting rid of Ladd’s anchor. Lou will take his time and be prudent.

 

[MJF]

We are not one PP specialist away from that. It is a team mentality. They are so afraid of not allowing SHG that they cycle the outside rather than shooting. Trotz has been amazing for this team, but to take that next step we have to go harder to the net with pucks.

We didn't allow a SHG last year until the playoffs. There is something to be said for that.
I agree that we need to go to the net more. Josh Bailey cannot be in the bumper spot on PP1 because he hesitates on his passes too much. We need quick puck movement and they just don't do that. Adding Parise, getting Lee back, plus a full year of Palmieri on the power play should at least give it more of a straight ahead look.

 

[SI]

Goligoski getting FIVE MILLION for 1 year . . .

I think we should be assuming that Beau is being traded for a 2nd LD since paying the price for some of these FA's is way above our original projections

Beau is NOT getting traded.

 

[saintunspecified]

We are not one PP specialist away from that. It is a team mentality. They are so afraid of not allowing SHG that they cycle the outside rather than shooting. Trotz has been amazing for this team, but to take that next step we have to go harder to the net with pucks.

I totally disagree. The problem with our PP is that it relies on shots from the circles, the slot, or on rebounds. There is no threat up high. Leddy was both too deliberate, and not good enough getting shots through. Pulock tends to shoot from the circle or not at all. NYI haven't had truly complete passing/shooting PPQB since Streit. That's why some of us are thinking about a possible pickup of Subban during the season.

 

[SayItAintSoJohnny]

A full year of Lee, Wahlstrom, Palmieri and yes even Parise should do wonders for this PP.

Of course they are going to have to change up things on how they run it, but I would be shocked if our PP doesn't improve DRAMATICALLY

1 for 19 against TB, and the lone one we scored shouldn't have even been a penalty on them....

 

[BrockLobster]

Why are we trading beau? Why does this horrible idea keep coming up?

 

[ML19]

Coleman is not the correct comparison to Cizikas. Coleman has 2 20 goal seasons, he doubled Cizikas' goal output in 2020/2021. Cizikas is a 4th line center worth 3 million a year. Anything more let him walk.

 

[SI]

With Hamilton gone - I think Seattle is set on their D - I doubt they make anyone available before camp...

Gio - Dunn
Oleksiak - Larsson
Soucy - Lauzon

with H. Fleury, Borgen as the extra pair.

Cholowksi and Cale Fleury go thru waivers and probably clear and go to the AHL - maybe Cale Fleury gets claimed by the Sabres.

 

[leeroggy]

Why are we trading beau? Why does this horrible idea keep coming up?

When Montreal comes calling with a $6 million offer sheet do you match it?

If Goligoski gets $5 million and Coleman gets his haul and Hyman his, how do you sign him for $4 million?

 

[hunter7isles]

Is Ryan Murray still available? Who else?

 

[The Wahligator]

Is Ryan Murray still available? Who else?

Alex Edler

 

[seafoam]

Relax, today is the silly season…the day that regrettable contracts are given out. Let’s not add another after getting rid of Ladd’s anchor. Lou will take his time and be prudent.

I actually came here to say this. It's usually better that you're quiet upon the opening of Free Agent Frenzy.

 

[SI]

When Montreal comes calling with a $6 million offer sheet do you match it?

If Goligoski gets $5 million and Coleman gets his haul and Hyman his, how do you sign him for $4 million?

Can we stop with the Offersheet nonsense!
It's not happening.
Move on.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

Did Philly retain anything on Ghost? Arizona is obviously tanking for assets, are they worth a call?

Trying to think out of the box on the open D slot while also filling in with a PP QB.

 

[hunter7isles]

Alex Edler

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I prefer Murray but Edler could be that older stop gap type that Lou goes for.

 

[leeroggy]

Can we stop with the Offersheet nonsense!
It's not happening.
Move on.

Wennberg just got $4.5 million for 3 years . . . if you think Beau is signing for less than that you are kidding yourself