So the real question is, do guys like Nick Leddy and Andrew Ladd have to start shaving the beards they have been growing for years?
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FlyingLeafus
But what about the playoffs?
With his (now) former connection to the Leafs organization, what chance is there he trades Tavares' rights to the Leafs and Dubas for a hefty price as a fall back plan in case JT insists on testing the waters?
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The optics are really bad on this based on the information that is public, but we need all the facts before reaching a conclusion. And remember, it doesn't matter when he was hired by the Islanders, it matters when he terminated his employment with the Leafs relative to any tampering issues with his conversations with Tavares. It just seems odd that we had no formal announcement that he left the Leafs until today and the conversation with Tavares is alleged to have happened several days ago.
How long till he announces Mark Hunter as his GM?
And Sheldon Keefe as his new head coach.
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lots of Ranger fans would be real upset on that one. He was one of the favorites for our AV replacement.
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Let's leave what hopefully is a calder cup winning coach with the team. We need to keep the band together.
That probably would not happen until Lou's son Chris, the Islander's Senior VP of Hockey Operations, is firmly embedded in a very highpaying position with the Islanders or elsewhere.How long till he announces Mark Hunter as his GM?
The one who wins the most is Chris -- the new Stan Bowman.
Meh, Snow has more than enough time to get results...Cant see why anybody would feel bad for him at this point
Lou is a quiet one.
I'm sure he cleared his status with the Leafs long before it became public.
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Wish the owners had removed Snow last summer,but glad he's been stripped of his front office power.
I do not think I have ever seen a GM who accomplished so little,have so much team control for so long.
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If he trades Tavares rights, it would be to the highest bidder whether that is the leafs or another team.
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FlyingLeafus
But what about the playoffs?
This speculation only makes sense if Tavares has made it clear to the Isles that he would like to move on and sees the Leafs as a good situation...
With Lou likely being familiar with what the Leafs might be willing to offer, perhaps he's facillitating a deal between his current and former team and working out a sign and trade? The highest bidder in this situation being the team who knows with certainty that they're getting more than just his rights. Probably just wishful thinking if you're a Leafs fan, but anything is possible with Lou. I wonder what sort of package it would take.
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Speculation on what they were talking about is also a good bait tweet.
Lou is a family man. He likely was just saying hello.
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It's just further proof that when Lou is in charge, your media are full of it as far as leaks/inside information go.
Probably the best assets Lou brought to the Leafs was strict codes of conduct within the organization even including the no facial hair rule. No leaks, everything is internal, everyone is accountable and plays for the crest on the jersey.
Will that type of approach benefit the Islanders? Not sure, but it was a blessing for the Leafs because they needed that structure.
I'd be very happy and optimistic if I was an Islanders fan, gonna be really interesting to see what he does and also what happens with the Leafs with his absence (I'm expecting it to be fine, just saying it's interesting)
But....can you imagine, if Tavares did end up going UFA and signing with the Leafs after this? That would certainly be bizarre in a way. Or if something happened like a sign and trade with the Leafs, there would definitely be some talk about collusion of some sort. Though I think Tavares will absolutely re-sign with the Islanders, always thought he'd stay there.
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According to one of our better sources on the Isles board, Tavares has re-signed with the Islanders.
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Yeah! Because poor Edmonton has only been given the 1st OA 4 times in the last 10 years!!!
Stupid league always trying to make life hard for Edmonton
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