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Upstate_isles
New York Islanders
Location: Bitch Lasagna , NY
Joined: 05.12.2016

Mar 8 @ 11:01 AM ET
Anyone here like buchnevich? He's got another year left and would cost a 1st and a current prospect which we may lack. Would be a good fit I think
Wildschwein
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.17.2012

Mar 8 @ 11:02 AM ET
Anyone here like buchnevich? He's got another year left and would cost a 1st and a current prospect which we may lack. Would be a good fit I think
- Upstate_isles


He’d be a great fit.
kindlyrick
New York Islanders
Location: Dallas, TX
Joined: 06.21.2007

Mar 8 @ 11:06 AM ET
Anyone here like buchnevich? He's got another year left and would cost a 1st and a current prospect which we may lack. Would be a good fit I think
- Upstate_isles


I can’t hear the name Buchnevich without hearing Sam Rosen say it. That said, he’s a LW and is a great skater, who can bury.
kindlyrick
New York Islanders
Location: Dallas, TX
Joined: 06.21.2007

Mar 8 @ 11:13 AM ET
Eberle extended $4.75M x 2 year extension

ses111
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.07.2008

Mar 8 @ 11:17 AM ET
Eberle extended $4.75M x 2 year extension
- kindlyrick


No 7 year deal?

kindlyrick
New York Islanders
Location: Dallas, TX
Joined: 06.21.2007

Mar 8 @ 11:25 AM ET
No 7 year deal?


- ses111


I always liked Ebs on the isles. Sucks that they had to leave him unprotected
ses111
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.07.2008

Mar 8 @ 11:27 AM ET
I always liked Ebs on the isles. Sucks that they had to leave him unprotected
- kindlyrick


It's all good as long as Palms can keep things going.
kindlyrick
New York Islanders
Location: Dallas, TX
Joined: 06.21.2007

Mar 8 @ 11:29 AM ET
NHL network reporting Toffoli to Winnepeg
Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Mar 8 @ 11:38 AM ET
I’m not interested in following the Rangers model of trading picks for high priced stars. I’m only interested in moving the first rounder for a piece to the puzzle.
- kindlyrick

To be fair the rangers did a short rebuild so they drafted a lot of their lineup. That’s what I’m referring too.

I don’t think this team could trade their first and get that “piece to the puzzle” that wins them a cup.
nyisles7
New York Islanders
Location: Wrong timing, NY
Joined: 01.20.2009

Mar 8 @ 11:39 AM ET
Yup, Wahlstrom is a good example of how drafting is a bit of a crapshoot. He was considered a solid pick at #11 overall. It wasn't a matter of weak scouting. But now multiple coaches have all but given up on him.

Then if the Isles make the playoffs, they wouldn't even be picking as high as #15. So if there's a significant upgrade available, Lou may well go for it. And I wouldn't blame him.... I just hope he doesn't trade for Engvall's brother.

- JohnScammo


But is the timing right?
ses111
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.07.2008

Mar 8 @ 11:39 AM ET
To be fair the rangers did a short rebuild so they drafted a lot of their lineup. That’s what I’m referring too.
- Cptmjl


I thought drafting did not work?
kindlyrick
New York Islanders
Location: Dallas, TX
Joined: 06.21.2007

Mar 8 @ 11:40 AM ET
To be fair the rangers did a short rebuild so they drafted a lot of their lineup. That’s what I’m referring too.

I don’t think this team could trade their first and get that “piece to the puzzle” that wins them a cup.

- Cptmjl


Agreed
kindlyrick
New York Islanders
Location: Dallas, TX
Joined: 06.21.2007

Mar 8 @ 11:42 AM ET
Pat Maroon to the Bs
Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Mar 8 @ 11:44 AM ET
I thought drafting did not work?

- ses111

Yeah I can’t recall any team that found success that constantly traded their first round picks for five consecutive seasons that was a perimeter playoff team to begin with? 😆
nyisles7
New York Islanders
Location: Wrong timing, NY
Joined: 01.20.2009

Mar 8 @ 11:44 AM ET
Anyone here like buchnevich? He's got another year left and would cost a 1st and a current prospect which we may lack. Would be a good fit I think
- Upstate_isles


I think he would be a great fit but the cap hit is 5.8 and as you said he’s signed for next year.
The room isn’t there unless The Blues retain some salary.
As far as prospect we have Wally. Hell we would have won the Stanley cup if Trotz played him.
Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Mar 8 @ 11:45 AM ET
Agreed
- kindlyrick

Don’t get me wrong for a Shane Pinto kind of player it makes sense due to their age and skill set but I don’t realistically see that happening.
kindlyrick
New York Islanders
Location: Dallas, TX
Joined: 06.21.2007

Mar 8 @ 11:50 AM ET
Don’t get me wrong for a Shane Pinto kid of player it makes sense due to their age and skill set but I don’t realistically see that happening.
- Cptmjl


I just don’t think Shane Pinto is the answer for the isles. For me, I don’t trade the first for Shane Pinto. I guess we’ll see at 3:01 with ol’ cards to his vest Lou
kindlyrick
New York Islanders
Location: Dallas, TX
Joined: 06.21.2007

Mar 8 @ 11:52 AM ET
I think he would be a great fit but the cap hit is 5.8 and as you said he’s signed for next year.
The room isn’t there unless The Blues retain some salary.
As far as prospect we have Wally. Hell we would have won the Stanley cup if Trotz played him.

- nyisles7


Wahlstrom healthy scratched last 5 games. Isles win last 5 games. I don’t know what kinda value Wally has, but it appears he’s not in the cards with this franchise
eichiefs9
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 11.03.2008

Mar 8 @ 11:55 AM ET
Lance Lysowski
@LLysowski
The Sabres traded captain Kyle Okposo to the Florida Panthers for defenseman Cale Sjalin and a conditional 7th-round draft pick.
ses111
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.07.2008

Mar 8 @ 11:56 AM ET
Lance Lysowski
@LLysowski
The Sabres traded captain Kyle Okposo to the Florida Panthers for defenseman Cale Sjalin and a conditional 7th-round draft pick.

- eichiefs9


Good for KO.
kindlyrick
New York Islanders
Location: Dallas, TX
Joined: 06.21.2007

Mar 8 @ 11:56 AM ET
Lance Lysowski
@LLysowski
The Sabres traded captain Kyle Okposo to the Florida Panthers for defenseman Cale Sjalin and a conditional 7th-round draft pick.

- eichiefs9


Wow, surprised they didn’t just let him walk July 1
eichiefs9
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 11.03.2008

Mar 8 @ 11:57 AM ET
Good for KO.
- ses111

Well if the Panthers win the Cup I'll be happy for him. I wish I didn't hate that team so much so I could root for him
eichiefs9
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 11.03.2008

Mar 8 @ 11:58 AM ET
Maroon is an odd pickup for Boston. They already have Frederic. Maybe he's just going to be a 13th forward.
Upstate_isles
New York Islanders
Location: Bitch Lasagna , NY
Joined: 05.12.2016

Mar 8 @ 11:59 AM ET
Lance Lysowski
@LLysowski
The Sabres traded captain Kyle Okposo to the Florida Panthers for defenseman Cale Sjalin and a conditional 7th-round draft pick.

- eichiefs9

Free okie
ses111
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.07.2008

Mar 8 @ 12:00 PM ET
Well if the Panthers win the Cup I'll be happy for him. I wish I didn't hate that team so much so I could root for him
- eichiefs9





Panthers do not bother me at all. It's Vegas I cannot stand.
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