The Isles' PK has regressed.

I get the penalty on Pageau, but what about the Jet who tripped Casey just before Casey got hit in the neck by the puck?

Imagine if the Isles had beaten the Rangers we could actually be moving into the the final playoff spot tonight....
Whats my point? I'm really afraid Lou ain't selling folks

I guess the Isles have a shot at the cup!

(sarcasm Scammo)

Imagine if the Isles had beaten the Rangers we could actually be moving into the the final playoff spot tonight....
Whats my point? I'm really afraid Lou ain't selling folks
- keaner17

I have no idea what Lou's going to do. However, he's a fool not to sell.

I guess the Isles have a shot at the cup!

(sarcasm Scammo)
- JimmyP

Definitely nice to see Brock get choked up talking about playing for the Isles....now trade him. We can talk this summer

I have no idea what Lou's going to do. However, he's a fool not to sell.
- JimmyP

Yup, we have to hope that this win doesn't give Lou false hope. Nelly and Palms both scored tonight and otherwise played well. A couple extra first round picks could be a big shot in the arm for this team.

Definitely nice to see Brock get choked up talking about playing for the Isles....now trade him. We can talk this summer
- keaner17

I would take him back this summer on a short-term contract that doesn't break the bank.

By the way, based on Nelly's reaction, I suspect Lou has asked him (or his agent) for his 16-team no trade list.

So go out and grow a beard. Lou did more for this team than any GM since Bill Torrey.
Go ahead and tell me how Maloney, Regier, Milbury and Snow made this team more competitive or viable as a team in the NHL than Lou?
- nyisles7

I’m kinda scratching my head with your take. The goal is to compete for the cup. The isles are farther away now than when Lou took over. It’s not a knock on the hall of fame GM. It’s just simply not working. Why is it bad to want a fresh set of eyes 6 years later?

I would take him back this summer on a short-term contract that doesn't break the bank.

By the way, based on Nelly's reaction, I suspect Lou has asked him (or his agent) for his 16-team no trade list.
- JohnScammo

Fair take on his potential departure. We'll see

Definitely nice to see Brock get choked up talking about playing for the Isles....now trade him. We can talk this summer
- keaner17

Obviously he’s privy to his agents negotiations with Lou (if any). He seemed like he knew that was his last game as an islander. My take anyway..

I’m kinda scratching my head with your take. The goal is to compete for the cup. The isles are farther away now than when Lou took over. It’s not a knock on the hall of fame GM. It’s just simply not working. Why is it bad to want a fresh set of eyes 6 years later?
- kindlyrick

Those other GMs probably would not have minded working for stable ownership like Lou has gotten with Malkin and Ledecky. Those other GM made their mistakes, but they had to deal with a lot more problems. Malkin and Ledecky do not have a tiny budget like past ownership. Lou never had to trade a player like Palffy over money. Lou also had a new building and had the money to pay a coach like Barry. It was not hard for Lou to be better than them. The problem is the team is a mess now and it does not matter what the other guys did.

Those other GMs probably would not have minded working for stable ownership like Lou has gotten with Malkin and Ledecky. Those other GM made their mistakes, but they had to deal with a lot more problems. Malkin and Ledecky do not have a tiny budget like past ownership. Lou never had to trade a player like Palffy over money. Lou also had a new building and had the money to pay a coach like Barry. It was not hard for Lou to be better than them. The problem is the team is a mess now and it does not matter what the other guys did.
- ses111

I don’t look at this as a shot at Lou. I think Lou is a HOF GM and his resume speaks for itself. My feeling at this point is this team looks like it’s ran its course and with a GM who’s 83, it appears it’s time for some fresh eyes.
My hope is the next GM can field a top NHL first line, which also means a legitimate PP1

Fair take on his potential departure. We'll see
- keaner17

I don't usually watch any of the postgame stuff, but I happened to be doing stuff around the house and left it on. It sure seemed like he was on his way out given how emotional he and Shannon got during his postgame interview. It definitely did not seem like the emotions of someone who was going to be staying.

I have tremendous respect for the guy and his career on the Island, but it's time for everyone to move on.

I’m kinda scratching my head with your take. The goal is to compete for the cup. The isles are farther away now than when Lou took over. It’s not a knock on the hall of fame GM. It’s just simply not working. Why is it bad to want a fresh set of eyes 6 years later?
- kindlyrick

The Islanders were competitive for most of Lou’s term. My take is he’s done a good job.
This team for the first time in a long time has credibility and respect.
It’s time for a retool no doubt. Does he want to start a rebuild? I’m thinking he will give the GM role to someone else if he stays on as President.
I just hope the next GM is half as good as the Internet GMs out there. If so we should have a cup in no time.

Imagine if the Isles had beaten the Rangers we could actually be moving into the the final playoff spot tonight....
Whats my point? I'm really afraid Lou ain't selling folks
- keaner17

He’s selling Keaner. It’s time, there’s no way around it.

He’s selling Keaner. It’s time, there’s no way around it.
- nyisles7

MARCH 5: Florida Panthers acquire goalie Vitek Vanecek from the San Jose Sharks for forward Patrick Giles.

C'mon, Lou! It's your turn!

MARCH 5: Florida Panthers acquire goalie Vitek Vanecek from the San Jose Sharks for forward Patrick Giles.

C'mon, Lou! It's your turn!
- JohnScammo

The Islanders have traded Alex Romanov to the Winnipeg Jers for a 2nd and 3rd round pick

The Islanders have traded Alex Romanov to the Winnipeg Jers for a 2nd and 3rd round pick
- Upstate_isles

The Winnipeg Jers? That sounds like something Eklund would post

The Winnipeg Jers? That sounds like something Eklund would post
- eichiefs9

That was so you knew it wasn't real the real return would be 2 3rd rounders

Frank Seravalli
@frank_seravalli
Trade details:

To #GoBolts:
Yanni Gourde
Oliver Bjorkstrand
2026 SEA 5th Round Pick

To #SeaKraken:
2026 TBL 1st Round Pick
2027 TBL 1st Round Pick
2025 TOR 2nd Round Pick
Mikey Eyssimont

Tampa Bay’s next first round pick is in 2028.

This is outrageous. If these are the prices out there and Lou doesn't trade Nelson I'm going to lose my mind.

Frank Seravalli
@frank_seravalli
Trade details:

To #GoBolts:
Yanni Gourde
Oliver Bjorkstrand
2026 SEA 5th Round Pick

To #SeaKraken:
2026 TBL 1st Round Pick
2027 TBL 1st Round Pick
2025 TOR 2nd Round Pick
Mikey Eyssimont

Tampa Bay’s next first round pick is in 2028.

This is outrageous. If these are the prices out there and Lou doesn't trade Nelson I'm going to lose my mind.
- eichiefs9

This sounds like the Pens trades.

This sounds like the Pens trades.
- ses111

Cam Robinson
@Hockey_Robinson
9m
I keep telling y'all, this is the most seller of seller's markets.

Cash in if you can because teams are lining up to pay through the nose.

Now is the time to leap if they want to try and retool as quickly as is possible. Sell Nelson and Palmieri with 50% retained and get paid big time. Sell literally almost anybody else as well.

Cam Robinson
@Hockey_Robinson
9m
I keep telling y'all, this is the most seller of seller's markets.

Cash in if you can because teams are lining up to pay through the nose.

Now is the time to leap if they want to try and retool as quickly as is possible. Sell Nelson and Palmieri with 50% retained and get paid big time. Sell literally almost anybody else as well.
- eichiefs9

Yep! Now is the time for the Islanders to go crazy with trades.