I gotta believe that Lou knows this is the exact moment to capitalize on it being a sellers market and gets “over value” for assets. Nelson and Palmieri would be foolish to accept Lou’s extension. They can get more money on the open market. Who wouldn’t want to go to a new city when you make that kinda money. It’s not everyday you get the chance to change cities and get a new look. My take anyway..

I think Lou is drumming up interest and actually playing the hand properly. Someone is gonna pay up and give up more than they should to land Nelson, Palmieri and or JGP. The isles are in the drivers seat for once.
- kindlyrick

I would really like to believe this but I’m having a real hard time buying into it.

Or her resigns them all
- Upstate_isles

I think Nelson and Palmieri would be foolish to sign an extension now. July 1st is their most money. I get that it’s more nuanced with kids in school etc, but only fools leave money on the table. See Thomas Vanek. Also, they don’t have a winning roster, why keep it in tact?

I would really like to believe this but I’m having a real hard time buying into it.
- Cptmjl

Same lol

This is really stupid, but beating Winnipeg is really gonna (frank) us, isn’t it?

I think Nelson and Palmieri would be foolish to sign an extension now. July 1st is their most money. I get that it’s more nuanced with kids in school etc, but only fools leave money on the table. See Thomas Vanek. Also, they don’t have a winning roster, why keep it in tact?
- kindlyrick

That’s what Lou does at this stage. It doesn’t stop till someone makes him using his last two teams as a reference.

- JohnScammo

I’ll tell you I’m about as far as I’ve gotten into I don’t care mode with this team then I ever have. It’s a great place to be. I’ll lose my mind less(but still lose it) if he resigns them. I hope he doesn’t but I can totally see him doing it.

This is really stupid, but beating Winnipeg is really gonna (frank) us, isn’t it?
- potvin05

It should not be it may. Ownership has to decide if they want to continue to be a mid team or something better. This is not MSG, and the building will not be full. If you are bringing back Nelson and Palms, how is this roster going to lonok any different next year?

Better suited for a male prostitute role.
- Cptmjl

A lady boy?

I’ll tell you I’m about as far as I’ve gotten into I don’t care mode with this team then I ever have. It’s a great place to be. I’ll lose my mind less(but still lose it) if he resigns them. I hope he doesn’t but I can totally see him doing it.
- Cptmjl

This season will be the first season since they moved to UBS that I haven't attended at least one game in person. If Lou doesn't trade anyone and then announces that he "has full confidence in this group" ........ I'm gonna lose it.

MARCH 6: Vegas Golden Knights acquire forward Reilly Smith from New York Rangers for forward Brendan Brisson and 3rd-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Other teams can do it. So can you, Lou!

Ek has Nelson staying with the Isles at 60%.

- JimmyP

60 percent of the time it works every time

I think Nelson and Palmieri would be foolish to sign an extension now. July 1st is their most money. I get that it’s more nuanced with kids in school etc, but only fools leave money on the table. See Thomas Vanek. Also, they don’t have a winning roster, why keep it in tact?
- kindlyrick

I just want to see new blood and our talent pool restocked. Worst pk,worst pp, worst farm system it's time for a change

I’ll tell you I’m about as far as I’ve gotten into I don’t care mode with this team then I ever have. It’s a great place to be. I’ll lose my mind less(but still lose it) if he resigns them. I hope he doesn’t but I can totally see him doing it.
- Cptmjl

Ugh it's not working with them here is mean can a change hurt at this point? Barzal horvat romanov and sorokin are the only ones I wouldn't move, dobson is close as I think k he can rebound offensively

This season will be the first season since they moved to UBS that I haven't attended at least one game in person. If Lou doesn't trade anyone and then announces that he "has full confidence in this group" ........ I'm gonna lose it.
- JohnScammo

You might be too extreme for the Wolfpack John.

This season will be the first season since they moved to UBS that I haven't attended at least one game in person. If Lou doesn't trade anyone and then announces that he "has full confidence in this group" ........ I'm gonna lose it.
- JohnScammo

I don’t think he’s going to resign these guys. It’s Lou so you never know but I doubt he does. If he did it would be incredibly stupid.

Ugh it's not working with them here is mean can a change hurt at this point? Barzal horvat romanov and sorokin are the only ones I wouldn't move, dobson is close as I think k he can rebound offensively
- Upstate_isles

Yep agreed, I’m not part of the trade Dobson group.

Mikko Rantenen is OUT tonight in preparation for a trade

Ugh it's not working with them here is mean can a change hurt at this point? Barzal horvat romanov and sorokin are the only ones I wouldn't move, dobson is close as I think k he can rebound offensively
- Upstate_isles

I am not ready to give Dobson 8 for 8 either! Not consistent enough.

I’ll tell you I’m about as far as I’ve gotten into I don’t care mode with this team then I ever have. It’s a great place to be. I’ll lose my mind less(but still lose it) if he resigns them. I hope he doesn’t but I can totally see him doing it.
- Cptmjl

I’m as apathetic as I’ve been in a long time. I haven’t even put a game on since before the 4 Nations thing. This team is just as mediocre as it gets unless Sorokin steals one for them. And, somehow, he’s the one the fans go after on Twitter. Make it make sense.

Mikko Rantenen is OUT tonight in preparation for a trade
- kindlyrick

Crazy.

I’m as apathetic as I’ve been in a long time. I haven’t even put a game on since before the 4 Nations thing. This team is just as mediocre as it gets unless Sorokin steals one for them. And, somehow, he’s the one the fans go after on Twitter. Make it make sense.
- potvin05

The hate Sorokin gets is unbelievable. Makes you realize how stupid the vast majority of this fanbase is.

Twitter is the instant gratification complaint machine. i think the world today has people forgetting why we watch this poop in the first place...it certainly isn't to get angry

Hearing the NYI and Colorado Avalanche working on a Brock Nelson deal.

Avalanche still playing tonight -Elliotte Friedman

Colorado doesn't have a first round pick.....this could be interesting. 2026 1dt and a prospect?

The New York Islanders have acquired forward Calum Ritchie, a first-round selection in the 2026 or 2027 NHL Draft, a conditional third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft, and defenseman Oliver Kylington from the Colorado Avalanche, in exchange for Brock Nelson and William Dufour.

There it is
Ritchie has great potential. Kylington already flipped to Anaheim for future considerations