I'm leaning towards misa but Schafer is a stud too
- Upstate_isles

Schaefer has been number one in the board for a long time now. Pelech, Pulock, Dobson and Rimanov can all be damn good at times, but we really do lack a top guy. More so, we lack prospect depth at defense. So I think Schaefer would be the smart move. Misa, with his gaudy numbers is the sexy move. Hagens is the romantic move.
Its going to be a wild next month!!!!

Schaefer has been number one in the board for a long time now. Pelech, Pulock, Dobson and Rimanov can all be damn good at times, but we really do lack a top guy. More so, we lack prospect depth at defense. So I think Schaefer would be the smart move. Misa, with his gaudy numbers is the sexy move. Hagens is the romantic move.
Its going to be a wild next month!!!!
- keaner17

Take Schafer and trade dobson lol

Biggest question in the islanders thread these days. Who is going to be our next POH? Our next GM? Who will the islanders pick first overall? Nope, none of these things. What we’re really wondering is will we get a new blog after winning the draft?

Biggest question in the islanders thread these days. Who is going to be our next POH? Our next GM? Who will the islanders pick first overall? Nope, none of these things. What we’re really wondering is will we get a new blog after winning the draft?
- Cptmjl

Lots of decisions for the Islanders. Do they take the dman this time? Sounds like they will get an excellent player regardless. Wish there was a clear cut #1 pick.

It's because they lost the all star game
- Upstate_isles

Correct!!!!

All I know is resigning Palmieri is an absolute must now.

I always lean towards a cornerstone dman. Misa is also an impressive kid. The Hagens hometown connection is beautiful. This is going to be a fun month to form opinions
- keaner17

I think you and upstate are right. Take the dman. Last time we were in this position we took the forward and how did that turn out. Should have took the dman!!!!

Take Schafer and trade dobson lol
- Upstate_isles

Thinking the same thing. To move up to #2 and take Hagens! LOL

All I know is resigning Palmieri is an absolute must now.
- potvin05

Depending on the cost and term.
Not a bad veteran to have bringing these kids up.

Thinking the same thing. To move up to #2 and take Hagens!
- nyisles7

Would be great to take hagens but I think Schafer is the guy, they say he is ahead of makar at this stage not that it means he will be that level. Misa can score and the isles do lack.talent up front but whatever route they go they are going to get a stud

Would be great to take hagens but I think Schafer is the guy, they say he is ahead of makar at this stage not that it means he will be that level. Misa can score and the isles do lack.talent up front but whatever route they go they are going to get a stud
- Upstate_isles

I’m not using Makar at this point but I hope he is. However I think he is the pick. Although we need scoring.
Still your right Upstate, take Schaefer

I’m not using Makar at this point but I hope he is. However I think he is the pick. Although we need scoring.
Still your right Upstate, take Schaefer
- nyisles7

Yea a scout said that about makar and also said he's not saying that will be the outcome lol

Yea a scout said that about makar and also said he's not saying that will be the outcome lol
- Upstate_isles

But hell I hope he is!!!

Sean Cuthbert
@seanyhockey
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Just got an email from #Isles for presale tickets to this summer's draft in LA. Can't recall hearing of a team offering tickets to a draft taking place in another team's city in the past - anyone else see that before?

If the Isles end up winning the lottery and getting the first overall pick then I might actually start to believe the conspiracy theories
- Gabe Athaus

Don't worry. It'll never happen.

Lots of decisions for the Islanders. Do they take the dman this time? Sounds like they will get an excellent player regardless. Wish there was a clear cut #1 pick.
- ses111

I’m just happy Lou won’t be trading the first overall this draft.

Don't worry. It'll never happen.



- JohnScammo

New conspiracy theory
- Cptmjl

Take Schafer and trade dobson lol
- Upstate_isles

Orrr…

We take Schaefer, keep Dobson/Romanov and trade Pelech/Pulock for young(ish) scoring forwards.

Get younger and faster while keeping the homegrown talent.

Orrr…

We take Schaefer, keep Dobson/Romanov and trade Pelech/Pulock for young(ish) scoring forwards.

Get younger and faster while keeping the homegrown talent.
- Wildschwein

Sign me up. Problem is I’m not sure how much value Pelech and Pulock have. I doubt a team gives up a young scoring forward for either or both of them. IF the islanders want Hagens due to him being a great player, eiserman connection, and being a local kid, how about trading back a spot or maybe two getting another first maybe next year? Two years of drafting and shoot for real competitiveness in year three.

We literally go from the worst prospect pool in the NHL to the best in two years. Add some FA’s if we can. Trade Lee and Pageau at the deadline for 26 picks. Bam.

Orrr…
We take Schaefer, keep Dobson/Romanov and trade Pelech/Pulock for young(ish) scoring forwards. Get younger and faster while keeping the homegrown talent.
- Wildschwein

If the Sharks truly want Schaefer. Flip one and two, pick up an extra pick for this year or next year. Then grab Misa or HOME GROWN HAGENS. To add to your future first line of EISERMAN (MISA/ HAGENS). Then start your search for their Right Wing.

It is amazing how four balls can make a fan base see the future as brighter.

Orrr…

We take Schaefer, keep Dobson/Romanov and trade Pelech/Pulock for young(ish) scoring forwards.

Get younger and faster while keeping the homegrown talent.
- Wildschwein

Trade dobson to move way up in the draft with the avs 1st is all. Our d could be romanov Schaefer and George on the left side

Sign me up. Problem is I’m not sure how much value Pelech and Pulock have. I doubt a team gives up a young scoring forward for either or both of them. IF the islanders want Hagens due to him being a great player, eiserman connection, and being a local kid, how about trading back a spot or maybe two getting another first maybe next year? Two years of drafting and shoot for real competitiveness in year three.

We literally go from the worst prospect pool in the NHL to the best in two years. Add some FA’s if we can. Trade Lee and Pageau at the deadline for 26 picks. Bam.
- Cptmjl

They can't trade back unless it's with the sharks and they are happy with misa imo. They need talent in the worst way and Schaefer is elite and can jump up in the play to create. I'm OK with him or misa and I get the hagens thing but the other two have passed him. Schaefer has been a lock in the top spot since the rankings came out

Trade dobson to move way up in the draft with the avs 1st is all. Our d could be romanov Schaefer and George on the left side
- Upstate_isles

Still not ready to give up on Dobson. Kid had a down year and looked lost most of the time this past season I get it. Like to give him some time under a new regime and maybe new coach. That’s unless him and his agent have unrealistic demands on his next deal. If that happens I’m all for trading him.

They can't trade back unless it's with the sharks and they are happy with misa imo. They need talent in the worst way and Schaefer is elite and can jump up in the play to create. I'm OK with him or misa and I get the hagens thing but the other two have passed him. Schaefer has been a lock in the top spot since the rankings came out
- Upstate_isles

You may be right but there may be potential to trade back with both the Hawks and Sharks depending on how bad they want Misa and or Schaefer. I’m a bit biased with Hagens. 😂 Know the family well. Worked with and grew up with his mom and dad. It could be an option if the islanders want to do a sped up retool.