Are the New York Islanders becoming too easy to play against? Today we discuss whether the team needs to add some grit and toughness to the lineup before the start of the 2024-25 NHL season. It would certainly be cheaper and easier for Lou Lamoriello to add some younger, faster, bottom-six forwards to the lineup than a sniper.
Plus we continue to break down every player on the Isles roster with Matt Martin. We discuss his season and what his future with the Isles could and should be. Plus we break down the details of Marcus Hogberg’s contract with the team.
All this and more on today’s Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.
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18 Comments
As long as it comes with skill, they need skill and players who can skate more than anything
As much as I like Matt, he was hurt this year and would better serve the team as a coach in the Minors, he was really good playing the boards and getting position on the opponents body. I wouldn't mind Cal for one year only, he played all season and can be an anchor for the fourth line. We don't have much Cap room or a deep Farm System, time to play the younger guys already here and make an HONEST Evaluation of the organization. I'm tired of the Rangers Dominating the Media in NY!
With the id line all but done you can add grit to speed, skill, scoring need, pk expert, and youth to the louzer list of needed players. Unless louzer can blink twice and make all that happen it aint happening. Just get used to six more years of 18 not hitting anything.
Gil, we can’t bring the mayor back again. When is enough enough? He shouldn’t have been resigned two years ago with Johnston already signed. . This generations Bobby nye is done on the ice. What’s the definition of insanity? His replacement is already on the team- fasching.
Casey,Bo,barzy
Iskhakov,Nelson,palmieri
Lee,jgp,engvall
Fasching,Maclean, gauthier
Ex: holstrom,dare I say wahlstrom lol
Pelech,Dobson
Romanov,pulock
Reilly,mayfield
Ex: bolduc only on the islanders does a 23 year old 6’4” 220 lb defenseman sit smfh. Trade Pelech!
Love those 4th liners but their time has past! It is time to let them Go and it includes Casey! This team needs 6 new forwards at minimum! Size! Speed! Grit! Skill! You are spot on Gill! What experience or leadership do you need on a team of Grandpas
While I agree with James they need to get gritty the islander still need a sniper. It’s a perfect mix of ingredients (players) to make a recipe a success.
Younger players 100 % a tuff guy 100% but can play 10-15 minutes a game with some skill great show thank you Gil
Should’ve kept Johnston he could have stepped in this coming season in place of Martin. He played fine when he was in. I am just spit balling here. Maybe they can grab a guy like Olivier have a nice tough couple of wings for Maclean
Good 🌄, Gil, how are you? The Islanders not only need youth, but they need grit, too. Fighting has always been part of the game ever since I can remember. I know I always say The late Clark"Jethro" Gillies, Matt Martin, and Cal Clutterbuck are like Rip Wheeler, but Rip always fought when he had to protect the hands or everyone on the ranch. However, they need a Rip Wheeler that can also light up the lamp at tbe same time, too. Matt Martin 4 goals, 4 assists. +7. He wants to come back. Hogberg got a 2 year 1.5M deal. He can mentor the kids while he's in the AHL. HAPPY 🎂, STEVE TAMBELLINI. He obliterated all of Bryan Trottier's records while in Lethbridge. Yesterday, I only saw the ceremony when they retired Mike Bossy's #22, they didn't show the game. Hear from you tomorrow, Gil, and LET'S GO ISLANDERS.
I have no love for the Canes social media people but man if the NYR blow a 3-0 lead it will make these playoffs worth it.
GO CANES GO…..they make may day…..fire Lou then we can make plans otherwise we wasting time👍
Good morning team. Gil, how are you doing this morning? The Islanders, and every other team for that matter, needs a certain degree of toughness in the lineup. That was the reason for Martin. Let's face it. Martin was on the roster to be an enforcer. The occasional goal here and there was just a bonus. I agree with you. Getting younger faster, bottom six forwards will be easier and cheaper to do at this present time. Yes, that would likely make the team a better one. However, I'm not sure that will be good enough to truly compete with the elite teams yet. Of course, this is just my opinion. Thanks again, Gil. Everyone have a great day! See you again next time. Until then.. Let's Go Islanders!!
Gm. As the team moves towards younger/faster/skilled after Lou is gone, that will be the time to get tougher. Doing so now would be wasted money. that said, tougher doesn't typically mean expensive … More fights would certainly be more entertaining than watching the Isles embarrassing themselves as they did on many occasions.
It’s always great talking Islanders hockey with you game time, or anytime! It was very apparent Matty Martin was hurting this past season, and depending if he can recover a 100% from whatever injury he had? Would be the deciding factor whether bringing him back on a 1 year deal. I know I’m very much in minority here but if he’s 100% next season? I have no problems signing him and Cal for one more year. I’m more concerned on how to get rid of JG Pageau and his salary. (Along with other players) Obliviously if we do trade him? We’re going to have to retain 1/2 of his salary. I just don’t see us buying out Lee, not gonna happen, but the good news it’s only 2 more years. My gut tells me there’s going to be a major change with this Team this offseason. I don’t know what it is? But that’s my guts tells me. Thanks Gil
Hey Gill love your show Canada's biggest islanders fan !!
Bring in a younger checking forward and put the priority on a top 6 foward or puck moving defenseman. LGI
With Rangers bulking up , we don't need a goon like Rempe
But could use a Tkachuk type forward that makes other teams uncomfortable . Or a young Florida type forward to bust thru checks
Priority is youth and skill, you can pick up cheap "grit" players at the deadline.