New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello pulled off an unusual trade with the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. We break down the trade and what it means plus we discuss why it’s what happens next after this trade that will determine whether this is a good move for the Islanders or not and we discuss some of the possible next moves.
Plus, we continue our player-by-player look at the Islanders season with Brock Nelson who topped the 30-goal mark for the third straight season this year. What role will Brock play on the team next year? We’ll break it all down for you.
All this and more on today’s Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.
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14 Comments
If nothing happens after this it makes no sense
Louzer getting that extra pick to use in a salary dump deal. Rumour is sj has interest in 44-probably with salary retain. Also word is louzer may be looking at an eihlers deal. Possible first/26 deal is out there. Could be another reason to dump 44 or 27 before trading/draft moves begin. 29 had another fine 30 g season even with 18 doing nothing on his line. Would be a hot tdl rental option for some contender if isles are out of it next tdl.
And i'll give you my mem cup update gil. Great tournament so far. Friday night top 10 pick parekh was player of the game with g 2 a as home team spirit won. Pen first round pick last june b. yeager had 2 g a for whl champ moose jaw. Sat. isle pick i. george was efficient as was his london knights who played just about a near perfect game shutting out q league champ. drummondville 4-0. Flyer first rounder last june o. bonk was player of the game with g a. Last night's game saw home team come back from down 2-0 to win 4-3 beating q league drummondville. '25 potential first pick m. misa was player of the game with 3 a including a on winning goal. Dude is sick with his ability to find open guys including a beauty set up on wild pick haight goal. Lots of future nhl talent at mem. cup led by london with 10 nhl picks on their roster including bonk, cowan, george, and top 10 pick dickinson and coached by scumbag/isle hated villain dale hunter.
we're all concerned about the Islander "prospect pool." Lets go back 5 years and take a look at some of those lists and see who's in the NHL who's all all star etc. and who's not. Last season wasn't a great season for the Islanders but MacLean was a great surprise. MacLean to me is a legitimate NHL player. at Bridgeport there could be a few more surprises-players no one talks about… who knows what the Islanders do will, they could move all three picks and go from 20 to 10 12 15- or keep on adding picks. the talent pool in this draft might be the same from 18-20 or from 10-30 so you move back add a 2… what's Lou going to do?? Gil, I don't think this all about what Lou wants to do. Lou is the GM but its also about what does Patrick Roy want/need on his team? what do the scouts say his pro scouts and amateur?, what deals are potentially out there, and how do they build next years team fix what's wrong and move forward? look at Vancouver-last year they where a basket case a complete mess-who thought they could rebound have a great regular season and win a playoff round?
Peewee's big trade. SMH…
Lou has said in the past that in most drafts, he doesn't have much faith in picks beyond 12th. I guess in his mind he traded 2 fairly useless picks for 3 even more useless picks. Junk for junk. Fred Sanford would approve of this trade.
Is it really ok to move back 2 spots in the first round and 4 spots in the second round for a pick that might as well be a an early 3 rd round pick? Since the Islanders draft team can’t draft good players in any round I think Lou will trade all the picks! Lol. Our prospect pool is horrible because the Islanders scouts are horrible! Gil Martin for GM!!!!
Good morning team. Gil, I agree with you. It all depends on what the team does with that extra 2nd round pick. So this becomes a, let's wait and see moment. Thank you again, Gil, for that informative episode. Everyone, have a great day and Memorial Day! Seer you all again tomorrow. Until then.. Let's Go Islanders!!
You are right on all counts Gil! I feel Lee and JGP have value to some team but not without a sweetener or retaining salary. I guess we have to just wait for the draft to find out what Grandpa Lou Does
Good 🌄, Gil, how are you? It's going to be real interesting to 👀 what Lou Lamoriello's going to do with this trade he made on Fridaý. Whoever they get, I hope he'll fit into Patrick Roy's system. I hope he keeps it and drafts smartly. Lou Lamoriello has traded his 4 first round draft picks, and it's boomeranged on him in a way. Brock Nelson 32 years old, playing the best 🏒 of his career 34 goals minus 5. He's a great two way player, and will stay with Matthew Barzal and Bo Horvat. HAPPY 🎂, RICHARD PARK. Oh, before I forget, The Panthers came back 🏡, and The Rangers declawed them I. OT. I hope they'll do better. Hear from you tomorrow, Gil, and LET'S GO ISLANDERS.
As always, great show Gil.
Lee is an anchor nobody wants, we wouldn't want a 3rd liner, 40 point season, 7 million dollar forward, why should anyone else. Buy him out.
JGP plus a 2nd rounder gets him off our books. Possibly Ana or SJ
Next move….staying out of the basement
The rangers are about to win the cup as the isles run it back with the same failed roster. What a cupcake organization. Boring hockey team. Losing hockey team.
Hi Gil, I am just hoping for the best for the islanders and fans. It looks like the New York rangers are going all the way 🎉i have to root for New York!! Hopefully the Mets can get going 😊 in two weeks heading to San Diego California with the Nypd baseball ⚾️ team. It’s the first time going to California. Enjoy your memorial weekend 🎉
Great show! 👍
Not ideal, but maybe Lou retains part of the high salary of someone in a trade? Also if he can get 1 or 2 proven PK specialists that could go a long way. I believe if PK had been even 25% better this past season and in the playoffs they would have been much more competitive & likely would’ve had more regular wins as opposed to OT losses.