Islanders’ goalie Ilya Sorokin at the center of trade rumors. Is the team’s backbone on the move?
Host Gil Martin analyzes the Sorokin trade speculation, emphasizing the netminder’s crucial role in keeping the New York Islanders competitive. The discussion shifts to promising prospects invited to Team USA’s World Junior Showcase, signaling an improving talent pipeline. Martin also provides a scouting report on draft pick Burke Hood and pays tribute to Islanders legend Chico Resch.
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43 Comments
Where there's smoke, there's fire. Up until a month ago, nobody expected Dobson to be traded and he's now a Montreal Canadien. If Sorokin is dealt, the rebuild will have officially begun. Barzal and Horvat won't be far behind, in terms of moving them as well. Under no circumstances should our two first round picks, in next year's draft (2026) be dealt. That will be a stacked draft for the ages.
Sure trade away Sorokin ! What are the chances the isles get a playoff caliber goalie within the next 3-5 years ? 🤔 ok I'll say it, asinine ! By the way, who said Dobson was gonna be traded a month ago ? 🤔
5 #1s and 3 top prospects = sold
Roy doesn't like Sorokin. That's the vibe I get. Don't trade him, he's great.
Just a rumour at this point. No one on isles is untouchable. 30 is already going thru his prime with 6 years left on deal at $8 mill. per. Why wouldn't isles for right deal move 30 since isles are in a 3+ year wait and see period? If it gets isles some immediate scoring help i'd do it. Oil who got howard for one of their top prospects o'reilly are rumoured. I don't know what oil outside of picks can offer isles. Maybe mcd for 30 and that future 5 time norris winner? haha fkn ha. oil need better goalie and d men. Isles need a big time scorer. Isles could make a sneaky lose for mckenna move by dealing 30. Hype it all they want-signing 11 g scorers and fringe nhl guys hasn't improved isles to actual playoff team. And 11 and 18 remain. Offense still blows with 27 and 44 still to be -'d. Can't sign a scorer, can't find a scorer thru draft. Since one big trade chip 8 didn't go for scoring help might as well try for scorer with 30. Maybe shab can score 30 g's.
And 1 glen 'chico' a true isle hero won that 0-3 comeback series vs. pens by throwing game 7 shut out at pens and making a great save late in 3rd to preserve win.
Perfect analysis, Gil. I laughed when I heard this BS. Ilya is literally THE LAST player the Isles would deal.
Kudos for Lou who traded Dufour and Nelson for a first-rounder and Calum. At least he did that for us.
Resch not in the Islanders HOF? That's nuts!!!! Just as crazy as Ed Westphal not having his number retired
I remember Chico being a better regular-season goalie that Smitty, until the 1979-1980 season.
IF SORRY KING GETS TRADED IT'S NO BIG LOSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Islanders couldn't give Engvall away for free when they released him when they sent them to the minors, teams had chances to pick him up for free and no one did no team is going to trade for him and give us a player or an asset given that.
Trade older player for draft pick rebuild
Keep sorokin he's still young but isles need to build around Matthew get rid of old player also get rid of barzal overated
I think Darche should retool the team around Barzal, Horvat, Sorokin, and Schaefer… that's 4 very good pieces that many teams don't have…
Sure, McDavid, Drai and a first, okay maybe a second
sorokin is 29 years old how much longer can we have him for? if we are doing a rebuild or retool..hes gonna be too old by the time we become a good team…i think we should trade him for future assets..
Yeah you're right Gil…bye barzal too…very sad..
I wish someone can relate to me..where I have grown attached to the players over the course of years..and when a team rebuilds its very upsetting and i feel like i have lost the teams identity..like i feel like i lost my team..its really rough..can anyone relate to this?
The same kid that started this rumor I let him have it, he started the same rumor McDavid was going to Boston, Yes Sorokin is our best player for years thank you Gil LGI 💪🏼👍🏼
With speed of today ‘s game you need two solid net minders. That wasn’t the case last year. Sorokin shouldn’t be playing more than 55 games per year
Barzal however needs to get back on track. His turnover fueled, injury laden, 9 million dollar perimeter game is starting to is grate on me
Burke Hood had a 931 save% from January on. Once he got the #1 job he played like the WHL's best Goalie. Also this was his 1st yr in CHL & had a bad D' in front of him. Corey Pronman ranked him the 3rd best Goalie in Draft. Others projected him as a 3rd rd pick. There's no way of knowing w/ Goalies but he's got the size & skills to be a very intriguing prospect
If anyone even thinks it about Sorkon, Should be fired right away!!
Good 🌄, Gil. How are you? The trade rumors surrounding Ilya Sorokin are just that. He's the backbone of the team. He gets overworked sometimes, but he's almost always on his game. Ilya Sorokin is one of the top 10 goalies in the league. The Islanders had 4 prospects for the team 🇺🇸 World Junior Showcase in MN. They are Cole Eisernman, Jacob K, Sam Bednarik, and Barilla. William DeFore is going to the KHL. Burke Hood is a goalie who played for Vancouver in the WHL. He needs to do a little bulking up to do, and he has to work in his rebound control and not to rely so much on his reflexes. HAPPY 🎂, CHICO RESCH. He came through in the 1975 Quarterfinals against the 🐧, and he kept them in it against the Flyers. He got to drink 🏆 out of the Stanley Cup. He had 31 saves in a win against the 🐧. He deserves to be in the Islanders HOF and to have his #1 hanging in the rafters. In Game 4 of the 1975 Semifinals against the Flyers, the Islanders won that game in OT, of course, but the key moment, Chico stopped the scary Bill Barber on a penalty shot. Hear from you later, Gil. ⏲️ to ⌚️ double 🌶 Game. Now, LET'S GO, ISLANDERS.
Agree Gil, Ilya has been outstanding for us, and unfortunately, we don’t have a reliable backup option for our number-one goalie. LGI
Good morning team! Gil, I laugh at such click bait. Every Islander fan should know there is a NO TRADE CLAUSE in his contract, and I for one am glad that clause is there. With a decent backup, Sorokin can be a serious contender for the Vezina trophy. I'm not worried about Sorokin leaving any time soon. Gil, thanks for putting the rumor to rest. Another excellent episode! Everyone, have a great day! See you all again tomorrow. Until then.. Let's Go Islanders!!
Timing of Sorokin age and this rebuild is not great but at some point you can have to many young assets. If you trade Sorokin might as well trade Bo and Barzal. Isles will be competitive next year and want young prospects to be around some talented pros to play meaningful hockey next few years. Yes we will be in the middle but less muddy
Varly is my fifth all time favourite goalie, sorokin trade and Varly back at number one with Roy 🙂 last time this happened varly broke roys win record in AVS and was fourth in hart voting 🙂
Great goaltending is always at a premium. Panthers are depending on Bob at the same age as Varly! Look at Ottenger and Hellybyuck and their disappointing playoffs… Who would you want vs. Sorokin? I think he’s better than both of them. All of a sudden there are trade rumors about this team…could teams and fans be getting worried about what this team is becoming?
It is one guy. Seravelli, who has ZERO sources. Everybody calm down. Frank has proven himself to be an A1 clown.
There are many spreaders of false NHL rumors. These guys just pop up and start firing. They should not even be paid attention to. This is a nothing burger. A clickbait headline. Because it’s summer and nothing going on.
Serravalli always spread ridiculous rumors. He has no credibility. Not happening.
Resch and Westfall both should be in the Isles HOF. Tell me why they are not?
I was at game 6 it was the loudest I ever heard the crowd was in a frenzy. My dad sat next to me we could not even hear each other talk during warmups. And game 7 Westfall scored the only goal. What fu n times then.
Sorokin will be 30 at the start of the season, Bobrovsky will be 37. Bob really didn't start playing great for the Panthers until 3 years ago. So I think we have a few years to turnover the roster and get younger while Sorokin is still in his prime.
This guy is not clutch end of story look at his playoff appearances let's in easy goals
This the dumbest rumor out there. The only way you trade Sorokin is you get McDavid or Draisaitel
Sorokin is one of the best in the league. The Islanders aren't good enough to maximize his talent. They are not a contender. The draft picks they could pull in with a trade would be substantial and I think the team should entertain offers for at least 2 first round picks.
Chico won 231 games and 157 as an Islander enough said.
Oilers don’t have the draft and/or prospect capital to trade for Sorokin. Unless it is for McDavid or Draisaitl.
Hi Gil! Hope you’re enjoying your summer my Isles friend! Listen, you know how much I love Sorro! I would never want to see him go. If——only If—-we had a young upcoming stud I’d listen to offers. Secondly, if Darshe’s plan is to tank for next year’s number 1—that’s all could think of. Would I love a franchise altering move with the young Calvary on the horizon? Yes I would. However, if you’re going to do that—-I’d rather it involve Barzie—-either one is a PR disaster. I highly doubt this will happen. Above all—no way I’m giving away our firsts, unless we’re talking Robertson—-and it’s the Colorado pick. Our young talent is not for sale. Regardless, I’d rather keep all our picks. Take care Gil!
I'm sure people asked. Why wouldn't you? And I'm sure Darche laughed
You don't trade a top 5-10 franchise goalie in his prime, who has a team friendly contract. He's irreplaceable to the franchise.
Frank Seravalli is a straight up clown 🤡! He talks a ton of nonsense! That’s his job that’s how he makes his living, this is not Elliott Friedman. Sorokin is the only real dependable goaltender in the system. The Islanders go as Sorokin goes. He will have a distinguished and long career with the Islanders! It’s more about the Oilers, they keep going with Skinner even though they know he is not consistent enough to get the job done. The oilers have a fatal flaw, so Frank decided to cook this up and get clicks ! He just comes off goofy all the time.😂