00:00 – NHL Rumors: Former Islanders Hamonic & de Haan Potential PTO Targets | NY Islanders Defense Options
02:28 – Avalanche Mailbag: Necas Trade Gamble, EJ’s Future & Goaltending Outlook | Avs 2024-25 Strategy
10:45 – Answering YOUR NY Islanders Questions: Offseason Mailbag & PTO Speculations
1. NHL Rumors: Former Islanders Hamonic & de Haan Potential PTO Targets | NY Islanders Defense Options
Breaking down the latest NHL rumors surrounding the New York Islanders’ potential PTO options on defense. After trading Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens, the Islanders may look to bring in competition at training camp with familiar faces.
In this video, we analyze why former Islanders Travis Hamonic and Calvin de Haan make sense as professional tryout candidates. De Haan, 34, spent six seasons with the Islanders as a reliable left-side defenseman who averaged nearly 20 minutes per night and blocked 687 shots in 304 games with the team.
Hamonic, 35, was a second-round pick who played seven seasons with the Islanders in a top-four role. With over 1,700 blocked shots in his 900-game NHL career, he could provide solid defensive play and leadership in a limited role.
We’ll discuss how these veteran defensemen could fill a depth role for the Islanders while the team also looks to integrate promising young talent like first overall pick Matthew Schaefer to their blueline. Subscribe for more NHL rumors, trade analysis, and Islanders coverage throughout the 2025-26 season!
2. Avalanche Mailbag: Necas Trade Gamble, EJ’s Future & Goaltending Outlook | Avs 2024-25 Strategy
Join Aarif Deen as he breaks down the latest Colorado Avalanche news in the August Mailbag. Topics covered:
• *Necas Contract Strategy:* Should the Avs play the season without an extension and risk trading him later?
• *Erik Johnson’s Retirement Decision:* Could he return on a league-minimum contract or transition to a team role?
• *Kiviranta’s Contract Status:* Why a PTO or two-way deal might still be on the table?
• *Strengthened Goaltending Tandem:* How upgrade in net, Landeskog’s health, and battling depth improve early-season performance
• *Trade Speculation:* Girard vs. Colton – Which key player is more likely to be moved first?
Dive into analysis of cap strategies, lineup decisions, and how these moves shape Colorado’s 2024-25 season. Perfect for Avs fans wanting expert takes on roster management.
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3. Answering YOUR NY Islanders Questions: Offseason Mailbag & PTO Speculations
🏒 Dive into the 2023 August Islanders mailbag! We’re addressing:
📦 The REAL defense situation with Isaiah George & Matthew Schaefer
📌 Potential veteran PTO signings
⚡ Forward competition updates
🔄 Jean-Gabriel Pageau trade buzz
Submit YOUR burning questions below! (All hockey/NHL topics welcome)
