The New York Islanders face critical decisions as the NHL trade deadline approaches—will Mathieu Darche shake up the roster with a blockbuster move for Jordan Kyrou or Robert Thomas? Rumors swirl about potential trades with the St. Louis Blues and Vancouver Canucks, but questions remain whether Conor Garland fits the team’s needs, given his contract and play style.
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11 Comments
Hey Gil – I haven’t seen any speculation about Florida forwards. What do you think of Evan Rodrigues? Very low cap hit and signed for next year
Also need to add to defensive depth. Plus move Duclair if possible and acquire an enforcer type
Lee and duclair must be moved.
Hi Gil. Thank you for this bonus content. I read that a few goalies have gone on waivers (Binnington). Would it make sense to add some depth in between the pipes with only Sorokin & Riddich available? (Not counting Hogberg who doesn't seem ready). LGI
Hey Gil, bring back Yashin and Peca😂
Deslauriers is on an expiring contract but I’d like him for 2 years on our 4th line. Maybe Darche can figure something out for him.
This team confuses me. We’re not good enough to win it all as we are currently constructed, so we have to do something. If we’re not looking to upgrade then we need to sell. Everything is selling at a premium right now so get all you can for Lee and Pageau. Sign them back in the offseason if you want but if there’s no intention of a resigning then you need to sell. Can’t let them walk for nothing just to win a round. This isn’t the Tavares Islanders when just getting in was basically our version of the cup. If we think we can win then get Kyrou and some grit and go for it. With all this noise I’m expecting a huge letdown by tomorrow where we do absolutely nothing and we limp into the playoffs and get smoked. Hopefully I’m wrong.
Bunting to Stars ⭐️ for a 3 rd a more level headed trade. I know Darche had asked or tried to get Bunting. This is better value trade! Hopefully Darche can add a little. I don’t want to give up high draft picks or top prospects
I think your right, this team needs some sandpaper. We don't need anyone pushing our stars (Schaefer) around.
trade eisermann and one of firsts others. go get austen. kyrou will cost a first, good prospect (eiserman) anyway. go get austen. forget about soft kyrpu and his 5 years remaining on deal. and cats are going into sneaky tank mode. i hear bob is up for grabs (oil). at least myers is a star now.
We already have enough Connor Garlands on the team. Kyrou is going to cost too much, and we already have too many centers so we don't need to get Thomas. Curtis Douglas was waived by Tampa if Darche decides we need an enforcer.