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Created by: Marcheesy
Team: 2022-23 New York Islanders
Initial Creation Date: May 21, 2022
Published: May 21, 2022
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Gaudreau-Barzal-Palmieri
This line should be an absolute force. Palmieri had a great 2nd half last year. Gaudreau coming off a career year along with Barzal's elite playmaking ability should be lethal.

Lee-Nelson-Beauvillier
This line really seemed to click during the 2nd half. Lee and Nelson were scoring like crazy and Beau was getting some points.

Parise-Pageau-Wahlstrom
This line was one of the only positives for the Isles in the 1st half. Parise and Pageau work extremely well together and Wahlstrom sparks a bit of offense for them. Wahlstrom has the potential to be a top line winger, but he's going to have to prove it 1st.

Nothing needs to be said about the 4th line

Nothing about Pelech-Pulock either

Dunn-Dobson should be very effective and should really drive play. Assuming both improve defensively as well, this should be a very good pairing.

Salo-Mayfield. Didn't see this too much last year but both are good in their own end and Salo has some ability to move the puck.

Barzal signs an 8 year, 9M extension during this offseason as well


Credit to @JamesNicholsNYI on twitter for some of these trade possibilites
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$800,000
2$800,000
3$3,750,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$1,000,000
7$11,000,000
1$750,000
Trades
1.
NYI
  1. 2022 2nd round pick (TBL)
OTT
  1. Bailey, Josh
Additional Details:
Ottawa has indicated they feel they are passed the rebuilding stage and want to make the playoffs with the young core. With a good amount of cap space, a veteran like Bailey, who can play a middle 6 role, has been extremely productive in the playoffs since 2019 (39 points in 49 games)
2.
NYI
  1. 2023 2nd round pick (WSH)
  2. 2024 3rd round pick (WSH)
WSH
  1. Varlamov, Semyon
Additional Details:
Washington's goaltending was atrocious last year. Still have a solid core and are still looking to win now with it despite the lack of postseason success since winning the cup. With not a lot of good goalies on the market (both trades and FA), Varlamov may be the goalie to help them achieve their goal
3.
NYI
  1. Dunn, Vince
Additional Details:
Dunn gives the Isles exactly what they need, a puck-moving LD. With 35 points last year, that'd put him in 2nd for points by defensemen for the Isles.
SEA
  1. 2022 2nd round pick (COL)
  2. 2022 2nd round pick (TBL)
  3. 2023 2nd round pick (WSH)
Additional Details:
While this may seem like an overpay, all these 2nds will be late. I don't think the Isles move their 1st unless they're getting an elite level player (Fiala, Kane, Chychrun) which I don't see them doing. Seattle is still not looking to compete next year and getting 3 2nd's for Dunn seems like a solid return.
4.
NYI
  1. 2023 3rd round pick (NYI)
ARI
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    5.
    NYI
    ARI
    1. Pánik, Richard
    2. 2023 7th round pick (NYI)
    Buyouts
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    2022
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    2023
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    2024
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    ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
    23$82,500,000$82,339,963$245,796$1,287,500$160,037

    Roster

    Left WingCentreRight Wing
    Gaudreau, Johnny
    $11,000,000$11,000,000
    LW
    UFA - 7
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    Barzal, Mathew
    $7,000,000$7,000,000
    C, RW
    UFA - 1
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    Palmieri, Kyle
    $5,000,000$5,000,000
    RW, LW
    NTC
    UFA - 3
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    Lee, Anders
    $7,000,000$7,000,000
    LW
    NTC
    UFA - 4
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    Nelson, Brock
    $6,000,000$6,000,000
    C, LW
    M-NTC
    UFA - 3
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    Beauvillier, Anthony
    $4,150,000$4,150,000
    RW, LW
    UFA - 2
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    Parise, Zach
    $750,000$750,000 (Performance Bonus$750,000$750K)
    LW
    UFA - 1
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    Pageau, Jean-Gabriel
    $5,000,000$5,000,000
    C
    M-NTC
    UFA - 4
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    Wahlstrom, Oliver
    $894,167$894,167 (Performance Bonus$537,500$538K)
    RW
    RFA - 1
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    Martin, Matt
    $1,500,000$1,500,000
    LW, RW
    UFA - 2
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    Cizikas, Casey
    $2,500,000$2,500,000
    C
    UFA - 5
    Logo of the New York Islanders
    Clutterbuck, Cal
    $1,750,000$1,750,000
    RW
    UFA - 2
    Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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    Pelech, Adam
    $5,750,000$5,750,000
    LD
    NTC
    UFA - 7
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    Pulock, Ryan
    $6,150,000$6,150,000
    RD
    NTC
    UFA - 8
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    Dunn, Vince
    $4,000,000$4,000,000
    LD/RD
    UFA - 1
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    Dobson, Noah
    $3,750,000$3,750,000
    RD
    RFA - 3
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    Sorokin, Ilya
    $4,000,000$4,000,000
    G
    UFA - 2
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    Salo, Robin
    $800,000$800,000
    LD
    UFA - 2
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    Mayfield, Scott
    $1,450,000$1,450,000
    RD
    UFA - 1
    Koskinen, Mikko
    $1,000,000$1,000,000
    G
    UFA
    ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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    Johnston, Ross
    $1,100,000$1,100,000
    LW
    UFA - 4
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    Bellows, Kieffer
    $800,000$800,000
    LW, RW
    UFA - 1
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    Greene, Andy
    $750,000$750,000
    LD/RD
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    May 21, 2022 at 11:46 p.m.
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    BigBallsBriere
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    Johnny and Barzal would be so disgusting
    May 21, 2022 at 11:47 p.m.
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    Think it cut off, @JamesNicholsNYI on twitter for some of these trade possibilities
    May 21, 2022 at 11:57 p.m.
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    The return of Isles legend Mikko Koskidaddy
    May 21, 2022 at 11:58 p.m.
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    Quoting: LeafsDude
    The return of Isles legend Mikko Koskidaddy


    Unfortunately. With how I see this playing out, it's either him, Greiss or another old goalie
    May 21, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
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    I don't think any team is giving anything for Bailey. Especially not a second. I don't think Washington can afford Varlamov, not exactly sure there. Seattle likely just keeps Dunn, I think they want to keep him around. Cost more to dump panik.
    May 22, 2022 at 12:07 a.m.
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    Ott rejects
    I think wsh would actually be close to taking that, the third may have to be lowered to a later rd selection
    The dunn trade I think is fair, plus the isles will still have control of him when he expires next season
    May 22, 2022 at 12:08 a.m.
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    Quoting: Lancebmx
    I don't think any team is giving anything for Bailey. Especially not a second. I don't think Washington can afford Varlamov, not exactly sure there. Seattle likely just keeps Dunn, I think they want to keep him around. Cost more to dump panik.


    Every legitimate writer in the league seems to be saying Bailey has value. Idea he doesn’t have value is absolutely hysterical and just goes to show you how much most fans know about hockey.
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    May 22, 2022 at 12:08 a.m.
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    Ott rejects
    I think wsh would actually be close to taking that, the third may have to be lowered to a later rd selection
    The dunn trade I think is fair, plus the isles will still have control of him when he expires next season


    I would actually say the Dunn trade is unfair for Seattle and the Varly trade is unfair for NYI.
    May 22, 2022 at 12:09 a.m.
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    Ott rejects
    I think wsh would actually be close to taking that, the third may have to be lowered to a later rd selection
    The dunn trade I think is fair, plus the isles will still have control of him when he expires next season


    Dude the people who have hated Bailey since 2008 are the ones who think he is worthless. Time for fans to let this one go.
    May 22, 2022 at 12:10 a.m.
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    Every legitimate writer in the league seems to be saying Bailey has value. Idea he doesn’t have value is absolutely hysterical and just goes to show you how much most fans know about hockey.


    I mean Nick Foligno got a 1st round pick at a trade deadline in 2021, granted an expiring contract, but I find it hard to believe with Bailey's consistent point totals, playoff experience, and leadership doesn't have value. He's also not owed a lot of money either despite the cap hit
    May 22, 2022 at 12:10 a.m.
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    I would actually say the Dunn trade is unfair for Seattle and the Varly trade is unfair for NYI.


    Dunn's ES defensive impact took a huge dip in seattle, I am not concerned at all but he hasn’t been that great in SEA except his great finishing abilities for a dmen.
    May 22, 2022 at 12:11 a.m.
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    Quoting: Lancebmx
    I don't think any team is giving anything for Bailey. Especially not a second. I don't think Washington can afford Varlamov, not exactly sure there. Seattle likely just keeps Dunn, I think they want to keep him around. Cost more to dump panik.


    Btw I don’t think ur wrong to think that about Bailey cause there r a lot of Isles fans who don’t like him. However those people usually think Nick Leddy sucks or Ross Johnston is good. It’s fans who don’t understand analytics and fans who just want to see fights who hate Bailey… it would be funny if it wasn’t ruining my Twitter feed.
    May 22, 2022 at 12:11 a.m.
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    Quoting: Lancebmx
    I don't think any team is giving anything for Bailey. Especially not a second. I don't think Washington can afford Varlamov, not exactly sure there. Seattle likely just keeps Dunn, I think they want to keep him around. Cost more to dump panik.


    Panik is easily buried so there's no need to attach an asset to him - Detroit's already retaining on him so his cap hit is $1.375M, which only counted $250K against the cap while he spent the year in the AHL. I think a trade like that is almost more like "here, go play somewhere that will give you NHL minutes".

    I think Bailey can bring back an asset from the right situation; not sure if Ottawa is it, but he hold enough of the "old-school" values that GMs tend to overvalue that someone will give up something for him.

    I would offer up a package for Soucy over Dunn - he's a little cheaper, will probably cost a little less in assets, and is a nice defensive compliment to Dobson. Take the $1.25M you're saving and send some retention along with Varlamov if it helps the return from the Caps (I think he gets back a little better than a 3rd/4th)
    May 22, 2022 at 12:12 a.m.
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    Quoting: Marcheesy
    I mean Nick Foligno got a 1st round pick at a trade deadline in 2021, granted an expiring contract, but I find it hard to believe with Bailey's consistent point totals, playoff experience, and leadership doesn't have value. He's also not owed a lot of money either despite the cap hit


    It’s cause there r a dedicated group of fans who r mad the isles traded down in 2008 and passed on Luke ****ing Schenn. They need to let it go.
    May 22, 2022 at 12:12 a.m.
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    Dunn's ES defensive impact took a huge dip in seattle, I am not concerned at all but he hasn’t been that great in SEA except his great finishing abilities for a dmen.


    I don’t think nyi needs to offer more on him. Goalies in trades are very inconsistent trade to trade so it is hard to guess
    May 22, 2022 at 12:13 a.m.
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    Dunn's ES defensive impact took a huge dip in seattle, I am not concerned at all but he hasn’t been that great in SEA except his great finishing abilities for a dmen.


    I get what you are saying, but I really blame Ron Francis for most of that rosters issues. Dude is a hack.
    May 22, 2022 at 12:14 a.m.
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    Quoting: Islanders6187
    Every legitimate writer in the league seems to be saying Bailey has value. Idea he doesn’t have value is absolutely hysterical and just goes to show you how much most fans know about hockey.


    32 years old, 0.59 ppg at 5M per year with 2 more years. Not many teams are touching that deal. Arizona might take him for dirt cheap just cause he only makes 3.5M in actual salary. I wouldn't say he's a real bad player just no one is going to pay much if anything for him. Most teams have younger cheaper players they would rather play or if they want a veteran leader they can sign someone for alot cheaper in free agency. Not like every "legitimate" writer is always right. But hey maybe the islanders do get extremely lucky and get to trade him for something, never know.
    May 22, 2022 at 12:14 a.m.
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    Quoting: KPM12
    I don’t think nyi needs to offer more on him. Goalies in trades are very inconsistent trade to trade so it is hard to guess


    I would use Kuemper or Fleury as my comparison for trade value, but I think it’s more likely the Isles don’t find a deal they like on the open market and keep most of the roster intact. I think it’s more likely they find a way to bring back Nick Leddy then get Johnny Hockey.
    May 22, 2022 at 12:16 a.m.
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    Quoting: Lancebmx
    32 years old, 0.59 ppg at 5M per year with 2 more years. Not many teams are touching that deal. Arizona might take him for dirt cheap just cause he only makes 3.5M in actual salary. I wouldn't say he's a real bad player just no one is going to pay much if anything for him. Most teams have younger cheaper players they would rather play or if they want a veteran leader they can sign someone for alot cheaper in free agency. Not like every "legitimate" writer is always right. But hey maybe the islanders do get extremely lucky and get to trade him for something, never know.


    Maybe the 2nd is a bit extreme but its a very late 2nd in whats considered a weak class. Point being, hes not a negative asset like many believe
    May 22, 2022 at 12:16 a.m.
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    Quoting: Islanders6187
    I get what you are saying, but I really blame Ron Francis for most of that rosters issues. Dude is a hack.


    The kraken had the opportunity to be a much better team or at least with some better young players. Seattle luckily took advantage of a market that favored sellers at the TDL to recoup picks but Francis could have done way better prior to the season with FA decisions and some expansion picks
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    May 22, 2022 at 12:16 a.m.
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    Quoting: Lancebmx
    32 years old, 0.59 ppg at 5M per year with 2 more years. Not many teams are touching that deal. Arizona might take him for dirt cheap just cause he only makes 3.5M in actual salary. I wouldn't say he's a real bad player just no one is going to pay much if anything for him. Most teams have younger cheaper players they would rather play or if they want a veteran leader they can sign someone for alot cheaper in free agency. Not like every "legitimate" writer is always right. But hey maybe the islanders do get extremely lucky and get to trade him for something, never know.


    Mat Barzal had 59 points last year and I don’t think that’s an accurate reflection of his talent. I don’t think being 32 is a huge deal if he’s still productive and he had a very solid finish to the season. Real issue is Greene and Chara. Once they are gone the Isles will all of a sudden look much faster.
    May 22, 2022 at 12:18 a.m.
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    Quoting: Marcheesy
    Maybe the 2nd is a bit extreme but its a very late 2nd in whats considered a weak class. Point being, hes not a negative asset like many believe


    If Lou wanted a late second for Bailey he would be gone by now. I don’t put much faith in Jfresh or Bloggers because they don’t know **** about hockey. I’m not gonna sit here and be told I don’t know anything by this clown on Twitter who is obsessed with Mike ****ing Reilly.
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    May 22, 2022 at 12:18 a.m.
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    Quoting: Islanders6187
    Btw I don’t think ur wrong to think that about Bailey cause there r a lot of Isles fans who don’t like him. However those people usually think Nick Leddy sucks or Ross Johnston is good. It’s fans who don’t understand analytics and fans who just want to see fights who hate Bailey… it would be funny if it wasn’t ruining my Twitter feed.


    I was pumped about getting Leddy in Detroit when that trade happened. I understand Johnston's value, his contract is so no one would ever claim him if he goes to waivers and doesn't cost the Isles anything when in the minors, and when needed he can bring some toughness to the line up.
    May 22, 2022 at 12:20 a.m.
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    Quoting: KPM12
    The kraken had the opportunity to be a much better team or at least with some better young players. Seattle luckily took advantage of a market that favored sellers at the TDL to recoup picks but Francis could have done way better prior to the season with FA decisions and some expansion picks


    If you hire a coach named Hakstol you should be fire. Literally starts with the word hack lmao.
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    May 22, 2022 at 12:20 a.m.
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    Quoting: KPM12
    The kraken had the opportunity to be a much better team or at least with some better young players. Seattle luckily took advantage of a market that favored sellers at the TDL to recoup picks but Francis could have done way better prior to the season with FA decisions and some expansion picks


    Oh boy did they mess up that expansion. That team is going to be bad for a few years I think. Only bright spot is Beniers for like a point per game when he played late in the season.
     
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