Edited Jul. 3, 2022 at 11:47 p.m.
Quoting: Jester9881
"It would be like NYI acquiring another Bottom 6 forward when you have the #1 4th line in the NHL the last 3 years running"
Or like if the Islanders traded for another 5m middle-six forward when they have Lee, Palmieri, Bailey and Beauvillier? All of whom are better than Anderson.
My source is as legitimate as the one that started the rumors that the Islanders are interested in Anderson.
Better then Offensively 100%
Plays the same game ? Absolutely not
Anderson's a Net Front Presense who is a big body who loves hitting
More important he's got lightning Speed and Never gives up on a play
Palmerri is the only one who plays that style at a Much Slower pace and less physical
Power Forwards always have more Value just like RD for the simple fact there isnt enough for every team to have multiple.
Do i think NYI should pay that much ? No one should
Do i think they or someone will ? Absolutely
In context Anderson played beside Suzuki and Caufield.
While Anderson didnt get rewarded offensively really for it
Suzuki have i believe it was 21 pts in 22 games and Caufield with 25pts in 22 games beside him
Caufield was so far out of the rookie race it was frustrating but beside Anderson made a huge push late.
Anderson makes all those around him better
That said these guys traditionally stay with their draft teams then sign as Free Agent's
Trading for one happens but its usally avoided due to the cost
That said again we're talking about Lou here
He's got a history of Overpaying and Giving prospects away
Am i surprised there's a bidding war and he's willing to over pay the most?
Not really its Lou he did it in NJD , TML and NYI so far , why would he change now suddenly?