Team: 2017-18 New York Islanders

Initial Creation Date: Jun. 8, 2017

Published: Jun. 9, 2017

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Why not Duchene:
- 2 years left ok a UFA contract, and in my opinion, a low chance of re signing
- Horrible production last season. Sure, he playing for the Avalanche, and that might have hurt his production, but maybe he was part of the problem? Why take that risk?
- We can get better players for the same high price. Sakic wants way too much for Duchene.
- Our team may not be stacked at Center now, but Barzal is set to change that very soon. Why lose four good assets for a C2 when we'll have a great C2 ready in a couple of years?

- Why not Eberle:
- Horrible postseason production. Say what you will about our current roster, but they come up in the clutch in the playoffs. If we want JT to stay, we need to win in the playoffs, and Eberle would actively hurt that.
- He has a 3 year long contract at 6m a year, which could potentially take up cap space better used on Barzal's or Ho-Sang's next contract. I can't imagine EDM retaining cap.

Why Wheeler:
- Better production for less cap space and roughly the same price as Duchene.
- Established, high scoring right wing. Can hit well too, so between him and Lee flanking Tavares, our franchise will have much more clear ice to work with, and will likely be too well protected to get cheap shotted into an injury.
- Produces well despite a bad roster, where both Eberle and Duchene tend to dip significantly in production when their teams struggle.

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