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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 18, 2023 at 10:32 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 18, 2023 at 10:30 p.m.
Thread: Lou had a very Successful Retool
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Juiceman</b></div><div>I like Horvat a lot, but he is a career 2C that is good for 30 goals, 60 points. He is also NOT a 2 way forward. His defensive game is below average and only gets a good reputation because he is good at faceoffs and was forced into a shutdown role. Also, the Isles literally have one of the oldest rosters in the league. That doesn’t fit my narrative, that is a straight up fact. You conveniently left out all of the old players rotting away on your roster. Also wtf are you even talking about. I don’t even cheer for the Sabres 😂</div></div>

I left out cal Clutterbuck, Matt Martin, and Varlamov (the oldest players on the team) because they are not part of the core and are 4th line players/backups… the islanders core isn’t even old. I just listed the players that are signed to long term deals…
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 18, 2023 at 2:33 p.m.
Thread: Lou had a very Successful Retool
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Juiceman</b></div><div>3rd line wingers are not the guys you lock up for 7 years. Same with 30 year old 3rd pairing defensemen. You give those guys 4 years max. The Islanders are already old and did nothing to get younger. How do you even consider this a re-tool?</div></div>

Horvat would've signed for more as a UFA and is a phenomenal 2way forward/ goal scorer. Engvall was a top 6 forward with the islanders and played great last season with nelson and palmeri. If he grows on that which Lou is banking on that contract will be looked at as a steal. Mayfield while the term is too long signed for less AAV so it is what it is. Varlamov also got more term to get lower AAV. Additionally, The Islanders really arent very old-- its a false narrative that is skewed by their 4th line/role players/backup goalie. Islanders core and their ages:

Barzal 26, Horvat 28, Nelson 31, Pageau 30, Engvall 27, Pulock 28, Pelech 28, Dobson 23, Romanov 23, Aho 27, Mayfield 30, Wahlstrom 23, Lee 33, Fasching 27, Sorokin 27

That core doesn't look too old to me??? But, that wouldn't fit your narrative!!

Then again your team is the Sabres who are constantly the youngest team in the league and consistently underperform and miss the playoffs... Hey at least "Buffalo's Savior" Jack Eichel Won a cup!!! :tearsofjoy :tearsofjoy :tearsofjoy :tearsofjoy
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 7, 2023 at 3:24 p.m.
Thread: Highly Doubtful
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Not_Isles5513</b></div><div>Dobson had a 50 point season under Barry ****ing Trotz. He knows how to play, but Lane did his best to minimize the entire d cores effectiveness last season. Aho and Dobson weren’t great together because it limited the amount of time Dobson carried the puck. Romanov couldn’t play with Mayfield because neither player is a high end puck carrier.

It’s just not that complicated. Don’t blame the kids for being put in bad situations. Dobson and Romanov both benefited from new d partners in the playoffs. Meanwhile Aho was phenomenal with mayfield.</div></div>

You had me agreeing until the end... Dobson didn't benefit from anything in the playoffs. That was one of if not the worst playoff series performance I have ever witnessed. With that being said I do think Lane was terrible last year and did nobody any favors
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 7, 2023 at 11:38 a.m.
Thread: Potential Moves
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dannibalcorpse</b></div><div>I'll preface this by saying that Hanifin is a very good player who would make the Islanders better, BUT...I wouldn't do this. It's a decent bundle of assets to give up for a guy that almost definitely walks next summer, considering that the Isles have less than $5M in cap space for summer 2024 (and that's assuming a jump to $87.5M in the cap.)

At this point, the roster basically is what it is for this year and next. I think any deadline rental deals are going to be just that - rentals that you're fine with letting walk because the acquisition cost wasn't too high.</div></div>

I didn't realize they would have so little money next season still with cap increase. In reality I really think they need an upgrade over Aho. If we don't upgrade D at all I don't see the Islanders as serious contenders (unless Dobson has a complete 360 turnaround from last season). With that being said I think this is the best offensive lineup theyve had in decades.