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Forum: Armchair-GM8 hours ago
Thread: Discussion on our Prospects
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Wrigley29</b></div><div>I would use their strength to work their needs...
Use Colorado as the example. Last season, they had a great 1st line but, were limited after that. What did they do? They used their strength, (their D depth) and picks to add Kadri and Burakowsky along with UFA Domskoi. They still have amazing, young assets and have improved their team immensely.

The islanders have great D depth. Current players, young players, they all can't fit. IMO, the best thing they can do is use that depth and turn it into current help, (top 6 winger or 3rd line C)
Pulock, Dobson, Wilde and Mayfield cannot all play on the right side in the NHL. They have to make a determination of who they're going to use and who will be expendable and use that to add.
I think one of the best things management can do for this roster is show them they believe in them. Spending some future to make their current season roster better goes a long way with players confidence.</div></div>

I agree. I’d personally start by looking at our defensemen. Like I said in my comment, guys like Aho and maybe even Wilde should be expendable if the right offer comes around. I just can’t picture all of them on the same blueline
Forum: Armchair-GMWed at 11:36 am
Forum: Armchair-GMSat at 10:04 pm
Thread: Question for ISLANDERS fans
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Lenny7</b></div><div>I believe his rights are owned by Saginaw in the OHL air something along those lines.

I think I’d be more confused as to why Dobson is sitting in the press box most nights. Weird development strategy, but Lou is probably smarter than me, so I’m guessing there’s a plan for both (maybe send them to the world juniors?).</div></div>

I really hope Dobson can play at the WJC, that kid needs some playing time....

The reasoning is that he's "too good for junior, not quite good enough for the NHL." That said, he's ineligible for the AHL (not totally sure why) so they have him up with the big team because A) They have the space, B) They want him getting acclimated to the lifestyle (or something like that). I'm not totally opposed to it but I'd still like to see him get more playing time. Maybe now that the point streak is over, he'll get those opportunities
Forum: Armchair-GMFri at 11:29 am
Thread: Next Season
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Stan_Bowman</b></div><div>If both Crawford and Lehner walk in FA (Emphasis on Lehner) then everything will be wrong with the world save for the certain truth that the Hawks organization will have an overhaul. New GM, Coach, Players, everything that you can fundamentally change about the hawks would be in this nightmare scenario.</div></div>

Idk, I can’t imagine Lehner wanting to stick with a team that doesn’t make the playoffs, hence this scenario being very possible. I don’t think the team is built around Lehner in such a way that him leaving after a year would cripple the franchise.

Murray wouldn’t be a bad replacement at all if we were able to get him and Delia looks ready to be the backup. If both of those options fail, the goalie free agent market isn’t totally bare. I don’t think that would be a “nightmare” scenario honestly