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Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 23, 2022 at 11:36 p.m.
Thread: Im fixing everything
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Db1899</b></div><div>The islanders are nowhere deep enough to have an anchor like Bailey in the top 9. He is a fringe NHL player right now, which makes sense because he turns 33 soon. I agree that they will essentially be running it back, I just disagree that Lou values Bailey. I wouldn't be surprised if Chara is the 2LD next season, Lou is stuck in his ways and he likely won't change.

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Lou values Bailey in the sense that he's 100% going to be starting on the team next year. With his cap hit it's especially likely no one would take him unless it was packaged with draft capital or a prospect, which Lou isn't going to do. Additionally, who do you think the Isles would replace him with? I like the idea of Josh being a lifelong Isle but I agree he's playing at a level that is not close to Top 9 in an NHL lineup.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 23, 2022 at 11:20 p.m.
Thread: Im fixing everything
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Db1899</b></div><div>I disagree, Eberle had the more expensive contract , I don't think Lou knew he wasn't going to be taken . if Bailey doesn't get moved then the isles have no shot at the playoffs next season. He's one of the worst top 9 forwards in the NHL.</div></div>

Larger contract yes, but carried a cap hit of only 500k more. He was a legitimate Top 6 goal scorer that is enticing for an expansion team. Additionally, I think it's incomplete to pin Bailey's presence as the deciding factor of if this team makes the playoffs or not. Beauviller, Palmieri, and even guys like Pageau and Barzal have had years ranging from concerning to disappointing (at least during large stretches of the season so far). Based on the fact that no moves were made at this deadline and the recent interview with Lou, management is committed to running it back with this core. In short, I agree Bailey has been a disappointment for a majority of this season, but to say he is the nail in the coffin for a season that hasn't even happened yet is a bit shortsighted imo.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 23, 2022 at 9:35 p.m.
Thread: Holy Imagine
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>csick</b></div><div>Pageau and Brown would give u the best shutdown line. Mayfield is stuck on the 3rd pair behind Dobson and Isles won’t extend him to play the 3rd pair</div></div>

I agree that line would be solid defensively, but I don't see the organization moving on from Mayfield at this time. Lou is a very big locker room and comradery guy, and Mayfield has been praised as a stand-up member of the club off the ice, and Trotz has touted his on-ice ability, specifically on the PK, several times. Based on the Isles not making any trades at this deadline, I just don't see Lou trading Mayfield when he stayed out of what was a very seller-freindly market this past week. Additionally, they still might extend him next year. He's played with Pelech a ton this year (albiet due to Pulock's injury), and I think the organization values him a lot.