New York Notables |
The clock ticks down on Lee, who does want to be here, & Lou wants to sign him so it's on both sides to get something done. I don't see Panarin or Duchene as more than pipe dreams, who want no part of playing in Nassau, but that's an old story. Lee, who met with the coach is the guy you overpay, he's not Tavares, his skating is good, and he will produce for years.
This may come off harsh, but like Lehner off the ice, but want a #1 goalie, who does not allow soft goals, which has marked his career. Truth is little has changed since a year ago, like Greiss he benefited from the system, and most teams will have no interest in him. Wish him the best, but not here. The soft goals will always be there, a few times he had outbursts against Buffalo media, sitting early, he got hurt twice, and a guarantee was not needed heading to Carolina.
I like Talbot for a year, obviously when the Rangers get rid of last years real #1, who outplayed the eight million dollar ego would be a solid answer.
A replacement is needed for #51, hoping that is Koivula, #28 for #14. #26 for #15 who's likely going to be hurt. Like defense/depth as is, no interest in Leddy trade, unless return really helps. Wilde/Dobson can wait their turn, with Aho, and glut of defenders in Bridgeport. Hutton is a one year signing.
I expect Dolan's Belmont arena will not be approved to help NYI in free agency, at least we have a schedule balanced, but the usual two days off in a month in Feb/twice in March in exchange for two four day October breaks. The LI crew will actually have to go early against west, but they have their max payroll list, in a building that was getting 11,000 in first place in March.
You know I want team in NYC, and willing to give it the time needed to work, where people/corprations are. No one at Newsday wanted them in Nassau when they created the $58 issue in 2011, or when Dolan wanted the Coliseum for himself in 2013, not one article the NYI belonged in Nassau in those days........until Dolan lost, and this revenge scheme to put an arena his cronies Oakview/Azoff will run/operate arena. I'm clueless where Wilpon's getting his money for this when he can't build in Flushing for a decade, and would benefit for this plan being on Shea Stadium site, with rail/road needed.
Prospect site updated.
New York Prospect Camp Roster |
#Isles prospects officially hit the ice for the start of Mini Camp today. https://t.co/Kw3eHBwVb5
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 25, 2019
Lamoriello Comments: |
#Isles GM & President, Lou Lamoriello, addresses the media following the conclusion of the #NHLDraft. pic.twitter.com/Hd7TqP64N9
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 22, 2019
#NYI #isles Very interesting draft strategy, all 5 picks must be signed within two years, no college prospects, no KHL picks with no transfer agreement. Canadian leagues/Sweden require signing decisions by 5/31/21.
— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) June 22, 2019
New York Selects: C Felix Bibeau (6th) F Cole Coskey (7th) |
Wow what a great day, so blessed to be part of the @NYIslanders organization! Thanks to everybody who supported me! pic.twitter.com/2x8tdaLB8R
— FΓ©lix Bibeau (@FilBibeau10) June 22, 2019
Profile.With the 178th selection of the 2019 #NHLDraft the #Isles select forward Felix Bibeau. pic.twitter.com/OjLgj8D2bG
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 22, 2019
#NYI #isles A JOURNEY FUELED BY PASSION: FELIX BIBEAU https://t.co/rHr3ie2vtX
— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) June 22, 2019
Cole Coskey profile.
With the 209th pick of the #NHLDraft the #Isles select forward Cole Coskey. pic.twitter.com/7UHcDDKp8J
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 22, 2019
New York Selects: Reece Newkirk C Portland WHL. (5th) |
With the 147th pick of the 2019 #NHLDraft the #Isles select forward Reece Newkirk. pic.twitter.com/H6dkKA3ikt
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 22, 2019
Hey @NYIslanders π
— Portland Winterhawks (@pdxwinterhawks) June 22, 2019
Meet our friend, @reecenewkirk12! pic.twitter.com/s28evU7BlB
New York Selects 2nd Round: D Samuel Bolduc |
Samuel Bolduc."When I was little I played in a rink named after Mike Bossy."
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 22, 2019
Our second round #NHLDraft pick, Sam Bolduc, is excited to be joining the #Isles! pic.twitter.com/ddCkZA41ck
With the 57th pick of the 2019 #NHLDraft, the #Isles select defenseman Samuel Bolduc. pic.twitter.com/bVAROa4je1
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 22, 2019
Samuel Bolduc, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, QMJHL Mid-term: 87 Final: 42 (+45) A massive jump considering he goes from a projected fourth- or fifth-rounder to a likely third-round pick. Bolduc moves well for a big man (6-foot-4, 211 pounds). He has an old school, defensive defenceman mentality. While he has been able to put up decent numbers in the CHL, he projects more as a complementary player. He passes like a pro, uses his size to defend the cycle well, has good body position and a good stick.
It’s a great feeling! π #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/3D4zpncsTR
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 22, 2019
I'm a best player available person, and defer to staff on picks. Having written that Robin Salo is signed, David Quenneville signed, so is Aho, and kids waiting for years in Bridgeport, with a huge log-jam of young players here signed for years who are all good defenders.
New York Selects: RW Simon Holmstrom |
#NYI #isles Selecting Holmstrom A 'Unanimous' Decision For Islanders https://t.co/fLmD4ocTUU via @NHLdotcom
— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) June 22, 2019
On the phone with #Isles captain @leeberr09! π± pic.twitter.com/H4sMF67dmL
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 22, 2019
With the 23rd pick of the 2019 #NHLDraft the #Isles select forward Simon Holmstrom. pic.twitter.com/ayeh1am8mV
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 22, 2019
Eliteprospcts profile. HV71 website.The @NYIslanders pick Simon Holmstrom with the 23rd selection of the 2019 #NHLDraft. pic.twitter.com/lkWqsWFybK
— NHL (@NHL) June 22, 2019
Was projected 48th due to several injuries, but healthy at end of season, unlike NYI to go this far off board, but their scouting staff has done well.
#NYI #isles No issues here with pick & at 23 it's ok to take chances. Kautonen has done an excellent job, if they thought he would be there in round 2, they would have selected someone else. Needed a RW, we'll see if he can stay healthy.
— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) June 22, 2019
"I've dreamed of this as a little kid. I've watched this all night in Sweden back home. It's unbelievable." #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/Bqn3WMRkZc
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 22, 2019
New York On The Clock: 2019 NHLDraft |
Other than basics, little to add beyond Lamoriello usually does not make big splash trades Snow did.
#NYI #isles The roles flipped from a few years ago when Trent Klatt left team for coaching at home but returned in a smaller scouting capacity. Vellu Kautonen has been running the teams drafts with Klatt/scouts since, and make best call on who to draft.
— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) June 21, 2019
#NYI #isles Like with Snow/Milbury/Torrey scouts gather for meetings long before draft, and make up their list. Vellu Kautonen/Klatt make call via who scouts or they like, gm can move up/down-trade pick ask questions, but he lets people who do the homework make the call.
— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) June 21, 2019
Less is more after last season, fill the forward prospect pool, or best available, come home with five picks. Dal Colle, Ho-Sang, Bellows, Koivula, all the defensive prospects here for years need an NHL job, some sooner than later.
Lamoriello On Several Subjects/Qualifying Offers |
#Isles GM and President, Lou Lamoriello, addresses the media following meetings in Vancouver. #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/bEZ2nRqFOi
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 21, 2019
Ok, so we know why the team has a new assistant coach, who was qualified. Interesting #51-47 were not part of his two free agents to re-sign with Lee/Lehner. Prospect site updated with qualifying offers, Ho-Sang/Dal Colle, require waivers now. We'll see what Friday brings.
Happy for Lehner, but feel they need #1 goalie, too many soft goals, and a few odd moments speaking between knocking Buffalo, making playoff guarantee's, injury problems. He's been a known player for a long time, he does let up many soft goals, we got one great year out of both goalies, in one system where everyone bought in, but it's time to upgrade that spot.
They need Lee, losing him is far worse than Tavares, his skating/defense are not a question, his loss will be a massive hit, no one coming in UFA to replace his character/abilities/leadership, he's the guy you make a career NYI.
Barry Trotz Wins Jack Adams |
Barry Trotz wins the 2019 Jack Adams Award for Coach of the Year!
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 20, 2019
Congrats coach! Well-deserved.π #NHLAwards https://t.co/u0tIoyDdhO
Barry and Lou. The best of #hockeyhugs! #NHLAwards pic.twitter.com/FiVnQD7bhQ
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 20, 2019
Lehner Masterson |
His story inspired all of us.@RobinLehner is your 2019 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy winner for exemplifying perserverence, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. #NHLAwards https://t.co/zVMjNbDXaf
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 20, 2019
πππ @RobinLehner #NHLAwards pic.twitter.com/vMqcwlm4IO
— NHL GIFs (@NHLGIFs) June 20, 2019
Eberle Five Year Extension 5.5 |
5 more years with the @NYIslanders for @jeberle_7!
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) June 15, 2019
He spoke with #NHLTonight about the deal. pic.twitter.com/dRxEQywjkr
5️⃣ more years on the Island for @jeberle_7!
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 14, 2019
π§π Catching up with Jordan on what went into his decision to stay with the #Isles: pic.twitter.com/CpUH8ic5cD
Eberle interview on audio.#Isles Transaction: @jeberle_7 has agreed to terms on a five-year contract.— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 14, 2019
Details: https://t.co/f4K4QwuPe3
5.5 is a good number, it's likely front-loaded/lockout protected, would not have gone much higher than six, another satisfied customer. They needed a right wing.
Want Lee signed.