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PRV: 2nd/3rd liners Ullstrom, Sundstrom, Perrson,Cizikas have all played well either in the AHL or NHL. Even Kabanov, pre-arm injury was drawing props.
Omark: I can think of at least two small NYI prospects, who's size kept them from sticking and producing with the NYI. Both have gone on to be scoring leaders in Europe:Weinhandl and Rhett Rkashani(sp). Omark tearing up a nonphysocal euro league, means very little.
The 3rd is very tempting.... I'm gonna guess Snow says no thanks,
It's the same recycled names to be traded out of Edmonton. You can get Omark off the waiver wire soon probably. PRV this is a make or break year for him in Edmonton and it doesn't appear to be his year at this moment.
Snow will only trade Nino for an established player similar to Ninos upside (25-30g power forward or sniper) or a prospect with similar upside. There is no need to trade him, he has not told Snow he is unhappy, im sure this is all a miscommunication which will blow over in a month or so.
You ain't getting a hefty return, that meaning proven scorer or established scorer for Nino at this juncture. Not even close.
i've always been of the mind that if a player wants out, i wouldn't want him around. not saying you give the guy away, but no reason hanging onto a potential bad apple, so to speak.
on a side note, gotta give you some credit - you've been defending all-things islanders for the past 10+ years on HF despite their status as a laughing stock. hopefully they turn it around someday.
The Isles have a history of refusing to give into demands. So far it has worked out great with Nabokov, we will see about Visnovsky.
It's the same recycled names to be traded out of Edmonton. You can get Omark off the waiver wire soon probably. PRV this is a make or break year for him in Edmonton and it doesn't appear to be his year at this moment.
This isn't a make it or break it year at all. Unless injuries happen he can't even crack the top 9.
Realistically Paajarvi has a much better chance on another team. Renney screwed with his development by burying him on the 3rd/4th line.
It's the same recycled names to be traded out of Edmonton. You can get Omark off the waiver wire soon probably. PRV this is a make or break year for him in Edmonton and it doesn't appear to be his year at this moment.
Omark's playing in Zug all season, and he's still got another year before hitting RFA. I'm thinking either the Oilers keep his rights out of spite or deal him for a 3rd or 4th rounder at the draft.
Nobody on Edmonton's NHL roster is a good fit, maybe something like Marincin, Reider (point a game winger in the OHL) and a 3rd/4th rounder would be fair value.
It's the same recycled names to be traded out of Edmonton. You can get Omark off the waiver wire soon probably. PRV this is a make or break year for him in Edmonton and it doesn't appear to be his year at this moment.
This! He won't necessarily be put on waivers or just given away, but he doesn't hold much value at all to any GMs in the league. Top 6 or bust (good luck to him ever cracking that Oilers top 6)
Nino has no leverage, and Garth Snow isn't going to trade him for pennies on the dollar just because he's disgruntled. My guess, is this gets smoothed over.... Bridgeport coaching staff, Garth Snow and Mark Streit speak with him. He will be the first injury call up and be assured an honest chance at making the team next season.
This time next year we won't even be talking about it.
The Oilers may have interest because Krueger was coach of the Swiss team too in the past and probably has kept tabs on players coming out of Switzerland.
Omark's playing in Zug all season, and he's still got another year before hitting RFA. I'm thinking either the Oilers keep his rights out of spite or deal him for a 3rd or 4th rounder at the draft.
Nobody on Edmonton's NHL roster is a good fit, maybe something like Marincin, Reider (point a game winger in the OHL) and a 3rd/4th rounder would be fair value.
Look. The isles are not gifting any team, with a 20 yr old, 5th overall pick.
The Oilers may have interest because Krueger was coach of the Swiss team too in the past and probably has kept tabs on players coming out of Switzerland.
Snow probably has interest in Eberle and Schultz, but because they are no where near ufa age, that does not mean much.
Same with Nino. Unless the new cba changed the ufa age, Nino's complaints aren't forcing Snow's hands.
Unlike the Turris situation, Nino is signed to a 3 yr deal. So, no worries about an offersheet. No teams applying subtle pressure.
If 19 yr old Reinhart doesn't make next season's team, out of training camp and his agent demands a trade, do they trade him?
What about 20 yr old Brock Nelson? If he thinks he's too good for the AHL next season, demands atrade, do the isles ask him for a list of teams he'd like to play for?
IMO, yup. if a guy looks me in the eye as a GM, and tells me he doesn't want to play on my team, he's gone. i'd say your hypotheticals are unlikely...but my point remains the same.
IMO, yup. if a guy looks me in the eye as a GM, and tells me he doesn't want to play on my team, he's gone. i'd say your hypotheticals are unlikely...but my point remains the same.
And my point point remains unchanged. I don't want my gm bending to a prospect who feels entitled.
I don't have a problem with Nino, being unhappy about being in the AHL. I have a problem with Nino being too impatient to wait, for his next chance at an nhl spot.
I didn't care that Nabokov wanted to go to Detroit. I'm not moved by Vis sad faces and 20 yr old Nino, with no leverage, doesn't make me think move 'em.
He was a 5th overall pick, and his stock has dropped since hes been incorrectly managed, and not developed great. I think a fair return would be Nino straight up for a 1st round pick in the 10-15 range. The Islanders get to cut ties and start anew with a new pick in a deep draft, and a team could take a chance on him if they lack offensive depth.
If 19 yr old Reinhart doesn't make next season's team, out of training camp and his agent demands a trade, do they trade him?
What about 20 yr old Brock Nelson? If he thinks he's too good for the AHL next season, demands atrade, do the isles ask him for a list of teams he'd like to play for?
I understand where you are coming from, as it is important to set a precedent about not being leveraged by members of your own franchise. That said, holding firm on Nabokov did not influence Visnovky, and towing a hard line with Visnovsky has not prevented Nino from making his demands. It could be that these precedents aren't all that effective.
Didn't Turris hold out for a month or 2 before he signed? Nino doesn't have that option
Not really. Turris held out for a while before he signed a contract with Phoenix. He was with the team for a while before being traded. Turris was just as much under contract with Phoenix as Nino is with New York.
It could be that these precedents aren't all that effective.
Players have a problem with a lack of fairness. Nino absolutely should have at least been in camp. To not invite him is pretty insulting. Turris was never going to get a fair shake under Tippett, so he asked for a trade. If Nino thinks making the Islanders is something arbitrary and not attainable, he may as well ask to be moved.
Flames get a young prospect for the Swiss connection (Baertschi), a solid C in Nielsen, and a pick.
the Isles get a #2 dman (#1 on their team), a solid leader and willing to do anything to win. Also very good on QB on the PP, he doesn't always get points, but he's solid at keeping it in and walking the line.
