Who is a BS artist extraordinare.

Even if it’s a rental it’s not going to kill the franchise taking this risk. The Isles have more than enough prospects and developing players. Kovalchuk would at least put the Isles on the map for a change and who know maybe he’ll like it on LI.

This has Wang written all over it.

So yes, I can see it happening. The Isles need that kind of superstar, they can actually afford it, etc…

The Isles do NOT need to deal for Kovalchuk. They have THREE superstars in the making in Okposo, Bailey and Tavares. The Isles ALREADY have that kind of superstar.

Also, given that the team is REBUILDING they don’t need to make that kind of deal. They can DEVELOP and DRAFT “that kind of superstar” as well.

It appears those in need of controversy are certainly gonna stir the pot for attention though.

No points for Rangers, Flyers and Lightning. Senators, Canadians, Panthers get two each Thrashers get one. Isles alone in 10th 2 points out of a playoff spot with games in hand on Ottawa and Montreal. Bruins only 3 points ahead play the Sharks late. Isles seem to have survived all these games in hand the rest of the conference had on them. Isles have only one game played more than Bruins, Flyers, Thrashers and Lightning after tonight with either even in games or a game in hand on the rest. The Isles just have to take care of their own business now and it’s pretty amazing they made up all this gound in such a short amount of time. GO SHARKS!

Mike that is. LOL. Has that every happened before being shutout by two goalies with the same last name on consectutive home games?

I wound not want to be Henrik’s dog when he gets home tonight.

That is no small sample size and shows you that this team is not in a rebuilding mode. What is even more impressive is that only 18 of those 41 games were at home. If you factor in the increased home games in the 2nd half, better health, Olympic break rest for all the players but one and possible additions at the trade deadline this should turn into a strong three months for the Isles.

That won’t be easy to do especially finding quality players to come to Long Island. Garth I’m sure is working hard right now to get a player or two fill that gap. Sutton really is the only candidate to eat up some of the 11 million but that still leaves about 7 million plus to spend and again thats just to the floor. I’m sure Snow doesn’t want to go through the retread game again.

love the way the teams been performing especiall on the road in different time zones coming home and destroying the wings.

love the fact that the 4th line is averaging 11min and the top lines 17-18min grat to hae all 4 lines rolling playing both great offence and defence

u ask me I think its Gordo’s system team buying into his philosphy and system. We seem to be also reasonabley healthy

Im dead set against trading for Kovy, ive been known to refer this team as the Steelers of hockey, love what snow and janks have been doing with thier drafts picks, free agency with the goalies, finding Moulson and of course picking up Shremp on waivers. Very low risk high reward moves that can only pay-off in the future.

Again refering back to the steelers they have drafted character over talent which seems to pay-off both in the locker room and showing results on the ice. Gordons system has taken a while for the new guys to learn but tey seem to b going longer and longer into games playing a full 60 min rolling the f4 lines almost balanced attack.

Now would a guy like Kovy ruin the chemistry and flow or is he the missing link that makes it better. I cant answer that but it might b what snow and janks thinks to put it over the hump.

Now heres my rumour mongering, its come to my attention that apperently Andy Sutton and Kovy are real good friends, what does Sutts do tonight (just read Bottas interview with him).

Other points being as others have noted this does have Wang written all over it.

We are on of the few teams that can afford without too much effort

was Kovy interested in coming to long island b4 the islanders lost the lottery is it just coincedence that sutton comes out praising the team, management and the city

Hey Wang does need the publicity and put the islanders on the map along with the lighthouse and some playoof hockey with a new star and a hot franchise goalie might just do it but in the end they ’ve done so well drafting youth and character that this team will end up up a winner eventually

Good point rick….Snow HAS to spend money. There is no way around it.

And you guys are crazy I feel talking about the rebuild chemistry and what have you. Sure we are exciting and looking good for the future. If you can package DeHaan, Tambo, Bergy and a pick why would you not do that to get a proven scorer like Ilya?

And enough with the “he wont come here” crap. Money talks. If Snow can lock him prior to completing a trade, I say go for it!!! 8 yrs/72mm should get it done.

the Islanders are 1of 2or3 teams that can pull of this deal finacially

Garth is holding the cards he’s not FORCED to do anything

Waddel is FORCED to do something, he might very well lose KOVY and get NOTHING in return

I can see at at trade deadline Garth saying here a

- 1st rnd pick
- Bergy
-tambi
-Jonseuu
- ness

 Take or leave it – Wadell can get something or nothing remember he also has ownership looking over his back and the cap strapped Thrashers are bluffing with a long term deal – they dont have the money

Like I said there isnt teams lined up with 1st rnd picks along with 1st rnd talent and the giving up 1st rn dollars. Garth just put a lilly birdie out there to Wadell to come and see him before he does anything

Again remember Waddell can walkout of this deal with NO Kovy and NO picks or prospects in the end

I agree with keeping the young talent they have and build another dynasty from that foundation, big name/$$$ players dont work most of the time, remember when the Rangers went outand signed every big player? on paper they should have been undefeated and won the cup that year but they did’nt even make the playoffs. Let the big K make his car payments elsewhere.