If the Isles are sellers come the trade deadline...
by Dougtone on Feb 11, 2010 12:56 PM EST
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PrintIf the Islanders decide to be sellers come the NHL trade deadline, which players do you think could be finding themselves a new home come March? While it is possible that the Isles could remain in contention for one of the final playoff spots in the Eastern Conference, the realistic part of me thinks that the Isles will finish in the range of 8-12 points behind the 8th place team in the conference. Yes, I am certainly rooting for the team to turn the dial and have a strong finish, I am thinking that it may be beneficial for the Islanders to continue building towards the future. Assets in a trade will probably involve the form of draft picks, probably in the 4th round or lower. I don't think that Garth Snow will do any better than that, but you never know. With the player assets the Isles have, I don't anticipate prospects coming our way.
Martin Biron - I think he would be the strongest candidate to be traded. I think that it is more of a matter of which teams are willing to invest in some goaltending depth for a playoff run. The Ottawa Senators may be a good fit for Biron, or possibly the Montreal Canadiens if the Habs decide to trade Carey Price or Jaroslav Halak.
Doug Weight - I'm surprised his name hasn't really been mentioned, but I wouldn't be surprised if a playoff bound team goes for Weight in order to have some depth, playoff experience and leadership. I don't know how many more years Weight has remaining in the NHL, so it may be fitting to send Weight off with a playoff run. I think he may fit in well on the Los Angeles Kings.
Jon Sim, Richard Park, etc. - Possible trade assets, but unlikely. I don't think Sim has a place on the Islanders of the future, but maybe Park does. Park may be more of a tradable asset than Sim. Andy Sutton is also a possibility, and I think he is at the end of his contract, but I somehow envision the Islanders wanting to keep him around, probably for another season as the young crop of defensemen continue to mature. Maybe the Isles can find someone daring enough to take Tambellini or Witt off their hands, but we may have a better chance seeing pigs fly.
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Yeah, these are the guys in play
I think Weight is damaged goods, so his value almost decreases to Sim or Park level at this point — which to me is a value so low that it’s more worth it to keep him around for the stretch as glue guy and official landlord.
Park, Sim — if anyone threw anything for them I’d bite. But it would almost have to be a GM or coach who has experience with them and vouches “he’ll be good to have in the trenches.”
The biggest values, naturally, are the two toughest ones to part with: Sutton and Roloson.
Also: They should just waive Tambellini already, spare him or at least let him help Bridgeport.
Lighthouse Hockey: Under contract through 2021, knees and hips be damned.
I think that Andy Sutton and Dwayne Roloson are too valuable for the New York Islanders to trade away, especially Roloson. Since there’s not a lot of sellers in the NHL this season, Sutton could be traded for the right price, but I don’t think it would be a good idea for the Islanders to do that. I would actually prefer it if the Isles signed Sutton for another season while some of the younger defensemen continue to develop both on the Island and in Bridgeport.
I could see Roloson easily being traded around this time next season if the Islanders are in a similar predicament, as he’ll be nearing the end of his contract at that point.
I also took a glance at the Sabres’ blog, and it appears that they have listed both Doug Weight and Sutton as trade possibilities.
I hate to say it
But Hunter may be our best candidate to go. I love him, but he is on the downturn initiating contact. For what he contributes offensively, one of the kids can provide. He is cheap, solid and signed. Maybe for a team like the Wings or the Bruins, we can move him and Tamby (or other bordeline prospect) for a late 1st? For that matter, maybe Hunter and Roloson for a 1/3. We need Sutton, because our D is softer than a baby’s ass without him.
I agree
I think you hit everything right on the head
I just posted something similar
except I think we move Roloson, and I hate this but he seems to still be a starter even at 40. He played great when he was in everyday, and is still playing decent but I see him wanting to be in everyday. I also see him bringing a better return
I see Weight gone, and that making Taveras homeless. I agree he will be wanted in a playoff locker room
I see Park getting interest on a playoff team with a weak PK.
Jon Sim will go, he is a little like Avery, bring grit and fire which many teams may want for the playoffs.
I see us getting mainly draft picks back, or maybe some young guy who hasn’t worked out in a line up.
I could see tamby being thrown in any one of the deals because Gordon doesn’t seem to want him, and Maybe Hunter Thrown in to try and get a 1st rounder.
I don’t see us moving any D til after the season unless we get a very good offer
Trading Hunts makes no sense. Roloson and all of the UFAs including Andy should be on the market. Philly or Ottawa for Biron. Chicago has two second rounders and might part with one for Andy. Washington might give up its first rounder for Roly. The others trade if you can get third rounders for them.
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