Rising to the Floor: Where the Islanders 2010-11 payroll stands
by Dominik on Feb 12, 2010 2:07 PM EST
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PrintThis is an exercise I like to do as each season goes down the tubes approaches the trade deadline. Lucky for me, this season we have two "trade deadlines," and with the passing of one this afternoon, it's time we look at the Islanders' current payroll for next year, minus current unrestricted free agents like Jon Sim and Andy Sutton, but inclusive of restricted free agents. The idea is to play GM and sketch how to fill the roster next year and meet the salary floor, which if the cap stays flat will be around $41 million.
A few caveats to get out of the way before looking at the depth chart below:
- These numbers aren't official; they're mostly from CapGeek, which is usually pretty reliable. Though the NHL wants us to play fantasy sports and fantasy GM and generally think about their product as much as possible, they're strangely never in a rush to let fans know what the real deal is with player contracts. "Fan friendly when it's convenient," is the apparent rule.
- Figures for guys like Josh Bailey, Kyle Okposo and John Tavares include bonuses. All figures are cap hits, not salaries.
- Figures listed for RFAs like Bergenheim, Schremp, MacDonald and Moulson (denoted by asterisks) are their 2009-10 salaries. All of them, if retained, will receive minimum raises but quite possibly more than that.
- Tambellini and Kohn (and a few others) are on there because they're on the roster now, even if they're unlikely to be full-time Islanders next season. You can assume that if they're not re-signed or on the roster, their replacements will make at least that much.
- Brendan Witt's $3 million cap hit is not there because he's not on the NHL roster right now. Obviously if he made a Sim-like return, that changes things.
Done with caveats, follow after the jump for the totals, the roster holes, the fuming about Yashin, and the beginning of your wild free agent shopping:
| LEFT WING | CENTER | RIGHT WING | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey | $1,725,000 | Tavares | $3,750,000 | Okposo | $1,671,666 |
| Moulson* | $575,000 | Schremp* | $715,000 | Hunter | $2,000,000 |
| Bergenheim | $862,500 | Nielsen | $525,000 | Comeau | $650,000 |
| Joensuu | $850,000 | ||||
| Martin | $631,666 | ||||
| Tambellini* | $587,500 | Yashin | $4,755,067 | ||
| LW Total | $5,231,666 | C Total | $9,745,067 | RW Total | $4,321,666 |
| DEFENSE | GOALTENDER | ||||
| Streit | $4,100,000 | DiPietro | $4,500,000 | ||
| Martinek | $1,500,000 | Roloson | $2,500,000 | ||
| Gervais | $740,833 | ||||
| Hillen | $525,000 | ||||
| Kohn* | $850,000 | ||||
| MacDonald* | $483,333 | ||||
| D total | $8,199,166 | G total | $7,000,000 | ||
| * = RFA | Rough total | $34,500,000 |
As always, if I missed someone or you find something wrong, point it out in comments. I rounded the "rough total" up to even because there is obviously a lot of uncertainty and unknown raises in the future.
Roster Questions and Unknowns
One immediate question I have is the center position. Josh Bailey's position next year really affects things. Move him back to center, and you have a jam at center, with no obvious fourth-line guy (Frans Nielsen as dedicated checker? That requires responsible wingers.) -- plus a new hole at wing.
Another big question is the blueline if Andy Sutton departs. The Islanders under Garth Snow have gone with blueline bargains plus a few bigger-salary veterans. I would assume, I would hope, that Snow would fill the void with another veteran. But you never know. He went into this season publicly saying he was happy with the blueline, which was my biggest gripe since last May. It is premature to hope that any of the Islanders' touted blueline prospects will be ready next year.
Overall: At every position, there is a whole lot of what we have now: Youth that is waiting to develop or hit its prime. I would want Sean Bergenheim back as a reliable penalty killer and energy guy, but if he negotiated from the standpoint of a scorer who has, you know, not yet scored, then I would pursue alternatives.
Aside from free agent additions, the other big thing this table does not include but the way things are going -- it just might ought to: An entry-level contract for a first-round pick.
Your Turn to Shop
For those shopping at home, here's a list of pending unrestricted free agents. I don't see any realistic targets to salivate over, but I wouldn't mind serious runs at Anton Volchenkov (yes!), Alexander Frolov, or Pavel Kubina (nice, but not at $5 million). And of course this may all include re-signing Andy Sutton.
As we all know, somehow we've got to get up to $41 million or so. The challenge is getting there in a smart way.
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UFA 2010
Slim pickings this summer. Volchenkov is the guy I would most like to see come in on the blue line. Second is Paul Martin, but not over $4M. At about $2.5-3M per I’d be interested in Jordan Leopold. Other than those 3 guys, there really is no help coming from the UFA Market this summer. Fortunately, these 3 guys would fit perfectly into the system, but outside Volchenkov, no help in the physical d-man department.
Vochenkov is a guy I would overpay for. Make him an offer Ottawa can’t match.
I liked the idea of Leopold as a supplementary part at one time, but I think they need to focus on more physical guys.
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like Leopold but re-sign Sutton 1st
Even Seidenberg. Leopold is 29 and made $1.75 while Dennis Seidenberg is 28 and made $2.25
by Rickfansince76 on Feb 13, 2010 12:03 AM EST up reply actions
Martin is a guy I would also overpay for.
Definitely. It would be fun to steal him from Lou, but I just assume that isn’t happening.
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And never more than next year, oddly. I believe the contract was structured to pay him the most at his “peak,” which would be around now, bwahahaha.
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He is one of the league leaders right now, though- so in a way there was some validity to that. Its just not THIS league.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 12, 2010 4:47 PM EST up reply actions
The damn fine print
Gandler is such a smooth negotiator, with that fine print. “He’ll still be a league-leading star by that year!”*
*but in a league where Chris Simon, Mattias Weinhandl, and a very aging Sandis Ozolinsh are all-stars
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I never really had a problem with Yashin. I mean, it’s not his fault that management offered him a suicide pact.
He’d certainly be among the leading scorers on the current squad.
I found the periodic moping and disappearing act taxing. I agree the contract is not his fault, and of course he did some key things for the team. But mostly he as #1 center and captain permanently limits what you can achieve, in my book. If the #1 and captain and $7 million guy on your team cannot inspire the troops, you have an untenable situation.
To me it was telling that Snow, a guy who had been in the locker room with him to see him in every situation, ultimately decided it was best to convince his boss to pay Yashin to go away.
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Perhaps. Yashin was always happier out of the spotlight, so in a way it would have been nice if the Isles had some other vocal leader who didn’t blow to take some of the pressure of him. Think first year of Peca, for instance.
I was always under the impression that the buyout was more of a way to impress Smyth with how serious they were about turning the team over to him. Way to go with that one, guys.
In terms of stats alone, Yashin sure earned his money more than Chris Drury (who I’ve always had a soft spot for even though he is now playing for the hated Rags).
I was always under the impression that the buyout was more of a way to impress Smyth with how serious they were.
Good god, if that theory is true I should have been the one jumping out the window. Ugh. But if they did make that leap, I’d think it would come from strong reason to believe Yashin’s presence was a problem for many players.
Anyway, yeah it worked better with Peca before Peca got hurt and then the whole toxic room that got Laviolette fired. But Yashin’s whole “Peca’s gone, I should be captain” represented a fatal misreading of his own limitations and abilities. Smyth actually could have been the Peca to Yashin, ideally. Yashin put up with a lot of hacking and blanket coverage — I’d argue that’s what he was paid to do — but his game is more suited to KHL rinks, anyway.
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I wish we still had Chris Simon.
There, i said it.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 12, 2010 10:41 PM EST up reply actions
Hell Josef Vasicek is like 10th, we had a great KHL team like 5 years ago
by Judgegavel on Feb 12, 2010 5:19 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
JoVas Redux
I was really surprised that JoVas didn’t get a second year. Besides the time he spent nursing TWO facial injuries he was a pretty good Islander(IMHO). He was what I expect from Joensmooth… and he was ripe already.
I think that Snow just wanted to get rid of everything Nolan, and make the team smaller and more Gordonesque as fast as possible.
He was the one guy from that group that I really expected to be re-signed. Don’t know what his demands were, but he did his job nicely. I confess I miss him still.
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As do I.....
…..thought Josie was one of the most well-adjusted of the free agents signed in that bunch (Guerin, Tank, etc.)
Another player where we agree.
I liked JoVas, and I didnt understand why we didnt keep the guy. IMO he would have fit in just fine.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 12, 2010 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
we had a great KHL team like 5 years ago
LMAO! Man- its funny cause its true.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 12, 2010 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
Cluster Puck
There are four factors in the buyout:
1. Yahsin’s lack of production relative to his salary. because yashin was PRODUCTIVE, but not worth what some dim wit paid him….and no reason to spend half his salary over an extended period of time to get rid of him.
2. Yashin’s relationship with the coach. Well… that wouldn’t be a factor anymore… well.. it would, most likely and with a different coach… but still… no reason to spend all that money for NOTHING.
3. Wang trying to save money. I doubt this was the deciding factor because paying $100 for something that’s worth $25 is better than paying $50 for something that is worth $0.
4. FANS! Not alone… but along with all the other factors, and the psychology of the team over what would have been the remainder of Yashin’s deal (over soon) would have retarded the growth of the team. I bet some folks would have spent thousands on Russian lessons just to say, “Yashin, YOU SUCK” in his native tongue.
I said this when it happened, and I’ll say it again. I’d have sent him to Bridgeport before I bought him out… but it’s not my money. And jeez… it’s not like he sucked that bad. He was having his best year as an Islander until the knee injury and then i think it was the whole “100%” thing with Nolan. I hope that someday, somebody can write the internal, “secret” stuff as to why that all happened. But maybe, just like DP, Yashin isn’t the main culprit in this saga. From all accounts that I’ve ever read Alex was a class act all the way, and I think Chuck just bought his freedom from the hell he was in on LI. I think most of us would endure it for $8M/yr… but I don’ t think any of us would like coming to work with 12K people saying YOU SUCK with every stride you took… people that you work for… That was just ugly.
Well put
And very true on #4, it was an ugly situation with the fans. As frustrated as I may be, as long as a guy isn’t kicking my dog I can’t go to the level of abusing him to the point it makes it a pain to play the game. It’s just counterproductive at that point, particularly when his contract makes him untradeable.
Ah, damn, I didn’t expect to be dredging this part of the memory bank today!
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Salaries
I agree that we should hold onto Sutton, unless a team like the Caps comes calling with a first or second round pick and a prospect. I would keep Biron and deal Roloson, granted they trust in Ricky’s health.
Personally, I am still fuming about not making a run for Phil Kessel. At 21 years old, with a 36 goal season under his belt, he is on an 82 game pace this year of another 36 goals on a horrible offensive club.
We need some firepower up front and a mobile shut down defender or two. Maybe one shut down and one puck mover. Okposo, as much as I love him and his work ethic, has to score more than 12 goals in 60 games. JT hit the rookie wall and just needs the Olympic break to recharge. We are not talking Alex Daigle here. I would make a realistic run at Kovalchuk. Just my opinion.
Question
But would you have traded your next two first-round picks to get Kessel and pay him that kind of cash as an RFA? I wouldn’t.
The kids has an amazing shot and will collects his stats, but then and now I worry a price like that demands a more complete player. It just struck me as something Toronto could afford to do (they can spend to the ceiling) but the Islanders, particularly in a rebuild where those 1sts will be juicy, cannot.
That said, obviously more offense needs to come from somewhere.
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Totally, Kessel was way over paid and Toronto gave up way way way too much for him...
I can almost guarantee Hall, Seguine, and Fowler will be as good if not better NHLers (no knock on Kessel they are all just as good), and Boston also got a 2nd rounder and their 1st in 2011, which will probably be another top 10 at the least.
The only way you make that trade is if you were one scorer short, Jersey or Philly makes the same deal at the same time and I could understand (although the picks would be worth much less). But Toronto was awful, I mean they have few really good prospects, and had even fewer NHL quality players. It almsot reminds me of the Knicks deal for Curry, Burke what were you thinking. I firmly believe this will go down as one of the worst trades in NHL history.
Also Dom I dont know how well he will collect his stats...
Toronto does not have the proper linemates to set up Kessel, I don’t think he ever takes the next step until they get him a 1st line playmaking center ( I don’t think Kadri is really a play maker).
Agree totally. I was meaning whenever he does get better linemates — which I’m sure will make him a 40 or even 50-goal scorer at times. But that might not be ‘till Year 3 of his contract and, heh, after they’ve already given Boston two very nice young prospects.
But Toronto was awful, I mean they have few really good prospects, and had even fewer NHL quality players. It almsot reminds me of the Knicks deal for Curry, Burke what were you thinking.It’s hilarious. One thing I guess he was thinking is that they wouldn’t regress; another is that he had the goaltending issue solved (which was an absurd assumption); and I guess finally he thought all those free agents fixed the defense. I am trying to conjure up a tear here for the Maple Leaf.
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But would you have traded your next two first-round picks to get Kessel and pay him that kind of cash as an RFA? I wouldn’t.
Good god no.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 12, 2010 4:47 PM EST up reply actions
Obviously I think they should go after Kovlachuck, or even Marleau (if they can be signed for 5 or less years)...
unless they happen to get Hall in the draft (I definitely think we are a goal scorer short). Others I’d consider are Paul Martin, Morris, Volchenko, and Mara on D (specifically if we lose Sutton), and Higgins, or Stajan at forward depending on who we lose.
(I definitely think we are a goal scorer short).
At least. One of the issues I think they’ll have competing in the East is that there are two teams with superelite stars (Ovechkin, Crosby and probably Malkin). So just having two top picks like Tavares and this year’s high pick (if it’s a forward, or even if you swap Okposo and Bailey into this equation) won’t match us up. Gonna need another very big gun or multiple above average scorers.
Lighthouse Hockey: Under contract through 2021, knees and hips be damned.
The Atlantic is sick-not just stocked with a pile of top forwards, either… many of the best goalies, some top dmen, you really need some big guns. More accurately, the Patrick division is totally stacked lmao.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 12, 2010 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
Not to rain on the parade, but there is a less than zero chance that any top flight FA in the mold of Kovi or Marleau is signing with the Isles.
I’d have a stroke if the Isles get Mara. The pairing of Mara and Sutton together makes me want to leap directly out of my window right now.
Oh I don't knowI think you give Kovi a Yashin like deal and he goes anywhere...
of course I would never want them to commit that long, but we certainly have the money (under the cap) to out spend anyone. Will Wang do that, I doubt it, but I think its all tied into the arena deal, it certainly wouldn’t surprise me if Wang works out a deal with Prokhorov to sell part (if not all) of the Isles to him, move to Brooklyn and then offer a huge deal to Kovy. I can dream cant I.
2010 -11 payroll
One thing I hope is true is the Isles have a top 3 pick that makes the team and gets a contract similar to Tavares ($3.75M). I’m hoping for Tyler Seguin (RW). The next thing I would do would be to offer F. Meyer a one year deal (maybe even a 2 way deal if he would accept). I think he would be a cheap 7th D-man to have when R. Martinek gets hurt.
I would buy out Witts contract. This would actually reduce the payroll for next year and add to it for 2011-12.
I would attempt to sign Matt Moulson to a deal that would cover the first year he was eligible for UFA. Bring his salary close to $1M. Maybe a 3 year deal.
I would then attempt to renegotiate Yashin’s contract. Not sure if this is allowed. But, right now his contract would run out in 2014-15. If the Isles renegotiate it so he gets paid off by 2012-13 and increase the annual payments by 2-3M annually, this along with the above should be enough to reach the Cap floor. Who won’t want to pay off Yashin early and not have to talk about him anymore.
The only UFA I would go after would be a fouth line center to take Park/Weight’s roster spot. A good faceoff man, who could help kill penalties and bring some leadership for the kids. Maybe John Madden, Saku Kovu or Scott Nichol.
Next year is year 3 of the rebuild, play the kids and take our lumps.
See Seguine would be my 3rd choice of the three...
One because I think he will need another year at least (although I thought that of Duchene as well) and two I’m just not totally sold on him like I am on Hall as a sure fire NHL talent, although I do think he fits what we need in a forward (aside from a true PF) more. I still think Fowler would be our best option over all.
Hall over Seguine
I didn’t think E. Kane would be playing this year either. Yes, Hall is clearly the 1st overall pick. But it looks like he’s headed to Edmonton. If the Isles end up second it would be tough to pass on Cam Fowler but the Isles need scoring more. It’s easier to get a D-man via free agency then a 30-40 goal scorer. Although I never saw Seguine play, so what do I know.
by John from ATL on Feb 12, 2010 5:39 PM EST up reply actions
The next thing I would do would be to offer F. Meyer a one year deal (maybe even a 2 way deal if he would accept). I think he would be a cheap 7th D-man to have when R. Martinek gets hurt.
:laughs: Yeah, Freddy is a nice 7th D-man — you need a guy who can come back into the lineup after sitting forever without missing a beat.
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By the way: Who’s in the mood for some K-Y? Huh, huh? Big weekend plans? Am I right? Giggidy-giggidy.
(For those who can’t see ads or have their browser sized just so, there is a big “reskin” ad buy on many SBN sites for the legendary Johnson & Johnson product. It apparently jarred a few people on some sites, and some were offended by an ad for a product that aids the human species in {whispers} that … that activity responsible for our existence.
I have not received any complaints, but if it offends your sensibilities, I’m sorry. (Still, I can’t help thinking: 1) s3x is a pretty natural part of life, 2) it’s better than magic weight-loss drug ads, and 3) it’s the kind of ad you see on every sports broadcast.)
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Interesting choice...
As it relates to Islander fans…
1. K-Y… on a “post” might help Mr. Tavares enjoy the experience a little more.
2. K-Y on a door jamb might allow Kate Murray to get to more TOH meetings.
3. K-Y during theBruno/Avery dust up and there might have even been a call the next morning.
4. K-Y might be needed on the waiver wire to slide Witt back if there is another D injury.
5. K-Y on the puck… even if it was “chocolate” might have kept our best all around defender out of the hospital.
… okay.. so… not so interesting after all… but I typed it, I might as well post it.
Not here!
For me, Im getting ads for Bare Minerals makeup on sale at Ulta.com.
Apparently SBN knows:
Im a chick who wears makeup
that Ive shopped at Ulta before
and Im single.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 12, 2010 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
If it makes anyone feel better about yashin....
The Mets will be paying Bobby Bonilla until 2035. Granted there’s no cap floor or ceiling in baseball, but it’s still really funny*.
*(Note I am a met fan and even I find this hilarious)
If I could suggest one defender on which to make a reasonable run at which the Isles have some chance of getting – I would go with Michalek (27) in the under-appreciated Phoenix market. You’d probably get him cheaper than Martin and Volchenkov and is the same age.
Yes! Forgot to mention him, because it is a rule that all things Phoenix be forgotten. Wonder if we’d be bidding against the NHL itself for his services?
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Reaching the floor
I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Isles taking on a contract from someone who’s up against the cap and needs the flexability. Perhaps they can get a cheap deal on Versteeg or Sharp out of Chicago or take on a bad contract teamed with picks or prospects to help the rebuild. The latter seems to be a tougher sell currenlty though as the Oilers have been adamant they won’t make a move like that and Burke attempted to sell that type of deal unsuccessfully last year when the leafs had cap room.
Cam Barker
Anyone else disappointed Barker moved else where? I always thought he would be a great fit. Wild paid a steep price. Would we have given up a roster UFA d-man(Sutton) and a top prospect(DeHaan/Hamonic)? I would have been tempted.
MAYBE MORE LIKE 1974!
I would not have been tempted.
by Nova Scotia Isles Fan on Feb 12, 2010 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
I was interested
That price surprised me though. (Admittedly, I don’t know much about Leddy’s progress.)
Actually, I’m surprised at the 2nd rounders that have gone out the door so far. That may be a good sign for Snow’s demands.
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Ziggy Sighting!!
Zigmund Palffy sighted carrying the flag for Slovakia into BC place — Olympic Opening ceremonies
by Nova Scotia Isles Fan on Feb 12, 2010 10:08 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I cant wait to see Ziggy play in the Olympics.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 12, 2010 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
I know
If he can still play garth should call him up…an old Ziggy woul dprobably still be a better goal scorer than most of our guys. he might have some tips for JT
by Rickfansince76 on Feb 13, 2010 12:01 AM EST up reply actions
I hope he has a great tourney, that’d be sweet.
Was reading previews and found myself naturally rooting for the Czechs and Slovaks again. It’s in the genes for me.
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Here is the schedule:
Tuesday. February 16, 2010
3:00 – Group A Game 1: United States vs Switzerland
7:30 – Group A Game 2: Canada vs Norway
12:00 – Group B Game 3: Russian Federation vs Latvia
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
3:00 – Group C Game 4: Finland vs Belarus
7:30 – Group C Game 5: Sweden vs Germany
12:00 – Group B Game 6: Czech Republic vs Slovakia
Thursday, February 18, 2010
3:00 – Group A Game 7: United States vs Norway
7:30 – Group A Game 8: Switzerland vs Canada
12:00 – Group B Game 9: Slovakia vs Russian Federation
Friday, February 19, 2010
3:00 – Group C Game 10: Belarus vs Sweden
7:30 – Group B Game 11: Czech Republic vs Latvia
12:00 – Group C Game 12: Finland vs Germany
Saturday, February 20, 2010
3:00 – Group A Game 13: Norway vs Switzerland
7:30 – Group B Game 14: Latvia vs Slovakia
12:00 – Group C Game 15: Germany vs Belarus
Sunday, February 21, 2010
3:00 – Group B Game 16: Russian Federation vs Czech Republic
7:40 – Group A Game 17: Canada vs United States
12:00 – Group C Game 18: Sweden vs Finland
I dont know which ones are being televised where, but Im guessing most of it will be on cable instead of on NBC itself.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 13, 2010 12:16 AM EST up reply actions
NBC and MSNBC mostly
Argh, I had a full schedule with TV all formatted out to post here, but I left it at the office. I’ll post one Monday as a FanPost.
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Got to stay young
I like Veterans, but want to see us go after someone under 30 if we make any push to sign anyone
Kovalchuk at 26 is going to be expensive so I don’t see us getting him, more like someone the Rangers sign unfortunately
Frolov might be a little cheaper and is 27
Rene Bourque has shown some upside, also some long periods of nothing. he is 28 and made $1.35
as far as a veteran blue liner, I want Sutton back but if not we have to bring in someone with some years of service like:
bring back Aucoin he seems to still be able to handle th epoint on the PP in PHX or his teammate Michalek
there is also Morrison from WAS at 27 and made $1.975. he has 11G/22A and +18 on a very good team, maybe bring some confidence over
by Rickfansince76 on Feb 13, 2010 12:16 AM EST reply actions
Akexei Yashin Contract
Here is what remains after this season:
2010-2011 $4.755 million cap hit
2011-2012 through 2014-2015 $2.204 million cap hit per season.
With no new revenues to generate since the Isles are stuck in the NVMC the next few years I don’t think the Yashin contract is that much of a problem since the Isles won’t spend money anyway. The 2.204 million cap hit starting in 2011-2012 season is not going to have much of an impact on who the Isles will sign. The Isles are so far under the cap for next season the 4.755 million dollar cap hit isn’t going to matter that much as Garth will still have trouble getting players to sign here.
Yeah, that’s the funny thing: Right now all it is doing is serve as a piece that helps them reach the cap floor. Maybe it’s costing them a veteran defensive defenseman, but…
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I wonder if that’s a strategy that cap floor teams may adopt – taking on front-loaded contracts and then buying out the cap hit (and paying less actual money).
It really should be
Was talking about that with Dirk Hoag who writes about the Predators. There aren’t many current front-loaded deals on the market, but it would make sense for a black market exchange to emerge between teams that can afford to pay out cash and teams who can afford to take on “cap cash.” Would be an interesting little game, actually.
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It allows the Isles to play younger players like Martin. I would like Snow to limit the offseason FA signing’s to two quality ones (one d-man and a power forward) rather than signing a bunch of retreads. This will allow players like Martin, Joensuu, Kohn, hopefully Hamonic, the 1st round draft pick to get ice time early and often in 2010-2011.
The real problems could come in 2011-2012 when the Isles will be a very young prospect filled team with only Streit, DP, KO, Tavares, Moulson (most likely) 1st round draft pick of 2010 and possibly Bailey making over a few million a season counting bonus money. Short term (two year deals) big money contracts to one or two quality veterans should be the FA goals of Snow this summer.
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Los Angeles
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Sat 02/11 | OT - W 2 - 1 |
|
Montreal
|
Thu 02/09 | L 2 - 4 |
|
@
Philadelphia
|
Tue 02/07 | SO - W 1 - 0 |
|
Buffalo
|
Sat 02/04 | SO - L 3 - 4 |
|
@
Ottawa
|
Fri 02/03 | OT - W 2 - 1 |
Atlantic Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
New York Rangers
|
52 | 34 | 13 | 5 | 73 |
|
Philadelphia
|
54 | 31 | 16 | 7 | 69 |
|
New Jersey
|
54 | 31 | 19 | 4 | 66 |
|
Pittsburgh
|
54 | 30 | 19 | 5 | 65 |
|
New York Islanders
|
53 | 22 | 23 | 8 | 52 |
(updated 2.11.2012 at 8:02 AM EST)
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