The New York Islanders are interested in acquiring Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers according to several sources. Ehlers would be a solid addition to the Isles top line alonside Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal but what would it cost to get him and can the Isles afford it? This does seem like a very Lou Lamoriello type move.
Plus, Cal Clutterbuck has won the 2014 Bob Nystrom Award as voted by the fans. We discuss by Clutter deserves the honor and whether he’ll be back next season.
And we continue our player by player look at the Islanders with Casey Cizikas who started the season on the 4th line and ended up on the first line, showcasing his versatility.
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I have a feeling that first is going for eihlers even tho teams that can offer better packages will be on in the bidding too. Eihlers says he wont sign an extention. Hellebuyck, scheif said that a year ago before signing long term deals to stay with jets. Louzer needs to turn this into a multi player deal. Maybe flip some picks around and send 6 back in deal to go home to manitoba and relieving some of the long term cap strain on isle cap giving it to eihlers upon a new deal. And you know louzer loves to throw 7, 8 year max deals to every vet/acquisition that comes isles way. I doubt jets would take 44 or 3 in a deal. And i read that 4 players received new long term deals last year as ufa/rfa. Two of them signed by louzer. Does louzer not know what elc's are for and having players cost controlled for a few seasons to transition them into line up as players leave/age out? Probably why isles have no worthy players on elc/cost controlled deals outside of 10 and soon 8 will need a new deal. A likely deal in 7, 8 year range which would leave isles with 4 d men on 7, 8 year deals not even counting when 28 resigns.
Eihlers has enough speed/skill to play wing with 13,14. Or could put eihlers on second line moving 29 to top line needing a c for line 2 with 21. I wish isles (with nothing to offer) could get the no. six pick and some of the plethera of picks utah yotes have next two drafts. Could take parekh with 6 pick, have assets for future deals, and get some much needed picks. And watch when louzer trades what is now the 20 pick away and misses out on a falling talent in an unpredictable draft lacking future star talent as of now.
Feel better soon Gil.😊
Opps there goes our number 1 pick for the next two years.
OMG here we go again.
Thanks Gil, hope you and your father are better soon.
Gil I like ehlers it's just he didn't even exist for the jets in the playoffs we need better then that
And I'm sorry you and the family are sick that sucks
Hope you and your family feel much better. Glad to see you back.
Omg 😳 feel better soon Gil! You are my go to source for our NYI. I know the Jets are looking for a player not a prospect! They want an experienced D man and Pulock is from the area. I really feel the deal will be Pulock and the rights to Wally for Elhers and a 5 rd pick. I really feel Elhers will be an Islander! Feel Better
Glad you're recovering Gil, but are you serious? they haven't sign any big free agents in history? why what's the cause of it?
Are the Jets even interested of trading him?
Feel better Gil! I just hate sending a draft pick to move a contract. The Anders Lee contract is not that bad; its a 7mil cap hit but he makes less then that. Maybe if the Islanders move Lee for a pair of prospects or a late pick. One idea for LW is just put Noah Dobson their; the Islanders would be better off. To me Lou better pay attention to the blueline last year it was awful-one UFA that would be an awesome pick up us Vincent Desharnais -I want this guy on the Isles. Any news on Justin Gill? This kid is beast!
Good 🌄, Gil, how are you? I'm glad you're feeling better. I hope The Islanders sign Nikolai Ehlers. He's 28 years old, and can put the puck in the net. He'll be great with Horvat and Barzal. Now, if they can sign a player between 20-25 years old that's also known as a sniper. The Bob Nystrom Award goes to Cal Clutterbuck, and deservedly so. He's playing the best 🏒 of his career. The Islanders signed Jesse Nermy to N entry level contract. He's only 19 years old, do he shouldn't rush him. Casey Czesikus 10 goals 33 points. He could play anywhere with anybody, and he's not a quitter at 33. HAPPY 🎂, MATTHEW SCHNEIDER. He had a respectable career. We're you listening to Wayne Gretzky when he said Sergei Barkov best defensive player he's seen since Bryan Trottier. He also brought up how when The Islanders shut him out in the first game of the 83 Fiinals. Barkov must be really surprised at the comment, and from Gretzky, but just like Trots, he's a great two way player, too. Hear from you later, Gil, and LET'S GO ISLANDERS.
Good morning team. Gil, glad to see you back and we all, of course, wish you are feeling much better with each passing day. As for one of the topics of the day, Ehlers makes the Islander a bit younger, but unless more moves are made, the Islanders are still a team that barely makes the playoffs, not advancing passed the 2nd round. Just being brutally honest. Thanks again, Gil. Glad to see you back. Everyone, have a great day! See you all again next time. Until then.. Let's Go Islanders!!
hheellloooo owner of the Islanders, stop looking beyond your ahl, bring up Maggio and Dufour,,,,,stop wasting time with these two players, they are far better then the 3rd line, better than Ollie and Holmstom…. ggeezz it takes forever for you and the GM to improve this team…wake up ..
Thoughts and prayers Gil🙏🙏💖
Nicolai Ehlers would be amazing. Not only as a fellow Dane, but he would suits us greatly too.
Hi Gil, so sorry you and your family have not been well. Recovery Blessings to you all!! Feel better Gil!
I like Ehlers , but Isles need to add some toughness in the line up . Also, how will the 4.5 million added to cap this year affect Lou's decisions this off season ? If at all . Heal up and great job !
If we trade pulock then we need to sign montour from Florida to replace him as our right handed defenseman plus he can move the puck better then pulock and QB a power play, for the second line id like to see them sign duclair, use the other 2nd round pick to get rid of lee’s contract, can see the lineup looking like this:
Ehlers-14-13
Duclair-29-21
10-44-the Russian kid
53-32-18
28-8
3-montour
2-24
Hey Gil – I hope you and the Family Feel Better and although Hockey is an outlet for us to forget about the bad stuff going on in real life when it comes to medical stuff that must be your top priority. I'd love to see the Isles make this move for Ehlers and I'd rather the Jets get Pelech rather then Pulock but you gotta give something to get something and who knows maybe Winnipeg gets someone different in the deal. I hope this isn't the only move but as we've discussed there are several hurdles to jump to make those things happen. Rest Up and Hydrate and Get Better Soon.