Great show Gil. I love hearing the excitement in your voice! You mentioned that we might see some of these same players from the training camp roster during the pre-season, that would be great. I am excited to see Isaiah George. It was sad to see that Cal Clutterbuck and Matt Martin were not on the list, though not surprising and probably the right decision. LGI!
Yeah, it's sad but also the right choice with regard to Martin and Clutter. I am also excited to see Isaiah George and some of the other prospects. Thanks for the comment, Gail. Always good to hear from you. LGI.
Good show Gil, but I feel no excitement for that list of prospects. I am hopeful Duclair fits well on the top line. He isn't really a sniper, but he has some smooth moves that fool goalies. I think he's going to surprise a lot of people and get a long term contract with the Isles. I still haven't figured out why Mike Reilly signed a one year deal for so little. He got rave reviews from Paul Maurice and was a solid D-man for the Isles last year. He showed he is a good passer and a solid breakout defenseman. If he had shopped around, he would have gotten a longer term and more money. Why take such a low-ball contract on a team where he's likely going to be the 7th Defenseman with a healthy Mayfield returning to the lineup? His looks like a holding pattern contract. I have a feeling he'll be traded sometime this season, perhaps back to the Panthers. What if Engvall doesn't improve? How many picks will Yoda surrender to erase his big mistake?
I agree Duclair isn't a true sniper, but he is a legit top six forward, ideally on the 2nd line but still an upgrade for the Isles. I think Reilly will be on the third pair unless he's beaten out by Bolduc. As for Engvall, I didn't have a big problem with acquiring him, but re-signing him to a 7-year extension made very little sense. He's not a top six forward and signing a bottom six forward to that long an extension makes little sense. Thanks for the comment, Bob. Always good to hear from you. LGI.
The number one Name I am so high on is The Hulk! 6’6” 220 lbs Fin D Jesse Pulkkinen! If anyone reminds me of Hedman it is Pulkkinen! He might not have the same offensive skills but I certainly see him as a punishing defensive Defense man who will clear the crease and stop those crashing our goalies! I strongly feel Pulkkinen could put extreme pressure on Romanov, Mayfield, and even the 2 P’s! Seriously very exciting to see Jesse who was playing in the Fins men’s league hit the ice! I also want to see Julien Gauthier given a real chance to make this team! We need his size n speed! Give him an honest chance Roy! And Lou!!!!! It will also be interesting to see what Marcus Hogberg might bring! In the end I do feel Pulkkinen might push for a spot! Romanov and Mayfield better watch their back. Trading Romanov and inserting a Pulkkinen next to Dobson will ease salary and bring back a prospect or draft pick!
Pulkkinen is at least a year away right now. I hope Gauthier has a solid camp. Hogberg will almost certainly start the season in Bridgeport barring an injury to Varlamov or Sorokin. Romanov is in the final year of his contract, so we'll see what Lou does with him. Thanks for the comment, Otto. LGI.
Good 🌄, Gil, how are you? The Islanders released their preliminary roster, and it looks promising, especially now that they've got Anthony DuClair. They should've held a prospect camp this summer. The Islanders didn't trade for Patrick Lanie because of his issues, and the asking price was probably too high. I knew that trading away all those draft picks would come back to bite Lou Lamoriello in the behind. HAPPY 🎂, GLENN HEALY.
The big issue with not being able to trade for Laine was a lack of cap space. I wish they did hold a prospect camp, it's frustrating that college players can't participate in training camp. Thanks for the comment, Cindy. LGI.
Hey Gil as you know I live in Montreal and adopted les habitants as my second team. Laine is a bit of a head-case. I prefer the Habs take a flyer on this one. LOL. LGI
I'm with you. I think the Isles need a player with Laine's offensive talent, but not necessarily Laine. Thanks for the comment, Darrell. Also like the Habs. I remember those dominant 70s teams, they were just so good. LGI.
Hi Gil! Hope you and you’re family are well! Lost touch some-traveling some-well I’m not planning a parade anytime soon-I think we will make it-but I’m dreading getting pushed around. I’m hearing the Devils are interested in Lucic--I mean Gil kidding me? If that happens Macdermid, Dillon and Lucic? Brutal physical division. I trust Roy but no enforcer? A 2 minute nasty mean slash or a head shot just because ya can-can ruin a season. I’m just being blunt. Yes I want younger, faster but ya gotta deter the wolves ya know. Let’s see what some new faces can do--let’s hope Sorro is great again. I know this much--I don’t want to hear “We have to play more physical” because playing physical means ya have to stand up for yourself! Engval and Holmstrom? Good luck with that. Take care Gil!
Hope your travels were enjoyable, Frankie. Yes, this team could get pushed around. And yes, the Devils are going to be more physical if they add Lucic. The good news is, enforcers tend to be fourth line players and inexpensive. The bad news is, the Isles don't have any cap space to speak of right now and Lou seems to be reluctant to move on from any of "his guys" to create any. We'll see what happens going forward. Sorokin should be better than a year ago. He needs to be if the Isles hope to return to the playoffs. Thanks for the comment and good to hear from you. LGI.
Why don’t they hold a prospects camp like the rest of the NHL?? That’s stupid. Not surprised to not see Clutter and Martin. I’m hoping Dufour. does some good stuff in camp. His performance last season was disappointing.
I don't get it. Not holding a prospects camp is penny wise but pound foolish. I would like to see something more from Dufour in training camp too. Thanks for the comment, Mike. LGI.
Duclair will score 30+ and Barzel will be a pt a game...I love the makeup of the team but should Andres Lee really be the Captian? Call me crazy but him forTavares and a pick sounds good. But really sorokin needs to be a top 5 goalie...
Sorokin totally needs to have a bounce back season for the Isles to do well. I'd love to see 30 from Duclair. If he and Bo and Barzy have chemistry, he could score 30 and Barzy could be a point a game player. I don't see a Lee for Tavares trade. Why would Toronto want Lee? And how could the Isles fit JT's high salary under their cap? They'd have to trade Lee and Pageau or have the Leafs retain half salary. Thanks for the comment, BrownKnee666. LGI.
The problem is, this team is not an elite, Stanley Cup contender. They are a fringe playoff team, likely to finish between 6th and 10th in the conference. That's not when you're supposed to sacrifice cap space. If you're a top Cup contender, that's the time to sacrifice cap space. Thanks for the comment, christophercancel934. LGI.
Yipee the roster for a middling non-contender has been released. Roster wont look much different-again. Add duclair - 15, 17. 26 (who belongs in ahl) still there. Tsyplakov is still an unknown who has to earn nhl spot. George and gill now ahl eligible. Habs just improved adding a goal scorer to go with caufield and slaf. Too bad isles have no one worth a fk to offer sheet louzer into cap he-ll like blows did to oil who didn't match double offer sheets. And holding onto this run it back bunch every season gives prospects no chance no hope for nhl as louzer's overpaid garbage and 18 are assured spots with no worries about roster spot all paid long term with immovable contracts. Not like isles have any grade a prospects ready for nhl-all fringe nhl types unlikely to make an impact. At least flyers dumped johannson deal willing to eat it to go away. Better hope eiserman doesn't decline and forget how to score after being drafted by isles like 26 and bellows did. So tired of this hopeless shit every year nothing to look forward to-in future. Give us some optimism for once louzer. And goal scorer laine was a no go once bj's wouldn't retain $$$'s leaving louzer and his cap mimanagement shit out of luck once again.
The lack of cap space is what always comes back to hurt the Isles. Lou's poor cap management is the gift that keeps on holding this team back. They can't even afford to keep Wahlstrom or to have a full 23-man roster unless they free up a little cap space. Thanks for the comment, Steven. LGI.
Great show Gil. I love hearing the excitement in your voice! You mentioned that we might see some of these same players from the training camp roster during the pre-season, that would be great. I am excited to see Isaiah George. It was sad to see that Cal Clutterbuck and Matt Martin were not on the list, though not surprising and probably the right decision. LGI!
Yeah, it's sad but also the right choice with regard to Martin and Clutter. I am also excited to see Isaiah George and some of the other prospects. Thanks for the comment, Gail. Always good to hear from you. LGI.
Good show as usual. 🤘
Thanks Ken. Always appreciate it. LGI
Can’t wait to see some of the new blood or shall I say Youngbloods on the roster hope we are in a better position this year than last year thanks, Gil
Fingers crossed Rob G. Hope we get a long look at some of the young talent. Thanks for the comment. LGI.
Good show Gil, but I feel no excitement for that list of prospects.
I am hopeful Duclair fits well on the top line. He isn't really a sniper, but he has some smooth moves that fool goalies. I think he's going to surprise a lot of people and get a long term contract with the Isles.
I still haven't figured out why Mike Reilly signed a one year deal for so little. He got rave reviews from Paul Maurice and was a solid D-man for the Isles last year. He showed he is a good passer and a solid breakout defenseman. If he had shopped around, he would have gotten a longer term and more money. Why take such a low-ball contract on a team where he's likely going to be the 7th Defenseman with a healthy Mayfield returning to the lineup? His looks like a holding pattern contract. I have a feeling he'll be traded sometime this season, perhaps back to the Panthers.
What if Engvall doesn't improve? How many picks will Yoda surrender to erase his big mistake?
I agree Duclair isn't a true sniper, but he is a legit top six forward, ideally on the 2nd line but still an upgrade for the Isles. I think Reilly will be on the third pair unless he's beaten out by Bolduc. As for Engvall, I didn't have a big problem with acquiring him, but re-signing him to a 7-year extension made very little sense. He's not a top six forward and signing a bottom six forward to that long an extension makes little sense. Thanks for the comment, Bob. Always good to hear from you. LGI.
The number one Name I am so high on is The Hulk! 6’6” 220 lbs Fin D Jesse Pulkkinen! If anyone reminds me of Hedman it is Pulkkinen! He might not have the same offensive skills but I certainly see him as a punishing defensive Defense man who will clear the crease and stop those crashing our goalies! I strongly feel Pulkkinen could put extreme pressure on Romanov,
Mayfield, and even the 2 P’s! Seriously very exciting to see Jesse who was playing in the Fins men’s league hit the ice! I also want to see Julien Gauthier given a real chance to make this team! We need his size n speed! Give him an honest chance Roy! And Lou!!!!! It will also be interesting to see what Marcus Hogberg might bring! In the end I do feel Pulkkinen might push for a spot! Romanov and Mayfield better watch their back. Trading Romanov and inserting a Pulkkinen next to Dobson will ease salary and bring back a prospect or draft pick!
Pulkkinen is at least a year away right now. I hope Gauthier has a solid camp. Hogberg will almost certainly start the season in Bridgeport barring an injury to Varlamov or Sorokin. Romanov is in the final year of his contract, so we'll see what Lou does with him. Thanks for the comment, Otto. LGI.
@@LockedOnIslanders I was not happy when Gauthier was sent back to Bridgeport. I liked his hustle. Hopefully he makes the team this year.
Good 🌄, Gil, how are you? The Islanders released their preliminary roster, and it looks promising, especially now that they've got Anthony DuClair. They should've held a prospect camp this summer. The Islanders didn't trade for Patrick Lanie because of his issues, and the asking price was probably too high. I knew that trading away all those draft picks would come back to bite Lou Lamoriello in the behind. HAPPY 🎂, GLENN HEALY.
The big issue with not being able to trade for Laine was a lack of cap space. I wish they did hold a prospect camp, it's frustrating that college players can't participate in training camp. Thanks for the comment, Cindy. LGI.
@@LockedOnIslanders You're welcome, Gil. Hear from you on Friday.
Hey Gil as you know I live in Montreal and adopted les habitants as my second team. Laine is a bit of a head-case. I prefer the Habs take a flyer on this one. LOL. LGI
I'm with you. I think the Isles need a player with Laine's offensive talent, but not necessarily Laine. Thanks for the comment, Darrell. Also like the Habs. I remember those dominant 70s teams, they were just so good. LGI.
Stefan Rosner needs to ask Lou at next presser why Isles are the only team that does not have a summer camp.
Doubtful Lou will give a satisfactory answer, but it is a legitimate question. Thanks for the comment, Bigtime1972. LGI.
Hi Gil! Hope you and you’re family are well! Lost touch some-traveling some-well I’m not planning a parade anytime soon-I think we will make it-but I’m dreading getting pushed around. I’m hearing the Devils are interested in Lucic--I mean Gil kidding me? If that happens Macdermid, Dillon and Lucic? Brutal physical division. I trust Roy but no enforcer? A 2 minute nasty mean slash or a head shot just because ya can-can ruin a season. I’m just being blunt. Yes I want younger, faster but ya gotta deter the wolves ya know. Let’s see what some new faces can do--let’s hope Sorro is great again. I know this much--I don’t want to hear “We have to play more physical” because playing physical means ya have to stand up for yourself! Engval and Holmstrom? Good luck with that. Take care Gil!
Hope your travels were enjoyable, Frankie. Yes, this team could get pushed around. And yes, the Devils are going to be more physical if they add Lucic. The good news is, enforcers tend to be fourth line players and inexpensive. The bad news is, the Isles don't have any cap space to speak of right now and Lou seems to be reluctant to move on from any of "his guys" to create any. We'll see what happens going forward. Sorokin should be better than a year ago. He needs to be if the Isles hope to return to the playoffs. Thanks for the comment and good to hear from you. LGI.
Why don’t they hold a prospects camp like the rest of the NHL?? That’s stupid. Not surprised to not see Clutter and Martin. I’m hoping Dufour. does some good stuff in camp. His performance last season was disappointing.
I don't get it. Not holding a prospects camp is penny wise but pound foolish. I would like to see something more from Dufour in training camp too. Thanks for the comment, Mike. LGI.
Hard to criticize the decision to not have a prospect camp without knowing the actual rationale . I highly doubt that “cost” is a factor at all
Hickey is da bomb
Also a big fan of Hickey's. Wishing him luck with this possible opportunity. Thanks for the comment, Gandaulf1961.
Duclair will score 30+ and Barzel will be a pt a game...I love the makeup of the team but should Andres Lee really be the Captian? Call me crazy but him forTavares and a pick sounds good. But really sorokin needs to be a top 5 goalie...
Sorokin totally needs to have a bounce back season for the Isles to do well. I'd love to see 30 from Duclair. If he and Bo and Barzy have chemistry, he could score 30 and Barzy could be a point a game player. I don't see a Lee for Tavares trade. Why would Toronto want Lee? And how could the Isles fit JT's high salary under their cap? They'd have to trade Lee and Pageau or have the Leafs retain half salary. Thanks for the comment, BrownKnee666. LGI.
Sometimes you have to sacrifice cap space when you're in a win now mode season. Sorry, but it's not an excuse.
The problem is, this team is not an elite, Stanley Cup contender. They are a fringe playoff team, likely to finish between 6th and 10th in the conference. That's not when you're supposed to sacrifice cap space. If you're a top Cup contender, that's the time to sacrifice cap space. Thanks for the comment, christophercancel934. LGI.
Gm Gil. There is not a facet the Isles need to work on. Getting younger would be a start.
Getting younger would be a good goal, but it's not what Lou tends to do. Thanks for the comment, Eric. LGI.
I thought eiserman was not in college till next year?
I thought so too at one point but apparently he's starting this fall. Thanks for the comment, James. LGI.
Yipee the roster for a middling non-contender has been released. Roster wont look much different-again. Add duclair - 15, 17. 26 (who belongs in ahl) still there. Tsyplakov is still an unknown who has to earn nhl spot. George and gill now ahl eligible. Habs just improved adding a goal scorer to go with caufield and slaf. Too bad isles have no one worth a fk to offer sheet louzer into cap he-ll like blows did to oil who didn't match double offer sheets. And holding onto this run it back bunch every season gives prospects no chance no hope for nhl as louzer's overpaid garbage and 18 are assured spots with no worries about roster spot all paid long term with immovable contracts. Not like isles have any grade a prospects ready for nhl-all fringe nhl types unlikely to make an impact. At least flyers dumped johannson deal willing to eat it to go away. Better hope eiserman doesn't decline and forget how to score after being drafted by isles like 26 and bellows did. So tired of this hopeless shit every year nothing to look forward to-in future. Give us some optimism for once louzer. And goal scorer laine was a no go once bj's wouldn't retain $$$'s leaving louzer and his cap mimanagement shit out of luck once again.
Steve always speaks the truth
@@empirestateconstructionllc2336I try to. Thanks empire. Some folks don't like that truth.
The lack of cap space is what always comes back to hurt the Isles. Lou's poor cap management is the gift that keeps on holding this team back. They can't even afford to keep Wahlstrom or to have a full 23-man roster unless they free up a little cap space. Thanks for the comment, Steven. LGI.
What!!?...no Martin and Clutterbuck!!??....lols
Shocking, I know. LOL. Thanks for the comment, Philip. LGI.
@LockedOnIslanders oh Gil..I think 15 and 37 are available...lols
If they are smart they will get rid of Lee somehow
Doesn't look likely, but I'm not saying you're wrong. Thanks for the comment, dougr4069.