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Elliot freedman 31 thoughts8/17/2023 ![]() ![]() So they’ve got a lot of prospects but they don’t really have anyone signed long term. They’ve only got one defenceman, Morrissey signed after next year. We all know about their issues on the right side of their D although Pionk, that’s a real credit to their scouting staff, how well Pionk played for them. You know Bryan Little, he’s probably not going to play again unfortunately and you wish for his health and he does what’s best for his health, they need a centre. I think, like I said, there’s a better than decent chance it happens. And you don’t want it to fester, or you to run out of any kind of leverage or all of a sudden now we really have to deal him. So I think there’s a better than decent chance it happens because I think everybody realizes here that maybe this is the right answer. And they know they’ve got one more year till their is a big negotiation, he’s at 6.75 now, and we better sort this before that negotiation is staring at us in the face. It’s kinda like he’s not 100% happy and their not 100% happy. One of the things I asked was ‘Did Laine ask for a trade?’ and I didn’t get any yes or no answers but what I got was it’s ambiguous. “I can but I don’t think it’s what anybody kinda wants. The topic of the Jets (1:13:30) came up beginning with Marek asking about Patrik Laine and whether he just stays in Winnipeg despite all the rumours out there. Time will tell, and its certainly fair to speculate if the Islanders even have the assets to afford one of the most anticipated players heading into the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline.Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman were chatting on the 31 Thoughts podcast. If the plan isn't to tear it down and sell off assets, the only thing the Islanders can do is add to this roster and add the one thing they're missing which Horvat provides. The Islanders surely lack goals and Horvat certainly provides them. ![]() ![]() However, head coach Lane Lambert hasn't been afraid to try Mathew Barzal on Brock Nelson's wing with Anders Lee, and although the sample with that trio has been small, it's definitely piqued the interest of many with how dominant they've been as a line. Now you might be thinking the Islanders are already deep at center, especially with Aatu Räty somewhat in the fold. If something were to come to fruition, it should come as no surprise if Horvat was extended. He's proved it in the past when he acquired J.G. That's exactly how GM Lou Lamoriello handles his business. One source even suggested a move is expected sooner than later." Additionally, Pagnotta mentions the price tag remains high, but progress is being made toward moving the 27-year-old center.įriedman mentions the Islanders would only want to make this move if it comes with a long-term attachment to Horvat and that should come to the surprise of no one. Canucks GM Patrik Allvin tells “ Canucks Central” he and Horvat’s agent last Tuesday and he’s “still talking to his agent and we’ll see where it goes.” However, The Fourth Period insider, David Pagnotta, reports that he's been told more recently that "discussions involving Horvat have picked up a fair amount. To be exact, Horvat's 31 goals in 49 games have him on pace for 52 goals in an 82-game span. All year long we’ve been talking about how they can’t score and here’s a guy who’s on pace for 50-something goals this year.’” You never know what (the Islanders are) doing. Someone said to me “’it makes too much sense. "I think they would be looking for longer (term). "I've wondered if the Islanders are around this but I don't think they want (Horvat) as a rental," Friedman speculated to Jeff Marek. On the latest episode of 32 Thoughts the Podcast, Sportsnet Insider Elliotte Friedman suspects the Isles might be in on the Vancouver Canucks captain and pending free agent, Bo Horvat. What they're missing is the ability to score goals. The Islanders have the defense to keep pucks out of their net and the goaltending that's considered among the best in the NHL. The narrative remains the same despite the wins. Yet, in each of those wins, the Isles scored just two goals in each game. The NY Islanders finished the month of January with back-to-back wins against the Detroit Red Wings and the Vegas Golden Knights. ![]()
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