@isles1007 Only if the deals are short-term. I wouldn't mind Duhaime, could use his toughness. The rest are injury prone or disappear for long stretches.
@philzfactz@IsleStotle The defense is the jury is still out. 1 season of a GM does not define them. He stated publicly that the team would be similar for the first 2 seasons due to contracts. I just don't see the point of the constant rage baiting.
@IsleStotle@philzfactz Duclair would be useful if he put the effort in, but he doesn't back check unless he's called out for it. Then reverts to his normal state. Engvall we'll see what happens with a new coach.
@DynoDangle He has 1 more year on his contract. Holland was interviewed today at the draft and sees Doughty going year to year on 1 year deals. Has no plans not to retain him.
@islanders_takes@TuckonSports Have a year to trade him. NTC kicks in 27-28. Otherwise you'd have to package him with Sorokin to waive. Which I'm sure you wouldn't mind.
@mndamico It was and wasn't about the playoffs. Darche knew he was not going to move forward with Roy, and had a target in mind. He took his shot and did not have to compete with others looking for a new coach.
@JCapGLJ The problem right now is other teams have added and "should" be better, but it doesn't always work out like all of these Monday morning quarterbacks think it will.
@IsleStotle@islanders_takes Assuming Tuch wanted to sign. Without that knowledge these references to what the Isles could have done are asinine. It's not apples to apples, it's more like apples to anvils
Why not? Trotz did. I mostly agree, but you can't just discount a great coach. A solid system and players willing to follow can produce. Maybe not on the PP, but otherwise, yes. #isles
I think @IslesDen has nailed it Darche is banking on DeBoer simply making them a better team. That will be true, however he can't perform miracles and create a team that can compete against the top teams like Carolina.
I expect no moves and picking at their slot.
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