Would Seattle Really Take Leddy

Équipe: 2021-22 Islanders de New York

Date de création initiale: 5 juin 2021

Publié: 12 juin 2021

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

So Nick Leddy had a "resurgent" season in 2021, scoring 31 points in the 56 game season and helping to keep the Islanders' fledgling power play afloat, for at least the first part of the season. However, he's been pretty quiet in the playoffs, makes a lot of money and has rather poor defensive analytics. For these reasons (number 2, in particular), I think he's a guy the Isles should really look to move on from this offseason.

With the trade for Ryan Graves (which would happen before expansion), Leddy would be left exposed to the Kraken, giving them a pathway to acquiring a potential 0.5 point per game defenseman for their first season. The biggest issue with this, is that Nick Leddy is owed $7 million in 21-22, which is more than almost any team in the league would want to have to pay for him next season, even if he does replicate his success from this past season.

The little blurb in the trade with Seattle explains the transaction. As for the amount being retained, it would have the Islanders pay $2 million of the $7 million Leddy is owed next season. It's a lot of money, but I'm highly skeptical that anyone would take his full deal. This way, the Isles shed a boatload of real money and cap space to make other moves.

Of course, this scenario can really only take place if Seattle really likes Nick Leddy. With the acquisition of Graves, Scott Mayfield is left exposed, who could also make an attractive expansion piece. So this is just one scenario. Is it likely? Do both teams benefit? Let me know what you think...

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