Why do you think that the Islanders would want to replace Casey Cizikas? They've got a pretty good fourth line, too.

Exactly. The way Grant has played, he’d improve most 4th lines but I don’t think this is one of them.

Oof, that's a hard pass from the Ducks. Grant has been great this for us and we're going to trade him it'll have to be at least a 2nd round pick or a legit prospect. I want no part of Josh Ho-Shang either. I'd rather we re-signed but if he's willing to be a rental and then come back to us then I could see a trade happening but it has to be more than a fourth and a bust of a prospect.

One of my favorite pastimes in this somewhat bleak year is pointing out that Derek Grant has 13 goals and 18 points and Jeff Skinner has 11 goals and 19 points. See what $8.3 million can do for you?