Équipe: 2021-22 Islanders de New York

Date de création initiale: 17 juin 2021

Publié: 17 juin 2021

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

This is a general response to a lot of the Isles offseason projections that have them bringing in people like Chara and bringing back people like Andy Greene and Zajac. While I don't dislike the fit of any of these players necessarily, I think there are a few kids in the Isles prospect pool that should be getting a look before these guys do. The team needs to get younger on the whole anyway, so this is a chance to do that. First of all, it's time for the Golyshev/Bellows experiment to begin, I think both of them are going to fight hard for a roster spot, and I think one of them makes it. Golyshev was a .5 point per game player on a very meh Avtomobilist team, and I think he can put up similar production in the NHL if deployed correctly, which I trust Trotz can do. Bellows really started to heat up in the NHL before he got sat for good and would definitely like to see more of him. It is also time for the Salo/Bolduc experiment to begin. Salo was a above .5 point per game D-man in the Swedish league, he's absolutely NHL ready in my book (kid is insane watch his game tape). Bolduc is a little raw (he is still only 20 lol) but I think should maybe get a chance this year. His AHL stint has gotten pretty well, so even if its in a limited role, I'd like to see him get a chance. I also think you sign a Veteran here to insulate them, but definitely not a immobile dinosaur like Chara/Greene. (If Mark Pysyk will sign for league min, I think thats a sneaky way to do this) Otherwise most of the team stays the same. In other news, I hate to admit it but that is probably the at BEST deal you get for Ladd. Seattle also takes Mayfield, his contract is honestly too good for them to not, and I don't think they're going to on purpose swallow a Leddy or Bailey deal just because they occasionally decide to produce. Also sorry Uncle Leo ;-;

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