Amazing that he was such a priority that NYI had to sign him in October to ensure he didn't build value to price himself out of NY...

Kidding, of course

It is a stupid contract, but he’ll be in the AHL for a majority of the contract so I really don’t care. He’ll be lucky to play more than 20 NHL games in the next 4 years.

Lou wants to put him on waivers , that’s why he got the contract. Friedman said there would be interest if they put him on waivers a free months ago

Sabres decline

Lou is dumb … then you sign Eric Staal lmao

why would the islanders consider that varly trade

Why are the Sabres trading a pick and prospect for a goalie they apparently immediately flip for another goalie they dont need who will be UFA at the end of the year

exactly it makes sense for no one

Nothing about any of these trades makes any sense for either side.

If Lou Lamoriello is so dumb, how'd the Isles make it to the playoffs the past three years, and come within a hair's breadth of making it to the Stanely Cup Finals? And he's got multiple Stanley Cup wins to his name? And then got Pelech/Pulock to resign for about $12 million combined?

Lou extended Johnson because other teams wanted him, and the Isles like having an enforcer type around who can actually play a little. It's entirely about keeping depth intact, and also to prevent Johnson from being claimed on the waiver wire (or signed in the offseason) by one of their divisional rivals. The contract will be buried in the AHL, and even then, it's a bargain deal that makes sure the Isles never have to worry about getting an enforcer for 4 more years. That frees the Isles front office up to focus on the bigger picture.

Your trade is also not realistic- Varlamov should have been in the running for the Vezina last year (Grubauer's stats were entirely the result of the Avs offensive score effect/CORSI rating) and the Isles don't want to trade him unless they have to. Sorokin doesn't have a full year under his belt yet- down the line, Varly will likely be traded. If I was going to trade Varly it would be for at least a 1st rounder and a top-tier prospect. I'd also aim a lot higher than Will Butcher for LD2/3.

Lastly, I want nothing to do with Staal. He's a good player but why would the Isles sign him? They've got enough depth players- and are sending them to the AHL. If I'm the Isles and I want a forward, I'm looking at something Butch Goring level, who would transform the Isles into a true cup contender.

”Lou is so dumb”.

I’m just curious; if you think Lou is dumb, please tell me your feelings towards David Poile. In my mind one of the worst GMs for the last couple of years. I’m not trying to defend Lou, though he’s done really good this offseason, no question. Just weird that a contract that cost 0$ on the cap if buried makes you so upset.

Trigger finger,

short sighted comment

on a heavy depth signing

that keeps Ross
from being waiver plucked...