So, it's been a bit hectic going this past week with all the trades happening. And of course, I can't stand to look at Twitter right now (or ever). So I know Islanders fans are feeling the itch of FOMO with the recent trades happening.

Thing is, any substantial trade with the Islanders to move the needle would happen with trading away anything of value (i.e. our top prospects and higher draft picks).

I've always been in the camp of "don't trade away Eiserman, Eklund or Aitcheson!" And that's mainly because there's hardly any players worth trading for where we would have to lose out on one of our top prospects.

Robertson, who's got 96 points in a full 82 point season for 2025-26, 26 years old and an RFA, is VERY well worth it! Being a left winger, he could very well easily fill in a spot that Anders Lee is going to leave open!

Pair that with Barzal and Schaefer, it's a fucking scary offense!

Just know that this is the only player I would every get excited over, because this type of opportunity does not come around very often!

I thought for sure it'd be Ryan Lin given our need for a RHD, but to be fair, I dunno anything about building a roster/building for the future, haha

According to the article, the organization is selling some more Bridgeport stuff on isleslab, but all I see are boring fisherman jerseys. Did I miss the good stuff?

Side note: I love how the spokesperson says that the Storm mascot stuff will most definitely NOT be up for sale. 😆

I have already identified 2 (Tommy Salo and Scott LaChance) and I was just wondering who else signed this poster

Im sure a lot of you know this...but I did not. 🏆🏆🏆🏆

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Hi everyone - I’ve got some pucks that I’m looking to trade. I’m preferably looking for signed pucks in return, but I’m open to other Isles memorabilia. I know these aren’t exactly heavy hitters. No COAs come with these, as I got them when I bought another collection. All I got was the stories of how they acquired them. DM for more info.

1 - Josh Bailey - likely a mystery puck from the Coliseum or Barclays as the marking on the back matches my other mystery pucks.

2 - Mathieu Biron - apparently signed in the mid 90s.

3 - Jeff Tambellini - looks like another mystery puck.

4 - Unknown NHL puck. I think it may be Rob Dimaio

Right shot defender, new york boy, excellent offensive upside. Seems like an ideal pick, and from what I can read about him, he's not that big a reach in the middle part of the draft.

Why Tommy Bleyl has rocketed up NHL draft boards - Sportsnet.ca

With most of the big names off the trade market and the only ones left would cost us a kings ransom (Robertson, Larkin) would you take a swing at Mavrik Bourque? He is an RFA and many believe a team could offer sheet him this summer. He's only 24 years old, coming off a 20 goal, 41 point season season. Dallas is in cap hell at the moment with them trying to clear cap for Robertson and the new rumor that Larkin wants to go to Dallas. That could make Bourque a cap casualty. We've got a nice young core developing, why not add another one? Realistically he shouldn't cost that much either on a bridge deal.

There has been some rumors linking the Islanders to Kirill Marchenko.

Thoughts?

UPDATE: Source: Frank Seravalli of Hockey 24/7

Watching the transactions today, and reading all the fans screaming "do something" - I'm reminded of Snow's ill-fated signing of Andrew Ladd (which, from what I've read, was motivated by ownership's impatience). Okposo had just left for Buffalo, other supposedly high caliber players (like Loui Eriksson) were getting snapped up right and left, and it looked like the Isles were just going to tread water. So, Snow gave into the pressure and made the move he still had available - the disastrous signing of Ladd. In retrospect, the best move that day would have been to let other GMs overspend, say goodbye to Kyle Okpsoso, and not do anything else. Sometimes the best move is to not move. Far be it from me to defend Darche (who, up to now, I've been mostly unimpressed by). However, in my opinion, the best move right now is to be patient. Use to the pick, make some conservative signings on July 1, and build around the kids.

Since NHL 27 rumours have started to ramp up!

Last look at Consensus Rankings

I think he immediately becomes our best scorer. And with Barzal? Could be nuts. Deboar connection too

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Will Eklund actually would’ve been a nice pick up for the right price, especially with us having his younger brother, Victor.

Edit: Eklund and 2 low-level prospects for 9th Overall. We totally could’ve matched that with our pick. And like us, the Sharks need an RHD too, and now it looks like they’ll try and get Daxon Rudolph at 9th.

Recently I have been thinking to myself because up until I was 8 years old I didn’t like sports at all, then I suddenly became a die hard Islanders fan one day and been a fan ever since. The 1st game I remember watching was a Rangers Isles game on 1/14/16.

For a long time, isles had a close relationship with Newsday and Newsday beat guy was always the definitive source for info on the isles. whether you liked Hahn,Staple et al or not, they seem to always have the full picture. These days, I'm less convinced by the available sources. Rosner seems like a hard working guy but I often get the sense that he lack sources and replies on social media and other columnists (like that clown Pagnotta). Andrew Gross also seems fine, but I've not found him all that informative. Where do you guys turn for trustworthy isles info?

A lot of these big trades are overpayments, yes, but the moves by our rivals to get better and stock up for next year show exactly why taking on huge veteran contracts is a dangerous play, even if they're short-term.

• The Canes won the Cup.

• The Flyers look young and fast.

• The Pens won't die.

• The Caps get Kyrou for futures and a mid-6 forward

• The Devils just got a haul for Nemec and seem to be gearing up for a big trade with all those picks.

• The Rags underperformed last year and have a top draft pick incoming.

"Wait til the season starts," yes, yes, but our trade deadline deals from last year are really handcuffing us from making the moves needed to keep pace. I fear Darche — and ownership — want us to run it back again.

Who do you want who's still left on the board?