SOURCE: LIKELIHOOD OF DEAL(S) “MORE THAN 90%”
Islanders considering many trade proposals
(Linked forever, even linked in trade talk: Guerin, Weight)
UPDATED 7:20 pm - Bill Guerin took warmup, but now is not on the ice. Islanders playing with just 17 skaters. Stay tuned.
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7:10 pm - League sources told Point Blank on Saturday that interest in available Islanders veterans continues to increase. The trade talk has now intensified to the level that one source described the likelihood of the Islanders making at least one significant trade before Wednesday’s deadline as “more than 90%.”
As tonight’s game against Buffalo began, the Islanders were said to be contemplating several packages for their sought-after veterans.
The veterans atop the wish lists are captain Bill Guerin, defensemen Brendan Witt and Radek Martinek, and injured center Doug Weight. While - we repeat - the Islanders may not bring back the level of return from their trade of Chris Campoli to Ottawa for a late first round draft pick - there is major momentum toward the completion of another transaction or two for Team Rebuild.
When even a franchise like St. Louis - currently on the outside of the Western Conference playoff picture - declares itself a “buyer” at the deadline, it paints a definitive picture of why the Islanders offices have become a popular spot to make trade offers. There simply are not many “sellers” for the scavengers to hunt for meat. Besides the Islanders, the only clear-cut sellers are Atlanta, Tampa Bay, Ottawa, “descending rapidly” Toronto, Colorado and Phoenix.
The Coyotes may not host a veterans garage sale, but they are well aware of the haul that could come with the trading of ace center Olli Jokinen. The Florida Panthers are not sellers in the traditional mode, but they are very open to trading Jay Bouwmeester because they will lose the all-star defenseman on July 1 for nothing.
The Islanders have plenty to sell. Besides Guerin, Witt, Weight and Martinek, other Islanders in play include potential UFAs Andy Hilbert and Dean McAmmond, simmering goal scorer veteran grinder Jon Sim and goaltenders Yann Danis and Joey MacDonald.
If the Islanders were blown away by offers by popular heart-and-soul forwards Trent Hunter and Richard Park, they would be forced to listen.
But attracting the most interest, of course, is the Islanders’ trio of experienced and accomplished leaders. Deals for Guerin and Witt could help the Islanders obtain additional early-round draft picks. The knee injury to Doug Weight has not derailed requests for the services of the playmaking center. A deal involving a conditional third or fourth round pick that escalates with each playoff series victory remains a strong possibility.
The NHL trade deadline is Wednesday, March 4.
POINT BLANK TRADE PRIMER
Saturday, February 28
The key Islanders most likely to be dealt, in order of likelihood:
1. Bill Guerin
2. Radek Martinek
3. Andy Hilbert
4. Brendan Witt
5. Doug Weight
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61 Responses to “SOURCE: LIKELIHOOD OF DEAL(S) “MORE THAN 90%”
Islanders considering many trade proposals”
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jaffe is strongly hinting Geurin has been traded
At least us Isles fans can have some excitment at the end of the season.
Looking foward to the end of this upcoming week.
In Garth we trust…
Looks like Billy Guerin is already gone.
I wonder what the Isles got for him.
A shame they didn’t have the thought to bring up a couple extra forwards just in case. A shame they didn’t bring up Fritz or Wrecker because with No Guerin and a hand injury to Jackman they Isles got no one who can throw hands.
ANY WORD YET CB?
And the Blog Box is going nuts.
as soon as I hear anything, it will be on the site…CB
Ok so guerin is . . . .
Deadline Day should be interesting.
You almost want to do the deals now before somebody gets hurt.
Chris… Do you believe we will see another first round pick?
Speculation and my prediction: Guerin to MTL. Putting together things from here as well as from another “board”.
They better have gotten a first round pick or a B+ prospect for Guerin. If it’s anything less than it wasn’t worth it. His leadership is invaluable.
If we could get a first rounder out of Campoli, we should be able to get one for Guerin, especially if we throw something in, like Mikko Makela!
ANnouncement will be made between periods…Give Billy a chance to say goodbye first.
Just my opinion….based on NO FACTS
THANKS CB!!!!!
I’m freakin so locked in right now!!!!
CB: I know it happens a lot in baseball where they will pull a player if trade talks are more then 75% done in order to not risk injury, does this ever happen in the NHL? As in for this case, a deal is close but not done for Guerin so they aren’t playing him?
Still no news, but I would temper any expectations of a return of a first rounder on Bill. Maybe Guerin and a 2 for a team’s one, but not straight up. Just my take…CB
Billy to San Jose for Claude Lemieux… the rebuilding process is complete!!
i hear he is on his way to boston.
Damn the Islanders and their ability to keep things a secret! It’s eating at me!
i dont think its boston . Dont we already have their 2nd round pick
If there was a trade would they wait to inform the team first? Maby between periods?
Isles 505… I’ll bet you are correct.
I cant believe they didnt bring someone up just to sit in the stands, dumb. Whats up Bergies butt, hes gettin a Zillion chances and not puttin them in!
Billy and a 3rd for a first is fair… giving Billy and a second is too much….
Without Guerin the team has a completely different look. I personally think that his veteran presence is/was underrated. Going to be tough the rest of this season…and next when they deal any of the older guys away.
CB, totally agree…. no way Isles get a 1st rd pick for Guerin.
Very curious to see what they got for BG…
On another note, what an interesting selection of ads on the site these days- an offer to buy your Tavares Islanders jersey, or some sort of new headphone-shaped-bra
Why are people here rooting for the isles to win?? Im a die hard isles and even I know that we need to lose to win (and draft Tavares)
Let’s not forget….Guerin’s got have time to call el sposa as well. If she’s not at the game….she’s probably watching on TV….NOT a good way to find out.
If this trade happens tonight, could we just hold the draft tomorrow?? I cant wait till june…
Like I said earlier, Washington looks ideal for Billy. Good luck to him….class act.
The anticipation is KILLING ME
i no me two
better be a draft pick, not some half ass scoring prospect that doesn’t score like Tambellini!
the buffalo announcers keep saying the word around them is hes been traded but its not “official”
Its gotta be Boston…
CB- Billy is still listed player on the Isles website, do you know how long they wait to take a player off their website if and when they get traded?
I hope he got dealt to washington. I wanna cheer for whatever team he gets dealt to in the playoffs and if he was dealt to the rangers or flyers i couldn’t cheer for him. Plus I love ovie.
we should find out soon i hope
1st period is over.
Isuppose now we get an idea of what’s going on.
gonna be chicago for skille
I’m ok with Billy getting a chance to win a cup but I would love to hold onto Weight and Witt. We need them next year way more than 2nd round picks. Martinek would also be smart to hold onto because of his amazingly low salary.
Could we trade Guerin to the Swedish Elite League for Hedman to beat everyone else to the punch!
Guerin + a 2nd for a 1st and I would say “Done” and “Thank you” to the other team’s GM.
maybe news tonight or tomorrow morning… great!
update: they say hes healthy, but refuse to comment, saying NO HE WASNT TRADED..
sure….
Guerin to NJ for former #1 pick Paul Martin
sell, sell, sell and sell HIGH! if teams want our players they gotta pay imho. desperation makes teams do some dumb moves….even burke said it.
Bergenheim = The second coming of Claude Lapointe
no trade clause -maybe he’s taking some time to think it over before giving snowy the green light .
also , need to show some respect .the guy is our captain .so perhaps they dont want to just announce it off the cuff during the telecast of the game .
One logical possibility… Isles are moving Guerin and another lesser player. Guerin being the major player in the deal is being sat.
Just a thought.
Geez with Bergenheim who needs Tavares?
trade Bergenheim to Buffalo now!! I think he has them fooled that he could play!
The colliseum sounds like it has a buzz tonight. The fans are definitly into this one.
Raggie fan, huh Robert (52)?
As in Darcy Reghier (spelling)?? We certainly have a history of trades with the man.. I think it’s more that I’m not much of a Bergenheim fan then me being a Darcy fan.
Who is the closest thing to Okposo in this draft?? I love this kid.. We need one more of him.
Hey!!!
These guys are not backing down to Buffalo at all.
I’m impressed!!
DOnt know what JAffe is talkin about, that dude totally left his feet and led with a elbow to Martineks head? WTF
Fischler is a d*ck but thank god somebody said something to KO about his shoot out performances!!
Higgens maybe
Interesting thoughts on where Guerin is going. I will say this I like this direction they are going, we are rebuilding the same way we built a dynasty; I have faith Snow knows what he is doing. Also an article on yahoo which came from an outside source says the Isles have 26 million in cap space this summer, which is a ton of money in hockey.