Comments on: YOU PLAY GM: Chris HigginsHow badly to do you want Smithtown’s own?

By: Jimmy Sparx

Jimmy Sparx — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:27:39 +0000

Honestly I have not followed Higgins this year to know about the injuries, but a player who is injury free and scores 25 goals & 55 pts is worth something but what are his demands.

CB????????? Let’s just say the Isles to have an accepted offer from the Habs for Higgins, prior to the deal being official could the Isles neg with his agent and get a new contract done? Probably not, but just asking…….

Oh BTW…. Higgins grew up a Blue Skirt fan…lol.

By: 4195mary

4195mary — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:08:39 +0000

Higgins always kicks Islander butt, but having seen him play 15 or 20 games overall, I wouldn’t pay too much for him. At this point, Gainey might not want too much. Maybe Gervais?

By: Isles Fan

Isles Fan — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:56:27 +0000

NO! I’m so tired of these 3rd line, borderline 2nd line players the Isles love so much. I would NOT do this trade! I don’t care where the hell he is from.

Komisarek is a player I would like. We could go after him this summer.

I would try to trade Witt, Guerin, and Weight for picks and good prospects.

By: Cincy

Cincy — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:59:58 +0000

Higgins is an offensive version of Campoli. Young, but not VERY young with certain undelveloped talent. Having a disappointing season after a few with signs of great promise. Adequate in size, but smaller than would really be desired.

Campy went for a late 1st rounder. I wouldn’t pay any more than that for Higgins… except maybe to take some of the Habs’ salary burden.

By: Vukota

Vukota — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:58:27 +0000

What about Weight for Laraque and a 3rd? He wants out of Montreal and we could use the heavyweight champ. Thoughts??

By: Pete M

Pete M — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:22:21 +0000

Do we, as a rebuilding from the ground up team, need to be giving up future first round picks as compensation for signing an RFA like Chris Higgins? Not worth it in my mind.

By: ShardZ

ShardZ — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:11:53 +0000

I have not really been following Higgins’ play, so my decision is based solely on what I’ve read here.

He sounds like a great candidate player to target as an RFA. If we can hope he will peak at around 25G 25A…I do not think that’s worth any of our trading chips right now. However, that’s the type of under-the-radar, 2nd tier free agent signing that the Islanders have been known for recently. I don’t remember the details of RFA compensation packages, but it sounds like he makes low enough that the compensation will be more swallowable than the trade chips lost to get him [and probably lose him in the offseason]

By: Isles4cups

Isles4cups — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:46:54 +0000

Personally, I don’t think a trade for Witt to the Canadiens takes place, especially if I’m GM. The Habs surely could use Witt’s toughness, but I don’t think they can afford to give up Higgins toughness at the same time. They are soft up front with all their Europeans and should they make the playoffs, they will be worked over by their competition. On the other hand, should Montreal make a sweet offer to the Isles one would have to consider it. I’d still like to see van riemsdyk come over from the Flyers.

By: Hotstick12

Hotstick12 — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:44:49 +0000

If this guys available they should make every effort to get him !!This is the kind of player this team could really use ! Really good hands,good skater and has a good scoring touch…unlike most of our team 1

By: Cary

Cary — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:31:58 +0000

Everytime I’ve seen him, Higgins brings solid second-line jam. He’s a young homeboy that would create buzz and pride in LI.

I’d give Witt or Martinek plus change and take on an unwanted UFA-to-be. I’d take on an unwanted non-UFA-to-be only if he’s a young defenseman or two-way player.

By: isles72

isles72 — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:31:17 +0000

would love to add Higgins as he’s the type of player I like (stocky wingers that score and play physical ala stumpy thomas)

I dont think we’d have to overpay to get him out of montreal ; however , I’m worried we’ll overpay to sign him long term .

By: Jethro09

Jethro09 — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:14:04 +0000

I like Higgins, but only for the right price. I think Witt for Higgins is too much for the Isles to give up. Higgins will top out as a second line player on a contender. I would move Witt to Motreal, but I want more than Higgins in return. Higgins with a top prospect (not necessarily a premium prospect), I’d consider it.

I guess the real question is: how desperate are the Habs to clear cap space and/or move Higgins?