Comments on: A LONG ISLANDER IN TORONTO?Leafs said to be making push for Matt Gilroy

By: TorontoFan84

TorontoFan84 — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:10:54 +0000

So looks like Bozak signed with the Leafs and Leaf NaTION IS VERY EXCITED.

Bozak has high performance bonuses, which is most likely what Gilroy will be offered.

PLus!! – players are more inclined to sign with the Leafs because they will get quality minutes and more opportunity to play.

The Leafs have very little depth and will use everything they have.

Sorry islander Fans…But I have a feeling Gilroy will sign witht he Leafs for those reasons.

Don’t complain either!!! You know you’re getting Tavares…and he will turn your team right around. He is phenominal.

By: B.P.

B.P. — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:47:23 +0000

4 years at possibly 1 million or more per?? Any NHL team that does that is MAD and is doing the league a disservice. If Toronto is that stupid, they can have him. I hope Garth isn’t desperate enough to do something so foolish.

By: mm30

mm30 — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 18:51:37 +0000

A) Bozak is not signing with us and while talented he has hardly played this year.

B) I think certain posters need to get a grip on what Gilroy is going to be. Anyone with past knowledge here remember the great Mike Van Ryn chase all those years ago.

By: Willis

Willis — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:26:18 +0000

Lol CB, I don’t know why but this somehow reminds me of when you told us not to expect to see Bailey anytime soon and then I think it was the very next day he was in!

By: eye on the island

eye on the island — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:05:25 +0000

thanks will77, lets not get better because you have a personal gripe for years ago. let it go buddy

but in all seriousness, if we do make a play for him-it has to be under the premise that he is ready to step in and play now.

thats great he dominates college-he should, hes a man among boys. he isnt a “kid” but has to be nhl ready.

and i think as long as we are close to toronto we can be competitive, we dont have to outbid him

By: Will77

Will77 — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:52:13 +0000

Have kept this to myself, but with this report I’m finally going to say that I will be thrilled if the Isles DON’T pick up Gilroy. I’m the same age as Matt, and I played on a few travel teams with him in our teen years. He’s a complete *kept out for content* and it would kill me to have him on my beloved Islanders. I would never be able to cheer for him.

By: Michael from T.O.

Michael from T.O. — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:51:34 +0000

If the Leafs sign Gilroy, I believe Kubina or Kaberle will be traded to Tampa Bay. Burke took on some money at the deadline to help them out. I think Burke has a deal already in place with TB at the draft. TB needs defence. Don’t be surprised to see the teams swap picks with a defenceman going to TB.

By: Mikey

Mikey — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:48:07 +0000

The potential drafting of Tavares or Duchene should have no impact on the Islanders decision to pursue Bozak. He is a fast, intelligent hockey player who wins faceoffs and creates offense. However, Bozak may decide to look elsewhere if he thinks the Isles will get Tavares/Duchene. Don’t forget – the Isles can give him a few games at the end of this season, which would translate to a nice little chunk of change for Bozak. (This is what they did for Hillen last year.) Playoff teams probably aren’t offering Bozak a spot on their rosters until next season.

I’m sure the leafs will offer a lot for Gilroy, but can they give him the playing time? Kubina, Kaberel, Schenn, Finger, etc. may eat up his ice time. I hope the Isles are in the mix for the Long Island boy.

By: Michael from T.O.

Michael from T.O. — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:43:18 +0000

Question I have is if the Isles acquire another defenceman, who goes? They already have many under contract for next season. I believe Pock and Meyer are gone. Also, if the Isles can sign Komi, I would not be surprised if they try and find a taker for Sutton. He is in the final year of his $3.5 million contract.
This defence could look very good next year with a few changes.

By: Billy-no-not-Jaffe

Billy-no-not-Jaffe — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:37:43 +0000

geezette,
I don’t agree. Offer him a very nice contract IF we think he is a worth prospect and deserves it.
If the Laffs want to outbid us fine,force them to overpay. There is the cap and then there is the cash budget. Sure they can pay the cash if it doesn’t ompact the cap too badly, but hurt them any way you can. Eff ‘em, I still hate them from the Lanny McDonald goal in 1978, let alone the 2002 goonarama series.

By: Chris TMC

Chris TMC — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:37:21 +0000

When Mark Streit was drafted by the Habs, that was his final year of being draft eligible. If the Habs had not drafted him then, Mark would have theoretically been in the poisiton to sign with any team that wanted him.

By: Ray

Ray — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:12:56 +0000

I believe Gilroy just went undrafted when he was eligible and became a free agent once he reached a certain age. Remember teams have been clamouring for him for a few years after he was draft eligible but were turned down so he could play with his brother at BU. That and of course finish school. But the real question is if we get Gilroy and Tavares, who gets to wear 91?