Comments on: TAVARES AGENT CLARIFIES “EXPLORING” REMARKDeal “won’t take long,” says Pat Brisson

By: Pete M

Pete M — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:23:13 +0000

Can we all come in off the ledge now?

By: Brooks Simpson

Brooks Simpson — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:45:39 +0000

Much ado about nothing.

By: Isle74

Isle74 — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:56:17 +0000

art and others are hitting the nail on the head. We are not asking for Hossa etc. Just a legit enforcer and few bangers with some average skill. This wasting roster spot business from the Isles is an insult to the fans. Lets go Charles, we can be a few million over the cap.

By: Isle74

Isle74 — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:37:52 +0000

Wizard, maybe he has other big time clients or deals in the works. This deal is cast in stone. Neither side has much of a choice. There is no real rush from the Islanders side. I would agree with you that if I was his agent, I would want a deal done before he hits the ice, even for prospect camp.

By: art

art — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:32:33 +0000

The young man said all the right things. But most of our fans have been unified on one subject- Help in size and experience to go with our youth, lack of size and experience. Our rebuilding started acouple of seasons ago and Snow/Wang were willing to spend and take roster space for some proven players. What has changed that stops them from making those moves that fans and Hockey pros are urging! The answer can only be either they feel previous ufa signings were all mistakes or it is simply the decision not to spend money. In either case today’s euphoria may be soon replaced by a young team that is pushed around by much better teams regularly leading to many loses, slow development of the team, empty seats, and the loss of the team on the Island. I think I speak for the majority of fans when I beg management to pick up some help- its not too late.

By: Chris TMC

Chris TMC — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:30:59 +0000

He represents a number of players, between that and Garth having organizational obligations maybe they just havent scheduled it yet.

For perspective: Stamkos was signed at the very end of July last year, and they announced they were taking him the seond they won the draft lottery.

By: Wizard of Isles

Wizard of Isles — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:19:57 +0000

I still don’t understand Brisson’s comments. Why would you not get it done ASAP?

By: Netminder39

Netminder39 — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:18:52 +0000

PSV

Thanks, that was the answer I was looking for. I thought it would be close to Stamkos.

By: Adam M

Adam M — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:13:26 +0000

I don’t know why this was such a cause for concern. I’m sure he’ll get the max rookie contract plus a boatload of incentive money.

Some of ye olde Isles fans need to stop walking on egg shells with every little thing.

By: Tavares #1

Tavares #1 — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:54:07 +0000

Thanks Botta, you are the man!

By: Numbers65 Isle in Ohio

Numbers65 Isle in Ohio — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:51:04 +0000

Another big sigh of relief in Isle country, only recently eclipsed by the sign of relief when Garth announced JT was an Islander.

By: G. HOWITT

G. HOWITT — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:42:49 +0000

If anything this guy deserves a nice long term contract$$$$$ this guy is a ROCK star. Marketing etc….