do you think there is no chance the Canes talked to Minnesota regarding Gaborik? I’m pretty sure, though a long shot, that JR would at least get a feel for the asking price, especially seeing he’s got a d-man to unload.

Hey Mark,

The roots of the trade rumor was actually a suggestion by a poster on some hockey board, I can’t remember where. The asking price, was pretty stupid too. It had us giving up Kabs, Williams, McBain, and a 1st I think. Gaborik is a great player, no doubt, but he brings more of what we already have (scoring) and costs us what we really need (Organizational depth/young prospects). I don’t like it, even if there is or isn’t truth behind it.

it comes from hockeyleaks.com and gaborik is making 7.5 million a year

Mark- personally, I don’t think JR would reach out to ask about another superstar when he has yet to sign Staal, but who knows? I think that the preferred way, (salary-wise), to move the excess defenseman would be to acquire a draft pick.

It’s an interesting topic, either way.

i agree with ya bubba. makes more since to gain a draft pick than to lose one (on top of everything else).

1) We’d have to say Scott Gordon has the inside track on the Islanders job. If for no other reason than he’s the only one with LESS NHL management experience than the GM.
2) Of course never discount that he’ll cost the least, and as an NHL newbie, be the most manipulative. Cynical? Yes, but as many Isle’s fans will tell you they aren’t feeling all too warm and fuzzy about how Mr. Wang runs things.

Bubba – any comment on this story?

http://www.illegalcurve.com/2008/08/11/cold-hard-rants-the-sad-reality-of-southern-hockey/

Interesting article. Thanks for the link Tokyo, I will comment after a bit of research and thought.

Faux was right, Gordon gets the nod as Islanders new coach.

some people have jealousy issues tokyo. winnipeg couldnt hold their team so the guy wants to lash out at us. u know its been a while since the stanley cup has been above the border. that might have something to do with these people ranting about how we shouldnt have hockey.