Now That the New York Islanders Have Signed Anthony Duclair, What Will the Line Combos Look Like?

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Now that the New York Islanders have signed winger Anthony Duclair, what will the team's new line combinations look like? We take a look at the possibilities and I make my predictions as well.
Plus, what else should GM Lou Lamoriello look to add before training camp opens for the 2024-25 NHL season to make the Isles a better team? We discuss the team's needs up and down the lineup.
And the Isles signed five different players designed to bolster their AHL farm team, the Bridgeport Islanders. We'll break down those signings and discuss their impact on the organization.
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@raymondhenry5379 27 күн бұрын

Happy 4th Gil ! Have a great weekend, thank you

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

Happy 4th Raymond. LGI and enjoy the holiday weekend.

@orbakun 27 күн бұрын

Happy 4th of July all! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

You, too, orbakun. LGI.

@corylennon2964 26 күн бұрын

Gil I 100% agree with I've been watching this guys reels and he can play and he's only gotten better as time went on

@LockedOnIslanders 26 күн бұрын

I hope Tsyplakov pans out. It would help this team a lot. Thanks for the comment, corylennon2964.

@tonypalumbo898 27 күн бұрын

Good morning team & Happy 4th of July to everyone!! Gil, interesting subject today. Where does the team stick Duclair? I do know this, after watching and following the team these many years, since 1972-73 season. That was last century, all. Where players start the season, is almost never, where they finish the season. Except for replacements, for injuries and such, I would be tickled pink if everyone has instant chemistry and the lines hardly change, at all, throughout the season. Do you know what that means, if that does happen? We make the playoffs and go deep! I love talking line combinations with everyone. Let's see what Roy's gut feeling is with his players. Great topic today. Gil, and everyone, have a great day today, and please be safe. Catch you all next time. Until then.. Let's Go Islanders!!

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

Thanks, Tony. Last year, Roy tended to change line combinations mid-game. I hope he does find some solid, workable combinations for the coming season. Fingers crossed. Have a great 4th and LGI. Always good to hear from you.

@stevenbauer4799 27 күн бұрын

13, 14, ?. duclair 29, 21. 27, 44, 18. 20, 53, 32. The $5 mill. and $ 7 mil. third liners have to go somewhere until one goes in trade because louzer wont buy either one out. And until one is moved the ? remains with 13, 14. Probably 10 gets tried there. 21 even duclair will get a shot with 13, 14 or roy will just move 29 up there to get some offense going. The neverending big hole up front that never gets filled with a true scorer remains. One article says isles should trade 26 to laffs for unhappy n. robertson. I don't see robertson filling that hole. The ahl signings-HO HUM. More isle 'depth' signings. The typical isle interchangable ahl types. Gill tho has potential as another isle 5th rd. pick. Was second in q league scoring on a top ranked drakkar team that was swept in q league final so he has scoring ability. Another dufour, or maggio, or can he produce at pro level? One other isle prospect to mention. Isle '23 4th rd. pick jesse nurmi-lw finland was selected in chl import draft by london knights who turn out more nhl'ers than any jr. team. So maybe a chance to play for scumbag coach dale hunter will lure nurmi to come over to n. america next season to play. Have a good 4th gil.

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

Have a good 4th, Steven. Yes, there's still a hole in the top six. Doubt Lou will make the trades to fill them, but we can hope. Thanks for the comment, always good to hear from you.

@bobhenry6159 27 күн бұрын

I like how our defense is shaping up. It's exactly what I had hoped for. Now I'll be hoping Pelech and Mayfield return to old form and Bolduc develops into a decent puck moving D. Covid had a negative impact on his development in the AHL, then the coaching turmoil tripped him up in the NHL. We'll see. Our forward group is still second rate. Adding Duclair MIGHT get us into the 2nd round, but not much more, but we'll have no depth if Lou doesn't dump cap and sign or swap our unsigned RFA's. I've been saying for 2 years the situation dictates Pageau goes. I think there are a few teams that will take him with no retention. If we can get Lee back in front of the net and producing like he used to, his cap hit will hurt a lot less. Getting pictures of some GM visiting the happy hands massage parlor is the only way we can get rid of Engvall. Confidence is not flowing on the Island. Except Lou. He's happy because, as he always says after failing to improve the roster, "It's not about who is here, who is no longer here, it's about who we have". SMH......puckin' brilliant.

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

I hope Bolduc takes a step forward. I hate seeing him languish on the bench. More scoring is definitely needed. Lou needs to do something about it and that means clearing out cap space. Thanks for the comment, Bob.

@kenduffy5397 26 күн бұрын

Lou tried to make a trade at the draft, it didn’t work out. So we had to use our 20th pick instead of improving this team immediately. JPG has to go, but we’re going to have to retain, there’s just no way around that. Otherwise, I agree with everything you said. Happy 4th

@bobhenry6159 26 күн бұрын

@@kenduffy5397 Rumor is teams inquired about JPG at the deadline but Lou felt letting him go would hurt our chances.......chances of something. Happy 4th to you.

@kenduffy5397 26 күн бұрын

@@bobhenry6159 That’s not what I heard… but that doesn’t mean I’m correct. You know how NHL rumours are; like a bunch of old washwomen. JGP was a really good signing at the time. Unfortunately, I believe that 1, He hasn’t been healthy starting the last two seasons. 2, His style of play is great, but he doesn’t have the body type to play that style every other night for 82 games. 3, I know he does a lot of things that the average fan doesn’t see, especially away from the puck. My concern is, what he doesn’t do with the puck! His scoring is nonexistent and for the amount of money he’s making? He needs to score more goals and more assists and he used to have a tendency to clutch goals and or clutch plays but I haven’t seen that from him in two seasons. If a team is close to winning? They may want him for his face-off abilities and defensive prowess. However, either way, we’re going to have to retain & I’m fine with that if it can get us a player who can improve our team immediately. Have a great Weekend!👍

@bobhenry6159 26 күн бұрын

@@kenduffy5397 I have no idea why he wasn't moved, but I believe there was interest. A defensive center who wins FO's and plays the PK is a great thing to have in the PO's.

@kenduffy5397 26 күн бұрын

Great show! 🤘🏻

@LockedOnIslanders 26 күн бұрын

Thanks, Ken, always good to hear from you.

@darrellbevacqua3871 27 күн бұрын

Hi Gil. Happy July 4th. Hoping for big production from Duclair, Barzal, Horvat. LGI

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

You and me both, Darrell. Wishing you and yours a happy 4th and LGI.

@kenduffy5397 26 күн бұрын

Oh, I read on FanSided (not the greatest platform) that Russian outlet reports that NY Islanders prospect Ruslan Iskhakov will play in KHL. So you were right on the money with that Gil. [Now, that doesn’t mean he can’t or won’t comeback & play for the Isles in the NHL level] but odds are he’s making a lot more money playing in the KHL, than he would be in the AHL, and if he plays great in the KHL? An NHL team will sign him to their active roster. Who could blame the kid for wanting to make more money? Professional athletes need to make their money in a short amount of time.

@robertdurante68 27 күн бұрын

If no big signings this off season with no proven elite, NHL talent I don’t expect much change in the results for NY Islanders in upcoming season. Have a Happy 4th to all, hope better signings or trades for Isles

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

I like the addition of Duclair, but there's more work to be done and not much flexibility to get it done. Thanks for the comment, Robert and Happy 4th.

@jeremy.fordavon4030 27 күн бұрын

Duclair and Tsyplakov in, while Martin and Clutterbuck out is a big upgrade in scoring and speed...not to mention a drop in average age. I'd love to keep Iskhakov. I think he has a lot of use on the PP, OT 3-on-3 and shootout. 3 areas that could use some improving for the Islanders.

@kenduffy5397 26 күн бұрын

@@jeremy.fordavon4030 It’s official, Iskhakov is going to Russia to play in the KHL. We all saw this coming, it was just a matter of time. Can’t blame the kid, he’ll make a lot more money in playing the KHL.

@cynthiastines8918 27 күн бұрын

Good 🎂, Gil, how are you. HAPPY 4th. I can see Patrick Roy putting Anthony DuClair with Barzal and Horvat. The window of opportunity for buyout is closed. I don't blame you for disagreeing with this set up; however, we have until September when training camp starts, and October, when the season actually starts. I hope they bring back Ishkakov. The Islanders need another Top 6 forward that will fit in with Patrick Roy's system. They also need a guy who can put the puck in the net, and is not above acting like Rip Wheeler when it comes to protecting his teammates. The PK unit needs lots of work. The Islanders added Frederick Kohlstrom 25 years nice size, he'll probably be in Bridgeport. Mark DeCombs, he'll be in Bridgeport, too. Justin Gill, 21 years old playing in QJL, can put the puck in the net. Pinho, 29 years old. HAPPY 🎂, TRENT HUNTER. Respectable career. Before I go, I have to tell you, I watched the playoff game between The Islanders and The Los Angeles Kings in 1980 at The Coliseum. Bryan Trottier, who was cursed when it came to the playoffs, and was eaten alive in the papers because of it, scored a 🧢 trick that night, broke the curse, and when he won The Conn Smythe 🏆, it was his way of telling the press GO TO HELL. Hear from you later, Gil, enjoy your 🧨, and LET'S GO ISLANDERS.

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

Imagine the Isles and the Kings meeting early in the playoffs. Different system then. I hope they bring Iskhakov back, but I don't expect him to play a big role on this team even if they do. Thanks for the comment, Cindy, have a great 4th and LGI.

@richardkassay8897 25 күн бұрын

This is all we’re going to see from Lou. He “built” this team, and refuses to believe they’re just not good. Lou will run this team back for the next few years so get use to it.

@LockedOnIslanders 24 күн бұрын

Makes it tougher, obviously because this team will only get older and slower. Thanks for the comment, Richard.

@Another_User_Name_ 27 күн бұрын

Horvat, Barzal, Palmeri Duclair, Nelson, Tsyplakov Engvall, Cizikas, Lee Fasching, MacClean, Holmstrom This is assuming Pageau's contract is moved to free up some salary.

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

Quite possible, Another_User_Name_. I don't see an addition though, with the Pageau money. We'll see what Lou does. Thanks for the comment and LGI.

@Another_User_Name_ 27 күн бұрын

@@LockedOnIslanders The Pageua money would be basically used to cover our own FA; Wahlstrom, Holmstrom, Ishakov, maybe even Clutter at the right number.

@jamesruscheinski8602 23 күн бұрын

offense lines and defense pairs look good

@LockedOnIslanders 23 күн бұрын

Roy does like to mix them up, even within games. There is potential here but the Isles remain a team that will either barely make or miss the playoffs and not a true Cup contender. Thanks for the comment, James. LGI.

@jamesruscheinski8602 23 күн бұрын

Pittsburgh might use depth on bottom six like Clutterbuck and Martin? Detroit? Ottawa?

@LockedOnIslanders 23 күн бұрын

All they have to do is sign them. Clutterbuck and Martin are unrestricted free agents. Thanks for the comment, James.

@kpowers9215 27 күн бұрын

Unfortunately it will be a lot easier to move pagaue and Lee next offseason or possibly the deadline because teams won’t want that term for 2 seasons but 1 is manageable, Lou also won’t have a choice because of Dobson and Romanovs new deals, even a buyout next offseason won’t hurt as nearly as bad as it would of, I want Lee off the roster as bad as anyone but like bailey the reality is this is likely our lineup this year, just have to hope the Russian pans out, trade deadline we could either buy if we’re in contention to take is to the next level or we sell Nelson palmeri, 44 and 27 if we’re out of contention

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

You make sense kpowers9215. It means the Isles may be stuck with this lineup more or less until the trade deadline or even until next season. That means another season with roughly the same results, either just making or just missing the playoffs. Thanks for the comment.

@corylennon2964 26 күн бұрын

Maxim typslakov that is

@LockedOnIslanders 26 күн бұрын

He's the big wild card for this team this season. Thanks for the comment, Cory.

@Tom-rp2ke 27 күн бұрын

100% they need more grit Gil. Spot on. Move on from Clutter and Martin but def try to replace with guys who can skate better but will finish checks.

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

That makes too much sense. Of course, now the question is, will Lou do it? Thanks for the comment,Tom-rp2ke and LGI.

@jeremy.fordavon4030 27 күн бұрын

You don't have to finish the checks so much if you have the puck.

@Tom-rp2ke 26 күн бұрын

@@jeremy.fordavon4030 Yea… they don’t possess those type players so get it deep and finish checks

@Tom-rp2ke 27 күн бұрын

This clamoring for Iskhakov reminds me of Ho-Sang nonsense. Its not lip service. Players have to contribute away from the puck for a team to win. hope he works out but unlikely with his size and lack of defensive play.

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

Agreed, Tom-rp2ke. Iskhakov has been the best player on Bridgeport offensively the past two years, but what will he be in the NHL? Most scouts don't view him as more than a bottom six role player at best because of what he does without the puck. Thanks for the comment.

@MrAschiff 26 күн бұрын

I'd love for the Islanders to get Patrick Laine

@LockedOnIslanders 26 күн бұрын

Me, too, MrAschiff. Would require them to free up a lot of cap space via trades. Thanks for the comment.

@MrAschiff 26 күн бұрын

@@LockedOnIslanders They should have bought out some of those contracts.

@kaiyoung5458 27 күн бұрын

Lou can’t find 1.5 to 2.0 million to try and sign Daniel Sprong definitely be a upgrade on the second line with palm and Nelson than move the Russian guy to the third line with JG and lee 4 line Casey Holmstrom and mcLean I can live with that

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

If he does that, he can't sign Holmstrom unless he moves on from Casey, for example. Tough to figure the best path unless they trade someone away to free up space. Thanks for the comment, Kai.

@thomasmorris6667 27 күн бұрын

Engvall 6 years and $18M. What a terrible signing. I doubt Patrick Roy would have been in favor of that if he had been here last off season.

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

Agree 100 percent Thomas, but we are stuck with him. It wasn't a smart contract but here we are. Thanks for the comment. LGI

@robertmarschall3169 27 күн бұрын

Gil, I think st.Patrick liked what he saw in iskhakov in that one game last season. That’s why he played him in the playoff game. He probably said to Lou why the hell isn’t this guy on the team? Iskhakov is the most offensively creative player in the organization and he can’t even get a sniff it’s ridiculous. He’s better than fasching,holmstrom,engvall,gauthier,Casey,jgp, and Maclean. I bet iskhakov starts with Nelson and palmieri again when camp starts. Fasching after last season shouldn’t be guaranteed a spot either. He can go back to Bridgeport and play with gauthier.

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

Looks like he's heading back to Russia, unfortunately. I can't blame Iskhakov for that. He has nothing left to prove in the AHL and no clear path to the NHL. Thanks for the comment, Robert and Happy 4th.

@TheHowMan68 27 күн бұрын

They CANNOT get rid of the Russian kid in AHL..we need youth ..please tell Lou!

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

Looks like Iskhakov is heading back to the KHL. I can't blame him. Thanks for the comment, TheHowMan68.

@ottobee709 27 күн бұрын

Happy 4 th Gil ! A trade has to happen or players waived to fit players under the cap! That is the softest team Ever! lol ! You don’t need another skater in Duclair on top line! Put the Russian on top line since he is a go the the net player not the best Skater! Since Palms is not a great skater put Duclair on second line with Brock and Palms! 3 rd line Lee , JGP, Simon, 4 th Kyle, Casey, Gauthier…… this team needs size and grit! A lot of improvement is needed! Lou needs to Trade away players! I respectfully disagree Gil I want to try that goal scoring Russian on the top line immediately to see if there is chemistry! Trades have to be coming! You are spot on with grit n size! We have to many bottom 6 soft players!

@ottobee709 27 күн бұрын

Lou needs to trade away players for prospects and picks!!!!

@ottobee709 27 күн бұрын

I still want Rutger from the Jets! Come on Lou! Build the Future!!!!!

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

I would like to see cap space created. Pageau remains the most likely candidate to be traded. More grit is needed but we'll see if Lou adds any. I have no objection to trying Tsyplakov on the top line, but he is unproven at the NHL level so it is a bit of a gamble. If he works out, great, that's a huge bonus. Thanks for the comment, Otto and Happy 4th.

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

Would love to see that, Otto.

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

Ah, but will he? I hope he makes the right moves. Thanks for the comment.

@robertpetrucelly2364 27 күн бұрын

Happy 4th! We continue to sign MEDIOCRE players and hand out bad contracts, Lou' really needs to go!

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

The lack of cap space and difficulty on improving the roster is all on Lou. Duclair was a good value signing and at least it wasn't a 7-year deal. I was hoping they would move on from Lou but ownership isn't making a move. Thanks for the comment, Robert.

@yeright2pops434 27 күн бұрын

Duclair - BO - Barzal IShkakov - Brock - palmeri Lee - JGP - holmstrom Ideally you need to trade JGP or lee. Two overpaid losers

@TheHowMan68 27 күн бұрын

Lee may be overpaid..but he showed up in playoffs and is an oak tree in front of net…JG is great in faceoffs …pk ..just overpaid and too small

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

Looks like Iskhakov is heading back to Russia although we don't have confirmation yet. I can't blame him. Lou needs to make a trade to free up cap space, but I'll believe it when I see it. Have a great 4th yeright2pops.

@LockedOnIslanders 27 күн бұрын

The overpaid is the big problem. You're getting maybe $3.5 million of production from Lee but he's getting paid double that. Pageau also overpaid for his production. Lee did do well in the playoffs, but he is no longer good enough to be top six. The comment, TheHowMan68.

@yeright2pops434 27 күн бұрын

@@LockedOnIslanders I will be so disappointed if ish leaves.