We Have the Inside Scoop on What the New York Islanders Can Expect from Anthony Duclair

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10 күн бұрын

What can the New York Islanders expect from Anthony Duclair both on and off the ice this year? JD Young of Locked On Sharks joins us to give us the inside scoop as he covered Duclair for most of last season in San Jose. What skills does he bring to the table and how will he fit in with Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal? We break it all down on today's show.
Plus, Sebastian Aho has signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins and won't be back while Long Island native Shane Pinto re-signed with Ottawa. So what else can Lou Lamoriello do to improve this team? We discuss the options on today's show.
And the Islanders complete 2024-25 scheduel has been released, we highlight some key dates and matchups.
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@PillowStacker1 7 күн бұрын

"you have to subtract before you can add because there is just no cap space to be had" was in fact a bar

@LockedOnIslanders 7 күн бұрын

A bar? Not sure I follow, PillowStacker1. Thanks for the comment.

@kenduffy5397 8 күн бұрын

Great interview Gil, but I wouldn’t expect anything less! You asked a lot of good questions that concern Isles fans. The best news is Doug Houda being let go. (I never like to see a person lose their job) but as you know, I’ve been harping on his defensive scheme for the last two years now. More good news, Aho walks, thank God! Would have liked to see Pinto as a NY Islander and if we didn’t land Cole Eiserman at 20? I would have offered our 20th to Ottawa for Pinto. (Who knows, maybe he’ll be an Islander a year from now, or two)? I could care less how many teams Duclair has played on and I put zero stock into what people say about players playing abilities until I watch them play with my own eyes. With that being said, he played for Patrick Roy’s Ramparts his entire Junior career and it was Coach Roy who called him up & said- “I want you on my team.” Hence the good contract. He played four seasons with the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League, averaging over a point-per-game with 249 points. 116 goals and 133 assists in 203 regular season games. If anyone can get Duclair back to his All-Star level? It’s Coach Roy! I’m so happy Coach Houda is gone. I hated his defensive scheme and I hated his PK scheme even more! I do have to ask you, why you don’t consider Dobson and Reilly puck-moving defensemen? Funny, I was arguing with a fan on X (I think). He was complaining about signing Mike Reilly and “sitting” a 23-year-old 6’4” 220lbs Sam Bolduc. I explained to him, that Bolduc is going to learn how to play a two-way defense game from Mike Reilly and Mike isn’t going to play all 82 games. (Here’s the funny part) I also said to him that Bolduc has to learn to play his off-wing, in case a LD gets hurt and you just made my point and day, by saying Aho signed with Pittsburgh. I don’t see the other teams in our division all that much better than us, if at all. Maybe because he had an off-season? But, we still have a top 3 goalie in the league and a top 1 backup goalie in the league. I expect Ilya to get back to his Vezina form, especially when your BFF has a great season. You always want to play better than your BFF!So yeah, none of the teams you mentioned, intimidate me in anyway. I’m looking forward to watching my favorite player coming to UBS, Gustav Forsling! Because ya know, good players are never on waivers, that’s only for the players who suck! It has nothing to do with the hard cap. Lol

@LockedOnIslanders 7 күн бұрын

I also hope Duclair does well. Glad you enjoyed the discussion with JD and the questions I asked. I hope Bolduc takes his game up a notch this year and I hope he gets the chance. A lot of it is reportedly due to a lack of confidence. I am also glad to see Aho sign elsewhere. I like the guy, but his lack of size limits his ability especially in his own zone. Thanks for the comment, Ken. Always good to hear from you. LGI.

@kenduffy5397 7 күн бұрын

@@LockedOnIslanders LGI!

@cynthiastines8918 8 күн бұрын

Good 🌄, Gil, how are you? Also, from Locked On 🦈, JD Young to tell us what we can expect. If he's asked to play on the main line with Barzal and Horvat, that would be really be fun. DuClair sounds like a great presence in the locker room, too. I can see him play the waiting game with the goalie, too. Sébastien Aho signed with The 🐧, Shane Pinto, signed with Ottawa. The haven't resigned Hohlstron, Ishkakov, or Oliver Wahlstrom. Lou Lamoriello can pick anybody he wants, all he has to do is MAKE THEM AN OFFER THY CAN'T REFUSE. The Islanders made a lot of good deals. But THEY HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO. The Islanders will open on 10/10, at UBS. Bobby Nystroms 🎂, against UT. They hook up against The Rangers on 11/03, at The Garden. HAPPY 🎂, DAVE LEWIS. He was there when The Islanders started to be taken seriously by the rest of The NHL. I hope there were no hard feelings when he went to LA. He was a pre Rip Wheeler when he had to be. I have to tell you, Gil, I was watching the game between The Islanders and the Chicago Blackhawks on 02/11/1982 when they were in Chicago, and #18 interviewed Dave Schultz, who was in town promoting his book. When "18" asked him what player he respected the most, he said Clark"Jethro" Gillies because he was there to play 🏒, but then when you are humiliated by a 21 year old rookie in front of your own fans, you can't help but show some respect. Hear from you later, Gil, and LET'S GO ISLANDERS.

@LockedOnIslanders 7 күн бұрын

Great to hear about Schultz mentioning Gillies. I've also interviewed Schultz. He was great to talk to even if I grew up despising him on the ice. A good guy, generous with his time. Thanks for the comment, Cindy. Can't wait to see Duclair in blue and orange. LGI.

@cynthiastines8918 7 күн бұрын

@@LockedOnIslanders That makes several of us, Gil. Hear fron you tomorrow, and HAPPY 4th🧨.

@aramanookian9202 8 күн бұрын

I like to see Lou make the trade for Mcgroarty... I'm willing to give whatever it takes to get this kid.. Ehlers is probably far fetched moving forward.. I would give Wahlstrom,Holmstrom, & 2nd..

@LockedOnIslanders 7 күн бұрын

Not sure if that will get it done, but we'll see. I would love to add McGroarty as well. Thanks for the comment, aramanookian9202.

@Danfromoverthere 8 күн бұрын

Hopefully the islanders and the jets can make the McGroarty and Ehlers for ? Happen

@jaktripz64 8 күн бұрын

That's not going to happen, lol

@jaktripz64 8 күн бұрын

I have to agree, Gil... Lou has done a surprisingly good job at this draft! No doubt. Much work to do.

@Danfromoverthere 8 күн бұрын

@@jaktripz64 meh wishful thinking

@LockedOnIslanders 7 күн бұрын

Would have to free up a lot of space to make it happen. I'll believe it when I see it, but I'd love it if Lou could pull it off. Thanks for the comment, Danfromoverthere.

@kevinscott9242 6 күн бұрын

Is Cole Eiserman playing for BU in 2024-25? I've heard multiple sources say he's too young to play & wont play at BU til 25-26. But that makes no sense since Celebrini is 3mos older & played at BU last year. If Eiserman is too old for USNTDP & too young for BU; than where is he playing this season?

@LockedOnIslanders 6 күн бұрын

I have also heard contradictory stories about that. I hope he's playing college hockey this fall. I'll do a little digging. Thanks for the comment, kevinscott9242.

@stevenbauer4799 8 күн бұрын

The big question is why has this guy bounced all over the nhl? 9 teams in 9 years? I get the roy connection and duclair signed on a reasonable deal with the added cap $$$'s isles got. I hear his d is bad despite his speed and scoring ability which isn't there all the time. Duclair may be a better fit with 29, 21 but due to the usual hole on 13, 14 wing duclair probably gets a shot there to start season unless that scoring winger is found. Unlikely since louzer has to squeeze 10 in under the $1.2 mil. cap $$$'s he has left. So once again this is it-the run it back once again roster for next season. Louzer needs to find a team that needs cap $$$'s to unload 27 to. After the cap $$$'s flew yesterday hawks spent a lot. sj added a lot of vets, utah hc isn't at the bottom anymore. Flames, canes cap went down. Only one team is under the cap minimum right now-the quacks. Get to work louzer.

@LockedOnIslanders 7 күн бұрын

Steven, Lou really does need free up cap space. Will he? I'll believe it when I see it. I agree Duclair is a better fit on the second line, but that leaves Cizikas, Fasching, Lee, or Engvall to play on the first line and none of them have worked well. Thanks for the comment.

@Danfromoverthere 8 күн бұрын

The other supposed guy Lou was looking at Pinto signed a two yr contract with the Sens. Hopefully the islanders and the jets can make the McGroarty and Ehlers for ? Happen

@LockedOnIslanders 7 күн бұрын

Discussed Pinto's signing on the show. Would love to see Ehlers and McGroarty but I'll believe it when I see it. Have to move out a lot of salary. Thank for the comments, Danfromoverthere.

@bobhenry6159 8 күн бұрын

I had hoped Lou would nab him at the deadline. Duclair seemed high on coming here. He could fit in very well with BO and Matt. Roy is going to have his hands full making lines. As of now, Cal and Martin are out. No money left, and Wahlstrom, Holmstrom and Iskakov remain unsigned. $3 mil has to go just to sign those RFA's. I smell a buyout or cap dump trade coming.

@LockedOnIslanders 7 күн бұрын

Buyout window is closed, so that's not happening this year. I get the feeling they will trade Wahlstrom, not sure if Iskhakov is traded, signed or heads to the KHL. Holmstrom will either be signed or traded. We'll see what happens. Still hoping for a hockey trade but with Lou, you never know. Thanks for the comment, Bob.

@bobhenry6159 7 күн бұрын

@@LockedOnIslanders Is a contract termination still possible? Lou better do something because we aren't close to being contenders right now.

@yeright2pops434 8 күн бұрын

Losing IShkakov is such a disgrace. He is a legit player with elite skill. I hate Lou so much.

@jimerrigo7142 8 күн бұрын

5'8 too small

@yeright2pops434 8 күн бұрын

@@jimerrigo7142 Tell that to MSL and theo fluery.

@jimerrigo7142 8 күн бұрын

@@yeright2pops434 dude that is the reason, oh he is not Fluery, like it or not that is the reason

@LockedOnIslanders 7 күн бұрын

Haven't officially lost him yet. They could still sign him if but they likely will need to free up some cap space unless they trade Holmstrom. We'll see, yeright2pops. Keep in mind, Iskhakov still has a lot to prove. If he doesn't head back to the KHL, I hope he gets a long look at training camp. Thanks for the comment.

@jimerrigo7142 8 күн бұрын

this is why the islanders are the doormat of the NHL...We need offense and we are too get excited about a players who is 29 years old, played on over 7 teams and has no offense. This is why Lou has to go. This guy is a JOKE. Stop the BS and bring up Maggio, Dufour and GIl. Get a new GM, we have seen what a 82 year old brings to the table...NOT MUCH, ask biden supporters.

@raymondhenry5379 8 күн бұрын

I’m so with you, everyone is making way way too much about the contract, let’s see what he brings to the team

@LockedOnIslanders 7 күн бұрын

I have often been critical of Lou and I believe he is the reason the team is stuck in the muddy middle with no cap space and so many bad contracts. Duclair scored 24 goals last year and spent 2/3 of the season on the worst team in the league. He adds speed and offense. Is he elite? No. But he's a solid, mid-tier pickup and probably the best Lou could have done given the mess he created. Not sure Maggio or Dufour will be in the NHL this year, but hopefully they get a fair shake in training camp. I was hoping for a new GM, too, but ownership isn't changing. Thanks for the comment, jimerrigo7142.

@LockedOnIslanders 7 күн бұрын

He doesn't make them an elite team by any means, but he's an upgrade over Fasching, Lee, Engvall or Cizikas who all spent time on the top line last year. Fingers crossed, Raymond. Thanks for the comment.

@jimerrigo7142 7 күн бұрын

@@LockedOnIslanders keep up the good work buddy