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The Cole Eiserman situation is interesting. People are convinced he is going to want to go back to college for another year or two. I honestly don’t think the kid is interested in playing at that level anymore. He is a showtime dude made for the NHL. He sees his friends transition just fine to the NHL. This kid is easily going to be 6’1” 200 lbs come Camp next year. I don’t understand what he can get out of staying in college. I guess they can work him into the PK lol. Jesus let the kid rip, he could be a Bossy type talent. He fines open ice and can score from distance. Is he a defensive liability if so he should fit in with the rest of the Islanders forwards just fine. Put the kid with Horvat or Barzel one of the top two centers. The Dream Outcome of this offseason is getting Marner.

Holmstrom. Horvat Marner

Eiserman. Barzel. Tsyplakov

Lee. JG. Palmeri

DuClair. Casey. Gatcomb

Mac

Pelech. Pulock

Romanov. Dobson

George. Boqvist

Mayfield

Sorokin

Hogberg

Varley ( if he returns)

How the money works is Dobson takes a long term 8x8 still a gamble but Hopefully Chara takes the kid on and Tudors him

Romanov takes a long term 5 X8

Sign Holmstrom bridge deal he is going to be dynamic one day. 200ft demon can excel 5x5 PK PP

Engvall you bury him in the minors you return the favor by letting him ride the bus and play every game in Bridgeport.

Palms has to come in cheap if not all his money goes to sign Marner.

Marner and Eiserman completely change the dynamic of this team. We are in games but lacking fire power. Plus Holmstrom and Tsyplakov are going to be better next year.

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If Ownership turns their back on Patrick they are doomed. If they stick with Lou and let him hire another coach it’s going to make Bridgeport look like a Cup Contender. If you stick with same structure okay. I personally think the GM job should go to Patrick, and he can stay behind the bench or hire a young coach. I personally think Patrick was fine if DuClair wants to take his stick and go home F**K him. He has been a flawed player since he entered the league. They repeated the Engvall mistake by looking in the bargain bin and hoping to come out with a player living up to his physical talent. Both ended up being damaged floor models , who sunk to their lowest level. They got what they wanted long term contracts, they have NO pride. One of are most pressing issues is what to do with these deadbeats. More than likely ownership sees Patrick as the long term answer.

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