Re: The 'Next One' - Lan's New York Islanders
Isles Report: Line Shuffle, Waiver Claim, and Trade Rumors
Uniondale (AP)
Line Changes
It quickly became apparent that the Islanders would be better off with Schremp on the wing as opposed to center. That being in mind, the Isles have moved Park up to the centerman of the Schremp-Park-Comeau line. Jeff Tambellini will move up to the second unit on the left wing with Weight and Shanahan, while Bergenheim will take over Park's spot on the checking line.
Also, moving into the lineup is defenseman Jack Hillen who will replace Andy Sutton and be paired with Martinek. Sutton will be a healthy scratch for the time being, and is expected to be offered around or put through waivers.
Erik Ersberg
The Islanders claimed Kings backup goaltender Erik Ersberg off waivers and assigned him to the Sound Tigers. The 27-year-old is talented, but very inconsistent. He got off to an awful start to the season in LA and was waived in favor of Jonathan Bernier after going 0-3 with a 4.69 GAA. He's not expected to make much of an impact on the Islanders roster, but a decent guy to have around in the case of an injury.
Trade Rumors
Rumor has it that the Islanders have been actively scouting for a cheap solution at center due to the Bailey injury, but have as of yet been able to reach an agreement despite talking with several teams.
There have also been reports of the Islanders looking into an ambitious deal involving the Thrashers and Ilya Kovalchuk, who is on the final year of a contract. The Islanders certainly have the pieces to acquire Kovalchuk, but whether they want to make the move remains up in the air. One would imagine that GM Garth Snow would have to be absolutely certain that Kovalchuk would be willing to sign a long term extension before making such a deal. Players rumored to be involved in the deal include Comeau, Schremp, Tambellini, Kohn, and Witt. The Islanders are not open to trading Bailey or anyone currently on the top line, as well as Bruno Gervais.
Isles Report: Line Shuffle, Waiver Claim, and Trade Rumors
Uniondale (AP)
Line Changes
It quickly became apparent that the Islanders would be better off with Schremp on the wing as opposed to center. That being in mind, the Isles have moved Park up to the centerman of the Schremp-Park-Comeau line. Jeff Tambellini will move up to the second unit on the left wing with Weight and Shanahan, while Bergenheim will take over Park's spot on the checking line.
Also, moving into the lineup is defenseman Jack Hillen who will replace Andy Sutton and be paired with Martinek. Sutton will be a healthy scratch for the time being, and is expected to be offered around or put through waivers.
Erik Ersberg
The Islanders claimed Kings backup goaltender Erik Ersberg off waivers and assigned him to the Sound Tigers. The 27-year-old is talented, but very inconsistent. He got off to an awful start to the season in LA and was waived in favor of Jonathan Bernier after going 0-3 with a 4.69 GAA. He's not expected to make much of an impact on the Islanders roster, but a decent guy to have around in the case of an injury.
Trade Rumors
Rumor has it that the Islanders have been actively scouting for a cheap solution at center due to the Bailey injury, but have as of yet been able to reach an agreement despite talking with several teams.
There have also been reports of the Islanders looking into an ambitious deal involving the Thrashers and Ilya Kovalchuk, who is on the final year of a contract. The Islanders certainly have the pieces to acquire Kovalchuk, but whether they want to make the move remains up in the air. One would imagine that GM Garth Snow would have to be absolutely certain that Kovalchuk would be willing to sign a long term extension before making such a deal. Players rumored to be involved in the deal include Comeau, Schremp, Tambellini, Kohn, and Witt. The Islanders are not open to trading Bailey or anyone currently on the top line, as well as Bruno Gervais.
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