Sansided
Eyes On Isles
Home/Editorials

New York Islanders Seven Trade Worthy Power-Forwards

By Tim Stevenson
Dec 16, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; New York Islanders left wing Josh Bailey (12) takes a shot as Buffalo Sabres center Johan Larsson (22) pursues during the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 16, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; New York Islanders left wing Josh Bailey (12) takes a shot as Buffalo Sabres center Johan Larsson (22) pursues during the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
6 of 9
Next
May 23, 2017; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan (9) knocks over Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) earning a minor penalty in the first period in game six of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
May 23, 2017; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan (9) knocks over Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) earning a minor penalty in the first period in game six of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

Bobby Ryan

First off, Bobby Ryan has a ten team no-trade clause, but he’s from NJ so it’s probable that LI isn’t one of those teams. Second; even if he isn’t a ‘power-forward’ necessarily, he plays a physical, two-way style of hockey.

The 6’2″, 204lbs forward is coming off his worst full season to date. Oh yeah, he comes with a $7.5 million contract for five more seasons. Combine that with the fact that he’ll be 31 next year and the second overall pick from 2005 starts to seem like a less attractive asset.

That’s exactly what Ottawa is likely thinking too. So perhaps we could get the (somewhat) local guy on the cheap. Hopefully, a fresh start in a place closer to home might revitalize his game (only a slight gamble).

He’s fast, feisty, and has shown he can score big if put on the right line. He’s also pretty solid defensively and boasts a right-handed release which the Islanders could use.

The Trade

The Sens get Bailey, who put up more than double the points Bobby Ryan did last season. He’s also three years younger and $4.2 million cheaper ($2.2 million after Ottawa pays some of Ryans salary).

They also get a nice pair of draft picks for next season, adding to the youth.

We get Ryan at $5 million a year, only $1.7 million more than Bailey. If he rebounds back to where he was even two years ago it’ll be worth it.

facebooktwitterreddit