Now that Brad Richards has agreed to go to Dallas and Marian Hossa apparently is on the verge of a deal that will send him to Montreal, teams are going to have to move quickly to secure offensive help. That means pending Islanders free agent forwards Miroslav Satan and Ruslan Fedotenko are very much in play.
Satan attended an Islanders team meeting this morning but left the Coliseum without taking part in the optional skate. Fedotenko went on the ice and seemed in good spirits when he came off, despite being on pins and needles today about his future. Agent Allan Walsh, who represents both players, said it’s “highly unlikely” that Fedotenko will receive a deadline-day reprieve with a contract extension.
Walsh had no comment on whether Satan has been asked to waive his no-trade clause because the Isles’ winger has asked him not to discuss negotiations. However, if Islanders general manager Garth Snow doesn’t find a satisfactory deal for Satan, it’s possible he could re-sign with the Isles.
One player who has re-signed is top-line center Mike Comrie, who agreed to a one-year extension for $4 million. “I’m excited, and I’m happy to be here,” Comrie said when he came off the ice this morning after the pre-game skate for tonight’s game against Pittsburgh. “It was a fairly quick deal.”
Explaining why he went for a short-term extension rather than the long-term deal that was offered for a lower average salary, Comrie said, “We did a one-year deal last summer. It gives both sides an opportunity to see where we’re at in a year. But I’m happy to be back, and I love being an Islander…I’ve had a lot of fun this year. Just because I signed a one-year deal this year doesn’t mean that I won’t be here longer. I’ve been trated fairly, and they’ve given me a great opportunity.”
Comrie said Snow never threatened to trade him if he didn’t sign an extension before the deadline. In fact, he added that one of the reasons he likes the organization is because “there’s always been great communication.” In this case, Comrie and Snow probably were on the same page because a deal allows Snow to plan further moves, knowing he has secured a top center and has a firm idea of his budget for next season.
Comments (29)
well if we do resign Satan, he won't be at 4 mill
Who's Walsh?
Joe? ("It's hard to see when you can't find the door")
Who's Walsh?
I believe he's a player agent.
"I believe he's a player agent"
I've watched enough Entourage to know that you NEVER believe a player agent.
505
What are you looking for if we trade anybody?
A win tonight.
good enough
The Isles, looking to emulate the Colorado Avalanche's nostalgic game plan, have signed Kenny Jonnson and Robert Reichel out of Europe, and are waiting to hear from Ziggy Palffy's agent. Garth Snow is also trying to track down the location of Tommy Soderstrom, but his whereabouts are currently unknown.
Candyman
LOLOLOL
That was great.
But i'll take cry baby salo instead.
Foote is an Avalanche!!!
Serious answer to your question Netminder.....
I'd be willing to part with Satan or Tank and Gervais or Meyer for the NBR 1 pick of a bottom 5 team.
Unless there is a current player out there that is still available that provides instant offense.
I don't see it.
Snow may end up a bridesmaid today.
Not a horrible thing.
Don't count him out - up until Smyth we were all focusing on Blake being traded. I think our boy has a few things up his sleeve.
I was really hoping to land Bernier.
But i think we don't get a top 5 pick.
I'm with you in that we end up a bridesmaid.
federov to Washington
Washington is out of their birds !!!
What are they thinking???
They're thinking Ovechkin and Federov
Ovechkin - Federov.....that'll be a handful
38 years old....Bad move for a team that has a long shot to make the playoffs.
Davidson?
ESPN reporting the Islanders have traded a seventh-rounder to San Jose for Rob Davison, a 6'3" 220# blueliner. 238 PIM in 176 career GP, I likey.
Depth move....can''t hurt
I don't know about anyone else, but this East Conf is wide open. Reminds me of the NFC this year. Just add a couple of pieces and we could've been contenders. Get into the tournament and see what happens w/a hot DP.
Davison could replace Simon.... nice
From Wikipedia...
Robert Davison is a Canadian former competitive pair skater. With partner Pascale Bergeron, he placed 6th at the 2005 Four Continents Championships and won the silver medals at the 2003 Finlandia Trophy and the 2003 & 2004 Nebelhorn Trophy. Before teaming up with Bergeron, Davison competed with Keridawn Thomson.
Woohoo here comes the Cup...
Washington is really going for the 8th spot!
Should be interesting. Did anyone call NVMC and see if they are awake ?
As for the draft next year, we will not even pick in the Top 12 so can we please do something today.....SOMETHING !!!!
**We shouold of got Belak, not FLA !!!! For a fifth round pick ???? Those of you that hate Simon, should of been all over that one....There was your YOUNG replacement!!!!
maybe the Davison move allows them to dump a D-man (esp. w/ Witt back soon). Satan + MAB or Gervais? for some goodies?????
I like he Davison move. the whole organization is lacking defensive depth. He should also be a fixture on the Bridgeport Shuttle this year and next... He also makes somebody like Berard, MAB or Gervais ependable if the right deal should come up.
I think Satan bought a house on Long Island with the hopes that he woudl get an extension. He seemed to be perfectly happy commuting to Buffalo when little Miro was born, and I have a feeling that he may be dangling for good value, but if something extraordinary doesn't come up he'll get a 2 year extension... pretty much sealing the fate of Ruslan.
He might be the LAST MINUTE guy... they need Ice time for Comeau, Bergy and eventually Okposo...
I'm really surprise McCabe isn't an Islander now...
McCabe and a 2nd rounder for Gervais or MAB...???
Simon to Minnesota, good move!
to paraphrase:
this is the way the deadline ends,
this is the way the deadline ends,
this is the way the deadline ends,
not with a bang, but a whimper.
Let's see 'em win tonight!