Ollie heads to arbitration, possibly.
Alright alright, let’s not pretend there’s new Isles news out there. But here’s a fresh thread, as well as some random bits.
Moment of Fun
Sure he’s essentially retired — and as a one-team guy — but moments like these, man. They last a lifetime:
The whole Coliseum singing “Heyyyyyy Josh Bailey oooh ahhh
pic.twitter.com/QM3qeNOF9o— Islanders (@IslesVideos) July 8, 2024
- Blast from (a very fleeting) past: Neil Smith on his short tenure as Isles GM (“I didn’t do research on the owner…”), pride for Kyle Okposo’s Cup, “tampering run wild” and more. [THN / Hockey Night New York]
- There are some interesting cases headed to arbitration this year, though Oliver Wahlstrom isn’t one of them — but come on, it would be fun to hear Lou describe him in a hearing. [Sportsnet]
- The Capitals have a new GM now, sort of. Really the just promoted Chris Patrick to the title while Brian LacLellan remains president of hockey ops. [Sportsnet]
- In a total shock to everyone, Sidney Crosby and the Penguins are said to be closing in on a contract extension. [TSN]