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@IslesDen Definitely an option. Just adding Eklund full time next season I think will be a difference maker, so a little fine tuning around that could help.

@SME1715 Believe it or not I’m actually okay with a quieter offseason. It’s next offseason where Eiserman, Eklund, Aitcheson should be coming for the full 82 — that’s where I’ll want investments made. Next season I expect to be another dog fight on the playoff bubble

Who would pass him the puck here? I like Brady Tkachuk, but his value is likely overinflated. The Islanders need too many reinforcements in their lineup, buying a LW who isn’t even close to a PPG… not a winning formula. Hate saying it too because Tkachuk’s an awesome player

@IslesDen Yea. Hopefully the sting fuels 48 and the rest next season. They need a big swing that doesn't subtract from what they have. There's gonna be a few big fish available, big moment for darche this off season.

@SME1715 If you added Brady to this season’s team with Barzal they absolutely make the playoffs. Watching these playoffs is frustrating we robbed the hockey world of watching 48

@IslesDen Adding Brady to Barzal makes more sense where this team is at. He'd be the best player barzal has had on his line his entire career, they need more offense without moving out the little they currently have.

@SME1715 I honestly think Barzal is better than Tkachuk. Tkachuk plays with a player that is better than anyone Barzal has played with since 91 (Tim Stutzle). And…he’s very good but Barzal with talent like that probably at least a PPG player.

@wolfman5469 @ZackBlatt Mougey has been fine as a GM. Douglas was praised alot too. Until this team starts to win they don't get the benefit of the doubt.

@SME1715 @ZackBlatt I have not defended him at all. I’ve never even seen him play other than watching highlights. I’m just independently saying give him a chance. What I do believe in though is that Mougey has proven he knows what he’s doing, while fans on Twitter are renowned for awful takes

Cade Klubnik said he had multiple meetings and a workout with the Jets. Said he clicked with the coaching staff. "I'm really excited to go to work with them."

@wolfman5469 @ZackBlatt So there should be no discourse or opinions shared, only blind loyalty to an organization that has been one of the worst run for 3 decades? It's a bad pick. He would have been available in the 7th round. He was the 12th rated QB. And the GM had a bad day 3 last year too. Pattern

@wolfman5469 @ZackBlatt You seem to be emotionally attached to this player. Saying the pick was bad seems to be a personal attack in your eyes. Unless you're related to the player its a bit odd to need to defend him to this level.

@SME1715 @ZackBlatt Well unless Geno gets hurt he’s not even going to play so it will be tough to judge, right? You seem to be an expert on this player, care to tell me your scouting qualifications?

@wolfman5469 @ZackBlatt It's a bad pick made worse by trading up to select him and passing on better prospects who would actually help this team going forward. Want to bookmark this and get back to me when he's having success in the NFL, go for it. Until then it was a dumb move.

@SME1715 @ZackBlatt So you’re basically saying that Rich Cimini, Brian Costello, Ian Rappaport etc know more than Mougey and Frank Reich? Weird hill to die on

@wolfman5469 @ZackBlatt Based on his previous day 3 selections, I wouldn't be so sure of that. But here's this as well x.com/i/status/20480…

@SME1715 @ZackBlatt I’m guessing Darren Mougey knew better than twitter dude SME and his 24 followers

Jets QB room: Geno Smith Cade Klubnik Bailey Zappe Brady Cook

@amusedwriter1 @RichCimini He was picked at 76

Day 3: #Jets have 5 picks, including the third pick in Round 4. Round 4 (103) Round 4 (128) Round 4 (140) Round 7 (228) Round 7 (242) Needs: QB, LB, S, IOL. QBs still on the board: Garrett Nussmeier, Taylen Green, Cole Payton.

@bcdave1968 @Connor_J_Hughes Is Connor forcing you to stare at this app?

@Connor_J_Hughes Thanks!! Another pick ruined.. good job!!

The #Falcons took CB Avieon Terrell, per source. Two more corners off the board (Hood to the #Giants the other) before Jermod McCoy. Those injury concerns are real. We'll see when he goes.

@IslesDen I'm sure a hard but smart decision. Looking forward to your coverage through the offseason and beyond. Good luck with your next chapter.

Personal update: As of Wednesday morning, I am no longer a co-host of or affiliated with Isles House Podcast. I’m sorry to everyone who’s been impacted by things that went beyond hockey. I’ll continue podcasting and producing New York Islanders content — that isn’t changing. I’m still working through what comes next, but I’m excited for the future and grateful for everyone who has supported me along the way.

@lane_stapp @FieldYates Because there are few who have skills like Sadiq. Special talent.

@SME1715 @FieldYates Well the people that are in charge of giving out contracts to players and choose to pay tes small money disagree with you.

The Jets have made 3 first round picks tonight: DE David Bailey TE Kenyon Sadiq WR Omar Cooper, Jr. They also own 3 first round picks in 2027.

@lane_stapp @FieldYates Disagree

@SME1715 @FieldYates When you're using multiple high end picks on them at the, yes absolutely.

@lane_stapp @FieldYates So having goog weapons at TE is bad?

@FieldYates Good thing they took tes in the first and second round the last two drafts in the middle of a rebuild.

@MattOLearyNY Really wish it was Reese, Sadiq and Cooper, but getting both pass catchers is nice work.

Offseason champs are back #Jets

@SeanFennessey The QB they hopefully draft next year will have some nice weapons to work With.

@SeanFennessey Across the board failure incredible futility all at once.