Backman re-ups

20 Responses

1. Erik says:

   July 18, 2012 at 7:50 am

   If another goalie is signed by the Islanders I am calling it right now who it will be. Marc Cheverie, you know the Isles like Denver kids.

2. Paul says:

   July 17, 2012 at 5:12 pm

   Looks like Jason Clark is in the fold too.

   http://islanders.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=638141

3. Michael Fornabaio says:

   July 16, 2012 at 11:35 pm

   Mario: No, neither one could go to arbitration. They’re just restricted free agents. All that’s really changed from Sunday morning is that the Islanders no longer have to offer them that qualifying offer. (They could, but they don’t have to.)

4. Ray says:

   July 16, 2012 at 8:20 pm

   Boy Wishart sure does have some gall to reject his QO. The way he played, he should be lucky he got tendered at all. He may be looking to Europe as well. Trade his rights if we must.

5. MarioGazz says:

   July 16, 2012 at 8:07 pm

   Michael, can Martin and Wishart accept offers or are they gonna play the season under a one year arbitrator contract?

6. NYIFC says:

   July 16, 2012 at 4:43 pm

   No apology needed, shocking Kalpa announced this on 7/16. Only waiting game is on where Marcinko signs in Europe.

7. Michael Fornabaio says:

   July 16, 2012 at 4:27 pm

   Correct. He’s still remaining with KalPa. Sorry if that seemed unclear.

8. NYIFC says:

   July 16, 2012 at 4:24 pm

   This is different for Koskinen from last year who was loaned to Kalpa on Nov 15th from the Islanders, now he’s like the players who signed elsewhere like Katic but were qualified so club retains rights like Joensuu, Colliton in past.

9. Michael Fornabaio says:

   July 16, 2012 at 4:06 pm

   They would presumably sign someone else.

10. Jeff says:

    July 16, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    So what would the goalie situation be if Poulin moves up?

11. Michael Fornabaio says:

    July 16, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Finland.

12. NYIFC says:

    July 16, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    Koskinen?