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Two Possible Trade Options

1. The Utah Dobson Trade situation works for both teams. Getting Hagens at #4 and hopefully getting RHD Maveric Lamoureux prospect back is a great deal for Islanders. Islanders might have to add something to make this happen. Utah gets the tremendous potential in Dobson. Dobson might flourish in Utah surrounded by a group of big, tough, skilled teammates. When you leave the Island your offensive numbers get a boost automatically lol 😂 To me Utah needs this more than the Islanders do. You know Dobson will do well with a change of scenery. I don’t blame the Islanders on Dobson, they handled that kid wonderfully. Dobson never put his big boy pants on, and maned up. In Utah he doesn’t have to concern himself with that they have a big team. The Islanders and Patrick Roy may have come to terms with Dobson not having the mental and physical makeup to be that stud two way defender. Lamoureax has had some injuries, and is not a PP guy. Think Romanov but 6’7” and willing to fight. Another all around stud defender. Them playing together gives you a second shut down pair like Peleck and Pulock( yes they haven’t played like it but I think they still have the ability) Boqvist is going to get the opportunity of a lifetime playing the point on the PP. It will be interesting to see if he takes advantage. He is highly skilled but needs to commit himself. He is at the end of that 1st round label opportunities, so it’s either make it or head back overseas.

2. You know Barry sitting at number 5 would like to pick the Islanders pocket on Dobson. I’m sure he would dangle this pick to Darche. To me it’s not enough, maybe if they add Matthew Wood. He is a big prospect that may work out. Of course you make the deal only if you have unwavering faith in James Hagens being something special. If I’m the Islanders I make that deal. Hagens goes back to BC for another year, and Wood plugs into the Islanders lineup. He is a big body winger and will get ample opportunity to prove himself. Wood makes his living in and around the crease. Not a great skater, but he is big and can shoot and collect garbage around the goal. Might be a nice fit with Ritchie. He could be that elusive Power Forward at 6’5” that comes out of nowhere. Boom or Bust Player, but with enough intrigue!

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