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I'd love to see the Islanders open up the wallet and throw a ton of money at him.  I know there are always concerns with RFAs, etc, but I'd love to see him skating for the Isles.  He'd be a dominant force, particularly in the weaker East. 

ESPN was reporting that the Ducks might be interested in trading him, but I don't see that.  Not sure the Isles really have a package to offer anyway, so an RFA offer sheet might be the best bet.  I know some people are adamantly opposed to RFA offers, etc.  For the folks who know better than I do, what do the Isles give up if they make an offer to Ryan and he accepts?

Other thoughts on BR?

Editor's Note: Good fodder for debate here, thanks to AP77's find of a stat-based projection for this year's Isles.

Here is a great article from Puck Prospectus, which is finally bringing high-quality statistical analysis to hockey commentary, on the Islanders' likely standing next season:

http://www.puckprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=256

Hard to argue with a lot of that.  I wouldn't mind another last place finish and Taylor Hall. 

One interesting point, however, is the argument that the Isles are doing precisely the wrong thing in potentially artificially inflating their point total with above-average goalies and a well below-average team.  I still don't think that will be enough to keep them out of the cellar next season, but it's an interesting point to debate.