I get home from work and what do I see? The guys on TSN looking in shock over the fact that Ryan Smyth is now an Islander in exchange for Robert Nilsson, Ryan O’Marra and a 1st round pick. I was expecting a bigger move in the shadows of the Zednik trade, but I definitely did not see that happening.
This is a HUGE deal for the Islanders, but the key in this deal would be to resign Smyth in the offseason, or else this will be a horrible deal for the Isles.

For the Sound Tigers this does affect their roster somewhat, but with the acquisitions of Zednik and now Smyth, that will definitely pave the way for the return of Tambellini and Nielsen to the lineup, who have been sorely missed in the offensive category.

I’ll be back later tonight for more…