elvis15 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Lubomir Visnovsky due to report to Islanders The long, strange saga of Lubomir Visnovsky appears to be coming to a close, and the defenseman's Islanders tenure is about to begin. Both the team and Neil Sheehy, Visnovsky's agent, said Sunday that Visnovsky is scheduled to arrive this week to join the Islanders. Sheehy said the plan is for his client to fly in from Bratislava on Wednesday and join the team. Visnovsky still has a family member dealing with a health issue, but that might be resolved by the end of the week, so the 36-year-old defenseman is prepared to make the trip. The Islanders acquired Visnovsky from the Ducks on draft day in June for a second-round pick, but there were problems almost immediately. Visnovsky filed a grievance against the Ducks to void the deal, saying that the no-trade clause he signed with the Kings in 2007 should be enforced. An arbitrator ruled against Visnovsky in September, but the lockout began soon after and he began playing for HC Slovan, the KHL team based in his hometown in Slovakia. Once the lockout ended last month, Visnovsky declared his intention to stay and not report to the Isles, but the KHL forbids players with NHL contracts from staying. Visnovsky might not make his Islanders debut until Saturday, given that if he arrives Wednesday, he'll have no practice time before the Islanders and Rangers face off at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 If the Islanders don't believe they'll be able to sign either to a short term deal I think it would be best if they moved both players for parts, perhaps they could trade for younger D men who have term left on their contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Good to see he's honouring his contract. The Isles playoff hopes just became slightly better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 Per the New York Post, the 36-year-old defenseman could be in the lineup as soon as Thursday against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Visnovsky is expected to arrive on Long Island Wednesday. If he doesn’t play Thursday, New York’s next game is Saturday at home to the Sabres. Led by former first overall pick John Tavares, the Isles are off to a respectable 4-3-1 start and currently occupy seventh spot in the Eastern Conference. If Visnovsky can play like his expiring five-year, $28 million contract suggests he can, the playoffs may not be such a long shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 If Visnovsky hasn't noticably lost a step, he'd be very valuable. Especially for a team struggling on the PP...hmmmm, who would that include? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 ^ Boston, LA, Detroit. Is that who you were thinking of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Doctor Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 The isles got screwed in this deal. They should get their 2nd round pick back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfruits Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 how convenient the islanders are doing well he now decides to play for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 how convenient the islanders are doing well he now decides to play for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 His son requires an operation. I don't blame him for wanting to stay until everything was sorted out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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