"That said, the situation here is that the price is believed to be through the roof. That's why the Islanders have kicked the tires on him, but haven't gotten very far. According to Stefen Rosner, the Isles have spoken to the Blues about Thomas, but the asking price has sent Mathieu Darche running to fetch a paper bag."
"That leaves Kyrou. The Islanders do need a top-six winger, and Kyrou could be the answer. While Thomas would provide the Islanders tremendous depth down the middle, the target is adding more scoring. And it seems that Kyrou would be a more reasonable target."
"Beyond the savvy deals that brought Ondrej Palat and Carson Soucy, the Isles have done well to steer clear of paying a premium for depth pieces."
The New York Islanders have exercised restraint at the trade deadline, avoiding premium prices for depth players while making smart acquisitions like Ondrej Palat and Carson Soucy. Behind the scenes, the team has engaged in discussions with the St. Louis Blues regarding two potential targets: Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou. Thomas, considered the top available player, carries an exceptionally high asking price that has deterred the Islanders from pursuing him seriously. Kyrou presents a more realistic option, as the Islanders seek to add top-six scoring depth. While no imminent deals appear likely, the team may pursue Kyrou as a more reasonable alternative to address their offensive needs.
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