He would be wise to trade for a few players that know how to give a bodycheck. Cash in Yashin may be more appealing now that he still owes another year on his contract. A new team won't have to worry that he may try that stunt in the future. The poor guy has to play another season for only 3 million. Most improved team next year will be the Islanders.
Money makes a difference.
Some think that drafting Rick DiPietro with the first choice is crazy. However getting Mark Parrish and Oleg Kvasha for Roberto Luongo gives them a natural goal scorer in Parrish to compete now. They still get a top young goalie in DiPietro. Getting the Beezer makes them solid in goal now and in the future. Trading for Roman Hamrlik bolsters their defense.