Jetmech Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 This is no easy game tonight considering the rust and Tampa got killed the other night. I'm curious how they play the next 5. I could see a short losing streak but getting out of it to continue their strong play.Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobR Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Jetmech said: This is no easy game tonight considering the rust and Tampa got killed the other night. I'm curious how they play the next 5. I could see a short losing streak but getting out of it to continue their strong play. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Good news is we have a game in hand on everybody and still have a 3 point lead. Lets go Isles!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetmech Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Good news is we have a game in hand on everybody and still have a 3 point lead. Lets go Isles!!!True. Tough SO lose tonight considering the type of game played. 1 point better than nothing.Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobR Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, Jetmech said: True. Tough SO lose tonight considering the type of game played. 1 point better than nothing. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk That was a great 0-0 game going into the shootout....then not so much. They need to get that PP going. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetmech Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 That was a great 0-0 game going into the shootout....then not so much. They need to get that PP going.I know PP and face-offs are not good. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14 in Green Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I'm a Ranger fan, so this is really hard for me, but I'm going to give it a go, LOL. The Isles are a great story this year, probably the best in the league. So much so I'm having a hard time "hating" this group the way I should. Like everyone else, I never saw this coming when Tavares left to go home to Toronto. Our rivalry is my favorite in any sport. The games will always have that extra something no matter how either team is doing, but its been a long time since both were good at the same time. Hopefully the current youth movement works out for my guys, and we can bang heads in games that mean something for the next few years. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobR Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 22 minutes ago, 14 in Green said: I'm a Ranger fan, so this is really hard for me, but I'm going to give it a go, LOL. The Isles are a great story this year, probably the best in the league. So much so I'm having a hard time "hating" this group the way I should. Like everyone else, I never saw this coming when Tavares left to go home to Toronto. Our rivalry is my favorite in any sport. The games will always have that extra something no matter how either team is doing, but its been a long time since both were good at the same time. Hopefully the current youth movement works out for my guys, and we can bang heads in games that mean something for the next few years. **** off Rags fan. ? On a serious note everything changed about the Isles once Lou and Trotz came aboard. I still think they are a few pieces away from making a legitimate run, but you never know when playoff hockey comes around. I'm just having a fun time rooting for a team like this, a team gives 100% every single night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14 in Green Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, RobR said: **** off Rags fan. ? On a serious note everything changed about the Isles once Lou and Trotz came aboard. I still think they are a few pieces away from making a legitimate run, but you never know when playoff hockey comes around. I'm just having a fun time rooting for a team like this, a team gives 100% every single night. You're spot on with what you said about the two old war horses running things for your team. There's nothing better in sports then when the team you root for has one these unexpected seasons your guys are. I could go for some of that right about now. Besides the Jets and Rangers, I've got the Knicks and Mets. The one highlight this year was Syracuse football. Enjoy your season man, I don't belong here though, so I better get out of your thread. It wouldn't be long before I started breaking out the Potvin chants. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Is winning becoming so routine? A nice 3rd period comeback, game winning goal by a guy who looked like a draft bust last season, another strong effort by Lehner (probably Lou's best off-season acquistion). Plus losses by Columbus and Pittsburgh last night. And Washington loses again today. And not a single post about the game. I am not sure how much longer we can refer to ourselves as the first-place NY Islanders, I am ust going to enjoy the ride for as long as it lasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetmech Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Is winning becoming so routine? A nice 3rd period comeback, game winning goal by a guy who looked like a draft bust last season, another strong effort by Lehner (probably Lou's best off-season acquistion). Plus losses by Columbus and Pittsburgh last night. And Washington loses again today. And not a single post about the game. I am not sure how much longer we can refer to ourselves as the first-place NY Islanders, I am ust going to enjoy the ride for as long as it lasts.That was an interesting game, almost like the Hawks game. These teams have experienced high level talent on their top lines which seem to give the Isles some fits at times. It's possible the Tampa game affected them, who knows. Every game I check the opposing teams offensive cycle times. This game had a few of them but seems to get less and less every game. I want to see Dal Cole on the PP. He is a sniper, put him on the lower circles for some hard shots. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetmech Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Big game tonight. LGISent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Forgot what it is like to watch a game with a multi-goal lead in the 3rd period. Until tonight, seems like every game has been a one goal game in the 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobR Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 We picked up a much needed two points with our game in hand tonight. Kinda sucks that when we make it to the second round all of our home games will be at Barclays.....talk about losing home ice advantage. Anyone else notice how we've been on a tear since Hickey went out and was replaced by Toews? Considering how much I love Hickey as a hockey player, I'm shocked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 1 minute ago, RobR said: We picked up a much needed two points with our game in hand tonight. Kinda sucks that when we make it to the second round all of our home games will be at Barclays.....talk about losing home ice advantage. Anyone else notice how we've been on a tear since Hickey went out and was replaced by Toews? Considering how much I love Hickey as a hockey player, I'm shocked. Hey, Hickey scored a goal at Bridgeport tonight. Let him keep lighting it up down there. Just amazing how much difference a good coach can make. Mayfield, Pelech, Pulock all different players this season. And yes, the hot streak has conicided with Toews entry to the lineup. Love that kid. So many big plays in big spots in less than 2 months as a pro. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobR Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, Lith said: And yes, the hot streak has conicided with Toews entry to the lineup. Love that kid. He's everything DeHaan should have been. I really hope we move Hickey at the deadline for whatever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 11 minutes ago, RobR said: He's everything DeHaan should have been. I really hope we move Hickey at the deadline for whatever. Initial thought was what could we get for Hickey, but if Garth was able to get a 2 and a 3 for Macdonald a few years ago, Hickey should have some value. What do you thnk about Panarin; would love to see us make a run at him, but I can't see Columbus trading him to us. Might just have to wait until FA. He is the guy I want to see paired with Barzal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobR Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, Lith said: Initial thought was what could we get for Hickey, but if Garth was able to get a 2 and a 3 for Macdonald a few years ago, Hickey should have some value. What do you thnk about Panarin; would love to see us make a run at him, but I can't see Columbus trading him to us. Might just have to wait until FA. He is the guy I want to see paired with Barzal. I'm at the point that if we do trade off the Hickeys of the world I'd like to recoup draft ammo. This team can be set up for years as a contender if we keep a deep pool of prospects in the pipeline. Any word about Sorokin crossing the pond? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobR Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 Hickey is back in, fully expecting a loss tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2k8 Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Watching the pregame. The venom is palpable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 3 hours ago, y2k8 said: Watching the pregame. The venom is palpable. What an awesome night it must have been to have been in the old barn tonight. Looked like a great crowd on TV, and the team reallyl seemed to feed off of it. Best thing they ever did was getting back there this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobR Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, Lith said: What an awesome night it must have been to have been in the old barn tonight. Looked like a great crowd on TV, and the team reallyl seemed to feed off of it. Best thing they ever did was getting back there this year. 3-1 and they keep pushing, 4-1 and they keep pushing, 5-1 and they keep pushing.....well you get the point. Easily my favorite game all year and props to the crowd for universally treating Tavares like the turd he is. It was also nice to see us punish them with hits. God I love the 17-53-15 line. Big game tomorrow boys. Lets go Isles!!!!!!! And Hickey sat in the pressbox....coincidence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2k8 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Great win. Need to keep the intensity high for Caps tonight. Cizikas is the team's MVP this season. Just an incredible year he is having. And how about Pulock? He has taken his game to another level recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Any win ais a good win, but blowing a 2 goal lead, at home, against the worst team in the East -- even if one of the goals was bs and should not have been allowed. Not a good optic, but I am beyond caring about optics. 2 much needed points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetmech Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Let’s be honest they haven’t played consistent good hockey since the AS break. The PP has been abysmal and lately the defensive game has been lacking. I guess the bad stretch that all the haters have been calling has happened but when do they get out of the funk?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobR Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 11 hours ago, Jetmech said: Let’s be honest they haven’t played consistent good hockey since the AS break. The PP has been abysmal and lately the defensive game has been lacking. I guess the bad stretch that all the haters have been calling has happened but when do they get out of the funk? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Unless they somehow get the PP working I'm not feeling good. I think they said we were 25th on the PP.....if we could just move that up to average I think this team can do some damage. Call me crazy but I'd put Toews on PP1 and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetmech Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Unless they somehow get the PP working I'm not feeling good. I think they said we were 25th on the PP.....if we could just move that up to average I think this team can do some damage. Call me crazy but I'd put Toews on PP1 and see what happens.The PP has lost them a few games since the break. Toews wouldn’t be bad on the first unit, it wouldn’t hurt. I’m not feeling it either, the two way play better get in sync fast.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobR Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 ******* Hickey, god I hate him. Is it wrong to hope he's in some type of lawnmower accident this offseason so we never have to see him wearing an Isles jersey ever again? I'm thinking no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEndTheSuffering Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 15 hours ago, RobR said: ******* Hickey, god I hate him. Is it wrong to hope he's in some type of lawnmower accident this offseason so we never have to see him wearing an Isles jersey ever again? I'm thinking no. Not at all. I feel this way towards Neal Pionk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetmech Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 LGI! I hope they solid hockey and get out of the first round!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 6 hours ago, Jetmech said: LGI! I hope they solid hockey and get out of the first round! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yup. It has been a great and unexepcted season, regardless of what happens over the next couple of weeks. But its Crosby and the Penguins. I sure don't want to see our season ended by those f**kers. PK and penalty kill are the key -- don't see us beating these guys if they outscore us by more than goal or 2 on the man advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetmech Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Yup. It has been a great and unexepcted season, regardless of what happens over the next couple of weeks. But its Crosby and the Penguins. I sure don't want to see our season ended by those f**kers. PK and penalty kill are the key -- don't see us beating these guys if they outscore us by more than goal or 2 on the man advantage.Unless Eberle gets hot I have no faith in their PP but they must be good on the PK to stay in the games. Malkin could be a pain in the ass so their 4th line has to be very physical this series.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobR Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share Posted April 10, 2019 LGI. I really wished we faced Carolina because the Pens always ramp up for the playoffs, but it is what it is and I have a downright hatred for them. We get the PP going we win the series......we don't and I see us bowing out in the first round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobR Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share Posted April 11, 2019 Good first period and we were so close to 3-1. That offsides stings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 11 hours ago, RobR said: Good first period and we were so close to 3-1. That offsides stings. No more bitching and complaining about Bailey, I guess. Strange game. This time of year any win is a good win, especially when so much of the game was played at their tempo. Had us on our heels for long stretches of the 2nd and 3rd. Couple of overturned goals against us (both good calls), don't think Murray looked great, which may be a good sign for the rest of the series. Nothing quite like playoff hockey. . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallinPB Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Played a great game. The only player I have a problem with is Beau. He seems to get knocked off the puck all the time and turns it over a lot. I wanted to see MDC play but with the way Kuhn played yesterday I'm happy the way it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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