GDT: #22| New York Islanders @ Philadelphia Flyers| November 24th | 4:00 PM | F/OTW 5-4

[Big L]

Sweet goal by Eberle. Greiss was a big part of that third period

 

[BillD]

so if it is going to take a 6X6 would you pay him that? considering the hefty contracts the Islanders are going to be faced with in the future it could be a burden especially if this season is a fluke, and if he is going to keep it up I can see Baileys agent looking for that

Being good is always a burden. Its a mixed blessing. You win but have to pay up or dump. Just ask the Blackhawks who were forced to dump many good to very good players after winning their Cups. I repeat....After winning their Cups. That is our goal. You keep your core and scramble to replace good players you can no longer afford.

 

[BillD]

The Isles played about 30 minutes of that game. Essentially the 3rd period and parts of period 1. We started out sluggish but were lucky to get the first goal. Period one was bad, sloppy and lazy. Period two was a basic no show to see if we could come back in the third.
Best third period scoring team in the NHL, but stop testing it, we will get bitten in the butt doing it all the time.

On to Ottawa. Maybe Jaro has a game in him, the hot Jaro.

LGI.

 

[mm11]

Just win baby. Another 2 points. Really does not matter looking at the standings at this point. Teams could have a 2 game losing streak and plummet in the standings. as far as the Isles, using my dime store math we have played just about 1/3 of our seasons road games already in what 22 games. We are in pretty good position considering we are undefeated at home this could be an interesting spring. In reality though, have to slug it out with a tough metro all year. Stay healthy and hopefully we can pluck a face off specialist somewhere. Once we control the puck we are pretty darn good.

 

[NittanyIsle]

Barzal made that Ladd goal happen. His puck possession and cut to the middle created time and space for his line mates to get in position. That’s the beauty he brings in his game.

Also hattip to Eberle on the goal, beautiful hands in tight. Very little time and space.

Ladds been good over the past few weeks. Looking like a 5 mil. player.

And yeah, those calling out Greiss need to consider the stops he made in the 3rd period to keep this team in it.

D needs a lot of work.

Our defense isnt great in our own zone, but I can't help but feel that a lot of our issues are related to style of play.

I dont think a lot of teams can hang with us offensively and i want us to keep playing this wide open style. Your style of play needs to match your personnel, and we have plenty of team speed, guys with handles and guys who can rip them from the point. Keep playing the style that suits the team.

We have a really good squad, one that can win the Metro. But we're gonna struggle with teams that can clog up center ice, and i do think we need either Mayfield or Pulock to becone more reliable on defense for us to make a deep playoff run. That, or someone to come in and be a lockdown top 4 guy.

I really, really like this squad. We aren't short on talent. Just need one more piece if we're gonna build our team in this style in the future.

 

[Lame Lambert]

Our defense isnt great in our own zone, but I can't help but feel that a lot of our issues are related to style of play.

I dont think a lot of teams can hang with us offensively and i want us to keep playing this wide open style. Your style of play needs to match your personnel, and we have plenty of team speed, guys with handles and guys who can rip them from the point. Keep playing the style that suits the team.

We have a really good squad, one that can win the Metro. But we're gonna struggle with teams that can clog up center ice, and i do think we need either Mayfield or Pulock to becone more reliable on defense for us to make a deep playoff run. That, or someone to come in and be a lockdown top 4 guy.

I really, really like this squad. We aren't short on talent. Just need one more piece if we're gonna build our team in this style in the future.

I agree. So far I think we can out gun every team in this league. An upgrade on D/G will go a long way.

 

[mm11]

I agree. So far I think we can out gun every team in this league. An upgrade on D/G will go a long way.

I think it's great how one skinny kid with blazing speed and creativity from the WHL can have us in the conversation of "outgunning" every team in this league. Let's see how the league and the Isles adapt in the dog days of the NHL season. Such a fine line between winning and losing in the league. Just ask the Oilers.

 

[Lame Lambert]

I think it's great how one skinny kid with blazing speed and creativity from the WHL can have us in the conversation of "outgunning" every team in this league. Let's see how the league and the Isles adapt in the dog days of the NHL season. Such a fine line between winning and losing in the league. Just ask the Oilers.

It’s more than just Barzal though. Having Eberle and Ho-sang (gasp) has made a huge difference compared to last year. And Ladd has been playing well too.

 

[MJF]

Our defense isnt great in our own zone, but I can't help but feel that a lot of our issues are related to style of play.

I dont think a lot of teams can hang with us offensively and i want us to keep playing this wide open style. Your style of play needs to match your personnel, and we have plenty of team speed, guys with handles and guys who can rip them from the point. Keep playing the style that suits the team.

We have a really good squad, one that can win the Metro. But we're gonna struggle with teams that can clog up center ice, and i do think we need either Mayfield or Pulock to becone more reliable on defense for us to make a deep playoff run. That, or someone to come in and be a lockdown top 4 guy.

I really, really like this squad. We aren't short on talent. Just need one more piece if we're gonna build our team in this style in the future.

To put it simply, we're outscoring our mistakes. The Islanders have the 3rd best offense in the league at 82GF. We also have allowed 73 goals which is tied with Toronto for the worst of any team currently in a playoff spot.

We knew the team plays a bit loose defensively. I'm not suggesting we go into a Capuano-like defensive shell because frankly this team is much more fun to watch, but we do need to clean up our defensive play.

At least the shorthanded goals against has abated.

 

[MJF]

I think it's great how one skinny kid with blazing speed and creativity from the WHL can have us in the conversation of "outgunning" every team in this league. Let's see how the league and the Isles adapt in the dog days of the NHL season. Such a fine line between winning and losing in the league. Just ask the Oilers.

It's 2 skinny kids with speed. Ho-Sang skates as smoothly as anyone on this team. Nick Leddy as well.

 

[mm11]

It’s more than just Barzal though. Having Eberle and Ho-sang (gasp) has made a huge difference compared to last year. And Ladd has been playing well too.

I agree to a certain extent but without #13 installing confidence just by what he is doing elevates Eberle and Ladd and just may spur the competive juices of Ho Sang to play smart and focused. From what my middle aged eyes see Barzal may be the "straw that stirs our drink"....