GDT: Game 2: Islanders @ Hurricanes, 7pm

[StorminSnvechnAho]

there is nothing left. Poolparty is the only healthy scratch forward we have.

call up the depth up front: Rees, Suzuki, Ponomarev, hell even call up Gunler, Tieksola, Koivunen, or even Dzingle.

We need scoring I would call up Ponomarev although Dzingle is the only one with real NHL games and scoring it was a long time ago.

 

[DaveG]

It’s the playoffs and they aren’t playing anyway. Bring up Ponomarev, Suzuki, and Rees. Prove who wants to play in practice.

I think they need Rees’s edge for the games in Belmont.

yep, I wouldn't mind Rees rotating in for Step or Stastny if only to throw some absolute cheapshots out there.

 

[HisIceness]

I hate that for TT but we have to prevail forward. Next man up. Just hope everyone else stays healthy.

If it was the other way around ESPN wouldn't be commenting on us getting "screwed by the refs", that network is still bitter about the Whalers.

 

[StorminSnvechnAho]

yep, I wouldn't mind Rees rotating in for Step or Stastny if only to throw some absolute cheapshots out there.

We need a goon who can skate well lol.

 

[Bruce Granville]

We need a goon who can skate well lol.

Pulju might kill them with a smile…

 

[hockeynjune]

Holy moly what a game. It was a rowdy house tonight. Jesper. blew the roof off.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

yep, I wouldn't mind Rees rotating in for Step or Stastny if only to throw some absolute cheapshots out there.

We need Rees to be what McLovin was against the Caps

 

[Joe McGrath]

I mean they aren’t going to win on the road anyway. Send Rees with clear instructions to inflict maximum damage.

Or just sweep this complete joke of a team.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

I hate that for TT but we have to prevail forward. Next man up. Just hope everyone else stays healthy.

If it was the other way around ESPN wouldn't be commenting on us getting "screwed by the refs", that network is still bitter about the Whalers.

PK Subban was defending the Canes and the non-call on ESPN intermission report. He's actually a great media personality

 

[A Star is Burns]

As far as the full timetable for Turbo, you never know with the playoffs. A guy like Kadri last playoffs really didn't seem like he'd be able to come back with his finger surgery, but he did. He was limited, but he was able to play. We'll see what it is and how it plays out I guess.

Granted, and I don't mean this as any type of shade towards Turbo because everyone is different, but he strikes me as more of one of those players that need to feel closer to 100% to come back sometimes and be effective.

 

[MrazeksVengeance]

ACCEPTABLE OUTCOME.

ENFORCE INEQUALITY.

 

[CandyCanes]

I don’t care what people think. But the loss of TT sucks. He still put up 37 points in an injured season. He contributes definitively. He’s been insane on the PK this year. Only 8 goals scored against, while contributing to 4 short handed goals. His +\- on the PK is -4, that’s an impressive stat.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

I don’t care what people think. But the loss of TT sucks. He still put up 37 points in an injured season. He contributes definitively. He’s been insane on the PK this year. Only 8 goals scored against, while contributing to 4 short handed goals. His +\- on the PK is -4, that’s an impressive stat.

yeah it's a huge loss, there is no downplaying it. But I think we can overcome it. At least for the remainder of this round. Rags/Devils will be extremely tough missing Patches, Svech AND Turbo.

 

[StorminSnvechnAho]

I don’t care what people think. But the loss of TT sucks. He still put up 37 points in an injured season. He contributes definitively. He’s been insane on the PK this year. Only 8 goals scored against, while contributing to 4 short handed goals. His +\- on the PK is -4, that’s an impressive stat.

Probably just numb to it seeing as how awful our luck has been with our top six... No MaxPac No Svechnikov No Turbo, I'm not gonna lie I think we end up beating the Islanders, I have little hope after that.

 

[Canes]

Stromwall deserves as much of a look as anyone. Didn't have to come over to NA but did anyway and was a top forward on a very mediocre AHL squad.

And his name is basically almost Stormwall for a team named Hurricanes.

Call him, Rees and Pono up.

I don’t care what people think. But the loss of TT sucks. He still put up 37 points in an injured season. He contributes definitively. He’s been insane on the PK this year. Only 8 goals scored against, while contributing to 4 short handed goals. His +\- on the PK is -4, that’s an impressive stat.

Anyone who doesn't realize the value TT brings to this team, even during a difficult offensive season for him, are beyond reasoning. We will miss his presence no doubt about it.

 

[A Star is Burns]

Now, everyone realizes that next man up translated into Brindese gives you "First Line Martinook", right?

 

[Canes]

Now, everyone realizes that next man up translated into Brindese gives you "First Line Martinook", right?

To his detriment. Fast, Noesen, hell even Drury would probably be better options. Martinook is best in the bottom 6.

 

[A Star is Burns]

To his detriment. Fast, Noesen, hell even Drury would probably be better options. Martinook is best in the bottom 6.

I don't mind him in small doses up there and typically find it gets blown out of proportion. But it would be a bit much as a long-term solution in the playoffs.

 

[chaz4hockey]

If he has to have surgery, he is likely out for at least 6 weeks

Post game comments from rod said surgery tomorrow

 

[HisIceness]

Now, everyone realizes that next man up translated into Brindese gives you "First Line Martinook", right?

I mean, I'd step in and take his spot but my skating is questionable

 

[Wolfpuck]

To his detriment. Fast, Noesen, hell even Drury would probably be better options. Martinook is best in the bottom 6.

Maybe it’s just me, but I’m liking what I’m seeing from Drury. Slotting him alongside Aho might yield good results.

 

[Identity404]

Islanders are so salty about the penalties. The fact is the refs were only calling penalities resulting in injuries. In non-injury related penalities they were actually called evenly, 1-and-1. There were plenty of other missed calls on both sides, including other high sticking penalties committed by the piles that weren't called. Let's all just look at the score sheet and be outraged by the misleading 6-0 in the box score.

All of goals Raanta allowed were Charmin Soft™, but Sorokin's goals were pretty weak as well.

Really sucks about Turbo, we can't catch a break with the injuries. It would be nice to see a prospect that could potentially contribute some offense called-up, but we'll most likely see Poolparty back in the lineup. With the injuries to our weapons, I think you need a hail-mary, like a rookie breaking out in the playoffs. We know what Jesse brings, and it's definitely not game breaking.

 

[A Star is Burns]

At the end of the day, this board has been plenty salty over refs before to the point of conspiracies. It is what it is. We'd all be in a similar state. I do think a couple of more things could have been called on us, but they certainly missed a few highly obvious ones on the Isles as well. But, the ones they called against the Isles were all pretty damn blatant with two blood-drawing high sticks, the trip of Jarvis on a great opportunity, and the Martin garbage. And the Rupp breakdown really drives home the biggest controversy really isn't one.

 

[DaveG]

yep, the refs were in complete "let them play" mode tonight which frankly is a HUGE disadvantage for us, considering the Isles love to play the cheapshot game when possible. Yeah, penalties were 4-1 in our favor tonight. That easily could have been 10-1 with a major + game to Martin if the refs actually wanted to call the game.

 

[FlyingSquirrels]

This is why Raanta can't be a horse. Soft goals all around. He just cannot string strong consecutive performances together. I was certain we'd lose this game as I could see his confidence was shaken. Damn glad I was incorrect!