I suppose if they were winning it would cure everything but one of the sadder parts of the season thus far is that they’re just boring to watch.
Roy has been the only positive for this team the last decade or so, but even he can only do so much.
Roy is not a miracle worker either but the isles offense is just so...bland. we really lack offensive playmakers.
Yet some posters think we are better without Barzal.
Should honestly just tear it all down. Team has given up a third period lead way too often since game 2 of the Carolina series in 2023. Its depressing.
I think Roy may need to tailor his gameplan for the players he has on hand. He may want his defense to handle the puck but it hasn't translated to goals. The Islanders don't have the type of shooters who can find the back of the net with enough consistency. Haven't had that for several years. We're 25th in the NHL in offense. It's time for Roy to concede to it and adapt. He's not going to get blood from stone hands.
Do you think a trade of Barzal would not get a return that could solve a bunch of the team's other problems?
This is so cliche amongst Islander fans but when exactly did Lou bring stability? After he fired Trotz or after he hired Lambert because I don't think either of those decisions were stabilizing that is- if Trotz really was a huge positive. On the surface this team seems like a hot mess. How is that stabilizing? Maybe Lou himself is the destabilizing force as many are now suggesting but then we can't really say he brought stability can we? It really is a concundrum but I'm sure some can weave a long winded rationalization for that statement. This is why I think the hiring of Roy was the best thing to happen to this franchise in a long time. I think he can turn this thing around especially when the team is healthy again.
I see those flashes as well but I think his talents are being underutilized. He needs to be around playmakers to get that shot of his off much more often. He needs to be around players who can make plays on the rush. Barzal and Duclair are such players.
We got a couple of them but unfortunately they are licking their wounds right now.
not even close . Trots offered good movement. IMHO its time to clean house top to bottom
Watching Noah Dobson not piss away points would be a welcome return.
What exactly has Roy done for this team that makes him so great, he has the same record as the last coach who everyone thought was terrible. He is trying to make them this great defensive team that can hold one or two goal leads and it’s not working.
Style of play is certainly more entertaining especially if you are going to be on the losing end . Lamberts & Trotz style was boring but in the case of Trotz he was winning, Lambert not so much. Roy has played 1/2 the season with over 25% of his lineup out and not the bad 25%. The GM needs to be more active and I think Buffalo would be a good place to shop a Barzal or a Dobson or possibly others to adjust the current lineup
problem is scoring. they cannot score on a power play. this is genuinely a special teams issue, but the islanders refuse to see the issue. they ***REALLY*** could've benefitted from a Noesen or Kovacevic or Marchment or hell even a Carrier or Roslovic. I hate saying it but the islanders actually need to sign players to make the roster less complacent. its scary.
