GDT: GDT: #49 New York Islanders at Toronto Maple Leafs | January 23rd | 7:30 PM | F/5-2 L

[redbull]

i know the coach wants to win games but disappointing to see Raty/Holmstrom barely see the ice. Plus they never had the puck so tough to develop young players when the team sh*ts the bed like that - brutal in every way. Even Sorokin looked mortal.

They started well, had some jump, and seemed hit a brick wall.

 

[The Real JT]

I could easily see Lane getting fired.

It would get the spotlight off Lou, at least briefly.

 

[Lame Lambert]

Lanes press conferences are deplorable

I can't believe how disappointing he has been. No energy at all.

 

[Zeeker]

Also thank you Rangers let’s go Stars (or not I guess)

Please take to the Around the NHL thread

In all seriousness though, following the scores around the league like that means anything with this team is somehow more depressing than just accepting that they need to rebuild

 

[duster19]

Lanes press conferences are deplorable

I feel for him. Rookie coach. Been delivered a bad hand. Where is the 40 year vet GM? Why can’t he address the media? He’s the HoF’er. Looks more like hes hiding from accountability.

 

[Osakahaus]

Where this team is right now compared to the Devils or Canes just makes me feel depressed.

 

[impaaaaaact]

I could easily see Lane getting fired.

It would get the spotlight off Lou, at least briefly.

So they pay a third coach this season? Trotz is still getting paid. That would mean Mclean takes over which uhhhhh is uninspiring

 

[The Real JT]

And I'm free
Free fallin'
Yeah, I'm free
Free fallin'

Last dance with Mary Lane

 

[DerekKingSnipes]

I’m still trying to figure out how Bailey is dressing ahead of the kids

There is some veteran preference that’s going to go to some of these guys. As isles jettison some of these players doing it right way is important. Bailey is guy who has played over 1000 games and had his moments. It goes for Parise, mayfield and even maybe Varly as they looks to get some picks.

 

[Lame Lambert]

Where is Lou? Where is ownership? Someone needs to come talk to the fan base that isn’t Lane. Someone needs to take accountability for this mess.

Any press conference from ownership outside of firing Lou will be received poorly. They can't come out and shit on their currently employed GM, and any vote of confidence will cause a riot from the fanbase.

 

[redbull]

I can't believe how disappointing he has been. No energy at all.

he looks like he wants to cry. He's not angry, not motivating, looks defeated & weak. I hate Tortorella but at least he has sass. Get some sass Lane!

 

[Big L]

I could easily see Lane getting fired.

It would get the spotlight off Lou, at least briefly.

quite the opposite- would put spotlight squarely on Lou.

So they pay a third coach this season? Trotz is still getting paid. That would mean Mclean takes over which uhhhhh is uninspiring

yes. Paying 3 coaches and admitting a mistake. Lane ain’t gettin canned.

 

[Osakahaus]

did this woman on MSG seriously say they finished strong?

LMAO

my god this staff is a trainwreck. MSG might as well be on mute.

 

[Lek]

If Lane is getting fired, it will be at the break....hell, if anything ids getting done, it will be at the break, but hell, we know that nothing is getting done, so that too will be done at the break.

Oh....and so tired of listening to Butchie telling us how good we played and good spots and blah, blah, blah....I am really not sure what games he is watching of late but they are not of us.

 

[Lame Lambert]

he looks like he wants to cry. He's not angry, not motivating, looks defeated & weak. I hate Tortorella but at least he has sass. Get some sass Lane!

I feel bad for him honestly. He finally gets his chance at a HC job and he has to do it with a terrible roster and a GM that has refused to fix the same holes for years.

 

[Lek]

did this woman on MSG seriously say they finished strong?

LMAO

must be hanging out with Butchie

 

[Osakahaus]

If Lane is getting fired, it will be at the break....hell, if anything ids getting done, it will be at the break, but hell, we know that nothing is getting done, so that too will be done at the break.

Oh....and so tired of listening to Butchie telling us how good we played and good spots and blah, blah, blah....I am really not sure what games he is watching of late but they are not of us.

I feel like Lambert is getting the short end of the stick man. the dude is working with a roster that ain't doing well.

 

[kk]

If Lane is getting fired, it will be at the break

I just can't see the Isles pulling the plug halfway thru his first season.

 

[DerekKingSnipes]

If Lane is getting fired, it will be at the break....hell, if anything ids getting done, it will be at the break, but hell, we know that nothing is getting done, so that too will be done at the break.

Oh....and so tired of listening to Butchie telling us how good we played and good spots and blah, blah, blah....I am really not sure what games he is watching of late but they are not of us.

Lane isn’t being fired but if he was it’s poor taste to fire someone on a road trip.

 

[Lek]

I feel like Lambert is getting the short end of the stick man. the dude is working with a roster that ain't doing well.

Yes, to a degree....but this team is a mess on the ice and it is basically (past the last few weeks) the same team that in the past has at least looked like they are a hockey team.

 

[GOLFWANG]

They will blame the injuries 100 percent no need from words from anyone

 

[BelovedIsles]

Ownership recently stated they have full trust in Lou. The best we can hope for is he retains his presidency, and hires the best GM available.

As for the season playing out, they are closer to Bedard than a playoff run. The former would be the best thing for this franchise coming out of this season and the current state of half the core aging out of their primes.

 

[Osakahaus]

Yes, to a degree....but this team is a mess on the ice and it is basically (past the last few weeks) the same team that in the past has at least looked like they are a hockey team.

that too. From October-November to December-January is just a radically different team. this team is playing out like the Sabres or Weight teams. What do we do?

 

[MJF]

what do you want them to say? I am sure the excuse will be the same we had injuries this year we were doing well until the injuries....we still believe in this group if we didn't get injured we would be winning more games

I mean that is what he would say I bet.

Probably so. And Ledecky would just say Lou was GM of the Year twice as recently as 2 years ago.

 

[19 in a row]

I feel bad for him honestly. He finally gets his chance at a HC job and he has to do it with a terrible roster and a GM that has refused to fix the same holes for years.

To me it just shows what a great job Trotz did. When pajama boy left we were picked to be a basement dweller but went to two conference finals. Don't think our talent scares anyone on the ice.

With our contracts, farm system and age we this roster seems handcuffed for the next few years. It would take some real creative GM maneuvers to turn this around in the next few years. (and yes I am usually; the optimist)