GDT: GDT: #51 Detroit Red Wings vs New York Islanders | John Tonelli Legends Night | January 27th | 7 PM | F/2-0 W

[Mike C]

Except those of us who saw Smitty in the playoffs.

57-13 in the 4 cup years.

 

[Mike C]

Hows raty looking?

4 hits and a blocked shot in his 8 minutes

 

[Mike C]

GG, It was not Pretty

Some nights at last call the lights would come on and we get a good look at who we're talking to and we excuse ourselves to the restroom and flee out the back door and I do mean quickly.

Then on a night like tonight no matter how ugly they look, we're just happy to get lucky

 

[Mike C]

Win was nice but I still don’t see a path to the playoffs with almost all the teams ahead of us having games in hand

I used to convince myself that games in hand can be lost just as easily as won

 

[Mike C]

It’s only been a year and a half since back to back ECFs. Brand new state of the art arena, organization back to respectability, best practice facility in the NHL as well.

They have done everything they said they would and everything we wanted for decades. Lou’s tenure maybe running its course but Ledecky and Malkin certainly aren’t the problem. Also, Cohen hasn’t done really anything with the Mets or won anything. You can’t just throw money around in Hockey because of the salary cap.

Cohen is at the beginning of an upward trend. He was smart enough not to overpay for DeGrom and replaces less effective pieces like McCann with an upgrade like Narvaez and brings in solid role players like Vogelbach and Pham.

He came in and cleaned some house. The Isles owners may do well to investigate the trust they have in Lou and what he has and has not done and see if maybe the property needs to be refurbished in some form or fashion

 

[isles55]

Trotz-like win.

 

[Lek]

It was ugly. But feels better than losing at least!
Like that Raty likes to shoot.
Beau played better than Barzal
The PP... No words.
Palmieri was good and Pelech seems to be finding touch again.

It was sure ugly...though i do not feel any better winning.....more, against almost any other team, this was a loss.

Need to see more Raty.....Should be seeing more Raty
Also like Bolduc....just a real easy feel to his game....kinda like the way he interviews, lol

Oh, and Beau absolutely sucked again.....but that statement is true and says more than a lot.

 

[Big L]

A W, but I don’t seem to care

 

[mm11]

What does this mean?

Crazy kids this 21st century.

Billy Smith would get absolutely pumped in this era.

Kinda how I felt first time I met MaryAnne Moffet.

 

[beach]

Agreed. Then again, this team has its work cut out.

A turnaround would require some shrewd moves. Obviously we need a scorer. But in terms of Cap conscious moves and flipping hard to move guys, I'd try to get Vrana and Puljujarvi. Maybe EDM would take Bailey for Pulj and the Wings would take Beau for Vrana.

Puljujarvi is much maligned but actually has good metrics and can still pot 15 and be a set up guy.

Of course, we still need a primary scorer, but this is where I'd start.

 

[doublechili]

Palmieri was good and Pelech seems to be finding touch again.

Pelech was a -3 his first game back - not surprising after missing a ton of time. Getting him back to his usual level will really, really help.

 

[doublechili]

Ownership isn’t our problem. Scott Malkin is the real deal.

50 years as a franchise and we never had good owners until the current ones.

 

[Osakahaus]

A turnaround would require some shrewd moves. Obviously we need a scorer. But in terms of Cap conscious moves and flipping hard to move guys, I'd try to get Vrana and Puljujarvi. Maybe EDM would take Bailey for Pulj and the Wings would take Beau for Vrana.

Puljujarvi is much maligned but actually has good metrics and can still pot 15 and be a set up guy.

Of course, we still need a primary scorer, but this is where I'd start.

Pulju isn't that good. Some people think he's another Nichushkin case, but the kid is just so bad because he drags his stick down on the ice while skating. Vrana is interesting but something must've happened to him mentally.

 

[Mike C]

It was sure ugly...though i do not feel any better winning.....more, against almost any other team, this was a loss.

Need to see more Raty.....Should be seeing more Raty
Also like Bolduc....just a real easy feel to his game....kinda like the way he interviews, lol

Oh, and Beau absolutely sucked again.....but that statement is true and says more than a lot.

I've noticed Raty finishes his checks well. Had 4 hits in 8 min last night. I like his game

 

[SI90]

50 years as a franchise and we never had good owners until the current ones.

Agreed. Shocked at how so many have forgotten

 

[gordie43]

Agreed. Shocked at how so many have forgotten

Absolutely true and another point I get the frustration with Lou, but the isles were a three ring circus binder the last GM. Isles have come a long way

 

[MJF]

I've noticed Raty finishes his checks well. Had 4 hits in 8 min last night. I like his game

He played this way in BPT. He's got a bit of an edge to him.

 

[Mike C]

He played this way in BPT. He's got a bit of an edge to him.

He seemed that way in pre season too. We need that!

What's your view on Bolduc as a pro? I have great respect for your minor league knowledge whereas I have none!

 

[MJF]

He seemed that way in pre season too. We need that!

What's your view on Bolduc as a pro? I have great respect for your minor league knowledge whereas I have none!

First, Bolduc 6'4" and skilled so that's my biggest green checkmark in his column. He seems to skate effortlessly, is able to move the puck cleanly. It's too early for me to start pimping him up yet but I think he's gonna be a keeper for us.

Incidently, I spent most of last night trying to focus on Simon Holmstrom as I sit in the Isles end during the 1st and 3rd periods. This game he really impressed me with how poised he is under pressure in the D zone. He is usually hard on the puck and is really good at clearing the puck out over the blue line to relieve danger and end a threat against. He rarely turns the puck over (granted it's limited minutes) but I think that's huge for a rookie on this team.

 

[YearlyLottery]

First, Bolduc 6'4" and skilled so that's my biggest green checkmark in his column. He seems to skate effortlessly, is able to move the puck cleanly. It's too early for me to start pimping him up yet but I think he's gonna be a keeper for us.

Incidently, I spent most of last night trying to focus on Simon Holmstrom as I sit in the Isles end during the 1st and 3rd periods. This game he really impressed me with how poised he is under pressure in the D zone. He is usually hard on the puck and is really good at clearing the puck out over the blue line to relieve danger and end a threat against. He rarely turns the puck over (granted it's limited minutes) but I think that's huge for a rookie on this team.

One thing I noticed about Bolduc the first time I watched him in person at the prospect game years ago was how skilled of a skater he is due to his size. He is going to be a quality player in this league and should not be sent back down.

Many of these Lou picks we are starting to see come up and I am impressed. Holmstrom, Raty, and Bolduc have all looked the part.

 

[Mike C]

First, Bolduc 6'4" and skilled so that's my biggest green checkmark in his column. He seems to skate effortlessly, is able to move the puck cleanly. It's too early for me to start pimping him up yet but I think he's gonna be a keeper for us.

Incidently, I spent most of last night trying to focus on Simon Holmstrom as I sit in the Isles end during the 1st and 3rd periods. This game he really impressed me with how poised he is under pressure in the D zone. He is usually hard on the puck and is really good at clearing the puck out over the blue line to relieve danger and end a threat against. He rarely turns the puck over (granted it's limited minutes) but I think that's huge for a rookie on this team.

i noted the same thing about Bolduc. effortless skating. seems to glide out there. pretty to watch

Buccigross and AJ did the game last night for ESPN. they were drowned out a lot by the crowd during play by play but they were glowing in their assessment of holmstrom and his poise and positioning.

 

[MJF]

One thing I noticed about Bolduc the first time I watched him in person at the prospect game years ago was how skilled of a skater he is due to his size. He is going to be a quality player in this league and should not be sent back down.

Many of these Lou picks we are starting to see come up and I am impressed. Holmstrom, Raty, and Bolduc have all looked the part.

He should stay here the rest of the way. I don't even want him going back to play in the AHL All Star Game. Can't have this kid risking injury in a nonsense game

 

[Glorydays22]

We win, but it means nothing. What this game showed me is Detriot is HORRIBLE. and Everyone prasing Yzerman need to serious rethink their opinion about him.

We still suck, and no we won't go on any sort of run to make the playoffs. Not even close. We will go back to losing today against Vegas.

We played a team that you can tell is tanking.

I like Bolduc, To me he reminds me of a mix of Pelech and Dobson. I know, I know. Not saying he's going to be an all-star, but definitely a solid 2nd pairing d-man.

 

[Mike C]

We win, but it means nothing. What this game showed me is Detriot is HORRIBLE. and Everyone prasing Yzerman need to serious rethink their opinion about him.

We still suck, and no we won't go on any sort of run to make the playoffs. Not even close. We will go back to losing today against Vegas.

We played a team that you can tell is tanking.

I like Bolduc, To me he reminds me of a mix of Pelech and Dobson. I know, I know. Not saying he's going to be an all-star, but definitely a solid 2nd pairing d-man.

in fairness to Det, they palyed OT game across the border in MTL the night before and looked like it