GDT: GDT #53 New York Islanders vs Vegas Golden Knights | February 4th| 7:30 PM | F/W 2-1

[xECK29x]

Gusty grind it out win, Sorokin looks back in form

 

[scottywiper]

Noticeable change in how the team plays defense W/O Dobson in the lineup.

Based on his last two season, seems word is out to pressure him and he’ll fold, especially in critical moments.

Re-up TDA, trade Dobson for offense. Dobson isn’t THAT special.

Yeah, Dobson looked great last season until the end, he tapered off and didn't get it back this season. He seemed to look a bit more committed in the games before the injury.
I wonder if they consider what you are suggesting.

 

[BelovedIsles]

A blessing that so far has come out of this season is Sorokin has regained his form. This was my prediction in the offseason; players don’t just lose their talent. It’s a shame they are wasting his prime years on a mediocre roster.

 

[scottywiper]

Obviously, Ilya is part of it.
But a question.
Is it improved effort, roster tweaks (some due to injury) or were they struggling to adapt to a new system in first part of season?
Because their ability to protect a lead (and even on the PK) has improved dramatically.

 

[Throttle]

Don't use this game as the Dobson drags the team down measuring stick. The goaltending stole this win. We played 40 minutes in our own end.

It’s not limited to this game.

 

[impaaaaaact]

Obviously, Ilya is part of it.
But a question.
Is it improved effort, roster tweaks (some due to injury) or were they struggling to adapt to a new system in first part of season?
Because their ability to protect a lead (and even on the PK) has improved dramatically.

My galaxy brain theory is that Sorokin is so good and the goalie interference rules have gotten so strict that we are better off with smaller guys who can’t necessarily clear the crease, but are less likely to screen the goalie.

Give Sorokin the best chance at making a save. If they crash the net it’ll probably get called back anyway