GDT: GDT #68 New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens | March 20th | 7:30 PM | F/OTW 4-3

[BelovedIsles]

I’ve been preaching Holmstrom’s progression. *He is the most improved Islander. In his exit interviews last year, he said his intention is to work on his shot. It’s more than that; he controls the puck. His confidence is key. His stick skills were there and are developing.

Ilya rebounded, as I stated.

 

[IslesNorway]

A few weeks ago I was fed up with this season. Now it's back on. What a turn of events!

 

[Rehabguy]

A few weeks ago I was fed up with this season. Now it's back on. What a turn of events!

I find that having a confident jedi mindset is always helpful in times like these.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

I don't understand the 24-25 NYI at all.

 

[MJF]

I don't understand the 24-25 NYI at all.

I do. They're an untalented team whose best quality is that they play scrappy.

It also helps we have one of the best goalies in the league who leads all goalies in scoring.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

I do. They're an untalented team whose best quality is that they play scrappy.

It also helps we have one of the best goalies in the league who leads all goalies in scoring.

Fair, maybe I just don't understand the NHL in general in 24-25. How can a team with special teams that are this bad, be this close to a playoff position?

Are the 5v5 stats that much better than the rest of the league to outweigh the poor special stats?

And this is absolutely a feather in Roy's cap.

 

[PolishPrince21]

I do. They're an untalented team whose best quality is that they play scrappy.

It also helps we have one of the best goalies in the league who leads all goalies in scoring.

If we just had a mid pp and pk they would be thinking of clinching soon instead of it basically needing it to come down to the last game.

 

[Rehabguy]

If we just had a mid pp and pk they would be thinking of clinching soon instead of it basically needing it to come down to the last game.

They are simply more healthy now than they were most of the season and I think the acquisition of DeAngelo and Reilly/Pelech returning stabilized this teams defense. They’re record now sans Barzal/Nelson supports the notion that the team’s core is underrated and in fact quite good. Throw in a great coach like Roy who just knows what to say at the right time and who is creating a positive winning environment and you have a team past injuries and all still in the thick of things.

 

[mm11]

Lou knows how to build hockey teams. Have a good weekend fellas

 

[IslandersGER]

Lou knows how to build hockey teams. Have a good weekend fellas

he knows to build hockey team struggling for 2nd wild card spot. how great is Lou, he's the master of GM universe!