Islanders 2024/2025 Bright spots...

I don't mind Gatcomb at all at even strength. But I wouldn't think twice about replacing him with someone who can also PK. It's absolutely insane that the only NYI forwards who approach competence on the PK are top 6 forwards. Cizikas and JGP have had awful numbers the last few years.

So, yeah, Holmstrom has been about the only bright spot.
 
Holmstrom continue to progress.
Lee regaining his form and having one of his best seasons.
Romanov seems to have progressed a bit.
George showing maybe he could be a player one day...maybe?
Nelson traded at the deadline.

That's all I got.
 
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Not a bright spot, but my favorite moment of the season occurred hours before a game when Romanov was on the bench being twitchy like he always is and the camera moves to Lou, who has a look on his face that says "WTF is that kid's story?"
 
Holmstrom is the one truly positive thing coming out of this season, but both Gatcomb and George has shown there is good things awaiting. Apart from that, nothing except that Anders Lee is not totally useless yet.
 
Holmstrom and Gatcomb, as I've said many times

Eisermann falling to us and we didn't think twice, plus Bednarik and the 2 goalies drafted in 2024. This looks like a potentially remarkable draft for us.

Lee's recovery, we are blessed to have his as our clubhouse leader

Romanov showing he is better offensively without Dobson

Tsyplakov being Top 10 in rookie scoring

Nelson and Finley's college growth

George showing promise

Getting Ritchie when many thought we'd get a late #1 at best for Brock

Getting to listen to quality play-by-play guys and some excellent analysis from Hickey, Cal, etc.
 
Holmstrom
Romanov
Ripping off the Wahlstrom band-aid
Finding out Max Tysplakov is an NHL player
Picking TDA and Boqvist up off the trash heap and allowing for an evaluation to influence offseason roster decisions
Allowing George to get some NHL "seasoning"
Acquiring Ritchie
 
Holmstrom is the one truly positive thing coming out of this season, but both Gatcomb and George has shown there is good things awaiting. Apart from that, nothing except that Anders Lee is not totally useless yet.
How many games parked in front of the net would you last through? Toughest job on the team.
 
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