Phil Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 8 hours ago, Keirik said: It really really is. I’d say “pinch me” but it wasn’t that long ago where we owned them both in head to head and just general standings/playoff success. This is less of a dream and more of an aging reality of futility. These last few years though seemed so weirdly flipped where it felt like the inevitable was happening without any control of it. Now it really looks like order is restored but the only difference is that the Islanders aren’t built for a long rolling window. This was their year. I believe they are the 2nd oldest team in the league while we are one of the youngest and getting results. And brand new arena? Chefs kiss! The fact they've yet to win in their own building is just god damned incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Phil said: The fact they've yet to win in their own building is just god damned incredible. I find that to be the absolute most hilarious thing going. I mean, I know they started with a road trip from hell, but jesus, we're in December already and they haven't even gotten one win there!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 If Jack Campbell turns back in to a pumpkin, Leafs could be in panic mode in a hurry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, Dunny said: If Jack Campbell turns back in to a pumpkin, Leafs could be in panic mode in a hurry. You see that seed that Stamkos blew past him last night, Dunny??? Good god! That man can shoot it!! If that would've hit Campbell, it would've blown a hole through him!!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 12 hours ago, Sod16 said: Speaking of 39 plus year old Islander D-Men, while watching Andy Greene get beat to the outside on the tying goal tonight, I was reminded that this disciplined "built for the playoffs" power has some real weaknesses. One of those weaknesses could even be the brain of Lou Lamoriello, which thought that signing Chara, Parise and Palmieri was a good idea. Lou gets a lot more credit than he deserves. He made some mind-boggling decisions with the Leafs and Devils towards the end. And the Islanders bubble seems to have burst here too. Too bad, so sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 The amazing part with the Islanders is there was a 2week stretch or so in late Oct/early Nov where they won a good 4-5 games. Then bam, free fallin like Tom Petty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 they got seriously hit with Covid protocol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 14 hours ago, Ozzy said: Isles winning the cup this year!!! Wooooooo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 That's what I keep tellin' 'em Bugg!!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 cursed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Heaven Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 If the Isles don't win tomorrow vs the Devils, they most likely won't win at home for another week or 2 at home (MTL next week, DET the following week) with home games vs. Boston/Vegas/Caps in between Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Good. Fuck them. Hope they don’t win a game til 2023. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Slap shots and curved sticks were once considered "against the spirit of the game." If you are not enjoying the Islanders' problems enough now, pause to think about the problems they will face when trying to improve an old cap challenged team in the off season. Is that the sound of a window slamming shut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 For context, they have a little under 14m in cap space and only have 3 defense under contract next season. Also will probably lose Clutterbuck, and need to bring in two other wingers I think. It’s not horrendous, but they also have 6 guys over 30 years old with significant cap hits. Lee, and Bailey can be traded though. Pageau can be as well but only before his ntc kicks in next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Buch with his 11th goal tonight in a Blues win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Just now, Parsley said: Buch with his 11th goal tonight in a Blues win. Completely irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karan Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 He's doing quite well with his new team, good for him. Not really much else to say about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karan Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Edmonton lose their 5th straight lol Not much of a threat now that teams have figured out how to shut down their PP. They can't do jack shit 5-on-5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Isles get their first win at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 12 hours ago, Pete said: Completely irrelevant. Wha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 12 hours ago, Karan said: He's doing quite well with his new team, good for him. Not really much else to say about that. Yeah. Noticed him on the scoresheet many nights on my ESPN+ app. Surely the Blues are happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 I'm happy for him. How can't you be? That 2nd rounder gonna be lit, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 43 minutes ago, Parsley said: Wha? Just saying it doesn't matter what Buchnevich does anywhere else. We wasn't going to do it here, he was a cap casualty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 55 minutes ago, Pete said: Just saying it doesn't matter what Buchnevich does anywhere else. We wasn't going to do it here, he was a cap casualty. Gotcha. Just posting that here in the out of town scoreboard thread. It’s the proper place to highlight it. Not clogging up a Rangers thread. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 49 minutes ago, Parsley said: Gotcha. Just posting that here in the out of town scoreboard thread. It’s the proper place to highlight it. Not clogging up a Rangers thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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