Pete Posted October 18 Posted October 18 6 minutes ago, BrooksBurner said: I would still trade Shesterkin for Rantanen. It was one of my favorite armchair GM proposals earlier this summer. Fuck Geo though. Don't want him at all. I would figure it would be one of those situations where he immediately be waived like Ryan Johansson LOL.
RichieNextel305 Posted October 23 Posted October 23 (edited) Islanders lose 1-0 in front of the smallest crowd in UBS Arenas young history. I know how this is going to come off since were Rangers fans. And we hate them. And don’t get me wrong: I genuinely enjoy seeing them struggle. It’s humorous. But this is a real question: should they just blow it all up and start all over? They’ve had the same exact issues for years, and for whatever reason, they have refused to address it. The only swing they took was Panarin. They wanted him bad but he wanted the bigger NY stage. But since then? Nothing. Don’t get me wrong, Duclair was a nice signing. And things were looking okay for them and for him. But now he’s out long-term. Same issues exist. No offense. No ability to nail things down late in games. Inconsistency from their core guys. All of them are getting older. If they couldn’t get it done with them at their peak, they likely aren’t with them older. And that core is filled with more 2nd or 3rd tier guys than play drivers. I think they can make the playoffs. But out of the first round? I don’t see it. Stranger shits happened. But I don’t see the point in aiming to be average. I don’t know. I just think it may be time to pull the plug, sell some pieces and start again. And try and build a team that can win in today’s NHL. There’s just not enough talent there. Same issues year after year after year. The same issues plague them, and Lou refuses to fix it. Edited October 23 by RichieNextel305
Sharpshooter Posted October 23 Posted October 23 They're going to loser point themselves into another first round exit, which is not the most ideal. It's kind of where they are as an organization right now. They have some good players like Barzal and Horvat, but they have to be the most boring team in the league to watch.
RichieNextel305 Posted October 23 Posted October 23 2 hours ago, Sharpshooter said: They're going to loser point themselves into another first round exit, which is not the most ideal. It's kind of where they are as an organization right now. They have some good players like Barzal and Horvat, but they have to be the most boring team in the league to watch. That’s what they’ve been the last several seasons now. And there’s nothing wild waiting in the wings really either. All kidding aside, they’re just in a brutal spot right now.
Albatrosss Posted October 23 Posted October 23 34 minutes ago, RichieNextel305 said: That’s what they’ve been the last several seasons now. And there’s nothing wild waiting in the wings really either. All kidding aside, they’re just in a brutal spot right now. good. fuck them piles
siddious Posted October 25 Posted October 25 9 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said: Ivan Ivan with his first NHL goal! I really want to see this guy interviewed lol
Sharpshooter Posted October 25 Posted October 25 2 minutes ago, siddious said: I really want to see this guy interviewed lol Maybe on the Avs website or NHL.com you can find a post-game interview clip later tonight or tomorrow. 1
Ozzy Posted October 25 Posted October 25 40 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said: Ivan Ivan with his first NHL goal! Tomorrow he'll run to the mailbox to get the paper....get the paper!
Sod16 Posted October 26 Posted October 26 On 10/23/2024 at 12:17 AM, RichieNextel305 said: Islanders lose 1-0 in front of the smallest crowd in UBS Arenas young history. I know how this is going to come off since were Rangers fans. And we hate them. And don’t get me wrong: I genuinely enjoy seeing them struggle. It’s humorous. But this is a real question: should they just blow it all up and start all over? They’ve had the same exact issues for years, and for whatever reason, they have refused to address it. The only swing they took was Panarin. They wanted him bad but he wanted the bigger NY stage. But since then? Nothing. Don’t get me wrong, Duclair was a nice signing. And things were looking okay for them and for him. But now he’s out long-term. Same issues exist. No offense. No ability to nail things down late in games. Inconsistency from their core guys. All of them are getting older. If they couldn’t get it done with them at their peak, they likely aren’t with them older. And that core is filled with more 2nd or 3rd tier guys than play drivers. I think they can make the playoffs. But out of the first round? I don’t see it. Stranger shits happened. But I don’t see the point in aiming to be average. I don’t know. I just think it may be time to pull the plug, sell some pieces and start again. And try and build a team that can win in today’s NHL. There’s just not enough talent there. Same issues year after year after year. The same issues plague them, and Lou refuses to fix it. They look like a good team on paper, but not so much on the ice. Uncle Larry and Ethan Sears both made the point over the summer that if the Islanders wanted to contend, they needed to take a step back before taking a step forward. In practice, that meant trading their most marketable older player, Brock Nelson, for a blue chip prospect. It didn't happen. As for attendance, they've never had that strong of a gate, and we all expected it to drop off after a few years in the new arena. I have no idea if the suites are all sold. If they are, games with 5k below capacity won't hurt too much.
Karan Posted October 28 Posted October 28 JD is back in the broadcasting booth tonight for the EDM vs. CBJ game (filling in for Shelley) and damn is it good to hear his voice calling a game.
Sharpshooter Posted October 29 Posted October 29 Damn, that's awesome. I'm sorry I missed it. Sam and JD are the voices of my childhood. As a young kid getting into hockey, you couldn't have asked for a better guy to learn the game from than John.
Albatrosss Posted October 29 Posted October 29 10 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said: Roslovic has more goals than Reilly Smith. Does that prove how bad Zib and Kreider have been?
Sharpshooter Posted October 29 Posted October 29 Just now, Albatrosss said: Does that prove how bad Zib and Kreider have been? More Mika than anything, but as we've said, think it's time to split them up. Is it going to happen, though? Probably not.
Albatrosss Posted October 29 Posted October 29 Just now, Sharpshooter said: More Mika than anything, but as we've said, think it's time to split them up. Is it going to happen, though? Probably not. Split them up so they can drag other lines down with them? 1
Sharpshooter Posted October 29 Posted October 29 1 minute ago, Albatrosss said: Split them up so they can drag other lines down with them? Yeah, that's the thing, the other lines are working great. lol They're going to have to figure it out together.
Albatrosss Posted October 29 Posted October 29 2 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said: Yeah, that's the thing, the other lines are working great. lol They're going to have to figure it out together. There’s a big building being built in brooklyn. Maybe take Zib there to show how the concrete is poured?
Sharpshooter Posted October 29 Posted October 29 What's up with those black jerseys the Maple Leafs wore last night? They are hideous. Stick to the classic blue and white. 1
phillyb Posted October 29 Author Posted October 29 Just watched the highlights to see. Yeah those are awful.
siddious Posted October 29 Posted October 29 Put on the isles game while we wait for thr rangers and all I’ll say is that if butch goring was our announcer I don’t think I could be a fan. At the very least I’d watch the games on mute. How does this guy have a job? Jesus H Christ horrendous.
Albatrosss Posted October 30 Posted October 30 1 hour ago, siddious said: Put on the isles game while we wait for thr rangers and all I’ll say is that if butch goring was our announcer I don’t think I could be a fan. At the very least I’d watch the games on mute. How does this guy have a job? Jesus H Christ horrendous. He’s as local announcer as you can get. No one cares or watches him. I don’t even think anyone outside LI knows about him
siddious Posted October 30 Posted October 30 1 minute ago, Albatrosss said: He’s as local announcer as you can get. No one cares or watches him. I don’t even think anyone outside LI knows about him Really really bad
Albatrosss Posted October 30 Posted October 30 5 minutes ago, siddious said: Really really bad You live in his hood. Move to NJ, you could be living in Daneyko’s hood
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