NFT: Islanders-Bruins 7pm Game Thread

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the next item I want to have checked off is pulling Conacher off the top line.

to see how Viz and Lee look tonight.

If the 2nd line clicks well, I'd leave that line together and put Grabo on line 1 when he comes back. Let Conacher and Martin fight it out for the last active spot.

I like that. Grabovski on L1 could be nice.

I agree about Conacher... I think Bailey replaces him by next game. I like the 2nd line!!

Grabovski is close, and Grabner isn't TOO far away..things will get shuffled soon. Good problems to have.

In comment 11937425 BrettNYG10 said:

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Ha, I admit, I lol'd at this. Just absolute immediate shit talk. Not a moment for a breath.

I'd do it in Rangers threads more if a good chunk of their fans didn't cry like pre-menopausal Jets fans.

Means Fransie not on PP1 anymore, to reduce his load as Nielsen plays both PP and PK. Might not be tonight as Viz is just getting his sea legs back, but will be the case in the future. Also, Lee likely to replace Conacher on PP2.

In comment 11937446 feelflows said:

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I'd do it in Rangers threads more if a good chunk of their fans didn't cry like pre-menopausal Jets fans.

Haha yeah, the core of Islanders fans here and the core of Rangers fans there are great with it. But since the Rangers have many more fans, you get a good chunk on their end who bitch and whine. Not a knock on Greg, Brett, Davisian, arc, etc. They're all great. Anak is a very knowledgable fan and I enjoy reading his take, but for some reason he gets his panties really twisted at trash talk.

But yes, I enjoy it, too. I just particularly liked Brett's in this case. Not a moment to breathe before jumping right into the fire.

In comment 11937445 Mike in Long Beach said:

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In comment 11937425 BrettNYG10 said: Quote: . Ha, I admit, I lol'd at this. Just absolute immediate shit talk. Not a moment for a breath.

If you guys get really bad this year (which I don't think will happen) I'm going to start the threads myself.

In comment 11937455 Mike in Long Beach said:

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In comment 11937446 feelflows said: Quote: I'd do it in Rangers threads more if a good chunk of their fans didn't cry like pre-menopausal Jets fans. Haha yeah, the core of Islanders fans here and the core of Rangers fans there are great with it. But since the Rangers have many more fans, you get a good chunk on their end who bitch and whine. Not a knock on Greg, Brett, Davisian, arc, etc. They're all great. Anak is a very knowledgable fan and I enjoy reading his take, but for some reason he gets his panties really twisted at trash talk. But yes, I enjoy it, too. I just particularly liked Brett's in this case. Not a moment to breathe before jumping right into the fire.

We have 5-7 massive vagina's who are responsible for most of the whining.

The hockey ones are pure anarchy. Baseball fans on both sides here are VERY sensitive young men.

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the Rangers proved how hard it is to buy a championship.. they could only do it once despite decades of out spending every team.

now they are doing it right, and they were one starting goalie away from winning it all!! I still think someone should've nancy kerrigan'd Quick's knees before game 1... given them a chance, at least.

In comment 11937459 BrettNYG10 said:

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Really? I thought you loved it. Hey at least the Giants might win the championship in that sport.

Anyway, sorry to miller, everyone. Hoping to get home in time for the puck drop. Looking good.

The salary cap was the best thing for us, ironically.

And we realized defense matters a bit.

In comment 11937469 Mike in Long Beach said:

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In comment 11937459 BrettNYG10 said: Quote: . Really? I thought you loved it. Hey at least the Giants might win the championship in that sport. Anyway, sorry to miller, everyone. Hoping to get home in time for the puck drop. Looking good.

*rages*

I'm a bit disappointed both teams have their backups in tonight. Really like watching Rask.

I LOVE the Mets threads, but damn.. it's hard to read sometimes. You try and get into real discussions and nothing but these overblown stats are thrown at you and it kills the real talk.

"Wow, what a play!!" "Well..according the the WAR and the analytics, that play has a 50% return ratio which makes this player average"..

best baseball players are hockey nuts.. screw stats.

Hoping that being so thin on defense won't come back to bite us in the ass. I wasn't big on trading Johnny B over to the Islanders in the 1st place, less so now.

In comment 11937456 BrettNYG10 said:

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In comment 11937445 Mike in Long Beach said: Quote: In comment 11937425 BrettNYG10 said: Quote: . Ha, I admit, I lol'd at this. Just absolute immediate shit talk. Not a moment for a breath. If you guys get really bad this year (which I don't think will happen) I'm going to start the threads myself.

God help us!!!

After years of hell, most remaining islanders fans are pretty thick skinned.

That's a requirement, especially for us old-timers.

I caught the Ledecky/Malkin presser and media scrum afterwards...they seem like well-intentioned, genuine guys. Ledecky...you can't wipe the smile off his face. He's apparently attended every game this year and interacts with fans at the games to ensure the fan experience moving forward is every bit as important as putting a good team on the ice. They know they have a bit of a learning curve as full owners and are grateful to Wang for the two year phase-in. Ledecky loves that the team is young and that they don't know anything else than to work hard, praised the "lunchpail mentality" most of the team has. They came across as very excited, earnest, and concerned for the fans that they put a great product out, both in amenities and team quality. They won't be lacking to spend money when the opportunities arise. Feel like we've been there before, but this time seems different. Is that what real hope feels like?

yah.. it feels different. helps that they have NHL experience.. not CA experience ;)

fyi, nice Marathon reference.. best song on PW (besides Manhattan Project)

I have an hour before I leave for the airport.. 2 hour drive to the airport, so I'll miss the rest. damn

showing boychuck hilights.. "he's looking around for his glove.. it's in the stands!" best line lol

I get the Isles feed on Center Ice.

You flying home finally? Where do you stop and what time back to PA?

less than 2 weeks before my trip thanks to my customer, so the best fare was LaGuardia through Toronto.

I get into Toronto Friday afternoon, LaGuardia at 5:30.. then drive to PA lol If traffic isn't too bad, 8PM. Just in time to kiss my daughter goodnight.

Hope your flights go off without a hitch.

Lee's positioning

Great work by Bailey also.

Isles 1-0.

Kulemin very strong on the puck.. Bailey has had great vision.. Frans is Frans lol

Nonstop hard worker. He and Grabbo are perfect additions to this team.

Conacher still sucks.

Is solid

Much more than Cmac.glad they realize it.

needs to play Lucic better.. can't play him outside when he's driving to the net.

1-1 end of one ain't bad.

Our D-men have been a step behind the Bruins in our end. They need to tighten that up or the Bs are gonna put up a few more. On the other hand, we are getting chances. Need to keep firing the puck on net.

it's 8..gotta catch my ride.. let's go islanders... see you all when I get back

See you back in the good ole U S of A!

KO from Strait and JT....early goal.

Chara will not return to the game tonight. No explanation yet.

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Bailey not on the bench, Nelson taking his place.

Clusterfuck!

Nice!

Justice after Boychuk rings the iron. Keep it up!

Good to see the lead. Skating hard tonight?

What happened to Bailey?

Great game so far. The effort is there tonight. Hickey in particular having a nice game. Conacher playing great Defense against Tavares tonight. 3 times he has collided with JT. I like Johnson.

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Good observation on Hickey. Right after jumping into the slot for an offensive chance, he busted it back down ice to break up a play on the defensive end. He's really developing into a nice defenseman, showing why the Kings drafted him at #4 overall.

Out for the rest of the game.

at work but keeping an eye on the game. Looks like we're controlling the play.

Any thoughts on how Viz and Lee look?

And a bit tentative, IMO, but has done nothing to hurt us. In fact, he's QBing the PP and Boychuk looks to be moved to PP2 (not sure I like that). Lee looks good. Getting that big frame in front of the net and agitating. He'll fit right into the style this team is playing.

In this game although he hasn't made the shore sheet. Viz hasn't been bad either. Kulemin playing on L1. Just imagine Nelsen on L1. One of the attributes about Grabovski is that he's a good fo guy. Naturally we put him at wing. Why not let Grabovski and Kulemin play together with Strome and put Nelsen and his skill set, which is perfect with JT, with JT and KO?

How was that not a slash

But L2 of Lee-Nelson-Strome is a nice line and Cappy likes having 4 quality centers. Kulemin>Conacher on L1 for sure. Grabbo is the wild card key when he returns. Grabbo-Kulie-Strome was nice to start the season. I never thought I'd say this, but Bailey on L1 with JT and KO would actually be sweet.

No slash call for the whack on Conacher, and now the Bs score?

The Bruins score seconds later

Clear that crease for johnson

Came to play

Hope all these missed great chances and over skating loose pucks in the slot don't come back to bite us. Thought Kulemin was going to bury that shot upper 90 but not to be.

Come on!!!!!

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Oh wait.......... Its 5 on 5.

Nobody even moving!!! Skate!!!!

to go!

hits the crossbar!

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CLEAR!!!!

What a save by Ocho Cinco!!!!

This is hairy

We were on our heals. Give a few seconds to catch our breath.

W

Whoohoo

This team, under this coach, can play a full 60 minutes. I should be happy but that 3rd period was just pathetic

What an ending...nice win, boys. Johnson is legit. Glad to have Viz back. Could have been more than 3-2 if not for the iron. Hickey had a nice game. D gets better when Hammer is back. Clutterbuck, Fransie and Kulemin in particular had strong games from the forward position. And it was nice to give up less than 3 goals. Keep it going against Dallas.

With Sam boychuk, he notices these lapses every game where we fall asleep. Needs to change.

A very nice team effort. The Isles didn't chase the puck as often at they've done. Nice effort tonight. Looked nice.

One of my buddies from work is a hockey coach in Boston and a huge Bs fan. He texted me a few moments ago to say he thought we played a very good game and that he "really likes the way you guys play".

Staple reports Bailey with a broken hand and out indefinitely.

Wasn't able to watch tonight but excited to watch on Saturday.

Looks like a broken hand for Bailey so he'll be out for a while. Sucks because he'd been playing well.

Have a full squad.

Grabs and Grabo.

Fuck the Bruins and fuck you too.

Good win.

Fuck you very much. Happy Friday.

Slide before it spun out of control.

Boston took a big hit last night. Chara expected to miss 4-6 weeks

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Grabovski said he felt good after practice today. If he goes through AM skate well tomorrow, he'll play for #Isles vs. Stars. Bailey was injured by hit along boards, not Kelly slash. Seeing a specialist tomorrow. #Isles are hopeful it's shorter than 4 wk recovery.

Also, lines in today's skate:

Kulemin-Tavares-Okposo; Grabovski-Nielsen-Conacher; Lee-Nelson-Strome; Martin-Boulton-Cizikas-Clutterbuck

In comment 11938977 pganut said:

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Stape says - Quote: Grabovski said he felt good after practice today. If he goes through AM skate well tomorrow, he'll play for #Isles vs. Stars. Bailey was injured by hit along boards, not Kelly slash. Seeing a specialist tomorrow. #Isles are hopeful it's shorter than 4 wk recovery. Also, lines in today's skate: Kulemin-Tavares-Okposo; Grabovski-Nielsen-Conacher; Lee-Nelson-Strome; Martin-Boulton-Cizikas-Clutterbuck

I like them lines

But Conacher is starting to resemble PMB part deux. Would have been nicer to have retained Skille and to have waived Boulton.

Didn't know about Bailey until now. He's playing very well.

I intentionally didn't pass that along, so as to not harsh your buzz after the win heading into your flight. Welcome back, comrade.

Pickup at my hotel to walking through my front door, exactly 24 hours!!

Did you make the 8pm goal?

When I fly Newark, its united direct to shanghai. Still need to leave my hotel 3.5 hours before the flight.

This trip I flew eastern air through Toronto. On top of that it was out of LaGuardia. Sucks. Eh

If Grabovski is back next game, 3rd line? Kulemin 3rd line?/

They like Kulemin's creativity and tenacity combined with the skill of 91 and 21. I'm willing to see what it looks like. However, I think Grabbo could be very interesting with those 2. I could see some sweet things out of that combination. But putting him with Fransie is also a pretty safe place. Nice to have options.

But having the "grab's" back will help a ton especially on pk.