NFT: Islanders at Columbus, 7pm Game Thread

In comment 12808416 Mike in Long Beach said:

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In comment 12808410 Gutless Puke said: Quote: In comment 12808404 JayBinQueens said: Quote: has no commercials so shannon is just talking to her ear piece.. pretty funny Talking to her ear piece and eating 10 hot dogs. Can you stop? Islanders fans are supposed to stick together. The Islanders deserve to be criticized intelligently right now, and I'm all for it... but you're legitimately the only person who consistently ruins otherwise interesting discussion. I'm asking respectfully, one last time, to give it a rest with the schtick and try and contribute something of value. As for the team/game... it's incredible how if you give these guys just a taste of success, they immediately become complacent, and often, give back whatever it is they earn.

I apologize, Mike. I like you.

To be honest, I'm just so sick of the inconsistency of this team. I'll be at the game Monday, if you wish to meet for a beer.

I assure you there's not a soul on this thread who isn't equally pissed. Kwhite and I have had disagreements about certain players and the general state of the team, but he also comes to play when things are going well, too. It gives credence to his distain when it happens.

As for Monday, I would, but it's a day game and I'll be at work, so I had to sell it. Some other time.

In comment 12808410 Gutless Puke said:

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In comment 12808404 JayBinQueens said: Quote: has no commercials so shannon is just talking to her ear piece.. pretty funny Talking to her ear piece and eating 10 hot dogs.

Actually made me like her more.

she said she saw a guy in a devils sweater and walked up to him and asked if he knew he was at the wrong game lol

In comment 12808427 Mike in Long Beach said:

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I assure you there's not a soul on this thread who isn't equally pissed. Kwhite and I have had disagreements about certain players and the general state of the team, but he also comes to play when things are going well, too. It gives credence to his distain when it happens. As for Monday, I would, but it's a day game and I'll be at work, so I had to sell it. Some other time.

Alright then.

I apologize to Pganut as well. You guys are true blue Islanders fans. I've been one for 38 years.

Gotta kill this off.

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But should get the job done. Definitely don't use without a popup blocker installed.
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looks like i didn't miss much in the second so far.


anyone showing some heart?

Lots of blind passes, not a lot of continuity. Okposo just made a nice diving play... but these guys need to trust each other and, simply put, get it the fuck together.

You cannot lose this game.

seat be if they lose this game

Did anyone notice after Josh Bailey was just robbed by the Jackets' goalie, the arena coincidently played the "I want a gooaaall" song the blue and orange army tease Bailey with?

Nice jobl

!!!

nice move

In comment 12808399 KWhite2250 said:

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In comment 12808396 Fish said: Quote: Halak blows Halak didnt really have a shot at either. The 1st he gad 3 guys in front and didnt see it. 2nd was a terrible play by de haan that lead to a 2-1 onetimer he had no shot at

You are correct sir. Like I said following on Twitter before so assumed he let up softy. Really want him to find his game where he steals it

Still need to seize the reins. Can't give one up in return.

Gutless Puke, thanks. I've also been a fan for 40 years. These are brighter days and it's nice to have something worthwhile again. I'm enjoying the ride and hoping they eventually mature into an elite team. Bumpy ride, but galaxies beyond the mid-nineties to early-2010s dreck we endured.

But I know feelsy is a big Bette Midler fan.

to save Strait's ass

Is becoming that Jason Blake type player for us. You know the player you didn't expect to be good and is very good as an islander.

C'mon Butch!

Keeping puck out of net

In comment 12808490 Fish said:

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Is becoming that Jason Blake type player for us. You know the player you didn't expect to be good and is very good as an islander.

I think Hickey's mostly been good but he's small, so he can get pushed around at times .

Wow.... great chance

Flops all over and so big

Not get a penalty when he either grabbed frans down or tripped him leading to a 2 on 1?

that was a back and forth OT! Numerous chances on both sides

Some amazing chances there. Hate that it comes down to a SO. Outside of the 2 gaffes in the first, Isles thoroughly dominated in the 2nd and 3rd. The kid in net for CBJ has been the reason why the Isles don't win it going away.

Thank goodness Cal took care of things. Whew.

showing you how it's done!

Cal has some wrist shot.

no need to be so fucking fancy.

just shoot


win for the good guys!

We were the better hockey team. Coming into tonight, the Islanders had the 2nd worst road record in the East, behind only the Rangers... so that is a gritty, grinded two points.

Islanders are 11-9-2 this year against teams that currently hold a playoff spot... however... 0-3 in their last 3, and 2-5 over their last 7 (Rangers and Stars).

Important to come out, play well, and beat a very good Kings team.

Sorry I've misses a lot of game threads. My 2 and a half year old is not cooperating at all at night so it's been tough to get on. Great 2nd point. Next 4 games are huge. Then we have a 7 game road trip. Need to rack up the points now. Terrible shootout effort by Tavares. Was he doing his best Randy Wood (playoff penalty shot vs rangers) impression on that shootout.

Despite the clunker against Detroit, are playing very well over the last 5 games. Tonight, they outshot CBJ, 39-19 after the first period. I'll lookup the info when it's posted, but the Isles possession numbers for the 2nd and 3rd I'm sure will be very lopsided in their favor. They were the better team for about 45 minutes, including the last 40. They definitely deserved the win. Credit to Korpisalo. Excellent effort.

Isles are 8th in goals per game - with how much they miss the net and how many more goals they could have had this year, I'm actually surprised they were still this high..

14th PP% - not great but still better than 50% of the teams.

Biggest stat to me; They're 2nd in the NHL on the Penalty Kill. This has been the biggest and most obvious improvement for the team this year. Assuming they get into the playoffs, I think this improvement can help sway a series.

period last night. Was a pretty brutal pace as Howie mentioned about 10 times. Liked the goal to tie it up and thought the Isles were the better team.

Nice night for Barzal last night. 3 goals and an assist.

Minus some bad defensive plays. Korpisalo was really good for them as the Isles kept the pressure on most of the game. I didn't check out any stats but it appeared that the Isles possessed the puck at a 2-1 ratio. As MILB started before the game Strait had been, dare I say, serviceable? The playoff race is really tight and this team has to break the trend of inconsistency. It's time to make a run get a stranglehold on a playoff spot.

In comment 12808835 Metnut said:

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period last night. Was a pretty brutal pace as Howie mentioned about 10 times. Liked the goal to tie it up and thought the Isles were the better team. Nice night for Barzal last night. 3 goals and an assist.

Good. He's been slumping a bit since the WJC. Dal Colle on the other hand...wowzah

In comment 12808840 Dave M said:

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Minus some bad defensive plays. Korpisalo was really good for them as the Isles kept the pressure on most of the game. I didn't check out any stats but it appeared that the Isles possessed the puck at a 2-1 ratio. As MILB started before the game Strait had been, dare I say, serviceable? The playoff race is really tight and this team has to break the trend of inconsistency. It's time to make a run get a stranglehold on a playoff spot.

It's crazy. On any given night we've found ourselves anywhere between 4 and 9... even 3 when the Rangers slump a little.

In comment 12808175 JayBinQueens said:

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In comment 12808109 The 12th Man said: Quote: about some players that might be available. Tell me yes or no and what you think it might take to get them. Kris Versteeg LW Carolina Alex Tanguay LW Colorado Andrew Ladd LW Jets Mikkel Boedker LW Coyotes Jamie McGinn LW Buffalo Nicklas Grossman D Coyotes Kris Russell D Calgary Personally, I would like Ladd or Boedker and then take a flyer on Tanguay. I also would like Russell to solidify the 5 or 6th spot. Thoughts? I like Russell - do you think Boedker would be much of an upgrade to what we have - or more so an acquisition to push everyone else on the team?

I got stuck in a meeting last night, that I thooght would not last as long as it did. I always hate those. That being said Looks like we had a great start to the game then a lapse and then they turned it up big time. Need for Lee to keep scoring on the PP. Will help this team big time.

As for Russell I too like him he would fit perfectly here. As for Boedker I think he would look great next to JT. I has a nice % of goals scored on his shot. I think with JT he would score even more.

In comment 12808185 feelflows said:

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In comment 12808175 JayBinQueens said: Quote: In comment 12808109 The 12th Man said: Quote: about some players that might be available. Tell me yes or no and what you think it might take to get them. Kris Versteeg LW Carolina Alex Tanguay LW Colorado Andrew Ladd LW Jets Mikkel Boedker LW Coyotes Jamie McGinn LW Buffalo Nicklas Grossman D Coyotes Kris Russell D Calgary Personally, I would like Ladd or Boedker and then take a flyer on Tanguay. I also would like Russell to solidify the 5 or 6th spot. Thoughts? I like Russell - do you think Boedker would be much of an upgrade to what we have - or more so an acquisition to push everyone else on the team? Pass on both dmen on that list.

Free, what do you not like about Russell?

In comment 12808937 The 12th Man said:

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In comment 12808185 feelflows said: Quote: In comment 12808175 JayBinQueens said: Quote: In comment 12808109 The 12th Man said: Quote: about some players that might be available. Tell me yes or no and what you think it might take to get them. Kris Versteeg LW Carolina Alex Tanguay LW Colorado Andrew Ladd LW Jets Mikkel Boedker LW Coyotes Jamie McGinn LW Buffalo Nicklas Grossman D Coyotes Kris Russell D Calgary Personally, I would like Ladd or Boedker and then take a flyer on Tanguay. I also would like Russell to solidify the 5 or 6th spot. Thoughts? I like Russell - do you think Boedker would be much of an upgrade to what we have - or more so an acquisition to push everyone else on the team? Pass on both dmen on that list. Free, what do you not like about Russell?

The islanders do not need anymore undersized defensemen.

He's Thomas Hickey, really. And his point will go down here because he'd be on the lower pairing of defense...I actually think Hickey is more productive if you put him in Calgary!

Both ESPN and NHL.com have Okposo listed as -2 yesterday. But Columbus scored two goals total and Okposo provided the primary assist on Lee's goal.

So... error?
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In comment 12809013 Mike in Long Beach said:

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Both ESPN and NHL.com have Okposo listed as -2 yesterday. But Columbus scored two goals total and Okposo provided the primary assist on Lee's goal. So... error? Link - ( New Window )

Lee scored on the power play, right?

Thank you, lol

Barzal, who was quiet for a bit.

In comment 12809063 Gutless Puke said:

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Barzal, who was quiet for a bit.

he's been slumping since the WJC.

FYI for the Dal Colle is a bust camp:

so far in Kingston:
14 Games 15 G 16A

that's 31 points in 14 games. yep

Christian Ehrhoff put on waivers by the Kings today.

talk about a major disappointment since producing in Vancouver.. I'm glad he didn't take Snow's deal!!!!

they must have been trying to move him and no one willing to give them anything. Amazing how far his game has fallen.

In comment 12809464 The 12th Man said:

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they must have been trying to move him and no one willing to give them anything. Amazing how far his game has fallen.

Absolutely. $1.5m salary I believe. He will go early in the waiver process.