Islanders 23-14-4
Rangers. 17-18-7
Game is held at Islanders 3rd Home.
Game is the 1st if a back to back which will conclude this year’s meetings between the teams.
SEASON SERIES: SERIES TIED 1-1-0
The home team has won each of the first two meetings between the Islanders and Rangers this season. The Islanders won the first meeting 7-5 at Barclays Center on Nov. 15, while the Rangers won the rematch 5-0 on Nov. 21.
Having a real coach and laying D does matter in this league.
I want to thank the Caps again for Barry Trotz. Islanders had a bad effort on Tuesday night and will look to rebound. Rangers been in the middle of a bad stretch they are 3-5-2 in their last 10 games. The Islanders are 8-2 in the same stretch. Rangers have only 5 teams ahead of them in giving up goals with 145. Islanders in top 5 in goals against almost a whole goal per game lower than the Rangers. Rangers will be playing for pride Islanders to get into a playoff position. Season halfway done and our boys from the Island are fun to watch, well coached and are playing like a playoff team. Let’s get it on! Go Isles!
ISLANDERS NOTES:
- The Islanders six-game winning streak was snapped on Tuesday night against Carolina. The Isles are looking to get back on track on Thursday.
- Thursday's game kicks off a home-and-home set against the Rangers, with the two teams meeting again on Saturday afternoon at Barclays Center. These are the final two meetings of the season between the crosstown rivals.
- The Islanders (50 points) are one point back of the Montreal Canadiens (51 points) for the second wild card berth, and one point back of the Columbus Blue Jackets (51 points) for third in the Metropolitan Division.
- Robin Lehner is currently on a career-high, seven-game winning streak. Lehner has allowed only 13 goals in his last 10 games (7-1-2, 1.34 GAA, .952 save percentage). UPDATE: Lehner will start on Thursday night.
- The Islanders power play is 1-for-9 over the team's past four games.
- Brock Nelson has six points (3G, 3A) in his last five games, including a three-point night on Tuesday vs Carolina.
- Mathew Barzal has 11 points (3G, 8A) in six career games vs the Rangers. Anthony Beauvillier has 12 points (6G, 6A) in eight games vs the Rangers.
RANGERS NOTES:
- The Rangers have lost four straight games by a combined score of 22-5. Overall the Rangers are 3-5-2 in their last 10 games.
- Mika Zibanejad leads the Rangers with 35 points (12G, 23A) in 42 games this season. Zibanejad and Kevin Hayes are tied for the team lead in assists (23).
- Henrik Lundqvist was pulled in each of his last two starts after allowing six and five goals, respectively. Lundqvist, the Rangers all-star representative, is 12-11-7 this season with a 3.04 GAA and a .909 SV%.
- The Rangers (41 points) are 10 points back of a playoff spot, while also trailing behind the Florida Panthers (41 points), Carolina Hurricanes (45 points) and the Islanders (50 points).
- The Rangers are 1-1-5 on home ice since the start of December.
Let's hope not, Islanders need every point, especially against the bad teams. This team is poised to make a playoff run if they can get in with the style of game they play. Believe they are buyers at the deadline and that the best is yet to come.
There is no guarantee of this. There is just a guarantee that if you are in the lottery position to draft him that all it means is that you sucked this year.
Nice game thread 12th man.
Plus we did just fine in last years draft with Wahlstrom, Dobson and Wilde with our 1st 3 picks.
Sure, you run with that.
Nice game thread 12th man.
Ha. Ha. And Ha. The roles may be reversed, but I wouldn't go THAT far.
Now that I think about it more fully, however, I'll go with what you said here. You guys have a helluva lot of experience at being in the position we're in now.
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There is no guarantee of this. There is just a guarantee that if you are in the lottery position to draft him that all it means is that you sucked this year.
There is also Kaapo Kakko if we dont get Hughes. Ranger fans wont be too broken up with that option.
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There is no guarantee of this. There is just a guarantee that if you are in the lottery position to draft him that all it means is that you sucked this year.
Now that I think about it more fully, however, I'll go with what you said here. You guys have a helluva lot of experience at being in the position we're in now.
Yeah, let's just hope we don't pull any Stromes
Nice game thread 12th man.
The Rangers are in full out tank mode and their veterans are checking out. I wouldn't be so sure to expect a huge fight from this team that is in full tank mode right now.
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already have their Jack Hughes in Barzal.
Sure, you run with that.
Hey Greg who won the Calder last year, if you forgot he will be wearing an Islanders jersey tonight. I don’t have to hope and pray he is going to put on an Islanders Jersey he already does!
The kid is now thinking of shooting which he more always more focused on passing. Goals have gone up and they are playing well, it is not a coincidence.
Just sayin'. Gorton and Clark have "Smartest Men in the Room Syndrome." Wouldn't shock me at all if they took some random guy ahead of Hughes and Kakko.
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already have their Jack Hughes in Barzal.
Sure, you run with that.
Hey Greg who won the Calder last year, if you forgot he will be wearing an Islanders jersey tonight. I don’t have to hope and pray he is going to put on an Islanders Jersey he already does!
The kid is now thinking of shooting which he more always more focused on passing. Goals have gone up and they are playing well, it is not a coincidence.
What pajamas did he wear growing up?
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These losses will all be worth it
There is no guarantee of this. There is just a guarantee that if you are in the lottery position to draft him that all it means is that you sucked this year.
There is also Kaapo Kakko if we dont get Hughes. Ranger fans wont be too broken up with that option.
He is a very good player and would be a good consolation prize, problem is it looks like the Flyers are tanking even better than the Rangers. No guarantee you will pick 1st or 2nd.
The team just keep improving each week under Trotz with the young d corps particularly taking major steps forward.
And their inexplicable second rounder, Olof Lindbom, has been injured for most of the year. That pick was and still is just absolutely baffling.
The team just keep improving each week under Trotz with the young d corps particularly taking major steps forward.
You got it. The talent this team has had for years is finally starting to shine through.
Unless you know something I don’t I find it extremely difficult for you to draft either of those players from the 8th or 9th position in the draft. As for a 1st round exit, let us get there 1st then we can worrying about exiting with our next Cup!
And their inexplicable second rounder, Olof Lindbom, has been injured for most of the year. That pick was and still is just absolutely baffling.
Kravtsov looks legit. I thought Rangers flubbed it on draft night but I like his game.
There havn't really been Rangers game threads either this year. A game with both NY teams would likely have more posts.
The majority of BBI Islander fans left the board after a dispute with the moderation. I remember their being game threads for most games despite the team missing the playoffs that last year most of the posters were on BBI.
Are you sure? In the 2015-2016 season (3 seasons ago), the Islanders beat the Panthers in the first round while the Rangers were knocked out.
I do agree that details are important. Gotta work on that though sir!
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Lol.. I love that there aren't Isles game threads here anymore, but hey - a Thursday game in January against the Rangers? Let's get nuts!
There havn't really been Rangers game threads either this year. A game with both NY teams would likely have more posts.
The majority of BBI Islander fans left the board after a dispute with the moderation. I remember their being game threads for most games despite the team missing the playoffs that last year most of the posters were on BBI.
The Rangers aren't doing well, as we all expected. This has been a throwaway year. We're not making the playoffs and these games are meaningless. No shit there haven't been regular game threads. Why would there be?
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Lol.. I love that there aren't Isles game threads here anymore, but hey - a Thursday game in January against the Rangers? Let's get nuts!
There havn't really been Rangers game threads either this year. A game with both NY teams would likely have more posts.
The majority of BBI Islander fans left the board after a dispute with the moderation. I remember their being game threads for most games despite the team missing the playoffs that last year most of the posters were on BBI.
Well, the Rangers suck, so...
Just thought it was funny that 12th man probably hasn't started a game thread all year here, but... hey, a random January game against the lowly Rangers and it's time to get pumped up.
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its been what... 2-3 years... since he's been chirping here? (of course that year the Rangers ended up going deeper into the playoffs, or at least making the playoffs, than NYI did... but... details...)
Are you sure? In the 2015-2016 season (3 seasons ago), the Islanders beat the Panthers in the first round while the Rangers were knocked out.
I do agree that details are important. Gotta work on that though sir!
I did say 2 or 3 ... turns out it was two when the Rangers waxed Montreal (yet again) and Islanders didnt make it. Soon thereafter, well after one last joke of another non-playoff season, lost Tavares for nothing in free agency.
I remember that Panthers series - the one where refs refused to call penalties on the Islanders over 6 periods or so in game 5, and then inexplicably waived a tripping penalty on a Panthers empty net breakaway that would have sealed game 6.
No worries though, Tampa made very short work of you in 5 games the following round anyway.
Nice game thread 12th man.
Good lord, you're a dumbass.
Have fun barely making the playoffs - or not - and getting bounced in the first round with ease.
Arc's not too busy tossing a salad in a Yankees thread.
Turd in Albany… surprised he’s even here the way the Rags are playing.
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Hopefully NYI can match their intensity. I expect a lot of isles fans at the garden tonight.
Nice game thread 12th man.
Good lord, you're a dumbass.
Have fun barely making the playoffs - or not - and getting bounced in the first round with ease.
I’m def enjoying the hockey season. How are you holding up? Still raging on BBI and insulting people?
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Hopefully NYI can match their intensity. I expect a lot of isles fans at the garden tonight.
Nice game thread 12th man.
Good lord, you're a dumbass.
Have fun barely making the playoffs - or not - and getting bounced in the first round with ease.
I’m def enjoying the hockey season. How are you holding up? Still raging on BBI and insulting people?
Holding up great! Thanks for asking. I enjoy watching the young kids on the Rangers knowing the future is very bright.
Enjoy your mediocrity. At least you have the mets to look forward to! You guys signed Jed Lowrie! haahaahaa.
Arc's not too busy tossing a salad in a Yankees thread.
Turd in Albany… surprised he’s even here the way the Rags are playing.
Another Mets/Isles fan clown with no future. Congratulations on all of your success!
In a couple of years these games will mean something for the standings of both teams, for now, it's just bragging rights.
So let's all just agree that everybody, including God, hates the Rangers.
Arc's not too busy tossing a salad in a Yankees thread.
Turd in Albany… surprised he’s even here the way the Rags are playing.
Excuse me, but... who the fuck are you again?
Hes the islanders version of clyde Frazier
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Is mentally defective right? He's a Fucking halfwit.
Hes the islanders version of clyde Frazier
Hardly.
Hank with yet another impressive performance against the Fish Sticks - 4 goals on 20 shots
Waited until it ended to respond to the Rags fans. It was not pretty but back in the victory column. The Calder Trophy winner with 3 points 1G and 2 A.
3rd Period very sloppy. As for the comments by ass clowns could careless what they think this team is in the rise. Without this coach and the system we lose this game. Love our goalie and thank God the PP finally got going.This team is growing and they are moving forward competing for Lord Stanley! Love this team right now! Go Isles! See you Saturday.
Good to see you! Love this team right now!
Worst Defenseman in Hockey for years...
Been here all the time not going any where. Enjoying every minute of this season! You picked a AAA coach we got a Hall of Famer! It shows!
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its been what... 2-3 years... since he's been chirping here? (of course that year the Rangers ended up going deeper into the playoffs, or at least making the playoffs, than NYI did... but... details...)
Been here all the time not going any where. Enjoying every minute of this season! You picked a AAA coach we got a Hall of Famer! It shows!
Bwahahahaha. A) Barry Trotz is not a HOFer; B) you clearly missed the part where we've committed to rebuilding. If we wanted to hire a big name, we would have. You don't think the Rangers would hire Joel Quenneville if they wanted?
I'll still take the 2 points for NYI. Tip of the cap to the Isles fans at MSG who made some noise. Gotta win again vs these guys on Saturday with the Golden State Lightning coming to town on Sunday.
Isles now 10-2 in last 12 and 7-1 in last 8. Isles within 2 points and have games in hand on CLB and PIT, so home ice for the first round still should be the goal.
Third line was certainly a liability tonight. Trotz is trying to establish a system so I get it, but I'd much rather see HoSang and Dal Colle on that line.
I literally heard this same quote from you here 3 and 4 years ago. But ... enjoy your Super Bowl victory tonight (and likely Saturday too) -- Rangers fans just don't care. We have embraced the rebuild.
There's no HHOF category for coaches. There is one for BUILDERS, but what exactly did Trotz build? The Capitals won the Cup in the end, but Trotz never really built a long-lasting team. He's not in the same category as Babcock or Quenneville.
Okay? congratulations. The Islanders are doing well. Good for you. Meanwhile, we're rebuilding. You guys should know a little something about rebuilding...
Hard to really evaluate NYR coach given what he has to work with this season. Maybe it'll work out, but the full rebuilding path can be a long one with no guarantees that things work out. The fact that NYR is a prime destination for free agents gives them an advantage that a lot of rebuilding teams don't have.
I'm pretty happy with where the Isles are at. Good chance at playoffs this year, top 5 farm system per the Athletic's prospect guru Corey Pronman, budding young super star in Matt Barzal, and a ton of cap room since Toronto did the honor of paying $11.5 AAV for Tavares' decline years.
Looks like he recently passed future HOF coach, Lindy Ruff.
But you knew that.
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Bwahahahaha. A) Barry Trotz is not a HOFer
This is categorically wrong. Or deliberately obtuse. The man is 4th all time in wins (785) and is a Stanley Cup champion. Also a builder in NSH as he educated a public and grew a hockey community in a non traditional market and established the basis for a successful, if not upper echelon NHL franchise. That also carries a lot of weight in the NHL grand scheme of things.
But you knew that.
Please come back PGA. Understand that nightly gamethreads aren't in the cards, but you contributing to some sort of running Isles conversation during the rest of the season would be pretty awesome.
I wouldn't discount Kaapo Kakko. He might surpass Hughes as the #1 pick.
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Bwahahahaha. A) Barry Trotz is not a HOFer
This is categorically wrong. Or deliberately obtuse. The man is 4th all time in wins (785) and is a Stanley Cup champion. Also a builder in NSH as he educated a public and grew a hockey community in a non traditional market and established the basis for a successful, if not upper echelon NHL franchise. That also carries a lot of weight in the NHL grand scheme of things.
But you knew that.
So let's see:
That was a cute little rant, but let's look at the facts, shall we? Here is the link of the Builders in the HHOF. Aside from Pat Burns and Pat Quinn, who many acknowledge were inducted for sentimental reasons more than their actual hockey legacy, how would you put Trotz on that illustrious list? I'm genuinely curious.
Link - ( New Window )
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Bwahahahaha. A) Barry Trotz is not a HOFer
This is categorically wrong. Or deliberately obtuse. The man is 4th all time in wins (785) and is a Stanley Cup champion. Also a builder in NSH as he educated a public and grew a hockey community in a non traditional market and established the basis for a successful, if not upper echelon NHL franchise. That also carries a lot of weight in the NHL grand scheme of things.
But you knew that.
pga - shut your foul sewer. Crawl back in your hole and eat shit.
9-0 that last go. Why do they even bother? Any chance at the real title?
Good to see you my friend.
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Bwahahahaha. A) Barry Trotz is not a HOFer
This is categorically wrong. Or deliberately obtuse. The man is 4th all time in wins (785) and is a Stanley Cup champion. Also a builder in NSH as he educated a public and grew a hockey community in a non traditional market and established the basis for a successful, if not upper echelon NHL franchise. That also carries a lot of weight in the NHL grand scheme of things.
But you knew that.
So let's see:
That was a cute little rant, but let's look at the facts, shall we? Here is the link of the Builders in the HHOF. Aside from Pat Burns and Pat Quinn, who many acknowledge were inducted for sentimental reasons more than their actual hockey legacy, how would you put Trotz on that illustrious list? I'm genuinely curious. Link - ( New Window )
And to further expound on that, Ken Hitchcock has more wins, no? He also a Cup like Trotz does and has a better winning percentage in the regular season and the playoffs. Would you induct Hitch into the Builders wing? Sounds like Hitch would get in before Trotz...unless Trotz wins another Cup.
Thanks for the link, but unnecessary. I think that the league values NSH as a franchise and holds it up there as an example of growing the game at its best. And Trotz was there from the get-go and literally held classes for the people of Nashville to first learn the game and then to grow to be among the most vocal crowds in the game and a feared destination. That’s just my opinion, but if a guy like me not even affiliated with a team can see that, I imagine those in the game certainly do. Especially guys named Bettman. But his coaching alone will have him there.
And B, I’m glad you brought it up. I wanted to keep it on the DL about my foul sewer actually being possibly infected. Just giving you a head’s up. You may wanna see your guy.
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4th most wins I say your wrong. As for complete rebuild that is great you think you were going to talk a quality coach to coach an over the hill goalie and a team that has guys who took home town discounts who are not even worth the home town discount. The Islanders future is bright and the future is now. It took a lot longer than it should have but hell it is now worth the wait.
There's no HHOF category for coaches. There is one for BUILDERS, but what exactly did Trotz build? The Capitals won the Cup in the end, but Trotz never really built a long-lasting team. He's not in the same category as Babcock or Quenneville.
Okay? congratulations. The Islanders are doing well. Good for you. Meanwhile, we're rebuilding. You guys should know a little something about rebuilding...
You Rag’s fans crack me up. What exactly have you won in the last 20 years? NOTHING! The only difference is you have spent way more in your epic failure. Both franchises have nothing to show for the last 2 decades. It is all about Cups. I said this before and I will say it again, the Islanders will get one before the Rags. Enjoy the rebuild.
Shouldn't you be...... Sucking it?
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Bwahahahaha. A) Barry Trotz is not a HOFer
This is categorically wrong. Or deliberately obtuse. The man is 4th all time in wins (785) and is a Stanley Cup champion. Also a builder in NSH as he educated a public and grew a hockey community in a non traditional market and established the basis for a successful, if not upper echelon NHL franchise. That also carries a lot of weight in the NHL grand scheme of things.
But you knew that.
Please come back PGA. Understand that nightly gamethreads aren't in the cards, but you contributing to some sort of running Isles conversation during the rest of the season would be pretty awesome.
I concur, it is much better than listening to the whining bitching Ranger fans. Oh that is right there are no more Ranger threats they only do that when they are good. There is the definition of fair-weather. PGA enjoy this the best is yet to come for our Islanders!
at least when pga / feelsy / Fekker were here you could have a meaningful (if chippy) discussion between the benches, but what's left of their following here is a true clown show.
Hard to watch.
They could do themselves a real favor by moving Hayes and Zucc a bit earlier than the deadline. Convince a contender that they can save themselves a bidding war by move early, and send them packing.
Haven't spent any time on the forum for the rangers this season because a lot of people don't like to hear others vocally hoping for the team to lose, and I get it. I keep it to myself mostly. Hopefully some more interesting conversations to be had once the TDL approaches and there are different things to discuss.
Until then, one month until pitchers and catchers....
Hope the New Year is off to a good start for everyone.
at least when pga / feelsy / Fekker were here you could have a meaningful (if chippy) discussion between the benches, but what's left of their following here is a true clown show.
Hard to watch.
12th Man is delusional, to say the least
at least when pga / feelsy / Fekker were here you could have a meaningful (if chippy) discussion between the benches, but what's left of their following here is a true clown show.
Hard to watch.
What exactly am I missing? Started a thread the same pubescent Ranger fans come on with their usual comments. You knew it would happen. So here we are, the Islanders are an improving young team with a star in the making. The Rangers a team that is rebuilding but yet with many overpaid veterans that need to be moved in order for the real improvement to happen. Been there done that, it sucks to go through especially with a coach that is learning as he goes too. There are better days ahead for both franchises, the Islanders though looks like wil happen sooner rather than later.
at least when pga / feelsy / Fekker were here you could have a meaningful (if chippy) discussion between the benches, but what's left of their following here is a true clown show.
Hard to watch.
12th man and the other mental defectives are all that the isles have left on BBI. Sad!
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why do you bother with these clowns?
at least when pga / feelsy / Fekker were here you could have a meaningful (if chippy) discussion between the benches, but what's left of their following here is a true clown show.
Hard to watch.
What exactly am I missing? Started a thread the same pubescent Ranger fans come on with their usual comments. You knew it would happen. So here we are, the Islanders are an improving young team with a star in the making. The Rangers a team that is rebuilding but yet with many overpaid veterans that need to be moved in order for the real improvement to happen. Been there done that, it sucks to go through especially with a coach that is learning as he goes too. There are better days ahead for both franchises, the Islanders though looks like wil happen sooner rather than later.
Cool. Enjoy it. Take care.
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why do you bother with these clowns?
at least when pga / feelsy / Fekker were here you could have a meaningful (if chippy) discussion between the benches, but what's left of their following here is a true clown show.
Hard to watch.
12th man and the other mental defectives are all that the isles have left on BBI
You know I was in Wal-Mart the other day having to pick up a few things and there was a guy in the parking lot bringing in the shopping carts. I stood there thinking about what this poor guy goes through every day. I thought thank God there are positions for people who need it. Then I thought what kind of mentality does it take to want to do that each day. Then I came on here and read some of your posts and now I know exactly the mentality it takes. Make sure you clean out the carts before you bring them in today.
With Toews, Boychuk's renaissance year, the emergence of Pulock and Mayfield under Trotz and having Dobson and Wilde on the farm, the Islanders looks really set to be good on D for a long time.
It's one of the more dramatic turnarounds for a unit that i've ever seen in sports. Would be like the Giants offensive line turning into an asset next year with young guys signed long term and cheap everywhere.
With Toews, Boychuk's renaissance year, the emergence of Pulock and Mayfield under Trotz and having Dobson and Wilde on the farm, the Islanders looks really set to be good on D for a long time.
It's one of the more dramatic turnarounds for a unit that i've ever seen in sports. Would be like the Giants offensive line turning into an asset next year with young guys signed long term and cheap everywhere.
Management knew he was ready. Just needed some seasoning after a long injury layoff. That and Snow screwed the pooch with the Pelch one way contract haha
It's glaring how important Filpula is to the team. They have played like crap since his injury. I never would have guessed it.
Hopefully they keep the toughness to one line at home. With last change, no need to roll out Johnston on L3.
"Young".....
Next five Islanders leading scorers after Barzal:
28 year old Anders Lee
29 year old Josh Bailey
27 year old Brock Nelson
28 year old Jordan Eberle
34 year old Valtteri Filppula
They aren't actually all that young.
You're a real piece of shit, 12th Man.
With Toews, Boychuk's renaissance year, the emergence of Pulock and Mayfield under Trotz and having Dobson and Wilde on the farm, the Islanders looks really set to be good on D for a long time.
It's one of the more dramatic turnarounds for a unit that i've ever seen in sports. Would be like the Giants offensive line turning into an asset next year with young guys signed long term and cheap everywhere.
No respect for Quinnipiac. Toews has an NHL role IMO.
12th man is not totally wrong. I am not sure who "wins a cup first", the Islanders sure look like they are closer to having a contender but teams can come up short and then have to rebuild (NYR 2014 and 2015),
Hopefully (from a Ranger fan perspective), we can break the Barclay's curse. I certainly am not rooting for loses but if we land a Hughes or Kakko - it would certainly help getting this team on the right track.
While I take nothing away from the Islanders (or the fans on this board) for the win. I was impressed by the Rangers who without Hayes (no excuse but one of our better players) and since Jan 3 (Pittsburgh game) and a west coast trip that was awful, I thought the Rangers hung in there pretty well. No points for trying hard but I was happy that we brought some emotion. I am not sure if it was due to the opponent or maybe just trying to get past the West trip but we hung in there and played a strong third.
We lost to a better team.
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"Young".....
Next five Islanders leading scorers after Barzal:
28 year old Anders Lee
29 year old Josh Bailey
27 year old Brock Nelson
28 year old Jordan Eberle
34 year old Valtteri Filppula
They aren't actually all that young.
The core they are building on is around Barzal, Beau, Pulock, Ho Sang, Dal Colle, Toews.. with the vets of Lee, Bailey, Leddy and Nelson
They are fine with age, and have an impressive crop coming up after that.
When you're bad for that long, you tend to have talented youth in the wings.
Oh sure, they're absolutely closer than the Rangers, but that means almost nothing since the Rangers are putrid. It's like saying Chicago is closer to Hawaii than New York - either way you're still a helluva long way away.
Outside of Barzal, none of those guys are exactly prime building blocks of a Cup team.
Good comparison.
The only thing I would disagree with on 12th man is the "3rd home", that's trying a bit too hard. I "think" he has having some good natured fun. I am (unfortunately) a Mets fan and I wouldn't call the Bronx the Mets 2nd home and certainly know what Shea and Citi look(ed) like during Subway Series.
But, I am sure there were boisterous Islander fans at MSG last night.
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The core they are building on is around Barzal, Beau, Pulock, Ho Sang, Dal Colle, Toews
Outside of Barzal, none of those guys are exactly prime building blocks of a Cup team.
I fully disagree. Specifically in Beau, Pulock and Toewes.
But that's something to re-evaluate in 10 years.
We lost to a better team.
Pulock, eh. Solid player. Nowhere near a #1 defenseman on a contender.
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While I take nothing away from the Islanders (or the fans on this board) for the win.
We lost to a better team.
What's up, my brother. Happy New Year to you. Hope all is well.
you too my friend, I eventually scrolled up and saw your message to B in Alb.
All the best - alright I am skating back to my side of the bench. : )
All the best to him. His NYR stint may have been unspectacular relative to expectations, but a consummate pro and seemingly a really quality human being.
All jokes aside, that 3rd period was an onslaught. We actually played a very solid game until then, but you could tell the Rangers were desperate for a W in that 3rd. Hoping tomorrow afternoon is the Rangers' last ever game at Barclay's Center and they leave the place winless :)
Yep, Nash was always a solid player, playing all aspects of the game. Too bad most people only look at the goal totals.
All jokes aside, that 3rd period was an onslaught. We actually played a very solid game until then, but you could tell the Rangers were desperate for a W in that 3rd. Hoping tomorrow afternoon is the Rangers' last ever game at Barclay's Center and they leave the place winless :)
Mike did anyone ask you for an autograph (oops sorry I am old man, a selfie) thinking you were DiPietro?
I think MSG was better than it currently is prior to the renovation.
You totally googled that spelling. Didn't you? :P
I think MSG was better than it currently is prior to the renovation.
Well my comment was mostly in jest. The site lines I think are very good at the Garden. In this particular suite though, unless you’re sitting in the first two rows, you can’t see anything below the dots on that side. Even if you’re right behind them. And most people in these things stand around and eat, and if you want to do that you can’t realt catch the game at the same time.
But yeah I was totally kidding comparing it to Barclay’s ha
All the best to him. His NYR stint may have been unspectacular relative to expectations, but a consummate pro and seemingly a really quality human being.
I liked how he looked into the camera during every interview. Every. Single. Time.
Career CBJ goals from Dubinsky/Anisimov/Erixon:
111
Career NYR goals from Nash:
145
All the best to him. His NYR stint may have been unspectacular relative to expectations, but a consummate pro and seemingly a really quality human being.
That sucks that he had to leave a game he loves due to a head injury. May not have been the player he was paid to be but, seeing anyone have due to injury sucks. Good Luck to him in the future. I hope he is able to get over his concussion issues so he can lead a normal life.
I'll always remember him screaming at me when I told him that Nasher wasn't on the Rangers anymore on the day he was traded. He wasn't quite crying, but he was pretty fucking pissed off, and he thought I had done it.
Watch him with the puck, watch without the puck. Fundamentally there is nothing he could not do and do well.
He's a rare breed in the NHL. He's solid or better 5v5, can play on the PK, PP, and can score "goal scorer's goals" and greasy goals. Solid hockey IQ.
Good size, great locker room guy, and he does everything well. Can play physical (wish he would have been more physical, but Nash was a physical player)
The problem Nash faced his whole career is he won the Richard at 19, setting up career expectations he just wasn't really set up to meet. 19 PP goals as a 19 year old, and that was almost 50% of his goals that year he won the Richard.
Concussions suck.
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In comment 14257957 The 12th Man said:
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an improving young team
"Young".....
Next five Islanders leading scorers after Barzal:
28 year old Anders Lee
29 year old Josh Bailey
27 year old Brock Nelson
28 year old Jordan Eberle
34 year old Valtteri Filppula
They aren't actually all that young.
The core they are building on is around Barzal, Beau, Pulock, Ho Sang, Dal Colle, Toews.. with the vets of Lee, Bailey, Leddy and Nelson
They are fine with age, and have an impressive crop coming up after that.
When you're bad for that long, you tend to have talented youth in the wings.
That's not going to bring a Cup to Brooklyn (or wherever they plan to play), not even close. It's a start but moving forward the Islanders are going to need to be a lot better at recruiting, and a lot smarter with their Cap dollars. Can't fuck up with signings like Ladd anymore.
It's not terribly hard after so many years of losing to build a decent nucleus... retaining and maximizing that "window" is the hard part in the modern day cap era NHL. As the Rangers saw - a few bad moves like letting Stralman walk, career ending concussions to tremendous young D-men like Sauer... are often the difference between a Cup and nothing.
And even if you get everything right... Ovechkin, Crosby and Malkin are still in this division, and Toronto and Tampa are tremendous in the Atlantic. It's a mountain to climb.
Trotz should help on all these fronts though. I dont hate the Islanders - just 12th Man and maybe Fekker.
Just maybe? :(
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In comment 14258024 Greg from LI said:
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In comment 14257957 The 12th Man said:
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an improving young team
"Young".....
Next five Islanders leading scorers after Barzal:
28 year old Anders Lee
29 year old Josh Bailey
27 year old Brock Nelson
28 year old Jordan Eberle
34 year old Valtteri Filppula
They aren't actually all that young.
The core they are building on is around Barzal, Beau, Pulock, Ho Sang, Dal Colle, Toews.. with the vets of Lee, Bailey, Leddy and Nelson
They are fine with age, and have an impressive crop coming up after that.
When you're bad for that long, you tend to have talented youth in the wings.
That's not going to bring a Cup to Brooklyn (or wherever they plan to play), not even close. It's a start but moving forward the Islanders are going to need to be a lot better at recruiting, and a lot smarter with their Cap dollars. Can't fuck up with signings like Ladd anymore.
It's not terribly hard after so many years of losing to build a decent nucleus... retaining and maximizing that "window" is the hard part in the modern day cap era NHL. As the Rangers saw - a few bad moves like letting Stralman walk, career ending concussions to tremendous young D-men like Sauer... are often the difference between a Cup and nothing.
And even if you get everything right... Ovechkin, Crosby and Malkin are still in this division, and Toronto and Tampa are tremendous in the Atlantic. It's a mountain to climb.
Trotz should help on all these fronts though. I dont hate the Islanders - just 12th Man and maybe Fekker.
Oh my heart is broken you don't like me Boo Hoo! I could care less what you think. You know my 1st thought this morning was not I hope MetsAreBack in last Place likes me. After reading your posts it is more like what a buffoon.
Hey how did the Calder Trophy winner look last night? LOL!
NHL playoffs can be tough to predict.
I grew up on Long Island and went through the "1940" chants and chicken dances, etc.
I can't switch teams but I don't have the Mick Vukota/Baumgartner hate. I don't think you can just say "we'll win the cup". Tampa Bay can very well see this window close without a cup.
Barzal is obviously a good player but Ryan Pulock is a player I really like. He has a bomb for a shot.
Anyway, I was just being complimentary because I just want 12th man to like me. : ) #fingerscrossed.
and when Shestyorkin finally takes over for Lundqvist and posts a 0.00 GAA, we will have the last laugh.
Unless we get Tampa, I don't think this is a foregone conclusion at all.
I grew up on Long Island and went through the "1940" chants and chicken dances, etc.
I can't switch teams but I don't have the Mick Vukota/Baumgartner hate. I don't think you can just say "we'll win the cup". Tampa Bay can very well see this window close without a cup.
Barzal is obviously a good player but Ryan Pulock is a player I really like. He has a bomb for a shot.
Anyway, I was just being complimentary because I just want 12th man to like me. : ) #fingerscrossed.
and when Shestyorkin finally takes over for Lundqvist and posts a 0.00 GAA, we will have the last laugh.
If you get along with PGA you are okay in my book.:) We both have quality goalies in the pipeline.
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if I think the Islanders are good team (as a 44 year old Ranger fan)?
I grew up on Long Island and went through the "1940" chants and chicken dances, etc.
I can't switch teams but I don't have the Mick Vukota/Baumgartner hate. I don't think you can just say "we'll win the cup". Tampa Bay can very well see this window close without a cup.
Barzal is obviously a good player but Ryan Pulock is a player I really like. He has a bomb for a shot.
Anyway, I was just being complimentary because I just want 12th man to like me. : ) #fingerscrossed.
and when Shestyorkin finally takes over for Lundqvist and posts a 0.00 GAA, we will have the last laugh.
If you get along with PGA you are okay in my book.:) We both have quality goalies in the pipeline.
Yeah, very true...very true....but Igor's a little bit better than Ilya :)
We're not hyped. We're just cautiously avoiding pessimism... for now.
Jets fans are already planning the Superbowl parade for the Gregg Williams DC hire.
The future is neither bright nor dark. It's incomplete and unquantifiable for you guys. Settle the fuck down.
Literal LOL at the snorfice, Greg.
and I even fixed my quotes for you.
Oh my heart is broken you don't like me Boo Hoo! I could care less what you think. You know my 1st thought this morning was not I hope MetsAreBack in last Place likes me. After reading your posts it is more like what a buffoon. [/quote]
It's could NOT care less what you think. When you are trying to insult someone you'd think you'd at least get that right.