I wouldnt mind a yakupov or kane but im not willing to give up what it'd take. We may have an answer within our club? Im willing to give it some time to see if we do as long as Capuano doesnt beat a dead horse like he did with conacher. Bailey is worth a shot up there imo.
- Cptmjl

Looks like he's getting it, according to Staple.

Looks like Bailey gets a shot on the top line again. As much as he frustrates me most times, he does have skill. Hopefully he makes the most of this opportunity. Our top 9 looks good.

Looks like he's getting it, according to Staple.
- PeteM

second game back but he looked sharp last night.

Brock Nelson

Brock Nelson
- JohnScammo

Bailey/boychuck

Lame penalty. Hopefully these refs dont decide who wins tonight. This is already getting annoying.

Lame penalty. Hopefully these refs dont decide who wins tonight. This is already getting annoying.
- Cptmjl

I hate "make-up calls" where the refs feel the need to even out the number of penalties.

first goal against, bad rebound, second goal, didn't come all the way across. Not wild about Johnson tonight. does not look like hes going to have a good night.

first goal against, bad rebound, second goal, didn't come all the way across. Not wild about Johnson tonight. does not look like hes going to have a good night.
- Isles_since_6

Very shaky tonight. If the Isles manage to win tonight, you just know it will be a special year.

Very shaky tonight. If the Isles manage to win tonight, you just know it will be a special year.
- ses111

I would have pulled him after the second goal. He just keeps leaving rebounds in dangerous places and doesn't seem to be square to the puck.

I would have pulled him after the second goal. He just keeps leaving rebounds in dangerous places and doesn't seem to be square to the puck.
- Isles_since_6

Have to think he did not play like this with Boston.

I would have pulled him after the second goal. He just keeps leaving rebounds in dangerous places and doesn't seem to be square to the puck.
- Isles_since_6

He just sat there and looked at one and didnt react. Not good

I would have pulled him after the second goal. He just keeps leaving rebounds in dangerous places and doesn't seem to be square to the puck.
- Isles_since_6

To be fair to Johnson that 2nd goal was right at the expiration of a 5 on 3.

To be fair to Johnson that 2nd goal was right at the expiration of a 5 on 3.
- JohnScammo

Thank christ it wasnt before.

These guys aren't moving out there.

To be fair to Johnson that 2nd goal was right at the expiration of a 5 on 3.
- JohnScammo

yes, but that top half of the net was open because he didnt come all the way across, he was cheating a bit back toward the middle of the net. His rebound control has been pretty bad and he's not square to the puck. Not impressed with him tonight, tampa hasn't outplayed us as much as our goaltending has let us down.

These guys aren't moving out there.
- Cptmjl

Lots of gliding. They look tired. You'd think they played last night.

yes, but that top half of the net was open because he didnt come all the way across, he was cheating a bit back toward the middle of the net. His rebound control has been pretty bad and he's not square to the puck. Not impressed with him tonight, tampa hasn't outplayed us as much as our goaltending has let us down.
- Isles_since_6

Agree that he was cheating on that goal. There were also two open guys he had to worry about.

yes, but that top half of the net was open because he didnt come all the way across, he was cheating a bit back toward the middle of the net. His rebound control has been pretty bad and he's not square to the puck. Not impressed with him tonight, tampa hasn't outplayed us as much as our goaltending has let us down.
- Isles_since_6

They havent outplayed as much as we just aren't playing.

Lots of gliding. They look tired. You'd think they played last night.
- JohnScammo

Excuse. Teams play back to backs. It happens. I dont mind them losing but tampa isnt even playing good. At least put up a fight. Tavares looks lost once again.

Agree that he was cheating on that goal. There were also two open guys he had to worry about.
- JohnScammo

That's the job for the defense, goalie has to play the shooter, can't cheat.

Well we all knew at some point we would lose, at least it's not a divisional opponent. I'll watch the third but I expect this to end 6-2.

Well we all knew at some point we would lose, at least it's not a divisional opponent. I'll watch the third but I expect this to end 6-2.
- Isles_since_6

Has to end some time. Would have liked to see them make a statement tonight. What I dont like is they look like they did in the third period last night. Hopefully this doesnt start a trend. Itd be nice to see something different in the third but like you im not expecting it.

That's the job for the defense, goalie has to play the shooter, can't cheat.
- Isles_since_6

The defense was overwhelmed. The Isles' 4th skater was just getting out of the penalty box when that goal was scored. But I get your point. And I expected Johnson to be sharper after not playing for a week.

Has to end some time. Would have liked to see them make a statement tonight. What I dont like is they look like they did in the third period last night. Hopefully this doesnt start a trend. Itd be nice to see something different in the third but like you im not expecting it.
- Cptmjl

Agreed. Rebound control not very good, poor passing choices, kulemin & grabo have ruin into each other a few times tonight also. Hope they can turn it around here.