What do you want him to say? Viz has been brutal and that's why Strait is in
- Vukota

I really don't want him to say anything. I mean it. Every he opens his mouth something stupid comes out. If he can't say the truth then he should just shut up. Would it really be that bad to say Vis needed more time or conditioning?

I get the kneejerk reaction to playing Strait over a healthy Lubo, but after my initial partial reaction of "what the f-" I realized that he had been playing pretty damn worthy of a bottom pairing spot in his last go-around, and frankly Viz has been pretty "blah".

Now that we've gone over all of this, Strait will turn the puck over on the first shift and the Flyers will score.
- eichiefs9

Absolutely.

I really don't want him to say anything. I mean it. Every he opens his mouth something stupid comes out. If he can't say the truth then he should just shut up. Would it really be that bad to say Vis needed more time or conditioning?
- JimmyP

But he doesn't. He is a healthy scratch because of late he sucks

But he doesn't. He is a healthy scratch because of late he sucks
- Vukota

Did he give a line up yet?

Did he give a line up yet?
- Cptmjl

Other then Halak in net no

Did he give a line up yet?
- Cptmjl

All they said was Halak in net, 37 in for 11.

No lines yet.

But he doesn't. He is a healthy scratch because of late he sucks
- Vukota

He was terrible last game but so was hickey. In fact hickey has been pretty terrible for a while now including the Ranger game which we won. That pairing made my eyes bleed all night. Not sure if sitting vis for strait is the best idea but after simmering down after my initial reaction it at least makes sense a little bit whether I agree with it or not.

He was terrible last game but so was hickey. In fact hickey has been pretty terrible for a while now including the Ranger game which we won. That pairing made my eyes bleed all night. Not sure if sitting vis for strait is the best idea but after simmering down after my initial reaction it at least makes sense a little bit whether I agree with it or not.
- Cptmjl

Honestly, I could care less who our 6th dman is. They just need a win tonight

But he doesn't. He is a healthy scratch because of late he sucks
- Vukota

From 1st line PP to healthy scratch. That's scary and says something about the mentality and decision-making process of this coach & GM.

So if we win tonight, will Staples headline on the back page of Newsday be "The Strait Answer for Islanders!"

All they said was Halak in net, 37 in for 11.

No lines yet.
- eichiefs9

Cappy's looking back over past games to make sure he doesn't repeat any "good" line combos.

From 1st line PP to healthy scratch. That's scary and says something about the mentality and decision-making process of this coach & GM.

So if we win tonight, will Staples headline on the back page of Newsday be "The Strait Answer for Islanders!"
- jmo16

Strait to the top

Honestly, I could care less who our 6th dman is. They just need a win tonight
- Vukota

Halak needs to pick it up. He can't let in garbage goals like Gudbranson's backhander. I was sitting a couple rows off the ice behind that net...that goal was utterly atrocious.

Honestly, I could care less who our 6th dman is. They just need a win tonight
- Vukota

You'll care if they're the reason we dont get a win.

Strait to the top
- LetsGoIsles

This team STILL doesn't get back page coverage. They'd give the back cover to a pitcher the Mets are trying to sign. Lucky to make it onto the top banner.

You'll care if they're the reason we dont get a win.
- Cptmjl

If they lose because of who their 6th dman is then there are bigger concerns

Halak needs to pick it up. He can't let in garbage goals like Gudbranson's backhander. I was sitting a couple rows off the ice behind that net...that goal was utterly atrocious.
- eichiefs9

yup that was Nabby like

Halak needs to pick it up. He can't let in garbage goals like Gudbranson's backhander. I was sitting a couple rows off the ice behind that net...that goal was utterly atrocious.
- eichiefs9

He hasnt been great the last two he played in. I dont think we are too far off his number for most games in a season.

This team STILL doesn't get back page coverage. They'd give the back cover to a pitcher the Mets are trying to sign. Lucky to make it onto the top banner.
- jmo16

You're surprised? Baseball & Football own this city. It's always been like that. Plus they were back page after the loss to the Panthers

If they lose because of who their 6th dman is then there are bigger concerns
- Vukota

Well we have lost a bunch of games directly bcs of Strait

Halak needs to pick it up. He can't let in garbage goals like Gudbranson's backhander. I was sitting a couple rows off the ice behind that net...that goal was utterly atrocious.
- eichiefs9

Absolutely. Looked like it just fooled him. Backhander from that angle has to be stopped. Defense had too many breakdowns in front. Isles need a Hayes type player. Nobody stands in front of the damn net and just stays there.

Another "must win" tonight. I know, they ALL are.

Halak needs to pick it up. He can't let in garbage goals like Gudbranson's backhander. I was sitting a couple rows off the ice behind that net...that goal was utterly atrocious.
- eichiefs9

That one wasn't good for sure.

Absolutely. Looked like it just fooled him. Backhander from that angle has to be stopped. Defense had too many breakdowns in front. Isles need a Hayes type player. Nobody stands in front of the damn net and just stays there.

Another "must win" tonight. I know, they ALL are.
- Mancalledsting

Lee does. Halak has had his dicey moments this year.

Well we have lost a bunch of games directly bcs of Strait
- Cptmjl

From 1st line PP to healthy scratch. That's scary and says something about the mentality and decision-making process of this coach & GM.

So if we win tonight, will Staples headline on the back page of Newsday be "The Strait Answer for Islanders!"
- jmo16

God I hope not. Im starting to get the shakes. I feel some serious stupidity coming from our coach shortly. Like game one Reasoner stupid.

Absolutely. Looked like it just fooled him. Backhander from that angle has to be stopped. Defense had too many breakdowns in front. Isles need a Hayes type player. Nobody stands in front of the damn net and just stays there.

Another "must win" tonight. I know, they ALL are.
- Mancalledsting

Lee??????