I'm in for ending the 3 point games, but kind of like the 3 on 3 ot. (go ahead. get a brain cramp figuring that one out)
- Isleshockeyman

You like the 3 on 3 and JT playing all 5 minutes?

I reckon I'd have to be the redneck.
- Isleshockeyman

Still not sure which one you are referring to.

Still not sure which one you are referring to.
- eichiefs9

I was thinking the same thing.

- David_Volek

- mdw7413

https://youtu.be/PK4BLYwsu7Q?t=18s

Still not sure which one you are referring to.
- eichiefs9

Exactly.

You like the 3 on 3 and JT playing all 5 minutes?
- ses111

I don't like the 3 point games. 2 points for the winner, 0 for the loser. I think the 3on3 is entertaining somewhat. I don't have a huge problem with it.

I don't like the 3 point games. 2 points for the winner, 0 for the loser. I think the 3on3 is entertaining somewhat. I don't have a huge problem with it.
- Isleshockeyman

I think 3 on 3 is minor league and my new commissioner Bobby Orr is going to get rid of it.

And added perhaps the best d prospect in hockey who will learn from Hedman
- Dan Petriw

Sergachev, who the Canadiens weren't trading, him?

I think 3 on 3 is minor league and my new commissioner Bobby Orr is going to get rid of it.
- ses111

I think the loser point is tantamount to a participation trophy. 3on3 I could take it or leave it. doesn't matter to me.

What about this past season?
- bgainesDM

Top five man games lost by injury. It happens.

You can do both. Being paranoid that JT should be traded by a certain time is not realistic.
- bgainesDM

I'm not being paranoid, im being honest. Letting him walk for nothing would be unfathomable

Top five man games lost by injury. It happens.
- Dan Petriw

It's very hard to get on Tampa for missing the playoffs like they did. Isles missed because they held onto Cappy too long and leaving Halak in the minors too long to name a few. Isles were self inflicted wounds and Tampa's were not.

Right. This team has such a stable locker room that it won't be a distraction at all

- Dan Petriw

Yeah Stamkos's contract negotiations taking place during the final season killed Tampa on the ice and in the locker room

The media is the only ones it phucks up imho.

I'm not being paranoid, im being honest. Letting him walk for nothing would be unfathomable
- Dan Petriw

That CAN NOT happen.

Yeah Stamos's contract negotiations taking place during the final season killed Tampa on the ice and in the locker room

The media is the only ones it phucks up imho.
- nyisles7

Sorry 7. I'm going with Tampa's mental toughness over the Isles. You know we have guys like Bailey and Nelson right? Not to mention Tampa having Cooper and Stevie Y running the show.

When I say Tampa 50/50 I mean a series against them can go either way.
Why the hell should anybody be scared of the Caps in the playoffs? Gimmie one good reason. Neither Trotz nor Ovi have what it takes to ever get past the 2nd round. That's the Caps' ceiling. Being realistic, the ceiling for the Isles is much higher.
Why do I think this?

A) Pulock will get more goals than Hamonic ever did and will boost the PP which will schematically be boosted with new staff.
B) Eberle scoring more points than Strome
C) The BLT line thriving again this time with a JT that will bounce back
D) No premature benching of youngsters, thus boosting their confidence in play
E) Full year of Ho-Sang
F) A more humble Halak and No more than 40 games for Greiss
The opposite of those are what had us missing the playoffs by only a point.
- bgainesDM

look I agree on all points......HOWEVER are all 6 things going to happen? thats a lot of ifs to bank on and I much rather not have to hope 6 things happen to make the playoffs. Also make fun of the caps not getting past 2nd round all you want but we have won 1 round since 93

My name is POOKIE and I'm addicted to Islanders drama. Good thing the drama is not going away.
- ses111

*fixed

*fixed
- Upstate_isles

look I agree on all points......HOWEVER are all 6 things going to happen? thats a lot of ifs to bank on and I much rather not have to hope 6 things happen to make the playoffs. Also make fun of the caps not getting past 2nd round all you want but we have won 1 round since 93
- Upstate_isles

And the Isles should still be scared of the Caps in the playoffs.

I'm not being paranoid, im being honest. Letting him walk for nothing would be unfathomable
- Dan Petriw

not in isles land dan

And the Isles should still be scared of the Caps in the playoffs.
- ses111

Friedman in his 30 thoughts thinks tampa could be a landing spot if JT doesnt sign imagine that we wanted stamkos to save the isles ans jt ends up there

Friedman in his 30 thoughts thinks tampa could be a landing spot if JT doesnt sign imagine that we wanted stamkos to save the isles ans jt ends up there
- Upstate_isles

NHL will start copying the NBA with stars teaming up.

NHL will start copying the NBA with stars teaming up.
- ses111

Stamkos thought hard about coming here then said jonny just sign here with us in three years

Sorry 7. I'm going with Tampa's mental toughness over the Isles. You know we have guys like Bailey and Nelson right? Not to mention Tampa having Cooper and Stevie Y running the show.
- ses111

They are all pro Athletes and could give a shat if JT signs here or goes elsewhere. Nothing they can do about it. As a matter of fact Nelson becomes that much more important for the Islanders to sign if JT walks. They aren't worrying about something they can't control. It's media fueled BS.
As long as he gets a big number and it helps the NHLPA Brotherhood they are going to go about their business and play the game. Their are not going to worry where JT is going to be next year. If he's here great, if not what are they going to kick and scream and cry.