Grabner! Looks good on the first line so far.

Joensuu off to a decent start

I know, I kept reading the past day 1/2 all its the same thing twisted in different wording.....
- Ur Not Me

Kind of like dealing with a school full of pre-k kids. Keep telling them to stop putting their hands in their mouths and they'll eventually get it.

Happy to see reasoner not in the line up. Even though I'm not a fan of big tits he should be the choice. Lee needs to go to the bridge.
- Cptmjl

Lee didn't sign with the Islanders to play in Bridgeport. He'll play in 5 games so they don't burn one year of his ELC...if they make the playoffs, he'll play every game...

Kind of like dealing with a school full of pre-k kids. Keep telling them to stop putting their hands in their mouths and they'll eventually get it.
- kencan98

so when are you going to stop putting your hands in your mouth?

Moulson Tavares Grabner
Bailey Nielson Okposo
Joensuu Aucoin? McDonald
Martin Cizikas Lee?

don't need Boyes with that lineup. Plus leaves available for promotion if they show they're ready in camp or for callups:

Nelson
Nino
Strome

question marks are where I think Nelson could fit in for Aucoin if he shows he's worth a look in camp, and where they could move McDonald down to if Nino looks more ready than Lee.

Moulson Tavares Grabner
Bailey Nielson Okposo

top six set without Boyes

Joensuu Nelson/Strome/Aucoin McDonald/Nino
Martin Cizikas Lee

bottom six has opportunities for prospects to win a role if they can perform.

So why do we need Boyes again? I wouldn't be too terribly upset if they resigned him to play on the third line IF in camp none of the propects look ready, but he has no place in the top six and should be off the PP.

keep in mind as well there is a chance (although small) that snow could bring in a top six winger via trade or ufa signing, although I highly doubt it.

so when are you going to stop putting your hands in your mouth?

Moulson Tavares Grabner
Bailey Nielson Okposo
Joensuu Aucoin? McDonald
Martin Cizikas Lee?

don't need Boyes with that lineup. Plus leaves available for promotion if they show they're ready in camp or for callups:

Nelson
Nino
Strome

question marks are where I think Nelson could fit in for Aucoin if he shows he's worth a look in camp, and where they could move McDonald down to if Nino looks more ready than Lee.

Moulson Tavares Grabner
Bailey Nielson Okposo

top six set without Boyes

Joensuu Nelson/Strome/Aucoin McDonald/Nino
Martin Cizikas Lee

bottom six has opportunities for prospects to win a role if they can perform.

So why do we need Boyes again? I wouldn't be too terribly upset if they resigned him to play on the third line IF in camp none of the propects look ready, but he has no place in the top six and should be off the PP.
- Isles_since_6

Agree with the Boyes part but Strome will be in the top 6.

Typical Islander response.

Keep doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. What's that the definition of?
- kencan98

To be honest... there are alot of different opinions on this site.

Some guys know alot about hockey... others, not so much....

Agree with the Boyes part but Strome will be in the top 6.
- TurkishPancake

Tough to say with Cappy but he'll be the most talented player not named Tavares on the roster. It will be tough to keep him out of the top six.

Streit! ...

Tough to say with Cappy but he'll be the most talented player not named Tavares on the roster. It will be tough to keep him out of the top six.
- keaner17

That's what I'm thinking. I think hes going to be on the wing with Tavares or 2nd line center.

Tough to say with Cappy but he'll be the most talented player not named Tavares on the roster. It will be tough to keep him out of the top six.
- keaner17

Who will be the most talented player on the roster not named Tavares?

Is it Bailey? Okposo? Strome? Tambellini? Nillson? Nino? O'Mara? DiPietro?

Which name are we using this year?

Who will be the most talented player on the roster not named Tavares?

Is it Bailey? Okposo? Strome? Tambellini? Nillson? Nino? O'Mara? DiPietro?

Which name are we using this year?
- kencan98

This makes no sense?

so when are you going to stop putting your hands in your mouth?

Moulson Tavares Grabner
Bailey Nielson Okposo
Joensuu Aucoin? McDonald
Martin Cizikas Lee?

don't need Boyes with that lineup. Plus leaves available for promotion if they show they're ready in camp or for callups:

Nelson
Nino
Strome

question marks are where I think Nelson could fit in for Aucoin if he shows he's worth a look in camp, and where they could move McDonald down to if Nino looks more ready than Lee.

Moulson Tavares Grabner
Bailey Nielson Okposo

top six set without Boyes

Joensuu Nelson/Strome/Aucoin McDonald/Nino
Martin Cizikas Lee

bottom six has opportunities for prospects to win a role if they can perform.

So why do we need Boyes again? I wouldn't be too terribly upset if they resigned him to play on the third line IF in camp none of the propects look ready, but he has no place in the top six and should be off the PP.

keep in mind as well there is a chance (although small) that snow could bring in a top six winger via trade or ufa signing, although I highly doubt it.
- Isles_since_6

Wow, Lee is already a NHL roster spot. That's quick even for the Islanders.

Nelson has tons of NHL experience. Ready for the first line.

We can use Ninos 3 points in 65 games.

Stop being an Islander and start watching hockey.

Okposo?

Okposo?
- keaner17

I changed my mind Tavares is the most talented player on the team not named Okposo

Wow, Lee is already a NHL roster spot. That's quick even for the Islanders.

Nelson has tons of NHL experience. Ready for the first line.

We can use Ninos 3 points in 65 games.

Stop being an Islander and start watching hockey.
- kencan98

take a look at the lines before you reply with complete crap. Also my notes. Nelson listed as a callup, along with Nino and Strome unless they impress in camp. Lee would be sent down if someone impresses enough to play on the third line, dropping mcdonald down. And all of this is IF snow doesn't bring in a ufa or trade for a top six. Do you even bother to read before you respond with sh!t?


btw, did you happen to notice after Boyes set up Lecavalier with a point blank opportunity he was dropped from the top line?

I changed my mind Tavares is the most talented player on the team not named Okposo
- TurkishPancake

Nielsen is the most complete player on this team after Tavares!!!

I changed my mind Tavares is the most talented player on the team not named Okposo
- TurkishPancake

Kyle Okposo can walk on rice without leaving footprints!

Kyle Okposo can walk on rice without leaving footprints!
- keaner17

KO is the new PA!!!

take a look at the lines before you reply with complete crap. Also my notes. Nelson listed as a callup, along with Nino and Strome unless they impress in camp. Lee would be sent down if someone impresses enough to play on the third line, dropping mcdonald down. And all of this is IF snow doesn't bring in a ufa or trade for a top six. Do you even bother to read before you respond with sh!t?


btw, did you happen to notice after Boyes set up Lecavalier with a point blank opportunity he was dropped from the top line?
- Isles_since_6

Now you're judging a player by one shift? Usually for Islanders fans it's a game. They win, it's Cup time, they lose, it's lottery time.

If Snow brings in a UFA it will be to fill in on the first line until the prospects are ready, if they ever are. That UFA is already here. It's Brad Boyes. We aren't getting Iginla and Boyes is the next best option.

Love it or hate it, it's either the Islander way (kill talent or a 40 year old) or Brad Boyes.

Just saw on twitter that Strome has 5 points in 7+ periods. Pretty decent point per PERIOD production.

Now you're judging a player by one shift? Usually for Islanders fans it's a game. They win, it's Cup time, they lose, it's lottery time.

If Snow brings in a UFA it will be to fill in on the first line until the prospects are ready, if they ever are. That UFA is already here. It's Brad Boyes. We aren't getting Iginla and Boyes is the next best option.

Love it or hate it, it's either the Islander way (kill talent or a 40 year old) or Brad Boyes.
- kencan98

RANGERS FAN!!!

RANGERS FAN!!!
- jimmc7722

Actually Isles and Ranger fans are exactly the same.

Rangers do their "wait till next year" on July 1

Islanders do it at the draft.

Neither has worked very well.

Josh Bailey is out Scott Gomez. Okposo is our Wade Redden. Massive expectations and complete "wait till next year" players and all have failed.

yessssss

Actually Isles and Ranger fans are exactly the same.

Rangers do their "wait till next year" on July 1

Islanders do it at the draft.

Neither has worked very well.
- kencan98

I have to admit I have always loved the draft!!!