eichiefs9
New York Islanders |
|
|
Location: NY Joined: 11.03.2008
|
|
|
Agreed, although the funny thing about Boulton..... the Isles somehow seem to play better when he's playing. I think I remember reading late last season that the Isles' record when they dressed Boulton was much better than when he was scratched. Butchie alluded to it last night that the game is a little easier for the skill guys when they know someone's got their back. - JohnScammo
|
|
JohnScammo
New York Islanders |
|
|
Location: Coming to a jail near you Joined: 10.14.2014
|
|
|
- eichiefs9
I wasn't quoting him, just interpreting. |
|
JimmyP
New York Islanders |
|
|
Location: Snow has melted! Joined: 02.12.2011
|
|
|
- eichiefs9
I don't know the exact words, but Butch was defending the move. He said something to the effect of it was easier for him when he was playing with tough guys because the focus wasn't on him. Agree or disagree that was the essence of what he said. |
|
eichiefs9
New York Islanders |
|
|
Location: NY Joined: 11.03.2008
|
|
|
I don't know the exact words, but Butch was defending the move. He said something to the effect of it was easier for him when he was playing with tough guys because the focus wasn't on him. Agree or disagree that was the essence of what he said. - JimmyP
I know it wasn't exactly what he said. I'm disagreeing with the notion entirely. Boulton does not protect anyone. It's a tired, beat to death narrative that no longer holds up in today's NHL. |
|
JohnScammo
New York Islanders |
|
|
Location: Coming to a jail near you Joined: 10.14.2014
|
|
|
I don't know the exact words, but Butch was defending the move. He said something to the effect of it was easier for him when he was playing with tough guys because the focus wasn't on him. Agree or disagree that was the essence of what he said. - JimmyP
Thanks, that's closer to what he said. |
|
JohnScammo
New York Islanders |
|
|
Location: Coming to a jail near you Joined: 10.14.2014
|
|
|
I know it wasn't exactly what he said. I'm disagreeing with the notion entirely. Boulton does not protect anyone. It's a tired, beat to death narrative that no longer holds up in today's NHL. - eichiefs9
And yet, the Isles do have a better record with Boulton playing. That's the bottom line regardless of why. |
|
JimmyP
New York Islanders |
|
|
Location: Snow has melted! Joined: 02.12.2011
|
|
|
I know it wasn't exactly what he said. I'm disagreeing with the notion entirely. Boulton does not protect anyone. It's a tired, beat to death narrative that no longer holds up in today's NHL. - eichiefs9
Yep, I agree. Times have changed. Frankly, I don't believe Butch would have been happy playing with someone of Boulton's skill level back then. |
|
eichiefs9
New York Islanders |
|
|
Location: NY Joined: 11.03.2008
|
|
|
And yet, the Isles do have a better record with Boulton playing. That's the bottom line regardless of why. - JohnScammo
What? He's played one game. |
|
JohnScammo
New York Islanders |
|
|
Location: Coming to a jail near you Joined: 10.14.2014
|
|
|
What? He's played one game. - eichiefs9
The Isles are undefeated this season when Boulton dresses.
No, I was referring to something I read last season that their record was significantly better with him playing. |
|
Isles316
New York Islanders |
|
|
Location: Long Island , NY Joined: 01.15.2008
|
|
|
The Isles are undefeated this season when Boulton dresses.
No, I was referring to something I read last season that their record was significantly better with him playing. - JohnScammo
It's getting close to a point where you can't dress Johnson. He's a disaster in there the last 3 games he's played |
|
eichiefs9
New York Islanders |
|
|
Location: NY Joined: 11.03.2008
|
|
|
The Isles are undefeated this season when Boulton dresses.
No, I was referring to something I read last season that their record was significantly better with him playing. - JohnScammo
I'm fine with him being in for a guy like Martin. I think he's a better hockey player. |
|
eichiefs9
New York Islanders |
|
|
Location: NY Joined: 11.03.2008
|
|
|
It's getting close to a point where you can't dress Johnson. He's a disaster in there the last 3 games he's played - Isles316
How was that his fault? Pucks get deflected. Sh!t happens. |
|
Isles316
New York Islanders |
|
|
Location: Long Island , NY Joined: 01.15.2008
|
|
|
How was that his fault? Pucks get deflected. Sh!t happens. - eichiefs9
He just looks bad. No mobility. I dunno. I don't have confidence in him |
|
Isles_since_6
New York Islanders |
|
|
Location: Vancouver, BC Joined: 07.13.2009
|
|
|
One period but they played with the Kings and didn't look overwhelmed. That's extremely encouraging, the Kings are so difficult to play against. Kulemin is on his horse tonight. He and grabovski both look awesome so far. |
|
Ur Not Me
New York Islanders |
|
Location: Long Island, NY Joined: 11.30.2008
|
|
|
One period but they played with the Kings and didn't look overwhelmed. That's extremely encouraging, the Kings are so difficult to play against. Kulemin is on his horse tonight. He and grabovski both look awesome so far. - Isles_since_6
Are u doing play by play tonight???? |
|
eichiefs9
New York Islanders |
|
|
Location: NY Joined: 11.03.2008
|
|
|
David_Volek
New York Islanders |
|
|
Location: Trotzville, NY Joined: 05.01.2013
|
|
|
eichiefs9
New York Islanders |
|
|
Location: NY Joined: 11.03.2008
|
|
|
Maybe Cizikas should sit again. What a terrible game he's had. |
|
eichiefs9
New York Islanders |
|
|
Location: NY Joined: 11.03.2008
|
|
|
Pretty sure I'm talking to myself, but...
|
|
Dedshark
New York Islanders |
|
Location: Amityville, NY Joined: 04.01.2008
|
|
|
It's getting close to a point where you can't dress Johnson. He's a disaster in there the last 3 games he's played - Isles316
He's awesome tonight so far |
|
Isles_since_6
New York Islanders |
|
|
Location: Vancouver, BC Joined: 07.13.2009
|
|
|
One thing to notice is that the forwards are maintaining much better gap control especially in the neutral zone. Far better than I've seen this year. Very valuable point, getting two would be a great boost. |
|
Isles_since_6
New York Islanders |
|
|
Location: Vancouver, BC Joined: 07.13.2009
|
|
|
He's awesome tonight so far - Dedshark
Our defense has been a lot better and so has he. Dehaan is a beast. |
|
Isles316
New York Islanders |
|
|
Location: Long Island , NY Joined: 01.15.2008
|
|
|
He's awesome tonight so far - Dedshark
Yea he's had a nice game for sure. Defense has had best effort tonight too |
|
Dedshark
New York Islanders |
|
Location: Amityville, NY Joined: 04.01.2008
|
|
|
Yea he's had a nice game for sure. Defense has had best effort tonight too - Isles316
WHAT A WIN! WOW!!!
This is the team they need to be EVERY night! |
|
LsxWs6
Edmonton Oilers |
|
|
Location: Yeti's a Belieber Joined: 10.25.2014
|
|
|
Good game for the Isles. That Okposo shootout goal was sick. Johnson looked good. |
|