I don't think Columbus improved much (May have gotten worse.) Flyers trimmed a lot of fat and continue to get younger/leaner. Rangers D is vastly improved, though losing Stepan up front will hurt.

To me, the biggest issue for the Isles is the team defense. They were top 10 in scoring last year, but were also bottom 10 in goals against. That's a big issue and one that I'm not sure they really addressed.
- BINGO!

It's being addressed via installing an actual defensive system. No more of the ol' "pass & hope it hits a friendly stick" type of defense.

Sounds like a plan
- mdw7413

What's a plan?

What's a plan?
- Isleshockeyman

Not sure, maybe Upstate does.

Sounds like a plan
- mdw7413

Why do we allow you to post here?

Not sure, maybe Upstate does.
- mdw7413

Why do we allow you to post here?
- JimmyP

Its either me or rangerdanger.

I don't think Columbus improved much (May have gotten worse.) Flyers trimmed a lot of fat and continue to get younger/leaner. Rangers D is vastly improved, though losing Stepan up front will hurt.

To me, the biggest issue for the Isles is the team defense. They were top 10 in scoring last year, but were also bottom 10 in goals against. That's a big issue and one that I'm not sure they really addressed.
- BINGO!

With all due respect, Shattenkirk, a very good offensive dman, is not going to be playing with Pietrangelo.

As far as the goals against, the early coaching and 3-goalie fiasco is gone now.

Flyers have a coach that prematurely benched Ghost quite a bit rather than letting him learn during the game(hmm, what former coach also did that to the youngsters in the same division?) I also think Philly's goaltending situation is questionable.

Its either me or rangerdanger.
- mdw7413

You can keep that cum-guzzling gutter slut in your cage.

It's being addressed via installing an actual defensive system. No more of the ol' "pass & hope it hits a friendly stick" type of defense.
- Isleshockeyman

or playing hahd and smaht

I don't think Columbus improved much (May have gotten worse.) Flyers trimmed a lot of fat and continue to get younger/leaner. Rangers D is vastly improved, though losing Stepan up front will hurt.

To me, the biggest issue for the Isles is the team defense. They were top 10 in scoring last year, but were also bottom 10 in goals against. That's a big issue and one that I'm not sure they really addressed.
- BINGO!

Yep, 8th most goals against. They need to keep the puck out of their own net. Part of that was the stupid goalie situation, but not all of it.

or playing hahd and smaht
- bgainesDM

That was funny, junior.

You can keep that cum-guzzling gutter slut in your cage.
- Isleshockeyman

Its either me or rangerdanger.
- mdw7413

Ugh, those are my only choices!? I guess we'll keep you.

Ugh, those are my only choices!? I guess we'll keep you.
- JimmyP

Thanks for the vote of confidence Jimmy!

You want my predictions this year?

Yep, 8th most goals against. They need to keep the puck out of their own net. Part of that was the stupid goalie situation, but not all of it.
- JimmyP

A big part of it was not having a defensive system. Guys just skated wherever the hell they felt like. Chasing the puck all over the zone. Once they did create a turnover, they'd turn it right back with a bad pass because no one was actually playing positional hockey. Guys skating around with their hair on fire. Or just lounging against the boards till something happened.

Thanks for the vote of confidence Jimmy!

You want my predictions this year?
- mdw7413

I predict Rangerdanger sucks too many cocks in one night and ends up hospitalized.

A big part of it was not having a defensive system. Guys just skated wherever the hell they felt like. Chasing the puck all over the zone. Once they did create a turnover, they'd turn it right back with a bad pass because no one was actually playing positional hockey. Guys skating around with their hair on fire. Or just lounging against the boards till something happened.
- Isleshockeyman

I think there's gonna be less battle levels and more actual brain power.

I predict Rangerdanger sucks too many cocks in one night and ends up hospitalized.
- Isleshockeyman

I'm talking about the tough predictions.

I'm talking about the tough predictions.
- mdw7413

Bravo sir! You can stay.

I'm talking about the tough predictions.
- mdw7413

Oh, then by all means, fire away*(in rd's mouth)*.

I think there's gonna be less battle levels and more actual brain power.
- bgainesDM

It's very simple. If you play positional hockey, you'll work better and more efficiently as a unit. Arbour used to say, "If you're in good position on defense, you'll be in good position on offense".

I think there's gonna be less battle levels and more actual brain power.
- bgainesDM

Impossible to have any less brain power.

Impossible to have any less brain power.
- ses111

Ummm, Snow. Hello.

Oh, then by all means, fire away*(in rd's mouth)*.
- Isleshockeyman

Don't tempt him.

Ummm, Snow. Hello.
- Isleshockeyman

I'm trying to forget about him IHM. I'm hoping he just plays with the box of puppies all year.