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Ben Shelley
Joined: 03.12.2019

Aug 9 @ 6:36 PM ET
Ben Shelley: Islanders will face Capitals in first round
Blackstrom2
Washington Capitals
Location: richmond, VA
Joined: 10.11.2010

Aug 9 @ 6:38 PM ET
Isles in 5.
Puckin_Island
New York Islanders
Location: Do not disturb: I love awkward silence
Joined: 08.28.2019

Aug 9 @ 7:03 PM ET
Isles in 5.
- Blackstrom2


Seriously?
Puckin_Island
New York Islanders
Location: Do not disturb: I love awkward silence
Joined: 08.28.2019

Aug 9 @ 7:05 PM ET
"Check back for more articles previewing the series in the coming days."

I sure hope Bens next writing assignment is more than 150 words.
Blackstrom2
Washington Capitals
Location: richmond, VA
Joined: 10.11.2010

Aug 9 @ 7:35 PM ET
Seriously?
- Puckin_Island


Maybe 4.

Caps suck. Unless they have some secret switch, ya'll will see.
Upstate_isles
New York Islanders
Location: Bitch Lasagna , NY
Joined: 05.12.2016

Aug 9 @ 7:45 PM ET
Round robin doesn't mean much those teams didn't want to get hurt and weren't going 100%
Ben Shelley
Joined: 03.12.2019

Aug 9 @ 7:51 PM ET
"Check back for more articles previewing the series in the coming days."

I sure hope Bens next writing assignment is more than 150 words.

- Puckin_Island


I mean, I think it's fair to post an article with a quick update when there's something newsworthy and leave analysis for later. It's not always possible to drop everything and take the time to write a longer, in-depth article right away, hence the note that those will come soon.
Puckin_Island
New York Islanders
Location: Do not disturb: I love awkward silence
Joined: 08.28.2019

Aug 9 @ 8:02 PM ET
I mean, I think it's fair to post an article with a quick update when there's something newsworthy and leave analysis for later. It's not always possible to drop everything and take the time to write a longer, in-depth article right away, hence the note that those will come soon.
- Ben Shelley


I was joking. I should have put a


Enjoy your articles. Keep them coming.
streaks
New York Islanders
Joined: 02.25.2018

Aug 9 @ 9:06 PM ET
I mean, I think it's fair to post an article with a quick update when there's something newsworthy and leave analysis for later. It's not always possible to drop everything and take the time to write a longer, in-depth article right away, hence the note that those will come soon.
- Ben Shelley

Appreciate all you do, Ben. You provide great insight and keeps us engaged.
streaks
New York Islanders
Joined: 02.25.2018

Aug 9 @ 9:31 PM ET
Johnny B back. Glad to read. Hope he’s back in lineup for game 1. I don’t always like his clear attempts (sometimes he just throw the puck up the wall) but like his toughness and locker room presence. Pretty sure he’s a guy that calms the room. Just my opinion of course. I know some prefer Greene. Not me. I prefer a R stick on that side
nyisles7
New York Islanders
Location: Wrong timing, NY
Joined: 01.20.2009

Aug 9 @ 9:32 PM ET
I mean, I think it's fair to post an article with a quick update when there's something newsworthy and leave analysis for later. It's not always possible to drop everything and take the time to write a longer, in-depth article right away, hence the note that those will come soon.
- Ben Shelley



Thanks Ben, looking forward to the blog addressing the Islanders changing their structure and game plan because the Capitals have Tom Wilson.
Really OV, Oshie, Kunetsov, Backstrom etc. have no real bearing on the Caps success.

That said do you think Barry will sit Barzal, JGP and Beau for Ross, MK and Uncle Leo so that Tom Wilson can’t hurt them?
nyisles7
New York Islanders
Location: Wrong timing, NY
Joined: 01.20.2009

Aug 9 @ 9:33 PM ET
Johnny B back. Glad to read. Hope he’s back in lineup for game 1. I don’t always like his clear attempts (sometimes he just throw the puck up the wall) but like his toughness and locker room presence. Pretty sure he’s a guy that calms the room. Just my opinion of course. I know some prefer Greene. Not me. I prefer a R stick on that side
- streaks


Agreed
Puckin_Island
New York Islanders
Location: Do not disturb: I love awkward silence
Joined: 08.28.2019

Aug 9 @ 9:38 PM ET
Thanks Ben, looking forward to the blog addressing the Islanders changing their structure and game plan because the Capitals have Tom Wilson.
Really OV, Oshie, Kunetsov, Backstrom etc. have no real bearing on the Caps success.

That said do you think Barry will sit Barzal, JGP and Beau for Ross, MK and Uncle Leo so that Tom Wilson can’t hurt them?

- nyisles7


Nothing that dramatic. How about just putting Ross in as protection?
nyisles7
New York Islanders
Location: Wrong timing, NY
Joined: 01.20.2009

Aug 9 @ 9:40 PM ET
Nothing that dramatic. How about just putting Ross in as protection?

- Puckin_Island



On every line?

How about just playing Islander hockey and (frank) Tom Wilson. Caps have more explosive players to worry about than Tom Wilson

streaks
New York Islanders
Joined: 02.25.2018

Aug 9 @ 9:47 PM ET
Thanks Ben, looking forward to the blog addressing the Islanders changing their structure and game plan because the Capitals have Tom Wilson.
Really OV, Oshie, Kunetsov, Backstrom etc. have no real bearing on the Caps success.

That said do you think Barry will sit Barzal, JGP and Beau for Ross, MK and Uncle Leo so that Tom Wilson can’t hurt them?

- nyisles7

Let’s not get silly 7. I don’t think it’s that outlandish to put Ross in for MM. The “slap shot“ days of the fourth line hitting everyone that moves are far removed, or so it seems to me. I miss those days, I used to laugh at how physical those three were, literally hit everything on the ice and multiple times. Now they’re older and slower and not as effective. I don’t think the chemistry is nearly what it was. I’d put in Ross. With that said, I’m not making $4M to coach this team so I’ll trust whatever Trorz decides.
Puckin_Island
New York Islanders
Location: Do not disturb: I love awkward silence
Joined: 08.28.2019

Aug 9 @ 9:48 PM ET
Older, and MM is a lame duck. The last thing he needs is an injury.
Ben Shelley
Joined: 03.12.2019

Aug 9 @ 9:50 PM ET
Appreciate all you do, Ben. You provide great insight and keeps us engaged.
- streaks


Thanks for reading!
nyisles7
New York Islanders
Location: Wrong timing, NY
Joined: 01.20.2009

Aug 9 @ 10:00 PM ET
Let’s not get silly 7. I don’t think it’s that outlandish to put Ross in for MM. The “slap shot“ days of the fourth line hitting everyone that moves are far removed, or so it seems to me. I miss those days, I used to laugh at how physical those three were, literally hit everything on the ice and multiple times. Now they’re older and slower and not as effective. I don’t think the chemistry is nearly what it was. I’d put in Ross. With that said, I’m not making $4M to coach this team so I’ll trust whatever Trorz decides.
- streaks


Just Hockey Buzz exaggeration
If Ross goes in he’s going in on the 3rd line. The 4th line isn’t getting changed and why would it? I would like the reason after watching them against Florida where they spent considerable time on the ice against Barkov and played well.
That said if Ross comes in on the 4th line Tom Wilson isn’t going to finish a hit on Barzal, Beau, or JGP. That’s (frank)ing BS, come on.
These smaller talented guys have been targeted their whole lives and let me tell you under 18 and Jr’s is far worse then the NHL when it comes to dirty shat. They have dealt with far worse than Tom Wilson and they will be fine.
Barry will ice the team he thinks will perform Best against the Caps to play their game and not adjust lines because Tom Wilson is a big guy who finishes his checks. Just my opinion

Btw I think Trotz gets 5 mil per. If not, he’s under paid!
Puckin_Island
New York Islanders
Location: Do not disturb: I love awkward silence
Joined: 08.28.2019

Aug 9 @ 10:02 PM ET
JohnScammo
New York Islanders
Location: Coming to a jail near you
Joined: 10.14.2014

Aug 9 @ 10:13 PM ET
Columbus just scored again to go up by 2 goals with 7 minutes to go in the 3rd.

streaks
New York Islanders
Joined: 02.25.2018

Aug 9 @ 10:15 PM ET
Just Hockey Buzz exaggeration
If Ross goes in he’s going in on the 3rd line. The 4th line isn’t getting changed and why would it? I would like the reason after watching them against Florida where they spent considerable time on the ice against Barkov and played well.
That said if Ross comes in on the 4th line Tom Wilson isn’t going to finish a hit on Barzal, Beau, or JGP. That’s (frank)ing BS, come on.
These smaller talented guys have been targeted their whole lives and let me tell you under 18 and Jr’s is far worse then the NHL when it comes to dirty shat. They have dealt with far worse than Tom Wilson and they will be fine.
Barry will ice the team he thinks will perform Best against the Caps to play their game and not adjust lines because Tom Wilson is a big guy who finishes his hits. Just my opinion

Btw I think Trotz gets 5 mil per. If not, he’s under paid!

- nyisles7

Tom Wilson is 6.4’ 240 lbs so not sure the “smaller” guys have dealt w more than that. With that said, I agree they can handle themselves and will be aware of his presence on the ice. Regarding the fourth line, I don’t think swapping Ross for Mm changes much of the current chemistry. Two years ago and longer, yes definitely. Just don’t see them containing and hemming teams in their zone like their glory days. We’ll see what $5m trotz decides.
streaks
New York Islanders
Joined: 02.25.2018

Aug 9 @ 10:17 PM ET
Columbus just scored again to go up by 2 goals with 7 minutes to go in the 3rd.


- JohnScammo

Upstate better not do the end zone celly again before the clock ticks zero. No spiking the ball until you cross the goal line.
JohnScammo
New York Islanders
Location: Coming to a jail near you
Joined: 10.14.2014

Aug 9 @ 10:19 PM ET
Upstate better not do the end zone celly again before the clock ticks zero. No spiking the ball until you cross the goal line.
- streaks

I am keeping an eye on the Toronto board just to make sure Upstate doesn't show up there prematurely.
JimmyP
New York Islanders
Location: Snow has melted!
Joined: 02.12.2011

Aug 9 @ 10:20 PM ET
Columbus just scored again to go up by 2 goals with 7 minutes to go in the 3rd.


- JohnScammo


I'd rather they win tonight than have a shot at #1. They don't look like much of a threat to win the cup.
JohnScammo
New York Islanders
Location: Coming to a jail near you
Joined: 10.14.2014

Aug 9 @ 10:22 PM ET
I'd rather they win tonight than have a shot at #1. They don't look like much of a threat to win the cup.
- JimmyP

In that case, Toronto is just where they need to be. Down by 2 with less than 3 minutes to go.
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