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Upstate_isles
New York Islanders
Location: Bitch Lasagna , NY
Joined: 05.12.2016

Jan 4 @ 12:26 PM ET
I still don't hate the idea of trying it out at some point. But I'm not sure Raty is going to be so good at center (right off the bat, anyway) that it would justify moving Barzal to the wing. I'd do it if they acquired someone like Horvat/O'Reilly/etc... though
- eichiefs9

I'd prefer the trade route for those you mentioned but raty is a top 6 player more than and bottom 6 and if they want him at center that's where I think he slots in
Upstate_isles
New York Islanders
Location: Bitch Lasagna , NY
Joined: 05.12.2016

Jan 4 @ 12:28 PM ET
Honestly, Casey is taking many FO's and also if you watch Him and Barzal in the D zone and Casey is taking the draw then Barzal ultimately takes on the wingers responsibilities. They are playing very well together and typically a veteran counterman has an easy time playing the wing than visa versa. Nice to have 2 centers out there being able to take the FO on their strong side.
- nyisles7

They alternate based on side but cizikas should take all d zone draws as barzal sucks at the dot
Wildschwein
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.17.2012

Jan 4 @ 12:29 PM ET
Have to think Raty could play wing if needed? Barzal seems best as Center with his playmaking ability.
- ses111


Let him make plays as a RW. He can set up Räty.
Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Jan 4 @ 12:36 PM ET
Plus violins and cellos
- eichiefs9

Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Jan 4 @ 12:37 PM ET
For the Islanders silly.

- ses111

I assume they never were interested.
nyisles7
New York Islanders
Location: Wrong timing, NY
Joined: 01.20.2009

Jan 4 @ 12:43 PM ET
They alternate based on side but cizikas should take all d zone draws as barzal sucks at the dot
- Upstate_isles

He's getting better.
He was on a mission last night. Played probably one of if not the best game of the season. love that he's starting to shoot more.
Upstate_isles
New York Islanders
Location: Bitch Lasagna , NY
Joined: 05.12.2016

Jan 4 @ 12:43 PM ET
He's getting better.
He was on a mission last night. Played probably one of if not the best game of the season. love that he's starting to shoot more.

- nyisles7

Again top top in shots on this team but he should still shoot more I agree there
nyisles7
New York Islanders
Location: Wrong timing, NY
Joined: 01.20.2009

Jan 4 @ 12:44 PM ET
Let him make plays as a RW. He can set up Räty.
- Wildschwein




Barzal could play defense and he would drive and create offense. It doesn't matter what position he plays he will get it done offensively.

nyisles7
New York Islanders
Location: Wrong timing, NY
Joined: 01.20.2009

Jan 4 @ 12:46 PM ET
Again top top in shots on this team but he should still shoot more I agree there
- Upstate_isles


I guess it's not just shooting it's driving to the net and where he is shooting from. Just seems to be in front or from the slot area versus from a bad angle.
Upstate_isles
New York Islanders
Location: Bitch Lasagna , NY
Joined: 05.12.2016

Jan 4 @ 1:02 PM ET
I guess it's not just shooting it's driving to the net and where he is shooting from. Just seems to be in front or from the slot area versus from a bad angle.
- nyisles7

Well yea perimeter shots are easy to save whereas the slot gives you multiple options. Maybe he will see the results and do it more
JimmyP
New York Islanders
Location: Snow has melted!
Joined: 02.12.2011

Jan 4 @ 1:05 PM ET
Would be very bad if they still could not move him. I would just keep him for the year instead of a buyout and bench him or play him 3rd or 4th line.
- ses111


Ses, no one wants Bailey. He will never be traded. They'll probably extend him.
Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Jan 4 @ 1:10 PM ET
Ses, no one wants Bailey. He will never be traded. They'll probably extend him.
- JimmyP

Imagine
Wildschwein
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.17.2012

Jan 4 @ 1:15 PM ET
Imagine
- Cptmjl


Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Jan 4 @ 1:53 PM ET

- Wildschwein

I would say it would be worth it just for the reaction but it wouldn’t be. Nothing against the guy. Seems like a great dude but I’m looking forward to him being gone
JimmyP
New York Islanders
Location: Snow has melted!
Joined: 02.12.2011

Jan 4 @ 2:00 PM ET
Imagine
- Cptmjl


I'm not predicting it will happen, but it wouldn't surprise me.
ses111
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.07.2008

Jan 4 @ 2:03 PM ET
Ses, no one wants Bailey. He will never be traded. They'll probably extend him.
- JimmyP


The smartest hockey player of all time and they do not want him? I’m hoping Arizona or some team will need his contract.
HolyDiver83
New York Islanders
Location: UBS Arena, NY
Joined: 08.05.2014

Jan 4 @ 2:19 PM ET
I'm thinking Raty staying as C for the rest of the year is a long shot? Casey and Barzal has been a nice fit so far.
- ses111



Raty on the 1st line with Barzal at C, except on faceoffs, he's terrible, while Raty is very good.
Upstate_isles
New York Islanders
Location: Bitch Lasagna , NY
Joined: 05.12.2016

Jan 4 @ 8:09 PM ET
Wow the goalie interference call in the USA Canada game was (frank)ing awful
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