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Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Feb 6 @ 11:17 AM ET
Interesting, I figured he would be in tomorrow, but then again giving Sororkin another day off after all star weekend isn't the worst thing especially with how well he plays at home.
- Vukota

That and most likely because the Kraken are a stronger opponent tomorrow.
Wildschwein
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.17.2012

Feb 6 @ 11:30 AM ET
That and most likely because the Kraken are a stronger opponent tomorrow.
- Cptmjl


Still trying to wrap my head around their transformation.
Vukota
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.29.2007

Feb 6 @ 11:31 AM ET
That and most likely because the Kraken are a stronger opponent tomorrow.
- Cptmjl

True Dat
nyisles7
New York Islanders
Location: Magical Lou, NY
Joined: 01.20.2009

Feb 6 @ 11:36 AM ET
I have men's league and have considered skipping it but I can also record the game
- Upstate_isles



It’s ok they won’t miss you Bender!
keaner17
New York Islanders
Location: Prepared for the worst
Joined: 07.12.2007

Feb 6 @ 11:36 AM ET
It may. Hopefully it does. There’s just no where else to play him anyway so hopefully it works. Barzal said the other day the team hasn’t had a spark like this in years so hopefully this lights a fire under the arses.
- Cptmjl

I'm preparing myself for both of these scenarios:
A: The Isles score 1-2 goals and the Twittersphere implodes like the house in Poltergeist
B: we unload 4+ goals and we're suddenly Stanley Cup contenders
eichiefs9
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 11.03.2008

Feb 6 @ 11:44 AM ET
Now this is what I’d hoped to see.

Except for this new Praise fellow. Much rather they just dress Parise.

- Wildschwein

Dobson is playing...Parise jesus!
UIF
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 01.09.2009

Feb 6 @ 12:35 PM ET
The problem is what do you do with him? Can’t play him on the Nelson line they are presently our best line. Can’t play him on Pageau’s line they are usually out against the other teams top line. Can’t play him on the fourth line either I don’t think I need to tell you why. So he kind of has to go there and hope for the best. I say that not liking it either.
- Cptmjl


Bailey's the only player you try to hide on the first line
Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Feb 6 @ 12:48 PM ET
I'm preparing myself for both of these scenarios:
A: The Isles score 1-2 goals and the Twittersphere implodes like the house in Poltergeist
B: we unload 4+ goals and we're suddenly Stanley Cup contenders

- keaner17



The impression I’m getting on social media is we’re already a lock for the playoffs. That is about as far as a foregone conclusion can be.
Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Feb 6 @ 12:48 PM ET
Bailey's the only player you try to hide on the first line
- UIF



It’s crazy yet true.
eichiefs9
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 11.03.2008

Feb 6 @ 1:21 PM ET
Andrew Gross @AGrossNewsday
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Looks like Hudson Fasching (lower body) has been activated off IR. No surprise, based on yesterday's practice and today's morning skate. No other roster moves need to be made.
potvin05
New York Islanders
Location: Snow's World (I just live in it), NY
Joined: 06.21.2008

Feb 6 @ 1:23 PM ET
Was it ever announced exactly what was wrong with Dobson? They went with “lower-body injury” right?
JimmyP
New York Islanders
Location: Snow has melted!
Joined: 02.12.2011

Feb 6 @ 2:07 PM ET


The impression I’m getting on social media is we’re already a lock for the playoffs. That is about as far as a foregone conclusion can be.

- Cptmjl


The math is very much against them.
chazpet
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.22.2010

Feb 6 @ 2:10 PM ET
Dobson is playing...Parise jesus!
- eichiefs9


Not sure why but i thought this was great!
Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Feb 6 @ 2:11 PM ET
The math is very much against them.
- JimmyP

Agreed. It looks like everyone on social media is thinking hey we’re only two points out and forgetting about the rest.
Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Feb 6 @ 3:51 PM ET
“This is a great opportunity for him,” Islanders head coach Lane Lambert said following Monday’s morning skate when asked if this is a chance for Bailey to get going. “Yeah, we’re certainly looking forward to that happening.”
BINGO!
Carolina Hurricanes
Location: I'll always remember the last words my grandfather ever told me. He said, "A Truck!", SK
Joined: 09.21.2009

Feb 6 @ 3:58 PM ET
Friedman seems to think the Canes might want to take Pageau off your hands depending on how things shake out with Horvat there and, I gotta say, I do not understand that in the slightest.
Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Feb 6 @ 4:01 PM ET
Friedman seems to think the Canes might want to take Pageau off your hands depending on how things shake out with Horvat there and, I gotta say, I do not understand that in the slightest.
- BINGO!

I saw that. Can’t see it but if it did happen it would be an off-season move. He’s a great player.
kindlyrick
New York Islanders
Location: Dallas, TX
Joined: 06.21.2007

Feb 6 @ 4:01 PM ET
“This is a great opportunity for him,” Islanders head coach Lane Lambert said following Monday’s morning skate when asked if this is a chance for Bailey to get going. “Yeah, we’re certainly looking forward to that happening.”
- Cptmjl



Lane and everybody else is waiting for Bailey to get going. He’s been that guy his entire career. Perhaps he’s just a mediocre player?? One can make the argument that Bailey, along with many other Snow first round picks were similar personalities. Snow said they drafted “character”, but his idea of character were soft skill players with a side of nerd. Lotta first rounders who lacked the killer instinct.
eichiefs9
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 11.03.2008

Feb 6 @ 4:04 PM ET
Friedman seems to think the Canes might want to take Pageau off your hands depending on how things shake out with Horvat there and, I gotta say, I do not understand that in the slightest.
- BINGO!

What you really want is Josh Bailey. Where else in the league are you going to find this?

Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Feb 6 @ 4:09 PM ET
What you really want is Josh Bailey. Where else in the league are you going to find this?


- eichiefs9

Bailey Chainz
Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Feb 6 @ 4:37 PM ET
Lane and everybody else is waiting for Bailey to get going. He’s been that guy his entire career. Perhaps he’s just a mediocre player?? One can make the argument that Bailey, along with many other Snow first round picks were similar personalities. Snow said they drafted “character”, but his idea of character were soft skill players with a side of nerd. Lotta first rounders who lacked the killer instinct.
- kindlyrick

Easier to control and buy into his veil of secrecy which was just a house of cards. Have to give the guy credit I can’t believe he managed to stay GM for as long as he did. It’s a pretty incredible story when you think about it.
kindlyrick
New York Islanders
Location: Dallas, TX
Joined: 06.21.2007

Feb 6 @ 5:38 PM ET
Easier to control and buy into his veil of secrecy which was just a house of cards. Have to give the guy credit I can’t believe he managed to stay GM for as long as he did. It’s a pretty incredible story when you think about it.
- Cptmjl


The most incredible story in hockey management history. Okposo said Dipietro went to Wang and said Snow was good at fantasy hockey in the back of the bus and that was the impetus for his 12 year tenure. Absolutely incredible.
PeteM
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 07.10.2007

Feb 6 @ 5:47 PM ET
Total assumption, but maybe they slide Bailey up to 1LW to showcase him? I don’t think it’s likely, but the isles have “some” talent in the system and the 2024 first rounder. I get the fear of depleting their future, but I guess for the right winger it might be worth the shot.
- kindlyrick


With over 1000 games played Bailey is an open book by now
PeteM
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 07.10.2007

Feb 6 @ 5:52 PM ET
What you really want is Josh Bailey. Where else in the league are you going to find this?


- eichiefs9


Cringe City
potvin05
New York Islanders
Location: Snow's World (I just live in it), NY
Joined: 06.21.2008

Feb 6 @ 6:47 PM ET
Am I just that old that when I see the number 14 I still think of Bobby Bourne?
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