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Ben Shelley
Joined: 03.12.2019

Feb 18 @ 11:11 AM ET
Ben Shelley: Islanders battle back against Penguins for much-needed win
Nfdbulldawg
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Feb 18 @ 11:20 AM ET
It was not pretty at times. However, the team did what was needed to be done.

I know I have been critical of Nelson, especially in his early years but he is a consistent piece of this puzzle. He has definitely stepped up his game since Tavarse left.

It was good to see Lee-Nation get on the board. Say what you want about Parise but that guy has done nothing but work his azz off since he has gotten here.

Again, I was surprise Sorokin got the start yesterday. But I am assuming Lambert is looking at this "Varly is 12-7-4 in 25 games with a goals against average of 2.38 and a save percentage of . 926 against the Bruins in his career."

Hopefully the boys show up early today.
Nfdbulldawg
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Feb 18 @ 11:22 AM ET
To Shelley's question...I think Nelson has been one of the most consistent players. Still think Sorokin has been their best player this season.
Slimtj100
New York Rangers
Location: Panarins NYC apt
Joined: 03.04.2013

Feb 18 @ 11:25 AM ET
It was not pretty at times. However, the team did what was needed to be done.

I know I have been critical of Nelson, especially in his early years but he is a consistent piece of this puzzle. He has definitely stepped up his game since Tavarse left.

It was good to see Lee-Nation get on the board. Say what you want about Parise but that guy has done nothing but work his azz off since he has gotten here.

Again, I was surprise Sorokin got the start yesterday. But I am assuming Lambert is looking at this "Varly is 12-7-4 in 25 games with a goals against average of 2.38 and a save percentage of . 926 against the Bruins in his career."

Hopefully the boys show up early today.

- Nfdbulldawg

Season saver for you guys last night, a phewwww moment I’m sure

I’d love to see you guys bounce Boston in the first rd, then we eventually bounce you in the ECF
Nfdbulldawg
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Feb 18 @ 11:31 AM ET
Lastly, How does Toronto continue to make these trades...Gets first team trading him to eat half of salary and the brings in a 3rd team to split salary again.
LItransplant44
Season Ticket Holder
New York Islanders
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
Joined: 04.25.2016

Feb 18 @ 11:53 AM ET
What could we realistically get from Toronto for Varlamov?
ses111
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.07.2008

Feb 18 @ 12:53 PM ET
It was not pretty at times. However, the team did what was needed to be done.

I know I have been critical of Nelson, especially in his early years but he is a consistent piece of this puzzle. He has definitely stepped up his game since Tavarse left.

It was good to see Lee-Nation get on the board. Say what you want about Parise but that guy has done nothing but work his azz off since he has gotten here.

Again, I was surprise Sorokin got the start yesterday. But I am assuming Lambert is looking at this "Varly is 12-7-4 in 25 games with a goals against average of 2.38 and a save percentage of . 926 against the Bruins in his career."

Hopefully the boys show up early today.

- Nfdbulldawg


Nelson was much better once Barry became coach. Lee needed a game like last night. This team is so much better off without Bailey and his turnovers and laziness. Parise has been really good from just his effort alone. Great example for the team and especially young players.
chazpet
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.22.2010

Feb 18 @ 1:23 PM ET
So if Bailey is out ,
Johnston in?
CC . MM . Ross
18 . 20. 10
????
ses111
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.07.2008

Feb 18 @ 1:30 PM ET
So if Bailey is out ,
Johnston in?
CC . MM . Ross
18 . 20. 10
????

- chazpet


Would be nice if the Islanders had another Holmstrom type player in Bridge to take Bailey's place.
chazpet
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.22.2010

Feb 18 @ 1:38 PM ET
Exactly. I'm not sure Ross makes them better.
Tougher absolutely.
Better , probably not.
That's why I think if they are going for it that there has to be a couple more trades coming.
Nfdbulldawg
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Feb 18 @ 1:47 PM ET
What could we realistically get from Toronto for Varlamov?
- LItransplant44


At this stage not much. Toronto has already used their 1st rounder with O Reilly. They are not going to take anything away from their current roster.
kindlyrick
New York Islanders
Location: Dallas, TX
Joined: 06.21.2007

Feb 18 @ 1:53 PM ET
What could we realistically get from Toronto for Varlamov?
- LItransplant44


Isles currently have the final wild card. There’s no way they are selling when they’re teetering the line.
kindlyrick
New York Islanders
Location: Dallas, TX
Joined: 06.21.2007

Feb 18 @ 5:02 PM ET
Bailey didn’t make the trip. Undisclosed upper body injury after being benched. What a coincidence
streaks
New York Islanders
Joined: 02.25.2018

Feb 18 @ 5:04 PM ET
Bailey didn’t make the trip. Undisclosed upper body injury after being benched. What a coincidence
- kindlyrick

Think he bruised his vag.
PeteM
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 07.10.2007

Feb 18 @ 5:14 PM ET
Think he bruised his vag.
- streaks


That would be a lower body injury
streaks
New York Islanders
Joined: 02.25.2018

Feb 18 @ 5:26 PM ET
That would be a lower body injury
- PeteM

TomAto, tomOto. Looks like Barzal might of tweaked his knee? If we lose him we’re toast.
potvin05
New York Islanders
Location: Snow's World (I just live in it), NY
Joined: 06.21.2008

Feb 18 @ 5:31 PM ET
Unsurprisingly(?), we are being manhandled.
potvin05
New York Islanders
Location: Snow's World (I just live in it), NY
Joined: 06.21.2008

Feb 18 @ 5:39 PM ET
Can MSG cut the poop with the constant Devils pre-game show wraparound at the bottom of the screen too? Who gives a poop?
potvin05
New York Islanders
Location: Snow's World (I just live in it), NY
Joined: 06.21.2008

Feb 18 @ 5:42 PM ET
Wow. We are terrible.
nyisles7
New York Islanders
Location: Magical Lou, NY
Joined: 01.20.2009

Feb 18 @ 5:46 PM ET
Wow just put the game on and it’s 3-0 B’s WTF!
JimmyP
New York Islanders
Location: Snow has melted!
Joined: 02.12.2011

Feb 18 @ 5:46 PM ET
Wow. We are terrible.
- potvin05


It's going pretty much as I expected.
Nfdbulldawg
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Feb 18 @ 6:01 PM ET
anyone see what happen to Barzal
streaks
New York Islanders
Joined: 02.25.2018

Feb 18 @ 6:02 PM ET
Looks like Barzal injured now. Played less than 2 mins. Looking at the Bruins, Rangers, Canes, Leaf’s (added grit today) and other teams above the Isles, I’m not feeling so good about our chances if we limp into the playoffs. I want to win but I’m a realist.
Nfdbulldawg
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Feb 18 @ 6:02 PM ET
TomAto, tomOto. Looks like Barzal might of tweaked his knee? If we lose him we’re toast.
- streaks


If we loose Barzal it is time to sell. It will be too much of a hill to climb with no depth.
streaks
New York Islanders
Joined: 02.25.2018

Feb 18 @ 6:02 PM ET
anyone see what happen to Barzal
- Nfdbulldawg

Took a knee on knee.
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