Isles starting to play playoff hockey. Looking solid in the third. Bolduc looked good from what I saw too.
- streaks

Bolduc's name was seldom mentioned mentioned tonight, which is typically a good sign. He's flat out better than Aho

Bolduc's name was seldom mentioned mentioned tonight, which is typically a good sign. He's flat out better than Aho
- keaner17

Yeah that typically is a good sign. That leafs team is still soft 😂😂. Romanov with a big hit in the third and for the first time this season he wasn’t jumped after the delivery. He was even looking over his shoulder for someone to grab him 😆😆

Bolduc's name was seldom mentioned mentioned tonight, which is typically a good sign. He's flat out better than Aho
- keaner17

Played well which is great moving forward.

I really hope Nelson's not out for a long time. Reckless hit and no call was frustrating. In TSN's defense, they tried to play it off as no big deal, but on the replay where you clearly see his neck and head get crunched into the boards, they conceded after an awkward silence that it should have been a boarding call.

I feel like if that same hit happens to a big name star, there's more action on the league's part. Nelson's just as important to the Isles, but he's unfortunately not in the league's "untouchable" category.

Aside from that really crappy thing, though, what a game by the Isles. They really stuck with it after Toronto put on all its razzle dazzle in the first. Just tightened up and frustrated them into an endless series of mistakes.

I really hope Nelson's not out for a long time. Reckless hit and no call was frustrating. In TSN's defense, they tried to play it off as no big deal, but on the replay where you clearly see his neck and head get crunched into the boards, they conceded after an awkward silence that it should have been a boarding call.

I feel like if that same hit happens to a big name star, there's more action on the league's part. Nelson's just as important to the Isles, but he's unfortunately not in the league's "untouchable" category.

Aside from that really crappy thing, though, what a game by the Isles. They really stuck with it after Toronto put on all its razzle dazzle in the first. Just tightened up and frustrated them into an endless series of mistakes.
- UIF

There was somewhat of an admission from TSN afterwards but it was more of a 'could of gone either way' kinda response. If Brock is out for an extended period, it will be interesting to see if the league schedules a call. (Unlikely)

Cal Clutterbuck on Ilya Sorokin:

"He's the best I've ever seen"

Cal Clutterbuck on Ilya Sorokin:

"He's the best I've ever seen"
- keaner17

I 100% agree with him. We can argue about Hasek, etc and there is a debate there of course but if we’re talking about pure talent he to me is the best I’ve seen.

I really hope Nelson's not out for a long time. Reckless hit and no call was frustrating. In TSN's defense, they tried to play it off as no big deal, but on the replay where you clearly see his neck and head get crunched into the boards, they conceded after an awkward silence that it should have been a boarding call.

I feel like if that same hit happens to a big name star, there's more action on the league's part. Nelson's just as important to the Isles, but he's unfortunately not in the league's "untouchable" category.

Aside from that really crappy thing, though, what a game by the Isles. They really stuck with it after Toronto put on all its razzle dazzle in the first. Just tightened up and frustrated them into an endless series of mistakes.
- UIF

Great atmosphere last night. Incredible win great to see the team respond after that hit by hammering the Leafs on the score board. Would’ve liked to see Martin pummel Accari in all honesty classless or not. It was a bad hit. Missed it initially had my face in a beer but after watching the replay thought it was pretty incredible there wasn’t even a minor with a linesman and ref looking right at the play.

Great atmosphere last night. Incredible win great to see the team respond after that hit by hammering the Leafs on the score board. Would’ve liked to see Martin pummel Accari in all honesty classless or not. It was a bad hit. Missed it initially had my face in a beer but after watching the replay thought it was pretty incredible there wasn’t even a minor with a linesman and ref looking right at the play.
- Cptmjl

I only caught the third period. But it was close to complete dominance. Other than the Marner goal where - he was left open as Horvat went to the bench to grab a stick after giving his to Romanov (I think), Leaf’s couldn’t get anything together. Marner was pretty fired up after scoring that goal, didn’t seem like another Tuesday night game to me to them, as the teabag blog would lead you to believe 😂😂

I only caught the third period. But it was close to complete dominance. Other than the Marner goal where - he was left open as Horvat went to the bench to grab a stick after giving his to Romanov (I think), Leaf’s couldn’t get anything together. Marner was pretty fired up after scoring that goal, didn’t seem like another Tuesday night game to me to them, as the teabag blog would lead you to believe 😂😂
- streaks

Well of course if they lose they always start with the, “you have to understand this is the islanders Stanley Cup because we’re the Leafs” nonsense. I’ll say it again. Unless one of Samsanov or Murray goes on an incredible run they are going to once again have a very short lived playoffs. Also, the booing of Tavares is hysterical. It’s a sport let’s not make pretend stuff like this doesn’t happen in every sport pretty much everywhere. The fact that they get their panties in a bunch, both the Leafs and their fans, just adds fuel to the fire and makes us want to do it more.

I can give a crap about Tavares. Would’ve loved to keep him but the team has performed better without him. I’ll also say the Islanders have performed MUCH better then the Leafs since they signed him. That’s undeniable but you wouldn’t think it anytime you read their thread. Denial, that’s what that is. Great crowd and great atmosphere and to the haters well you can just go (frank) off.

I only caught the third period. But it was close to complete dominance. Other than the Marner goal where - he was left open as Horvat went to the bench to grab a stick after giving his to Romanov (I think), Leaf’s couldn’t get anything together. Marner was pretty fired up after scoring that goal, didn’t seem like another Tuesday night game to me to them, as the teabag blog would lead you to believe 😂😂
- streaks

I assume you’re referring to this:

“Losing to bad teams is the Leafs M.O.

We all knew this was coming. Especially when this is the most important game on the schedule for NYI and just a random Tuesday in March for the Leafs.”

GreatGigInTheSky


Bahwahwahwah

So predictable.

Well of course if they lose they always start with the, “you have to understand this is the islanders Stanley Cup because we’re the Leafs” nonsense. I’ll say it again. Unless one of Samsanov or Murray goes on an incredible run they are going to once again have a very short lived playoffs. Also, the booing of Tavares is hysterical. It’s a sport let’s not make pretend stuff like this doesn’t happen in every sport pretty much everywhere. The fact that they get their panties in a bunch, both the Leafs and their fans, just adds fuel to the fire and makes us want to do it more.

I can give a crap about Tavares. Would’ve loved to keep him but the team has performed better without him. I’ll also say the Islanders have performed MUCH better then the Leafs since they signed him. That’s undeniable but you wouldn’t think it anytime you read their thread. Denial, that’s what that is. Great crowd and great atmosphere and to the haters well you can just go (frank) off.
- Cptmjl

No denying any of this. Regular season means sh!t, ask any NHL player. They get through the regular season to get to the real season. And with +/- 10 games left in the season, if you're a playoff bound team, you should be playing playoff style hockey. It is very difficult to turn the switch on and off. I get they sat a d-man or two last night, but they had all 12 forwards, and sitting a guy or two shouldn't matter if you have a good, sound system in place. That team may get out of the first round, but as you say, won't go much further than that with the lack of heart that they still seem to have. And it makes me happy knowing this.

I assume you’re referring to this:

“Losing to bad teams is the Leafs M.O.

We all knew this was coming. Especially when this is the most important game on the schedule for NYI and just a random Tuesday in March for the Leafs.”

GreatGigInTheSky


Bahwahwahwah

So predictable.
- Cptmjl

Yea, that's one of the comments.

No denying any of this. Regular season means sh!t, ask any NHL player. They get through the regular season to get to the real season. And with +/- 10 games left in the season, if you're a playoff bound team, you should be playing playoff style hockey. It is very difficult to turn the switch on and off. I get they sat a d-man or two last night, but they had all 12 forwards, and sitting a guy or two shouldn't matter if you have a good, sound system in place. That team may get out of the first round, but as you say, won't go much further than that with the lack of heart that they still seem to have. And it makes me happy knowing this.
- streaks

Yep. I was on the Sabres thread a couple weeks ago when we played them. The entire thread was hammering the Islanders for their “boringness” including their blogger. Comments like I’d rather lose then watch a team play like this. Well I guess that 7-0 drubbing they just got from the Bruins was real exciting for them to watch. I think it’s been so long since they’ve been there they have forgotten that’s exactly how you have to play in the playoffs to be successful.

Yea, that's one of the comments.
- streaks

Embarrassing yet hysterical.

Good game last night guys. Sorokin played amazing and the Isles (as usual) tuned up the Leafs in Long Island. FWIW I hope you guys make the playoffs and beat the Bruins in the first round. Good luck the rest of the way!

On a different note. Growing up I have always argued that Mike Bossy was best 'pure' goal scorer ever to play the game. After watching Ovi all of these years, I may now have to give that honor to him.

In no way is this any disrespect to my childhood idol 'Bossy', Ovi is just that good!!!

Good game last night guys. Sorokin played amazing and the Isles (as usual) tuned up the Leafs in Long Island. FWIW I hope you guys make the playoffs and beat the Bruins in the first round. Good luck the rest of the way!
- Kinger34

Sorokin is the real deal. Guy is incredible.

Holy (frank)ing snipe, that looked like me in men's league
- Upstate_isles

Didn't know you played goalie

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- eichiefs9

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- UIF

Stuff like this makes me want to go back on Twitter.

Stuff like this makes me want to go back on Twitter.
- Cptmjl

- eichiefs9

Mid air bro hugs are awesome.

Mid air bro hugs are awesome.
- Cptmjl

Did you catch the front row