Ben Shelley: Notes from the Islanders' deep playoff run

Nice write up Ben.
One thing that I would have added to JGPs contribution would be in the FO circle where he dominated and no one on the Islanders was even close. Won key draws at key times.

Nice write up Ben.
One thing that I would have added to JGPs contribution would be in the FO circle where he dominated and no one on the Islanders was even close. Won key draws at key times.
- nyisles7

I wish Barzal could do that.

I wish Barzal could do that.
- Puckin_Island

No shat head you want him on the wing, Putz

Dallas up 3-1 after 2

No shat head you want him on the wing, Putz
- nyisles7

I never said that, you finger wagging douche wagon.

Dallas takes game 1. 3 more to go !

Dallas has great talent on D. Should be the difference.

Devon Toews was not 'good for the most part'. He had a poor playoffs in general and was seriously exposed against Tampa.

You didn't mention coaching and the difference trots made.

You didn't mention coaching and the difference trots made.
- MisterBrown

Duly noted

Vukota, are you puckin around on here?

You didn't mention coaching and the difference trots made.
- MisterBrown

- nyisles7

Leaf fan translation;
Your team sucks Trotz beat the Panthers, Capitals, and Flyers.

Leaf fan translation;
Your team sucks Trotz beat the Panthers, Capitals, and Flyers.
- Cptmjl

- nyisles7

Best team in the NHL every year. Cup favorites again next season.

Best team in the NHL every year. Cup favorites again next season.
- Cptmjl

- nyisles7

Forwards that need to move on from or need to be moved.
Brassard; Ladd; Dal Colle; Kuhnhackl

Consider moving bc of Monies or injuries.
Eberle (not consistent enough); Clutter (bc of injuries); Casey (bc of injuries)

Long Shots.
Bailey's value has never been higher.
Komarov if Clutter stays should be consider.

Offer Barzal a bridge deal. While he is considered our best forward, he still has a lot of maturing to do before getting elite monies.

Offer Martin a one year 1 million deal with bonuses. This guy bleeds Islander blue. He proved he still has gas left in the tank.

Defense that need to move on from or need to be moved.
Leddy (has value); Boychuck (if you cannot trade, maybe get him to retire and join staff); Hickey (enough said).

Offer Green a one year 1 million deal with bonuses. He proved he still has gas left in the tank.

These are just some of my early thoughts. OH and I would trade for Laine.

Ben Shelley: Notes from the Islanders' deep playoff run
- Ben Shelley

If you asked me in November whether I'd be surprised to see the Islanders go deep in the playoffs, I’d have said no.

If you asked me in February, I’d have said yes.

Tale of two teams this year. Fortunately there was far more positive than negative.

If you asked me in November whether I'd be surprised to see the Islanders go deep in the playoffs, I’d have said no.

If you asked me in February, I’d have said yes.

Tale of two teams this year. Fortunately there was far more positive than negative.
- Wildschwein

I think once our lineup was healthy most of us were confident we would make some noise.

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