in 12 games, Clutterbuck, Czizikas and Martin have a combined 160 hits

I dont think its fair just to label them a trap team, they forecheck and pound the hell out of the opponent

Islanders are a really really good team with the best coach in the NHL
- jimbro83

Yea true, maybe not exactly a trap. They just really slowed the game down and took out the flow in the regular season. Working very well in the playoffs though and more entertaining to watch.

there isn't one single reason Taylor Hall should get more money this summer than Kyle Palmieri

Islanders making conference finals drops first rounder they were giving to the Devils from 19th overall to now somewhere between 28-31

ooooofa

Islanders making conference finals drops first rounder they were giving to the Devils from 19th overall to now somewhere between 28-31

ooooofa
- jimbro83

While I would not advocate to jettison 1st rounders on a normal basis, If you believe your team is gonna make some noise in the playoffs, those late 20's picks are easier to give up.

While I would not advocate to jettison 1st rounders on a normal basis, If you believe your team is gonna make some noise in the playoffs, those late 20's picks are easier to give up.
- climbdenali12

it's turned out to be fantastic trade for Islanders getting Palmieri

it's on par with MSL did for the Rangers in 2014 so far

it's turned out to be fantastic trade for Islanders getting Palmieri

it's on par with MSL did for the Rangers in 2014 so far
- jimbro83

The Islanders are build around their culture, adding Palmeri after the loss of Lee added the offense but did not disrupt that culture. It seems like he has been there forever.

That National Anthem last night was AMAZING!!!!! I actually liked Isles fans......for about 1min 15 sec.

Seriously, very proud to see fellow Long Islanders putting on that patriotic display. Good on them!!!!!!!!!!

If you haven't seen it...watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9XszOyy01Y
- rrentz

Gave me goosebumps and it's not even my national anthem!!

Gave me goosebumps and it's not even my national anthem!!
- Tonybere

https://youtu.be/6c3nN-TamGE

I like this one better

https://youtu.be/6c3nN-TamGE

I like this one better
- picklerick

Also pretty awesome!
Come a long way from the days of everyone setting there politely in their Sunday best.

Also pretty awesome!
Come a long way from the days of everyone setting there politely in their Sunday best.
- Tonybere

Most people don't realize that the official national anthem of the US is take me home, country roads by John Denver

Is MDW hunkered down somewhere with Trautwig???

Is MDW hunkered down somewhere with Trautwig???
- Isles

Yes. They're smoking meth together.

Yes. They're smoking meth together.
- JRR1285

Bet they bought it from Zajac. Someone pointed out last night that he looks like he's been on a total meth binge

Bet they bought it from Zajac. Someone pointed out last night that he looks like he's been on a total meth binge
- eichiefs9

Cory Lavalette
@corylav

Dougie Hamilton: “We lost to a team $18 million over the cap."


first time I saw a player complain about this and not just us trolls on the internets

Cory Lavalette
@corylav

Dougie Hamilton: “We lost to a team $18 million over the cap."


first time I saw a player complain about this and not just us trolls on the internets
- jimbro83

Tough to get upset with the Bolts for finding the loophole, but the Canes/players have every right to be annoyed with the league. They need to fix the rules and close up this type of situation.

But it wasn’t the Rangers, so they’ll probably leave it as is.

Tough to get upset with the Bolts for finding the loophole, but the Canes/players have every right to be annoyed with the league. They need to fix the rules and close up this type of situation.

But it wasn’t the Rangers, so they’ll probably leave it as is.
- Bean_Dip

nah i dont like it. it's a very NE Patriotsy way to run a franchise and few, if any, other teams are even close to a position to exploit it themselves

nah i dont like it. it's a very NE Patriotsy way to run a franchise and few, if any, other teams are even close to a position to exploit it themselves
- picklerick

I won't fault them for taking advantage of a loophole while it's still legal. But I would like to see the NHL do something about it going forward. Ideally after this year.

nah i dont like it. it's a very NE Patriotsy way to run a franchise and few, if any, other teams are even close to a position to exploit it themselves
- picklerick

I get not liking it but, like you said this is quite a unique circumstance. This only works because of the COVID season.

If this past season had been a normal 82 game schedule, I find it hard to believe that Kucherov would just sit out.

I won't fault them for taking advantage of a loophole while it's still legal. But I would like to see the NHL do something about it going forward. Ideally after this year.
- eichiefs9

Eligible players must have their cap hit applied to as many regular season games as they would participate in playoff games. Seems simple.

Eligible players must have their cap hit applied to as many regular season games as they would participate in playoff games. Seems simple.
- climbdenali12

In other words, the cap must be met with 28 games (or however many it is for the max #of games in the playoffs) left in the regular season in order to qualify as compliant? Given a player is on ltir and plans to play in playoffs.

Eligible players must have their cap hit applied to as many regular season games as they would participate in playoff games. Seems simple.
- climbdenali12

I'd prefer that the cap also applies to the playoffs. That would be easier.

I'd prefer that the cap also applies to the playoffs. That would be easier.
- Fenrir

This would make the most sense. The cap is the same as the season.

This would make the most sense. The cap is the same as the season.
- Rangers99

You could even allow a small overage to accommodate a mid season addition for an injury etc.

You could even allow a small overage to accommodate a mid season addition for an injury etc.
- JRR1285

Yea that could work too. But $18 mil, that's insane.