Ben Shelley: Islanders fall 4-0 to Devils

John Tonelli for HOF

John Tonelli for HOF
- Tee56

Knew this was coming but I guess that doesn’t exactly make me Nostradamus.

Knew this was coming but I guess that doesn’t exactly make me Nostradamus.
- Cptmjl

No, but your age might.

No, but your age might.
- Wildschwein

Doug Wilson goes into the HOF before Tonelli really?
I don’t care if one was a D-man vs. Winger check the stats.

Tonelli for HOF

Marty Brodeur goes into the HOF before Tonelli really?
I don’t care if one was a goalie vs. Winger check the stats.

Tonelli for HOF
- Tee56

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Lots of rotation at #Isles practice but it appears Zach Parise is skating with Mat Barzal and Anders Lee and Josh Bailey is working on J-G Pageau’s line.

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Lots of rotation at #Isles practice but it appears Zach Parise is skating with Mat Barzal and Anders Lee and Josh Bailey is working on J-G Pageau’s line.
- ses111

Interesting.

Interesting.
- Cptmjl

Isles have to fix the defense and this lousy PP. The Wild PP was a thing of beauty the other night.

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Trotz says he is considering personnel changes.

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Trotz says he is considering personnel changes.
- ses111

Hmmmm changes to lineup or CHANGES.

Interesting.
- Cptmjl

Very. I like Parise game lately. Been noticeable in a good way. Hopefully starts scoring soon.

Hmmmm changes to lineup or CHANGES.
- Cptmjl

Sounds like a motivation tactic. Not getting what he wants from locker room talks so next step is to say it publicly. Put a little pressure on the guys.

Very. I like Parise game lately. Been noticeable in a good way. Hopefully starts scoring soon.
- streaks

Agreed he has been working hard. May jump start him playing with Barzy. All I know is Bailey isn’t working there.

Sounds like a motivation tactic. Not getting what he wants from locker room talks so next step is to say it publicly. Put a little pressure on the guys.
- streaks

Yep just joking but if we were to make a trade I’d rather it be sooner rather then later.

Yep just joking but if we were to make a trade I’d rather it be sooner rather then later.
- Cptmjl

I’m not even sure who we would trade at this point unless it’s picks and prospects. And as a few have mentioned the max potential from Boychuk contract will be at deadline. So not sure what he’d do. Obviously could use a LD and scoring punch. Just not sure we’ll see either anytime soon. But what do I know.

I’m not even sure who we would trade at this point unless it’s picks and prospects. And as a few have mentioned the max potential from Boychuk contract will be at deadline. So not sure what he’d do. Obviously could use a LD and scoring punch. Just not sure we’ll see either anytime soon. But what do I know.
- streaks

Yep. Best way to maximize the space but I guess it depends on if they think we need help now. I doubt they do this start is pretty much the norm for this team the last few years.

Yep. Best way to maximize the space but I guess it depends on if they think we need help now. I doubt they do this start is pretty much the norm for this team the last few years.
- Cptmjl

Yeah agree but we are currently last in the division and third to last in the conference. Granted, we haven’t played a home game and it’s still early, but at some point you have to get concerned about making up ground. Plus there are some teams that are playing far better in their rebuilds than I anticipated. We’ll see if they continue but you could argue now is a good time to make a move if there is real concern. We are built for the playoffs but you have to get there first. And that style isn’t really conducive to regular season hockey so who knows.

Yeah agree but we are currently last in the division and third to last in the conference. Granted, we haven’t played a home game and it’s still early, but at some point you have to get concerned about making up ground. Plus there are some teams that are playing far better in their rebuilds than I anticipated. We’ll see if they continue but you could argue now is a good time to make a move if there is real concern. We are built for the playoffs but you have to get there first. And that style isn’t really conducive to regular season hockey so who knows.
- streaks

Agree with all of this and I’ll also add it would be nice to get home ice. I know I say the same thing every season and we still go far in the playoffs but maybe that gives us a little advantage. Have to try to gain any advantage you possibly can in the PO’s.

Doug Wilson goes into the HOF before Tonelli really?
I don’t care if one was a D-man vs. Winger check the stats.

Tonelli for HOF
- Tee56

Lol. Denis Potvin goes into the HOF before Tonelli really?
I don’t care if one was a D-man vs. Winger- check the stats

John had 15 more goals in 32 less games. That’s all that matters.

Isles have to fix the defense and this lousy PP. The Wild PP was a thing of beauty the other night.
- ses111

Last game in a loss to a depleted VGK team the Wild power play was a lousy 0 for 6 with a 1:39 5 on 3 with only 3 perimeter SOG. Ours is a concern.

Last game in a loss to a depleted VGK team the Wild power play was a lousy 0 for 6 with a 1:39 5 on 3 with only 3 perimeter SOG. Ours is a concern.
- Minnyhock

They looked like the 80’s Oilers against the Islanders.

They looked like the 80’s Oilers against the Islanders.
- ses111

They were really good that night. But the PP is inconsistent. The 3rd period was probably the team’s best period of the season and then the 1st period against Vegas was their worst. Wild were lucky to play the Islanders now with them being road weary.

Agree with all of this and I’ll also add it would be nice to get home ice. I know I say the same thing every season and we still go far in the playoffs but maybe that gives us a little advantage. Have to try to gain any advantage you possibly can in the PO’s.
- Cptmjl

I haven't looked up the stats, but I don't think any coach would turn down last change in a game 7 (or ever). Not to mention the fans going nuts.