Some would argue Okposo is just finally playing UP to his potential. He's been more Iginla than Iginla this series

As for Streit, I don't think he's been all that good this series, or season for that matter.
You guys definitely looked better in the neutral zone last night but you're still having a LOT of trouble contending with our speed in transition. That's a problem that may haunt them the whole series.
- keaner17

I'm not arguing nothing... However I will say I've seen Tyler Kennedy look like he was going to be something only to go back to being TK.

I think Strait looks real good. Especially for a waiver wire rookie in his 1st playoffs. You're tough

touche . I can say with a straight face none of us were(including you), probably can lump Snow in there as well I'm guessing?
- Cptmjl

correct...i was expecting them to battle for a playoff spot but finish 9th/10th... this has been outstanding!!

Settle down now... Their is a reason they got the 8 seed. They are playing great and my Pens not so much. I think it's a combination of the two. I think you're getting ahead of yourself here.
- lloyd095

What did they finish a point out of 6th? maybe a couple out of 5th? I agree they are not there yet but its not like they finished 15 points behind the teams in the 7,6,5 spots either

Settle down now... Their is a reason they got the 8 seed. They are playing great and my Pens not so much. I think it's a combination of the two. I think you're getting ahead of yourself here.
- lloyd095

Not to blow smoke up our own a$$ses but these guys turned a corner a couple months ago. It's not like this team lacks talent contrary to popular belief. Not that we have the talent of you guys but talent does'nt always win, especially in the playoffs. We certainly are a better team then a few of the teams that finished ahead of us, I can say that without feeling I'm being homerish. You may disagree which I can also understand too

I'm not arguing nothing... However I will say I've seen Tyler Kennedy look like he was going to be something only to go back to being TK.

I think Strait looks real good. Especially for a waiver wire rookie in his 1st playoffs. You're tough
- lloyd095

I guess we should be thanking the Penguins for Strait

did you see morrow push matt martin thru the door? do you really believe matt martin willingly walked thru that door to get on the bench?
- LetsGoIsles

Let it go jesus

Settle down now... Their is a reason they got the 8 seed. They are playing great and my Pens not so much. I think it's a combination of the two. I think you're getting ahead of yourself here.
- lloyd095

mario?!?

I don't blame you guys for being surprised by the Isles play. The entire NHL and media underestimated the Isles all year. This team is better than an 8th place team and with a goalie, we could be top three in the league.
- mighty13duck

And I can't say I don't blame them. It's taken Bailey and Okposo finally learning the importance of in game intensity to allow this team to find a new level. We came into the season with enough talent to make some noise but lacked discipline and a sense of direction. The final month of the season gave this team a focus and understanding on what they could do if everyone did their job and brough their 'battle level' up. We're not as talented as the Pens, no question, but we're also not as far away as many think as players like Grabner, Okposo, Bailey, Hamonic, and Cizikas are all capable of being top six forwards (and top pairing dman) on many teams in this league.
Those players realizing their potential makes the Isles a much better team than anticipated when judging them based on their predeveloped period.

Let it go jesus
- Vukota

im honored you think so highly.

in the meantime, im having a discussion. settle down there child.

How did you feel about the AMAC injury?? The Islanders seem to respond with a lot better play after he went down
- kasperrko

I'm not a huge fan of the guy but he logs 25 minutes a game and Hamonic who has been an absolute beast is the other part of the pairing, not happy about it. Don't want to change anything

I'm not a huge fan of the guy but he logs 25 minutes a game and Hamonic who has been an absolute beast is the other part of the pairing, not happy about it. Don't want to change anything
- Cptmjl

I think they will be fine. We don't know his status yet anyway

Let it go jesus
- Vukota

I'm not a huge fan of the guy but he logs 25 minutes a game and Hamonic who has been an absolute beast is the other part of the pairing, not happy about it. Don't want to change anything
- Cptmjl

Can't wait for Martinek to snap his leg in two when he takes the ice for warmups

I think they will be fine. We don't know his status yet anyway
- kasperrko

Done for the year

It may be tough for him to show his face around here after insisting we wouldn't even be within two goals of any game this series. He was so adament that we had no chance to win a game in this series....
- keaner17

The guy was trying to meet people for a fight on here when he weighs a buck fifty(maybe)soaking wet, he'll have no problem coming back on here

I have last night seen the light and have since game two the Penguins will always have a place in my heart some where but these Islanders they are hard not to root for.

LETS GO ISLANDERS!!!
- kasperrko

I will rip this part from your chest with my bare hands!!!!

He did score two goals yesterday but he's been awful at times defensively
- Cptmjl

shoulda traded him

XxNYIxX

did you see morrow push matt martin thru the door? do you really believe matt martin willingly walked thru that door to get on the bench?
- LetsGoIsles

Dude, I'm not saying he did. And I'm not absolving either him or Cooke. My only point was that, if Martin doesn't intentionally try to block Cooke's path to the bench, it doesn't happen. That's all. All 3 were at fault in my view. If you disagree, whatever, that's what this board is for.

What did they finish a point out of 6th? maybe a couple out of 5th? I agree they are not there yet but its not like they finished 15 points behind the teams in the 7,6,5 spots either
- Vukota

Look I'm not going to sit here and tell you why I cant see the Islanders go far looking at their roster while my team is struggling with them but saying they're a top 3 team seems a bit premature.

They did have the 6 spot with a couple games left I believe. (Maybe they wanted the Pens)

How did you feel about the AMAC injury?? The Islanders seem to respond with a lot better play after he went down
- kasperrko

It is going to be a tough loss. He logs the most ice time of all of our defensemen and has been attached to Hamonic since birth. Somebody will have to step up and take those minutes and I hope it is not Streit. I think Martinek should get the nod to step in, i think he will play well. But knowing Capuano it will probably be Boulton

correct...i was expecting them to battle for a playoff spot but finish 9th/10th... this has been outstanding!!
- LetsGoIsles

"anyone who thought this team was making the playoffs was an idiot to begin with"

mario?!?
- LetsGoIsles

I wish

I will rip this part from your chest with my bare hands!!!!
- Cptmjl

If will rip you part from your hands with my bare chest.

Yeah, that came off sounding pretty bad...

What did they finish a point out of 6th? maybe a couple out of 5th? I agree they are not there yet but its not like they finished 15 points behind the teams in the 7,6,5 spots either
- Vukota

If they go into next season playing like this we can say they are there, even I can

I guess we should be thanking the Penguins for Strait
- kasperrko

OK I guess... but I wanted Lovejoy dropped before Strait