Going out on a limb here, but a goal would be yuge on this PP

I agree, but I would be really pissed if they get crushed. If there are going to make it, then they need to play like they should be there.
- JimmyP

I don't see why they wouldn't. They've hung with the Caps before and they've played well against good teams since they canned the dunce.

Yup, start to get nagging injuries because they beat the poop out of their bodies.
- nyisles7

Good thing we just resigned him

Although I agree with you about Ladd this season, I am hoping the playoffs is where he earns his $$$. He is the type of player who can have a huge impact on a series.
- cdn_Isles_fan

Go check out his PO numbers they suck.

Going out on a limb here, but a goal would be yuge on this PP
- eichiefs9

Here's an olive branch, (frank) off

Going out on a limb here, but a goal would be yuge on this PP
- eichiefs9

That wouldn't be going out on a limb. It would be huge.
Saying they will score on the power play is going out on a limb.

Swing and a miss at Stamkos, (dream and a prayer actually) plan B over payment. There wasn't another GM that would have given him that deal imho.
- nyisles7

Stamkos or not, I do not give in. I trade Nelson and de haan in a package for the best wing over signing Ladd for 7 years.

Good thing we just resigned him
- Upstate_isles

Another great signing

I want them to make the POs because they are my team but I don't want Snow getting any success so they will can his ass( fingers crossed and praying)if they don't make it.
- nyisles7

I have no idea where L & M are with Snow. I believe they forced Snow to fire Crappy. That has to count against him. On the other hand the team is playing pretty good right now, so that may count in his favor.

I think if they bring in a reputable PoHO he will either fire Snow or have him on a very short leash. At least that's what I'm hoping will happen.

Stamkos or not, I do not give in. I trade Nelson and de haan in a package for the best wing over signing Ladd for 7 years.
- ses111

In a perfect world we have a GM that could have gotten that done in the last 5 years or so

(frank)ing deHaan just lucked out.

Another great signing
- nyisles7

I still think Cal got the JT's buddy contract. Garth probably did not want to lose another friend of JT and especially when he needs to be signed.

I have no idea where L & M are with Snow. I believe they forced Snow to fire Crappy. That has to count against him. On the other hand the team is playing pretty good right now, so that may count in his favor.

I think if they bring in a reputable PoHO he will either fire Snow or have him on a very short leash. At least that's what I'm hoping will happen.
- JimmyP

100% agree on all of this.

Ho-sang is electric makes things happen. Finally a risk that may reap reward

It's be nice if they could get out of the defensive zone!

Greiss has been pretty dam good here tonight

So has Bailey

Go check out his PO numbers they suck.
- nyisles7

It's not about points in the playoffs. It's timing. He may score 1 goal in the series, but it will be the winning goal. He's not soft, and that's what we have been.

That was a phenomenal shift by Ho Sang

In a perfect world we have a GM that could have gotten that done in the last 5 years or so
- nyisles7

After seeing the Texans trade that lousy QB with the lousy contract, maybe Ledecky should hire Rick Smith as Isles POHO?

It's not about points in the playoffs. It's timing. He may score 1 goal in the series, but it will be the winning goal. He's not soft, and that's what we have been.
- cdn_Isles_fan

Meh, that's your opinion, maybe when he was a younger.

I wish this team had a killer instinct! Why do they have to make the end of games so difficult?

That was a phenomenal shift by Ho Sang
- potvin05

Kids works hard makes plays and can skate, great player as a top 6 but on second line. He can drive a line if he gets stronger

I wish this team had a killer instinct! Why do they have to make the end of games so difficult?
- JimmyP

Watching them struggle against this team makes me terrified against a team like the Caps in the playoffs.

You could feel it coming for a while.

Cal needs to get that puck out!