As long as it's not the Cappy sit in the presser for 7 games to learn how to play the game.
- Isleshockeyman

Right. This cannot happen. Give them a gamer to clear their head and get them right back out.

Yeah, if he could keep the penalties under control and maybe learn a little better positioning, he has some good tools. Size, grit and pretty quick feet
- mdw7413

It's been about positioning for some time now. No system, no break-out plan, just pass and hope with the previous coach.

Yeah, if he could keep the penalties under control and maybe learn a little better positioning, he has some good tools. Size, grit and pretty quick feet
- mdw7413

He does seem to have some good tools to work with. The Isles forwards have to understand defense is not just for the defense. It's not a matter of the Isles trading for a couple of all-star dmen. The team needs to play the right system and buy into playing D.

Agreed. That's why the Isles unloaded him for another AHLer....
- JohnScammo

Until Chiefs didn't post that tweet, I had completely forgot about him.

Right. This cannot happen. Give them a gamer to clear their head and get them right back out.
- ses111

If it's to a point where they're making mistake after mistake, not learning from them and not producing, then a trip to the minors might be in order. Otherwise, let them know they screwed up, what they did wrong, how to correct it & move forward.

He does seem to have some good tools to work with. The Isles forwards have to understand defense is not just for the defense. It's not a matter of the Isles trading for a couple of all-star dmen. The team needs to play the right system and buy into playing D.
- ses111

Defense is for all 5 guys (3 or 4 if on the PK) on the ice working in unison to regain possession and thwart scoring chances. It doesn't work if both D-men & 2 forwards are below the goal line and 1 guy is just standing by the boards waiting for someone else to get the puck.

Mayfield showed signs last season of having improved his skating. I don't know how he spent his summer. Ask chiefs if he saw him on Fire Island.
- JohnScammo

Shh. That's where his wife lives too.

Fuck off, fag.
- Isleshockeyman

Cigarette anyone?

Defense is for all 5 guys (3 or 4 if on the PK) on the ice working in unison to regain possession and thwart scoring chances. It doesn't work if both D-men & 2 forwards are below the goal line and 1 guy is just standing by the boards waiting for someone else to get the puck.
- Isleshockeyman

Yep! Lots of fans talk defense and only mention the 6 dmen. It's the entire team.

Defense is for all 5 guys (3 or 4 if on the PK) on the ice working in unison to regain possession and thwart scoring chances. It doesn't work if both D-men & 2 forwards are below the goal line and 1 guy is just standing by the boards waiting for someone else to get the puck.
- Isleshockeyman

Those are some hardcore cappylytics

"Hit em first"

Cigarette anyone?
- Upstate_isles

Those are some hardcore cappylytics
- bgainesDM

"Hit em first"
- Upstate_isles

Teams not built that way but maybe Dougie gets them to buy in. I don't want to see them wearing those shirts I want to see it on the ice

Teams not built that way but maybe Dougie gets them to buy in. I don't want to see them wearing those shirts I want to see it on the ice
- Vukota

Absolutely I guess he means score, take it to them, get out fast. I think they want to play fast and aggressive and may have an actual plan

Absolutely I guess he means score, take it to them, get out fast. I think they want to play fast and aggressive and may have an actual plan
- Upstate_isles

What is this you speak of? Plan?

What is this you speak of? Plan?
- Isleshockeyman

plan
plan/
noun
1.
a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
"the UN peace plan"
synonyms: procedure, scheme, strategy, idea, proposal, proposition, suggestion, action point; More
2.
an intention or decision about what one is going to do.
"I have no plans to retire"
synonyms: intention, aim, idea, intent, objective, object, goal, target, ambition
"her plan was to win a medal"
verb
1.
decide on and arrange in advance.
"they were planning a trip to Egypt"
synonyms: organize, arrange, work out, design, outline, map out, prepare, schedule, formulate, frame, develop, devise, concoct; More
2.
design or make a plan of (something to be made or built).
"they were planning a garden"
synonyms: design, draw up, sketch out, map out
"I'm planning a new garden"

plan
plan/
noun
1.
a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
"the UN peace plan"
synonyms: procedure, scheme, strategy, idea, proposal, proposition, suggestion, action point; More
2.
an intention or decision about what one is going to do.
"I have no plans to retire"
synonyms: intention, aim, idea, intent, objective, object, goal, target, ambition
"her plan was to win a medal"
verb
1.
decide on and arrange in advance.
"they were planning a trip to Egypt"
synonyms: organize, arrange, work out, design, outline, map out, prepare, schedule, formulate, frame, develop, devise, concoct; More
2.
design or make a plan of (something to be made or built).
"they were planning a garden"
synonyms: design, draw up, sketch out, map out
"I'm planning a new garden"
- Upstate_isles

And this is related to the Islanders in what way? Ohhhhh, you're saying that this new coaching staff appears to have one of these "plans", as you call it. Correct?

Man we need the season to start!

Gallof has some good points on here
http://islesbeat.com/2017...s-an-isles-season-primer/

Gallof has some good points on here
http://islesbeat.com/2017...s-an-isles-season-primer/
- Upstate_isles

I think he's a little optimistic, but he does have some good points. I'm not sure they'll break 100 points.

Gallof has some good points on here
http://islesbeat.com/2017...s-an-isles-season-primer/
- Upstate_isles

He did have some good points. 100 points may be possible. I agree we have not heard much about Duchene and if Barzal gets off to a good start, Duchene will be forgotten quickly. Hopefully Barzal is the 2C and droid we have been looking for.

He did have some good points. 100 points may be possible. I agree we have not heard much about Duchene and if Barzal gets off to a good start, Duchene will be forgotten quickly. Hopefully Barzal is the 2C and droid we have been looking for.
- ses111

Barzal is really good.

100 points seems pretty unlikely though.

Yeah, if he could keep the penalties under control and maybe learn a little better positioning, he has some good tools. Size, grit and pretty quick feet
- mdw7413

Mayfield rules

Gallof has some good points on here
http://islesbeat.com/2017...s-an-isles-season-primer/
- Upstate_isles

Just blow that fat (frank) and be done with it already.