I've done that and it's much better.. but driving through that area with my kids late at night is a bit scary.
- niteislander

Not sure what way you went, but leaving the rink and hopping on the Kosciuszko to get to the LIE to go home is pretty quick and easy.

Arthur Staple @StapeAthletic
1m
Trotz: Bellows will play tonight.

Thanks for the blog Ben, Cpt read it twice.

I think if Bellows comes here and struggles or isn’t adjusting to the NHL game, Lou and Trotz have shown they will not keep throwing prospects out there to fail. As with Otto, Wahlstrom and Aho, if they come here and aren’t ready they won’t keep them here.

I hope JHS gets another shot to turn it around this year. He’s so talented.
- nyisles7

he's done for the year ... there is a very Looooooooooooong shot he can work his way into being relevant next year, but I would not bet on it.

Arthur Staple @StapeAthletic
1m
Trotz: Bellows will play tonight.
- eichiefs9

sweet

He's talking about adding a few guys with a few years left on their contract. I assumed you would not be ok wtih that move.
- niteislander

Grabner and Sanford were the only ones with term he mentioned and they're both pretty minimal. Sanford is also a good young player, that would be a nice get but I can't imagine shedding his $1.5M cap hit would really move the needle enough for the Blues to consider trading a young guy like that.

I'm more than happy to add players for beyond just this season, but something is going to have to give with the cap. Not saying I have that answer, but there will be very little cap space left once they re-sign Barzal/Pulock/Toews/another goaltender and also a few spare parts that could possibly be filled internally, even if the cap rises the maximum it is allowed to.

Russian heritage night tonight... lol

Arthur Staple @StapeAthletic
now
Looks like Aho may make his season debut tonight. Dobson only D man on for extra work.

Not really sure how I feel about that one. Starting to wonder if this might be them showcasing Bellows and/or Aho

Grabner and Sanford were the only ones with term he mentioned and they're both pretty minimal. Sanford is also a good young player, that would be a nice get but I can't imagine shedding his $1.5M cap hit would really move the needle enough for the Blues to consider trading a young guy like that.

I'm more than happy to add players for beyond just this season, but something is going to have to give with the cap. Not saying I have that answer, but there will be very little cap space left once they re-sign Barzal/Pulock/Toews/another goaltender and also a few spare parts that could possibly be filled internally, even if the cap rises the maximum it is allowed to.
- eichiefs9

I would be ok with Grabs coming back.

Arthur Staple @StapeAthletic
now
Looks like Aho may make his season debut tonight. Dobson only D man on for extra work.

Not really sure how I feel about that one. Starting to wonder if this might be them showcasing Bellows and/or Aho
- eichiefs9

uh oh.. this a showcase game for a trade?

I would be ok with Grabs coming back.
- niteislander

I probably would too. I'm not so sure that I think ARI would trade him. He's not a big point producer but he's an important PK'er and teams have to respect his speed regardless of offensive output.

he's done for the year ... there is a very Looooooooooooong shot he can work his way into being relevant next year, but I would not bet on it.
- niteislander

- nyisles7

fair enough... (I still do want him to make it though... So friggin talented)

Arthur Staple @StapeAthletic
now
Looks like Aho may make his season debut tonight. Dobson only D man on for extra work.

Not really sure how I feel about that one. Starting to wonder if this might be them showcasing Bellows and/or Aho
- eichiefs9

I don't think showcasing is an option when you need to field the best team to win here. Not a fan of Aho but I guess they like what they see from him and deserves his shot.

fair enough... (I still do want him to make it though... So friggin talented)
- niteislander

Where ever he winds up next, it won't be in an Isles Jersey. I have a feeling he's gone at the TDL.

I don't think showcasing is an option when you need to field the best team to win here. Not a fan of Aho but I guess they like what they see from him and deserves his shot.
- nyisles7

It's an option if you want to try and tell other teams that Bellows and Aho are NHL players. Isles don't have much to deal and if they think they're going to add via trade then they need to drum up a little hype.

Yeah there is that potential. That’s exactly why I’m not going to the game.
- Cptmjl

BC is such a world class experience Cpt. Not to mention you can pee very easily and the food is so good. The scoreboard makes it so easy to see the game.

Or not

Arthur Staple @StapeAthletic
now
Looks like Kuhnhackl, Johnston and Aho are the scratches tonight. Staying on for extra work with Greiss.

It's an option if you want to try and tell other teams that Bellows and Aho are NHL players. Isles don't have much to deal and if they think they're going to add via trade then they need to drum up a little hype.
- eichiefs9

Not buying it sorry. If they get 10 games under their belt you're getting how much more for them?
We need to win games to stay in the PO race. That means fielding your best team.
Just my opinion of course.

Or not

Arthur Staple @StapeAthletic
now
Looks like Kuhnhackl, Johnston and Aho are the scratches tonight. Staying on for extra work with Greiss.
- eichiefs9

There goes your showcase

There goes your showcase
- nyisles7

Well yeah, if they're not both playing in this game then I don't think that

Well yeah, if they're not both playing in this game then I don't think that


- eichiefs9

Bellows will play and honestly, if he plays and starts scoring, he isn't going anywhere.

Forget the showcase, this isn't The Price is Right

Bellows will play and honestly, if he plays and starts scoring, he isn't going anywhere.
- nyisles7

Don't disagree about that one bit.

I think this is sort of a half-assed "shit or get off the pot" moment for him. I don't think he needs to come in and light the world on fire by any means but we're four years post-draft for him and he's just getting into his first NHL action tonight. If he's going to be any sort of an impact player for us it'd be nice to see a little bit of something while he's got the chance.

Don't disagree about that one bit.

I think this is sort of a half-assed "shit or get off the pot" moment for him. I don't think he needs to come in and light the world on fire by any means but we're four years post-draft for him and he's just getting into his first NHL action tonight. If he's going to be any sort of an impact player for us it'd be nice to see a little bit of something while he's got the chance.
- eichiefs9

Could be Bellows time to prove himself agreed.

EK has the Yotes possibly moving Hall and mentions the Isles.

EK has the Yotes possibly moving Hall and mentions the Isles.
- ses111