Casey is a great fourth line center and that’s exactly what he is IMO. I never envisioned him as a third line center or second line center. I know a lot of islander fans have this thought process but i just don’t see it. Just my opinion. He is great where he is and couldn’t be happier he’s on this team. Now if he could only stay healthy
- Cptmjl

You have visions? Oh, do tell....

Okay since you're that bored I'll say Bailey belongs in the conversation. I've bashed him on here for years, but he's been much better the past 4 years than he was in the past. He can still be infuriating and will become invisible, but the guy has been putting up points and that's something the Isles struggle with.
- JimmyP

Yes, Bailey puts up points. And then lets guys skate past him and score. It's not coincidental that he has THE WORST +/- on the team. He may have improved in the past 4 years, but the bar was set pretty low.

By the way, hope everyone is staying safe. I read that Long Island may begin to open up soon.

Ben Shelley: Who is the second-best forward on the Islanders?
- Ben Shelley

Its Nelson and not even a discussion, he's evolved into a better more consistent player since a professional coach has been hired


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Yes, Bailey puts up points. And then lets guys skate past him and score. It's not coincidental that he has THE WORST +/- on the team. He may have improved in the past 4 years, but the bar was set pretty low.

By the way, hope everyone is staying safe. I read that Long Island may begin to open up soon.
- JohnScammo

For the past 4 seasons he's a .7 ppg player. That's pretty good, certainly good enough to be in the poll. I'm still not a fan, but he contributes.

For the past 4 seasons he's a .7 ppg player. That's pretty good, certainly good enough to be in the poll. I'm still not a fan, but he contributes.
- JimmyP

He does contribute points wise but with that said if this team ever wants to really compete Bailey can’t be in our top 6. He’s just not a competitive enough player. He doesn’t ever leave it all on the ice. Of course his points need to be replaced and no I’m not saying that’s an easy feat but Bailey is simply not a player you win it all with. He’s half arsing it far to often and he sucks defensively. If he were putting up 70/80 points you could overlook his shortcomings but that’ll never happen.

Not disputing he puts up points he does and like you said he has improved in that sense but to me the negatives somehow outweigh the positives. Just my opinion.

He does contribute points wise but with that said if this team ever wants to really compete Bailey can’t be in our top 6. He’s just not a competitive enough player. He doesn’t ever leave it all on the ice. Of course his points need to be replaced and no I’m not saying that’s an easy feat but Bailey is simply not a player you win it all with. He’s half arsing it far to often and he sucks defensively. If he were putting up 70/80 points you could overlook his shortcomings but that’ll never happen.

Not disputing he puts up points he does and like you said he has improved in that sense but to me the negatives somehow outweigh the positives. Just my opinion.
- Cptmjl

- JohnScammo

I know jimmy isn’t a fan either just expanding on what he’s saying pretty much.

I know jimmy isn’t a fan either just expanding on what he’s saying pretty much.
- Cptmjl

I've never been a fan. I outright hated him for years. I was hoping Trotz would get him to improve his two way game which hasn't really happened.

I've never been a fan. I outright hated him for years. I was hoping Trotz would get him to improve his two way game which hasn't really happened.
- JimmyP

I think his two way game has actually gotten worse. Would drive me nuts when capuano and butch would go on and on about how great defensively he was. 🤮

Bringing this over from last thread.


replacing jt with pageau. Good plan,
- RogerRoeper


Who sad replacing JT with Pageau you (frank)ing Moron. We have a #1 Center in Barzal and needed a shutdown 3rd line center good on the draws.
We are building a complete team that covers all Defense and Offensive elements that make a well rounded team unlike your top heavy PO winning deficient Leafs team.

So:



- nyisles7

"well rounded", isles can't score goals lOL. kind of important.

there is no one who would picked islanders roster over leafs.

You're right. After all, what does Lou know about building winning teams?
- JohnScammo

With no cap he was an expert. in a cap era he's an amateur.

Dang, I guess I was so bored I was looking for an argument.


- JohnScammo

Isn't it enough that you killed Jerry Stiller by posting that GIF in the other thread?

Isn't it enough that you killed Jerry Stiller by posting that GIF in the other thread?
- PeteM

I was hoping that nobody noticed.

[looks for GIF of Pete M]

Lee is not among the top 5 forwards on the team. He’s basically a younger version of Andrew Ladd. Eberle, Nelson Cizikas, Beauvillier. Then maybe Lee. Leadership is overrated when you can’t skate above 5 mph
- BringNYIhome

Count yourself lucky that they’ve shut down the border...

Lee is not among the top 5 forwards on the team. He’s basically a younger version of Andrew Ladd. Eberle, Nelson Cizikas, Beauvillier. Then maybe Lee. Leadership is overrated when you can’t skate above 5 mph
- BringNYIhome

The Andrew Ladd that has 2 cups? Was a Captain before and an Alternate Cap a few times on a few teams.. that Andrew Ladd. OK.. I'll take it.

"well rounded", isles can't score goals lOL. kind of important.

there is no one who would picked islanders roster over leafs.
- RogerRoeper

No on paper the Leafs are a better team which is worthless especially when it comes to winning a PO round you douche

love the Flyers fans trying to chirp the Isles forwards..

just for fun..

since the 2016/17 season..

Lee 122 goals
Brock has 91 goals


Giroux 88
Voracek 72

How much are you paying those 2 guys?
- niteislander

Dumb Flyer fan talking smack. Really worry about your own team it should keep you plenty busy

No more legal challenges to belmont

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