Ben Shelley: Islanders advance: Notes from Game 4 vs. Panthers

Every loose puck, Isles were there first. There first with support, every time it was two Isles vs one Panther.... Every time.

If varlamov wasn't constantly letting in bad goals the Isles would have won it in 3.

Who's the Richard that voted no?

If varlamov wasn't constantly letting in bad goals the Isles would have won it in 3.
- Puckin_Island

Unreal, guy plays 3 good games and 1 average one and gets slammed. Unrealistic expectations much

Flyers are the isles worst nightmare. Those young guys are tearing it up.

Unreal, guy plays 3 good games and 1 average one and gets slammed. Unrealistic expectations much
- DutchSenators

He was solid no doubt

He was solid no doubt
- Vukota

The whole team was solid from the pipes out. They played their game

Unreal, guy plays 3 good games and 1 average one and gets slammed. Unrealistic expectations much
- DutchSenators

Was gonna say...

I would like to see Isles play Washington instead of Boston. Boston always gives Isles fits. While Washington is no cake walk I think the Isles style would work better against Caps.
Rooting for the Blue Jackets. I want to see them send JT and company home. Our luck is that the Rags, Pit or leaflets will get the #1. My money is on the Rags.

Hoping that the Isles become more balanced in the upcoming series. Top line needs to wake up more. the fourth line needs to be a little nastier.

Concerning line changes...Even if Johnny Rockets is healthy i would still give the nod to Andy Greene. I might even add Ross 'the boss' to the third line.

This goes out to everyone...including Ben Shelley...

Do you all still feel the Isles paid too much for JG Pageau??? Or has your stance softened a bit?

This goes out to everyone...including Ben Shelley...

Do you all still feel the Isles paid too much for JG Pageau??? Or has your stance softened a bit?
- Nfdbulldawg

Thought it was the perfect fit then and I think he will be worth every penny and pick.

This goes out to everyone...including Ben Shelley...

Do you all still feel the Isles paid too much for JG Pageau??? Or has your stance softened a bit?
- Nfdbulldawg

Too early to tell. I didn't feel he was enough of an improvement over the options we had to warrant 2 picks or the critical cap space.

$5 mil is a fair price that could turn into a bargain if he gets steady skill around him.

Caps are up 2 0 10 to go let's go caps we play them well

2-1. Neither team looks scary.

2-1. Neither team looks scary.
- Puckin_Island

They aren't really playing as its just a placement game. They don't want to get hurt

Caps are up 2 0 10 to go let's go caps we play them well
- Upstate_isles

I'd take that Caps over the Bruins any day.

I'd take that Caps over the Bruins any day.
- JimmyP

We always play good games vs them

We always play good games vs them
- Upstate_isles

And Boston usually crushes the Isles.

And Boston usually crushes the Isles.
- JimmyP

Yup that would be the worst case scenario, I think they can beat the caps

We get the Caps! Let Carolina and Boston grind each other down!

We get the Caps! Let Carolina and Boston grind each other down!
- JimmyP

The series to watch. Caps still butt hurt over last year.

Everyone has to be worried about the Flyers.

Its so nice to finally have announcers say good things about the Islanders and them getting some respect.

Its so nice to finally have announcers say good things about the Islanders and them getting some respect.
- JimmyP

Keith Jones loves their style it would seem