They are gaining some notoriety so we can expect some of the misconceptions to go away, not all of them.

Expect to hear the Isles play "boring hockey" for a while. The Isles forecheck kept the Flyers pinned in their zone for large parts of the first. They were cycling the puck and keeping the pressure on. It was hardly "boring" neutral zone trap hockey. Not that it will matter to some.
- JimmyP

Isles have been far from boring. Good defensive hockey wins. Isles have some talented offensive players. They are not the most talented team but talent was not the biggest issue. It was always a lack of coaching.

Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC
2m
Kasperi Kapanen is being traded to PIT

Leafs already wheeling and dealing

Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC
2m
Kasperi Kapanen is being traded to PIT

Leafs already wheeling and dealing
- eichiefs9

I was just going to post this on here.. riot.

So I will ask this question again. a large majority feel Lou gave up too much for JG Pageau. Include our blog editor. Do you all still feel too much was paid for JG PAGEAU?

JG and Greene two solid pick ups by LL.
- Nfdbulldawg

Just more shat Signings !

Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC
2m
Kasperi Kapanen is being traded to PIT

Leafs already wheeling and dealing
- eichiefs9

Pens are going to be downright putrid for a long time when Crosby and Malkin start to fade. They can’t keep their 1st rd picks if they tried 😂😂

Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC
2m
Kasperi Kapanen is being traded to PIT

Leafs already wheeling and dealing
- eichiefs9

Do not get giving up a #1. Should the Pens not be keeping these?

Pens are going to be downright putrid for a long time when Crosby and Malkin start to fade. They can’t keep their 1st rd picks if they tried 😂😂
- Vukota

They're presumably trying to milk every last ounce of Crosby/Malkin's talent while they still can. No doubt it's gonna put them in a massive hole when those two move on, but if they can squeeze out another long playoff run or a Cup then it (financially) certainly justifies it.

They're presumably trying to milk every last ounce of Crosby/Malkin's talent while they still can. No doubt it's gonna put them in a massive hole when those two move on, but if they can squeeze out another long playoff run or a Cup then it (financially) certainly justifies it.
- eichiefs9

They are done. I would be shocked if they went on to win another cup or even make a long run with this current roster. Metro is just too good and they are getting older by the day

They're presumably trying to milk every last ounce of Crosby/Malkin's talent while they still can. No doubt it's gonna put them in a massive hole when those two move on, but if they can squeeze out another long playoff run or a Cup then it (financially) certainly justifies it.
- eichiefs9

100%

Do not get giving up a #1. Should the Pens not be keeping these?
- ses111

It's debateable. Crosby and Malkin aren't getting any younger, so the Pens are in win-now mode. What's their alternative? A five-year plan, such that these 2 guys are in their late 30s when they are in position to compete for the Cup again??

They are done. I would be shocked if they went on to win another cup or even make a long run with this current roster. Metro is just too good and they are getting older by the day
- Vukota

Didn't say it's gonna happen, just that it's probably their mindset. They're already barren of prospects, might as well keep trying to win at this point. But yeah...trading the 15th overall was terrible.

It's debateable. Crosby and Malkin aren't getting any younger, so the Pens are in win-now mode. What's their alternative? A five-year plan, such that these 2 guys are in their late 30s when they are in position to compete for the Cup again??
- JohnScammo

True. It still seems a lot to give up for playoff warriors type players the Leafs have.

I also do not like helping the Leafs Cap situation like the Habs did taking Gomez.

Pens are going to be downright putrid for a long time when Crosby and Malkin start to fade. They can’t keep their 1st rd picks if they tried 😂😂
- Vukota

I was positive they would win the draft lottery so they could go from Transitioning Mario to Crosby .. . to Crosby to Lafrienniere ... still kind of shocked Rags won it.

Now I hope the kid is a wuss and can't hack it in the NHL.

True. It still seems a lot to give up for playoff warriors type players the Leafs have.

I also do not like helping the Leafs Cap situation like the Habs did taking Gomez.
- ses111[/quote]

They will overpay for a goalie and be toast again.

Hold my beer

E4.975 there's some gloves dropped, next game.

This is gonna be a good series.
- jmo16

i think so. did you see eberle get leveled by a late CC after the whistle? he wasnt anywhere near the crease. i thought that wud get it going.

is that bet euro 4.975?

They are gaining some notoriety so we can expect some of the misconceptions to go away, not all of them.

Expect to hear the Isles play "boring hockey" for a while. The Isles forecheck kept the Flyers pinned in their zone for large parts of the first. They were cycling the puck and keeping the pressure on. It was hardly "boring" neutral zone trap hockey. Not that it will matter to some.
- JimmyP

ill take a close checking 2-1 game over up and down 7-4 on most days. wide open hockey is fun now and then.

No not losing it but to say they were outplayed in the first, hell I hope your neighbor has big tits or sucks a mean Richard. That’s the only explanation for that other than you didn’t watch
- nyisles7

who said they were outplayed in the first?

https://nypost.com/2020/0...ame-1-takedown-of-flyers/

They are done. I would be shocked if they went on to win another cup or even make a long run with this current roster. Metro is just too good and they are getting older by the day
- Vukota

Nhl radio just had a guy say he doubts 87 or 8 ever make a run again or their teams with them

https://nypost.com/2020/08/25/gritty-islanders-were-relentless-in-game-1-takedown-of-flyers/
- ses111

its nice to read the islanders getting some props from the media. I loved this line.
"Philly defenseman Travis Sanheim went to retrieve [the puck]. Johnston went to retrieve Sanheim."

i like the way he put this "The Islanders either have two third lines or two fourth lines, depending on the importance of identifying units in that manner."

nice read. thanks for the link

Nhl radio just had a guy say he doubts 87 or 8 ever make a run again or their teams with them
- Upstate_isles

i dont follow the pens. did they have a ton of injuries this year? i'm not sure that they are ready to be written off like that.

i dont follow the pens. did they have a ton of injuries this year? i'm not sure that they are ready to be written off like that.
- bossy911

Two early exits in the playoffs in back to back years and this years wasn't really a playoff series

i dont follow the pens. did they have a ton of injuries this year? i'm not sure that they are ready to be written off like that.
- bossy911

Their time came and it’s past. Time for them to start rebuilding. Completely shocked they traded the #15 pick but hey love watching them make the wrong moves. By all means I hope they keep on doing that one less team to worry about in the division.

Their time came and it’s past. Time for them to start rebuilding. Completely shocked they traded the #15 pick but hey love watching them make the wrong moves. By all means I hope they keep on doing that one less team to worry about in the division.
- Cptmjl

No way I give up the #15 pick in the draft for Kapanen and I love trades.

No way I give up the #15 pick in the draft for Kapanen and I love trades.
- ses111

Toronto made out like bandits on this one