The lack of fight I don’t like. If we lost swinging I’m all for it. The fight wasn’t there to me. They scored a goal and imploded immediately afterward. That’s the story of this game. Nelson scores followed by explosive diarrhea.
- Cptmjl

Yep! Again it was very much like the Canes series today. Isles did not show fight today and folded quickly after being up 1-0.

Size too. He's been eating a lot of cheeseburgers.
- JohnScammo

They have had this talent for years and never lifted the Cup. These guys are playing like a team and have learned how to play the d side of the puck. They want this, felt the pain of losing to many times.
Wouldn’t be surprised if this is their year.
- nyisles7

This should be Tampa's year. Cooper should be gone if they do not win the Cup this year.

100% Cpt. Talent is great but your desire and team play makes the difference.
- nyisles7

The will to win supersedes talent in this sport with a well coached team imo. A team like Tampa has that will and the talent. It’s their time. They completely shut Barzal down. He’ll learn and grow from this. All part of the process.

The will to win supersedes talent in this sport with a well coached team imo. They completely shut Barzal down. He’ll learn and grow from this. All part of the process.
- Cptmjl

Will and a Goalie can go far in the hockey playoffs. If both teams have the will then talent will be the factor.

The will to win supersedes talent in this sport with a well coached team imo. They completely shut Barzal down. He’ll learn and grow from this. All part of the process.
- Cptmjl

Can he learn how to play center and wing at the same time? Cuz Eberle sucks in the playoffs, IMO.

Can he learn how to play center and wing at the same time? Cuz Eberle sucks in the playoffs, IMO.
- JohnScammo

Players like Barzal and Beau can learn. Eberle is only going to get worse. Bailey had a very good playoff but can he duplicate this next year?

Added Moroon don’t know who else but he certainly adds grit. Tampa is firing on all cylinders and they want it.
- nyisles7

But do they want it more?

But do they want it more?
- Upstate_isles

No it’s all talent. We got out talented. Not getting any shots to the net, not hitting anyone, and skating in circles, was being out talented.

No it’s all talent. We got our talented. Not getting any shots to the net, not hitting anyone, and skating in circles, was being out talented.
- Cptmjl

Going to be a very interesting offseason. Lou and Barry have to embrace more young players. Cannot have Leo in the lineup every game next year. I cannot see this same group getting to this point again next year. Ladd needs to be in Bridge if the Isles cannot move him.

No it’s all talent. We got out talented. Not getting any shots to the net, not hitting anyone, and skating in circles, was being out talented.
- Cptmjl

Hahahahababa this is so sad

Have you considered that tampas speed and talent have the isles off their game because of the things they can do? The isles hit the piss out of them, its not who wants it more because all these guys are top competitors. Tampa can make plays at top speed because they have skill

Going to be a very interesting offseason. Lou and Barry have to embrace more young players. Cannot have Leo in the lineup every game next year. I cannot see this same group getting to this point again next year. Ladd needs to be in Bridge if the Isles cannot move him.
- ses111

Casey may be gone as he's been injury prone and Martin greiss too. Be interesting to see what they do

Casey may be gone as he's been injury prone and Martin greiss too. Be interesting to see what they do
- Upstate_isles

I really like Casey but he cannot stay healthy. Need to give Otto a look as 4C. That 4th line had quite the run but it's coming to an end. Would love to be able to move Eberle but I doubt that happens. With the Isles down 3-1, I would thrown Dobson out there. Least he gets some playoff experience. I know this is not happening either.

I really like Casey but he cannot stay healthy. Need to give Otto a look as 4C. That 4th line had quite the run but it's coming to an end. Would love to be able to move Eberle but I doubt that happens. With the Isles down 3-1, I would thrown Dobson out there. Least he gets some playoff experience. I know this is not happening either.
- ses111

Could be otto clutter and ross as line 4 and bellows and/or wahlstrom on line 3

Hahahahababa this is so sad

Have you considered that tampas speed and talent have the isles off their game because of the things they can do? The isles hit the piss out of them, its not who wants it more because all these guys are top competitors. Tampa can make plays at top speed because they have skill
- Upstate_isles

Throwing out the 1st game, this has been about Tampa's talent and Tampa learning how to play the right way after past playoff failures. Isles do not have enough impact players to match up against Tampa. If the Isles really need a goal it's a struggle and it's a lot easier for Tampa.

Could be otto clutter and ross as line 4 and bellows and/or wahlstrom on line 3
- Upstate_isles

Martin had a nice playoff but can you really bring up back? I think you have to go with Ross at this point. Bellows for sure you need to put on the 3rd line. I'm not sure if Wahlstrom needs more time? It's so hard with young players and Lou and Barry.

I really like Casey but he cannot stay healthy. Need to give Otto a look as 4C. That 4th line had quite the run but it's coming to an end. Would love to be able to move Eberle but I doubt that happens. With the Isles down 3-1, I would thrown Dobson out there. Least he gets some playoff experience. I know this is not happening either.
- ses111

I think Casey is signed through next season.
https://www.capfriendly.com/teams/islanders

Martin had a nice playoff but can you really bring up back? I think you have to go with Ross at this point. Bellows for sure you need to put on the 3rd line. I'm not sure if Wahlstrom needs more time? It's so hard with young players and Lou and Barry.
- ses111

Let's pray wahlstrom can replace eberle at somepoint and let ebs slide to line 3

I think Casey is signed through next season.
https://www.capfriendly.com/teams/islanders
- JohnScammo

I know John. I'm not sure he can be moved or you just rotate him with Otto? You just cannot count on Casey playing a full season anymore.

I think Casey is signed through next season.
https://www.capfriendly.com/teams/islanders
- JohnScammo

Love the guy lets hope he can recover and be ready for at least the remainder of the deal

Let's pray wahlstrom can replace eberle at somepoint and let ebs slide to line 3
- Upstate_isles

Hopefully soon Upstate. After seeing Eberle these playoffs I'm ready to see Wahlstrom and Barzal right now. I really need to see Lou and Barry doing a better job with trusting young players this coming year.

Love the guy lets hope he can recover and be ready for at least the remainder of the deal
- Upstate_isles

Still like the idea of moving Leddy this offseason especially when he still has value. I would not mind Dobson pairing and learning with Greene for a year.

Love the guy lets hope he can recover and be ready for at least the remainder of the deal
- Upstate_isles

Shat signing.

Shat signing.
- nyisles7

Sad injuries have done Casey in.

Shat signing.
- nyisles7

Aren't they all?