There’s so much wrong with their game. Too passive, bad gap control, not physical.
- David_Volek

All of the above.........and subpar goaltending.

Every Islander site, page, and Islanders Twitter is hysterical right now.

Also, how the hell was that Pulock goal called back? Gudas interferes with Lee and that somehow translates to the goal being called back? That was an awful call. I would like to understand how these idiots came to that conclusion.

Every Islander site, page, and Islanders Twitter is hysterical right now.

Also, how the hell was that Pulock goal called back? Gudas interferes with Lee and that somehow translates to the goal being called back? That was an awful call. I would like to understand how these idiots came to that conclusion.
- Cptmjl

I missed the game and sounds like I did not miss much. Still not panic time yet.

Every Islander site, page, and Islanders Twitter is hysterical right now.

Also, how the hell was that Pulock goal called back? Gudas interferes with Lee and that somehow translates to the goal being called back? That was an awful call. I would like to understand how these idiots came to that conclusion.
- Cptmjl

You have to admit they aren't off to an auspicious start.

You have to admit they aren't off to an auspicious start.
- JimmyP

They look awful. I’m not denying that but I’m very confident they’ll put it together within the next few games. You see little glimpses of it. I’m honestly not worried. I’m really wondering if trotz is going to juggle his defense. He said he would and sounds like it’s going to be aho going in there. Who comes out? Chara or Greene is the easy answer of course but would he bench Chara? That would send a helluva message.

I missed the game and sounds like I did not miss much. Still not panic time yet.
- ses111

Yeah it was a good one to miss.

I missed the game and sounds like I did not miss much. Still not panic time yet.
- ses111

2 games into a 13 game road trip. Yeah, I'm not panicking. If they can come out of this 6-7 they'll be fine.

They look awful. I’m not denying that but I’m very confident they’ll put it together within the next few games. You see little glimpses of it. I’m honestly not worried. I’m really wondering if trotz is going to juggle his defense. He said he would and sounds like it’s going to be aho going in there. Who comes out? Chara or Greene is the easy answer of course but would he bench Chara? That would send a helluva message.
- Cptmjl

Maybe. Chara was minus 4 tonight.

Like I said if they can come out of this trip 6-7 I'll consider it a win.

Maybe. Chara was minus 4 tonight.

Like I said if they can come out of this trip 6-7 I'll consider it a win.
- JimmyP

I think that’s doable. I was hoping for 7-6 but I’ll take that

It isn’t uncommon for the Cup Champs to get off to a slow start the following season

2 games into a 13 game road trip. Yeah, I'm not panicking. If they can come out of this 6-7 they'll be fine.
- JimmyP

No, not panicking, but maybe a bit concerning. This team is built for the playoffs. But you have to get in first. I’d just like to see them win a game early in the season.

Last season's playoffs?
- JohnScammo

This web site shows that the islanders have not had a decent powerplay for a long time. And your last season reference has them middle of the pack in playoffs.
https://www.covers.com/sp.../team-powerplay/2021-2022

They look awful. I’m not denying that but I’m very confident they’ll put it together within the next few games. You see little glimpses of it. I’m honestly not worried. I’m really wondering if trotz is going to juggle his defense. He said he would and sounds like it’s going to be aho going in there. Who comes out? Chara or Greene is the easy answer of course but would he bench Chara? That would send a helluva message.
- Cptmjl

I'm wondering if they are going to split up Pulock and Pelech?

To early to worry, let Trotz pull things together. Last year Isles went 9 for 20 in the 1st 20 games and the next 20 they went 16 for 20. This team is just warming up.

Watching the different games this week there’s alot of rusty players out there.


John Tonelli for HOF

This web site shows that the islanders have not had a decent powerplay for a long time. And your last season reference has them middle of the pack in playoffs.
https://www.covers.com/sp.../team-powerplay/2021-2022
- Nfdbulldawg

I guess I misunderstood your question. I didn't say they had the best power play in the NHL. I just recall that it performed reasonably well in last season's playoffs, as opposed to the regular season when it sucked.

I guess I misunderstood your question. I didn't say they had the best power play in the NHL. I just recall that it performed reasonably well in last season's playoffs, as opposed to the regular season when it sucked.
- JohnScammo

I would agree that they some success in the playoff's last year. My issue is consistency. There is no consistency. With the improvements to teams in the east they need to capitalize. And yes, I understand you realize it like everyone else. Just frustrating that they cannot figure it out.

There are three (3) very winnable games on the horizon. Trots needs to hit reset button. Preach Defense first mentality.

Entirely too much running around in both games. There needs to be more composure. Sorokin needs to forget last two and get back to what made him successful. Eating rebounds; being on the top of the crease and challenging shooters. Forwards need to backcheck. D move the puck.

Greene is not the answer !!! not in top 6 on a nightly basis.

God the royals are gay
- Upstate_isles

You’re saying there’s something wrong with that?

All of the above.........and subpar goaltending.
- JohnScammo

Don’t say anything bad about one of the golden boys.

Again the defense letting forwards breeze right by them while Sorokin slides way too deep into his crease. Ugly all around
- keaner17

Reason being the puck management has been terrible. Bad decisions, forced plays in the neutral and offensive zones, leading to TO’s giving the opponents quick transitions entering the Isles zone with speed.
For any team it’s not a recipe for success.
Also as JS said a timely save from sOrOkin would be nice as well.

No, not panicking, but maybe a bit concerning. This team is built for the playoffs. But you have to get in first. I’d just like to see them win a game early in the season.
- Isleshockeyman

It is. We knew we were in for a rough start to this season. Trotz will straighten them out. Let's hope it happens sooner than later.

Reason being the puck management has been terrible. Bad decisions, forced plays in the neutral and offensive zones, leading to TO’s giving the opponents quick transitions entering the Isles zone with speed.
For any team it’s not a recipe for success.
Also as JS said a timely save from sOrOkin would be nice as well.
- nyisles7

He didn’t start hot last year, and I didn’t think he would this year. He’ll probably poop the bed a couple more times before getting back into his game.

He didn’t start hot last year, and I didn’t think he would this year. He’ll probably poop the bed a couple more times before getting back into his game.
- Wildschwein

Very true Schwein. Hope he and the team find their game, and quickly!

It is. We knew we were in for a rough start to this season. Trotz will straighten them out. Let's hope it happens sooner than later.
- JimmyP

Let's hope. As the old saying goes, the games you win in October & November you don't HAVE to win in March & April. Once the playoffs start, that's where this team can do some damage and make a deep run. Hopefully to a cup victory.

Chara on the ice for 4 of the 5 goals.... not ideal. I actually did not watch a lot of that game Saturday and told all my Isles' buddies who had us going 82-0 that I would be very happy to start 1-1 b/c of who we are playing the first 2 games. 0-2.. ugh.


The Islanders are successful when they are going 100% every shift. It felt like they believed everyone's "cup contender" noise and could just show up and win. I am sure that Trotz will get this turned around but I think it's very obvious that having both Green and Chara in the lineup is not ideal. This is a Young, extremely fast league and having 2 old and very slow D-men out of 6 is just not going to work.. IMO.

The next 3 games are certainly winable.. if we decide to show up and play.

"You thought you could win on talent? You don't have enough talent to win on talent alone.."