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- Upstate_isles

I felt the same way when I was required to get "certification" to do a job I was already doing for years. I passed it and no one cared and I got nothing.
- JimmyP

I feel you man. I needed the degree to get my present job. I, in no form or fashion, am using it. They trained me for 2 months anyway. I feel like anyone who can take direction and isn’t (frank)in dumb can train in a few months if they take the time and immerse themselves in what it is that needs to be done. You certainly don’t need a journo degree to do it.

The funny thing is I worked with Staple for a few years covering HS sports for Newsday in the early 00s but I “fell” into the job I got and when Newsday laid me off in ‘06 or ‘07 I didn’t even care.

Honestly other than the goal, what did Wahlstrom do? For me not much.

Honestly other than the goal, what did Wahlstrom do? For me not much.
- nyisles7

He had a goal and an assist, and one noticeable hit.......all in less than 10 min TOI. And he was +2. Not a bad effort.

He had a goal and an assist, and one noticeable hit.......all in less than 10 min TOI. And he was +2. Not a bad effort.
- JohnScammo

God save the queen !

How are you still awake?
- JimmyP

Low quality edibles.

It will be interesting to see how Lambert handles Salo after a pretty terrible performance. There's no doubt that if Trotz was still here it wouldn't be a question that he'd be sitting tonight. It will be a window into his thinking regarding young players.
- PeteM

I think he (Salo)redeemed himself. And you are correct in that if Trotz was still in charge Salo would have been sitting. Glad to see him bounce back.

As the Eagles would say...

"Life in the Fast Lane"

I think he (Salo)redeemed himself. And you are correct in that if Trotz was still in charge Salo would have been sitting. Glad to see him bounce back.
- Nfdbulldawg

He certainly did. Maybe Aho going on IR yesterday was a blessing. Yet we still don't know how Lambert would have handled the situation had Aho been healthy.

Low quality edibles.
- Cptmjl

I'm at the ice rink now and this isn't fun

I'm at the ice rink now and this isn't fun
- Upstate_isles

We actually have the day off from kids sports. Gonna make a bloody soon to kickstart the day.

I hate to poop on Chara and Greene (especially) but they were done. Too slow for this league.

If we can keep these 6 guys remotely healthy all year, plus Sorokin gets a 75/25 split over Varly…we’re a defensive team again. Like I said on the last page, we just need consistent scoring. Which….I’m not 100% on yet. But, this sport starts from the net on out so I’m feeling pretty good about that.
- potvin05

No question Chara and Greene were done.

7 goals will not happen all the time but it's nice to see the defense helping out on offense. Using just the 3 forwards for offense is tough.

No question Chara and Greene were done.

7 goals will not happen all the time but it's nice to see the defense helping out on offense. Using just the 3 forwards for offense is tough.
- ses111

Let's remember Mayfield had 3 goals all.last season so I wouldn't expect a ton from him. That being said it will help to get the d up.in the play regularly

We actually have the day off from kids sports. Gonna make a bloody soon to kickstart the day.
- streaks

We have some reception at a bar later and I'm not ready for that

We have some reception at a bar later and I'm not ready for that
- Upstate_isles

Get back on that horse and eat a few an hour before you go you wussy.

After two games, what do we think? Is this a 1-goal-a-game team or a 7-goals-a-game team?

Let's remember Mayfield had 3 goals all.last season so I wouldn't expect a ton from him. That being said it will help to get the d up.in the play regularly
- Upstate_isles

No way I'm expecting huge offensive numbers from the D but the D being a threat will be a help. The offense was just not working for the Islanders. Some change in style had to happen. I think the players will g=have more fun and have less burnout with the current system.

After two games, what do we think? Is this a 1-goal-a-game team or a 7-goals-a-game team?
- UIF

I give the Islanders all the credit in the world for capitalizing and getting it done but the Ducks may not be the best measuring stick

With that said I’m really liking Romanov’s game.

I give the Islanders all the credit in the world for capitalizing and getting it done but the Ducks may not be the best measuring stick

With that said I’m really liking Romanov’s game.
- Cptmjl

No question the Ducks were not the best test but it was fun for the players and the fans and teams will need to adjust to the Islanders a lot more now.

We have some reception at a bar later and I'm not ready for that
- Upstate_isles

Two bloodys and halfway through and screwdriver. Made pancake, potatoes/onion,omelettes, ham for kids, wife and me. Banged up and it’s not even noon. 😅😅

Two bloodys and halfway through and screwdriver. Made pancake, potatoes/onion,omelettes, ham for kids, wife and me. Banged up and it’s not even noon. 😅😅
- streaks

Sounds like a good day.

Get back on that horse and eat a few an hour before you go you wussy.
- Cptmjl

I'm on day 3 of a bender but alas I will be drinking

No way I'm expecting huge offensive numbers from the D but the D being a threat will be a help. The offense was just not working for the Islanders. Some change in style had to happen. I think the players will g=have more fun and have less burnout with the current system.
- ses111

They know how to win playoff hockey but yea its not sustainable over 82 so a more open style should suite them especially with sorokin in net

He certainly did. Maybe Aho going on IR yesterday was a blessing. Yet we still don't know how Lambert would have handled the situation had Aho been healthy.
- PeteM

I would like to think he would have done exactly what he did.