Ben Shelley: Islanders shut out Rangers, Kieffer Bellows claimed by Flyers

John Tonelli HOF

Would rather have seen Bailey get sent to Bridgeport after tonight and Bellows in the lineup, but not the people that see him everyday. LGI!

Another exciting game day thread!

John Tonelli for HOF

John Tonelli for HOF
- Tee56

Yes! That’s what I’m talking about. Thanks.

Another exciting game day thread!
- Cptmjl

Another exciting game day thread!
- Cptmjl

Can't believe we didn't get an in-depth write up on the massively underrated, underappreciated, misunderstood genius Josh Bailey and his 1000th game.
12Chainz 4 life!

Can't believe we didn't get an in-depth write up on the massively underrated, underappreciated, misunderstood genius Josh Bailey and his 1000th game.
12Chainz 4 life!
- keaner17

That’s right baby chains 4 life. #BaileyStrong#

- Vukota

Need some new blood. I’m just going to create multiple alts and talk to myself all day so there’s more awesome cool people.

Need some new blood. I’m just going to create multiple alts and talk to myself all day so there’s more awesome cool people.
- Cptmjl

Finally

Need some new blood. I’m just going to create multiple alts and talk to myself all day so there’s more awesome cool people.
- Cptmjl

Orrr…

Finally
- Vukota

Take some of the pressure off you.

Orrr…


- Wildschwein

Nobody knows that you’re really me and I’m really you.

That’s right baby chains 4 life. #BaileyStrong#
- Cptmjl

Tonight is the 1000th link in the chain

Tonight is the 1000th link in the chain
- eichiefs9

How did Bailey make 1000 games when he plays so physical and never let's players skate right past him?

Tonight is the 1000th link in the chain
- eichiefs9

I’m expecting a big game from Bailey tonight. I can’t even type that without laughing.

How did Bailey make 1000 games when he plays so physical and never let's players skate right past him?
- ses111

Well that’s exactly how he did it

I’m expecting a big game from Bailey tonight. I can’t even type that without laughing.
- Cptmjl

I still cannot believe he found himself in front of the net the other night for that goal. He must have gotten lost again.

Well that’s exactly how he did it
- Cptmjl

The Bailey secret to remaining injury free.

I still cannot believe he found himself in front of the net the other night for that goal. He must have gotten lost again.

- ses111

Good for him the guy is obviously a good human being. It’s an accomplishment. We bust on him but he has scored some big goals and had his moments over the years. Believe me he frustrates the hell out of me, don’t get me wrong, but it’s a pretty big deal. Not many players have done it and the guy earned it no matter what anyone thinks of him. I include myself with that.

Good for him the guy is obviously a good human being. It’s an accomplishment. We bust on him but he has scored some big goals and had his moments over the years. Believe me he frustrates the hell out of me, don’t get me wrong, but it’s a pretty big deal. Not many players have done it and the guy earned it no matter what anyone thinks of him. I include myself with that.
- Cptmjl

All kidding aside, it is a fine accomplishment. It's just frustrating with his talent and his strength, he could have been a 70 to 80 point a year player.

WTF up with this site the past couple days?? The thing about Bailey is we all seem to have our issues with him but so many of his teammates have nothing but positive views. I read something yesterday from Frans Nielsen saying something to the effect that Bailey is the smartest player he's ever played with. You don't notice unless you play with him. I know, cerebral Bailey. But everyone seems to appreciate this about him.

WTF up with this site the past couple days?? The thing about Bailey is we all seem to have our issues with him but so many of his teammates have nothing but positive views. I read something yesterday from Frans Nielsen saying something to the effect that Bailey is the smartest player he's ever played with. You don't notice unless you play with him. I know, cerebral Bailey. But everyone seems to appreciate this about him.
- streaks

I think it's his greatest strength that sometimes turns into a giant weakness. He does think the game really well...sometimes he does it to the point of overthinking, and sometimes he thinks so much he brings himself to a complete stop and quickly runs out of options. That's when he turns the puck over.

Barzal turns the puck over too, as we all know, but one thing I can say about him is he's almost always at speed, except for when he's stopping to cut back the other way. I think that might be why he doesn't corner himself into having no options as often as Bailey does.

...or maybe I'm the one overthinking it all

I think it's his greatest strength that sometimes turns into a giant weakness. He does think the game really well...sometimes he does it to the point of overthinking, and sometimes he thinks so much he brings himself to a complete stop and quickly runs out of options. That's when he turns the puck over.

Barzal turns the puck over too, as we all know, but one thing I can say about him is he's almost always at speed, except for when he's stopping to cut back the other way. I think that might be why he doesn't corner himself into having no options as often as Bailey does.

...or maybe I'm the one overthinking it all
- UIF

Bailey carved himself out a pretty good career. Good for him. Have to respect that. With that said I’ll probably be cursing at the tv tonight at him. I haven’t lost touch of that.