Ben Shelley: Islanders clinch final playoff spot with win over Canadiens

From the other thread;
I actually think Romanov may take a little longer to come back then Barzal. I assume he had a concussion and just started skating on his own while Barzal has been at it a week longer then him. I’m also tempering my expectations with both of them with A. coming back and B. whether they’ll actually be in a decent game shape when they do. Believe me I’m not saying I don’t want them back I 100% do of course but Barzal has been out for some time and Romanov had a concussion. I don’t really expect them to be game breakers the first couple games back I expect at the very least their timing will be off for a bit. Sucks of course but that’s most likely reality. Again, hope I’m wrong about that.
- Cptmjl


Tough call here. I actually think the opposite but definitely would say that could go either way. Romanov being on the ice means he's at least recovered enough that he can do things like cardio etc which is a good sign coming back from what maybe was a mild concussion (Grade 1). It was his first concussion, I think. By comparison, Pelech who likely suffered a moderate concussion (Grade 2 maybe a Major Grade 3) on Dec 6th began skating on Jan 12th and returned 11 days later. They took it very slow with Pelech but I think we could see Romanov much sooner.

Barzal is a big questionmark. My guess, to some degree of confidence at this stage, is that he suffered a grade three MCL tear. This is typically a two to four month recovery period. He went out Feb 18, so we're now at week seven about to hit eight. Naturally a significant tear like that causes a major increase in potential damage to other areas of the knee, calves or hips, so the rehab would be VERY slow. Just because he's skating doesn't necessarily mean he's been cleared 'without limitations'. So I guess we'll see. I was trying to think of a grade three case example but only Eric Staal's came to mind which happened while playing for Team Canada and went into the offseason. It took him 3 months.

-Keaner


Yeah none of us know I just think Barzal is a week ahead of Romanov albeit with two, totally, different injuries of course. It was also reported he looked like himself on the ice by a few people. Whether that translates to him coming back quicker I guess we’ll see. Once Romonav is actually in a team practice(even no contact) I’ll believe he’s closer then Barzal just because he has a concussion. NHL has some pretty strict protocols with them. Is what it is hope for the best…

Need some more of those We made the playoffs! celebration gifs

Good luck in round 1.

He should. The rest of the team shouldn't.
- JimmyP

Isles can play a shut down game I think lol but we 💯 want the canes over the bruins no matter our record vs carolina. Bruins are better in every aspect by a lot

Need some more of those We made the playoffs! celebration gifs

Good luck in round 1.
- Ratsreign

Tradition here and why we, although bumholes, are the best thread

Need some more of those We made the playoffs! celebration gifs

Good luck in round 1.
- Ratsreign

This one is for you guys.

really hope Isles stay in the division for the playoff spot, so we can have NYR/NJD first round, then whomever wins faces the Isles the next round.

good for the NY metro area. good for the league.

really hope Isles stay in the division for the playoff spot, so we can have NYR/NJD first round, then whomever wins faces the Isles the next round.

good for the NY metro area. good for the league.
- coohill

Would love to get out of the first round and play the Rangers.

He should. The rest of the team shouldn't.
- JimmyP

Isles can play a shut down game I think lol but we 💯 want the canes over the bruins no matter our record vs carolina. Bruins are better in every aspect by a lot
- Upstate_isles

I feel like we're playing with house money. I'll take all the playoff hockey I can get. I just hope they can keep it competitive.

This one is for you guys.



- JohnScammo

Need some more of those We made the playoffs! celebration gifs

Good luck in round 1.
- Ratsreign

Just wait till you see what I post if they make it past Round 1.

Canes have bob in net thays how much they don't want boston

Romanov for the (frank)ing win

Cats have bob in net thays how much they don't want boston
- Upstate_isles

Fixed........ You're welcome

Fixed........ You're welcome
- JohnScammo

Lol I was too busy looking at Mrs Romanov

Romanov for the (frank)ing win


- Upstate_isles

I like. I also like that the Canes are leading the Cats 2 - 0 midway through the 2nd.

Lol I was too busy looking at Mrs Romanov
- Upstate_isles

You have excellent taste.

You have excellent taste.
- JohnScammo

Yes and thank you

Oh boy panthers score 2 early in the 3rd

Oh boy panthers score 2 early in the 3rd
- Upstate_isles

Just saw that.

Just saw that.
- JohnScammo

Burns baby

I'm not sure we want the canes either lol

Holy poop 2 goals in 10 seconds

Burns baby

I'm not sure we want the canes either lol

Holy poop 2 goals in 10 seconds
- Upstate_isles

The last time I was rooting for the Canes, they beat the Caps........... and then swept the Isles.

Ancient Chinese proverb: Be careful what you wish for.

He should. The rest of the team shouldn't.
- JimmyP

Isles can play a shut down game I think lol but we 💯 want the canes over the bruins no matter our record vs carolina. Bruins are better in every aspect by a lot
- Upstate_isles

Carolina is better defensively. I would agree Boston is better anywhere else. Best of luck in the postseason. Islanders deserved it much more than Pittsburgh.

5 - 2 Carolina.

5 - 3.

The last time I was rooting for the Canes, they beat the Caps........... and then swept the Isles.

Ancient Chinese proverb: Be careful what you wish for.
- JohnScammo

Not wishing for anything and it's not over