Ben Shelley: SHORT READ: Simon Holmstrom will start the 2020-21 season in Sweden

To be honest here...Not quite sure what the Islanders were thinking when they selected him. It appears that this was more of a depth draft selection.

To be honest here...Not quite sure what the Islanders were thinking when they selected him. It appears that this was more of a depth draft selection.
- Nfdbulldawg

I was surprised with the pick but Holmstrom is still young and can still develop into a good player.

To be honest here...Not quite sure what the Islanders were thinking when they selected him. It appears that this was more of a depth draft selection.
- Nfdbulldawg

I don’t think you pick depth players in the first round. Kid is 19 played in Bridgeport last year. Let’s give him some time to mature. Someone on the Islanders staff liked him to pick him in the first round.

Or just could be another Shat signing/pick by Lou

I don’t think you pick depth players in the first round. Kid is 19 played in Bridgeport last year. Let’s give him some time to mature. Someone on the Islanders staff liked him to pick him in the first round.

Or just could be another Shat signing/pick by Lou
- nyisles7

It's taken some time for Beau to find consistency. I'm not stating Holmstrom will be Beau but it's too early to judge.

It's taken some time for Beau to find consistency. I'm not stating Holmstrom will be Beau but it's too early to judge.
- ses111

Of course, kids 19 played a half a season on an AHL sheet of ice. It’s gonna take some time. He was a very good U18 player for the national team.

Of course, kids 19 played a half a season on an AHL sheet of ice. It’s gonna take some time. He was a very good U18 player for the national team.
- nyisles7

Big adjustment for the kid knew he would be a bit of a project and not jump in right away. Hopefully he puts it together in a couple of years.

Big adjustment for the kid knew he would be a bit of a project and not jump in right away. Hopefully he puts it together in a couple of years.
- Cptmjl

This was done so the kid plays and continues to work on his game vs not playing. I think it’s a great idea.

I’m not watching hockey anymore so it really doesn’t matter

This was done so the kid plays and continues to work on his game vs not playing. I think it’s a great idea.

I’m not watching hockey anymore so it really doesn’t matter
- nyisles7

Yeah (frank) hockey. Never, ever, ever, will I watch hockey again till 7pm today.

Yeah (frank) hockey. Never, ever, ever, will I watch hockey again till 7pm today.
- Cptmjl

I’m sure glad the players didn’t play. It has totally cleaned up NY, Portland Etc. and racism should be a thing of the past.

I’m sure glad the players didn’t play. It has totally cleaned up NY, Portland Etc. and racism should be a thing of the past.
- nyisles7

100%. Hopefully they postpone tomorrow’s game so they can end world hunger.

100%. Hopefully they postpone tomorrow’s game so they can end world hunger.
- Cptmjl

Holmstrom was selected exactly where expected, even with the tweaked ankle.

I don’t think you pick depth players in the first round. Kid is 19 played in Bridgeport last year. Let’s give him some time to mature. Someone on the Islanders staff liked him to pick him in the first round.

Or just could be another Shat signing/pick by Lou
- nyisles7

*cough, cough*

Arthur Staple@StapeAthletic 12m

Trotz said changes he was making for G3 if it were Thursday are still going to happen tonight.

Also said team hasn't had any hockey meetings yet today. Cited the mental drain of having the conversations players have been having last two days.

"We'll be ready."

*cough, cough*


- Wildschwein

Was Lou the Rags GM then ?

I get that it is too early to judge if he will make it or not. When I say he was a depth player, I meant that in watching film and looking at his stats. It really makes you scratch you head as to why the Isles took him in the first round.
I am not sure what they saw or what they intend him to be. thats all.

Was Lou the Rags GM then ?
- nyisles7

Who is that?

RACISM, HOMOPHOBIA AND BIGOTRY ARE OVER FOR GOOD!







_{NOW LETS PLAY SOME HOCKEY}

Wow, what a nasty hit by Ritchie.

Who is that?
- streaks

That’d be Lias Andersson. Who (IIRC) was drafted by the Rangers 7th overall in 2017. It was later reported that they suspected he’d top out as a 3C, but took him to fill an organizational need.

Whether that be true or no, I felt he is yet another fine example of just how wrong 7 usually is.

Wow, what a nasty hit by Ritchie.
- JimmyP

Magnificent. Let’s hope they damn near kill each other.

That’d be Lias Andersson. Who (IIRC) was drafted by the Rangers 7th overall in 2017. It was later reported that they suspected he’d top out as a 3C, but took him to fill an organizational need.

Whether that be true or no, I felt he is yet another fine example of just how wrong 7 always is.
- Wildschwein

*Fixed for accuracy*

Wow, what a nasty hit by Ritchie.
- JimmyP

Refs didn’t even call a penalty on the hit originally

Refs didn’t even call a penalty on the hit originally
- nyisles7

My guess is they weren't looking that way since the hit was so late. Upstate can weight in.

I wouldn't be surprised if Ritchie gets a call from the league.