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Ben Shelley
Joined: 03.12.2019

Dec 9 @ 5:12 PM ET
Ben Shelley: Does a division realignment help or hurt the Islanders?
HenryHockey
Season Ticket Holder
Detroit Red Wings
Location: Gwinn, MI
Joined: 01.26.2020

Dec 9 @ 5:23 PM ET
1st! Go Wings!
buster29
New York Islanders
Location: London, ON
Joined: 07.03.2019

Dec 9 @ 11:12 PM ET
Not sure why they would not just leave the Metro Division alone and put Boston and Buffalo in the other Division. There can't be that much extra travel.
Nfdbulldawg
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Dec 10 @ 6:47 AM ET
I do not think it hurts the Islanders chances at all. In fact the realignment is like the old Patrick Division if you minus Buffalo and Boston. In fact I think it will legitimize the team even more.

The bottom line is if you are a good team you will find a way to win and be successful no matter what. Looking forward to the challenge.
Nfdbulldawg
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Dec 10 @ 6:50 AM ET
Not sure why they would not just leave the Metro Division alone and put Boston and Buffalo in the other Division. There can't be that much extra travel.
- buster29


Because they are land locked around the Metro opponents. When you keep 1/3 of the previous division in Canada and the other half is below the Metro. I believe it is more of trying to keep tight clusters of teams.
nyislsbossy
Joined: 05.31.2016

Dec 10 @ 10:32 AM ET
well Boston lost Krug to STL. I think that has to hurt them on the back end. Both Pasta and Marchant might not be ready for the opener. I like are chances....
nyisles7
New York Islanders
Location: Magical Lou, NY
Joined: 01.20.2009

Dec 10 @ 12:49 PM ET
JimmyP
New York Islanders
Location: Snow has melted!
Joined: 02.12.2011

Dec 10 @ 2:36 PM ET
I don't care if it helps or hurts any team. Drop the damn puck already!
Vukota
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.29.2007

Dec 10 @ 2:44 PM ET
I don't care if it helps or hurts any team. Drop the damn puck already!
- JimmyP


I don't understand this blog. Yeah the division is tough for the Isles, Devils, Rangers, Caps, Pens, Sabres, Flyers & Bruins. It's a tough division for everybody

niteislander
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 01.13.2010

Dec 11 @ 7:33 AM ET
too bad the Isles never moved to Quebec. It would be a much easier division.
JohnScammo
New York Islanders
Location: Coming to a jail near you
Joined: 10.14.2014

Dec 11 @ 3:17 PM ET
too bad the Isles never moved to Quebec. It would be a much easier division.
- niteislander

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nyisles7
New York Islanders
Location: Magical Lou, NY
Joined: 01.20.2009

Dec 11 @ 6:12 PM ET
Another big blog coming up on Timashov being acquired from Red Wings