Ben Shelley: Islanders fall 5-2 to Bruins in Game 1

Arthur Staple@StapeAthletic · 46m

Trotz: Same skaters tomorrow. Considering shuffling some lines.


Arthur Staple@StapeAthletic · 43m

Trotz: "It doesn't matter who you're on the ice with, you have to raise your game. And we have some guys who need to raise their game." #Isles


Arthur Staple@StapeAthletic · 42m

Trotz: Hasn't decided on a Game 2 goalie. "I have a couple more hours to mull it over." #Isles

Arthur Staple@StapeAthletic · 46m

Trotz: Same skaters tomorrow. Considering shuffling some lines.


Arthur Staple@StapeAthletic · 43m

Trotz: "It doesn't matter who you're on the ice with, you have to raise your game. And we have some guys who need to raise their game." #Isles


Arthur Staple@StapeAthletic · 42m

Trotz: Hasn't decided on a Game 2 goalie. "I have a couple more hours to mull it over." #Isles
- JimmyP

Some will probably disagree but I would go back with Sorokin again.

Some will probably disagree but I would go back with Sorokin again.
- Cptmjl

I don't think either is a bad decision. I'm slightly leaning towards Sorokin.

I don't think either is a bad decision. I'm slightly leaning towards Sorokin.
- JimmyP

Pretty much feel the same way about it but probably leaning a little more then slightly to wanting Sorokin in net. With that said I wouldn’t be pissed to see varlamov until he gave me a reason to be.

Barry the Hutt Trotz and his neanderthal thugs are going DOWN

Barry the Hutt Trotz and his neanderthal thugs are going DOWN
- broncohorvath

Loser.

Loser.
- TogaIsles

I think he’s hysterical.

I think he’s hysterical.
- Cptmjl

He is indeed. Does he root for a particular team? Or is he just the President of the Anti-Thugs Club?

Some will probably disagree but I would go back with Sorokin again.
- Cptmjl

I'd stick with Sorokin. The Isles need to be more aware of Pasta and better at standing his line up on the neutral zone. They did well in the first period but faded as the game wore on. Sorikin once again kept them in this game. I'd give him the start and if they lose again you can reapproach

Barry the Hutt Trotz and his neanderthal thugs are going DOWN
- broncohorvath

Going down to win game two...I'm with you brutha!!! Testify!

Pretty much feel the same way about it but probably leaning a little more then slightly to wanting Sorokin in net. With that said I wouldn’t be pissed to see varlamov until he gave me a reason to be.
- Cptmjl

And I'm leaning toward giving Varly one more shot, although I'd be fine if Barry starts Sorokin. If Varly regains his form and can steal a game in Boston, great! Then you have 2 solid options in goal going forward. If not, then Boston has merely "held serve" by winning twice at home, and you can still go back to Sorokin on the Island.

And I'm leaning toward giving Varly one more shot, although I'd be fine if Barry starts Sorokin. If Varly regains his form and can steal a game in Boston, great! Then you have 2 solid options in goal going forward. If not, then Boston has merely "held serve" by winning twice at home, and you can still go back to Sorokin on the Island.
- JohnScammo

Goaltending seems to be the least of the Isles issues.

Goaltending seems to be the least of the Isles issues.
- ses111

Have to agree ses.

And I'm leaning toward giving Varly one more shot, although I'd be fine if Barry starts Sorokin. If Varly regains his form and can steal a game in Boston, great! Then you have 2 solid options in goal going forward. If not, then Boston has merely "held serve" by winning twice at home, and you can still go back to Sorokin on the Island.
- JohnScammo

I just feel Sorokin had a strong game and we were badly outplayed for the most part. The team in front of him needs to respond more so then him imo. I guess you can say the team could respond and wakes up if varlamov got the next start. Not really one of those clear cut decisions to me.

I just feel Sorokin had a strong game and we were badly outplayed for the most part. The team in front of him needs to respond more so then him imo. I guess you can say the team could respond and wakes up if varlamov got the next start. Not really one of those clear cut decisions to me.
- Cptmjl

As ses mentioned, not sure goalie is the question. Team plays like that in front of anyone they lose. Can’t let Pasta score 3 goals in one game. They shut off Crosby, they can shut off pasta. Gave him way too much time and space. He’ll keep scoring no matter who’s in net if they keep it up. Hopefully they have a response tomorrow night.

As ses mentioned, not sure goalie is the question. Team plays like that in front of anyone they lose. Can’t let Pasta score 3 goals in one game. They shut off Crosby, they can shut off pasta. Gave him way too much time and space. He’ll keep scoring no matter who’s in net if they keep it up. Hopefully they have a response tomorrow night.
- TogaIsles

Isles have to do something about their 1st line and they need much better overall defense. Greene is a concern but not much they can do at this point.

I just feel Sorokin had a strong game and we were badly outplayed for the most part. The team in front of him needs to respond more so then him imo. I guess you can say the team could respond and wakes up if varlamov got the next start. Not really one of those clear cut decisions to me.
- Cptmjl

I agree. Sorokin was good and the team in front of him didn't have the jump they needed to compete against the Bruins. I'm just looking to shake things up a little, because if the skaters don't skate harder, it won't matter who's in goal.

And no, I don't think benching Komarov is a better alternative to shake things up, considering he was the only Isles skater in last night's game with a positive +/-.

And I'm leaning toward giving Varly one more shot, although I'd be fine if Barry starts Sorokin. If Varly regains his form and can steal a game in Boston, great! Then you have 2 solid options in goal going forward. If not, then Boston has merely "held serve" by winning twice at home, and you can still go back to Sorokin on the Island.
- JohnScammo

Varly is solid and a known factor. Sorokin has a greater chance of stealing a game. Barry is facing a tough decision and either choice will be correct.

Goaltending seems to be the least of the Isles issues.
- ses111

Yes and no. Either goalie is capable and has earned the start. However, they may be needed to "steal" the win.

Varly is solid and a known factor. Sorokin has a greater chance of stealing a game. Barry is facing a tough decision and either choice will be correct.
- JimmyP

I wish the Isles had these options at forward and defense as well.

Yes and no. Either goalie is capable and has earned the start. However, they may be needed to "steal" the win.
- JimmyP

Isles goalies have done their fair share of stealing wins. Time for other areas of the team to step up as well.

I agree. Sorokin was good and the team in front of him didn't have the jump they needed to compete against the Bruins. I'm just looking to shake things up a little, because if the skaters don't skate harder, it won't matter who's in goal.

And no, I don't think benching Komarov is a better alternative to shake things up, considering he was the only Isles skater in last night's game with a positive +/-.
- JohnScammo

Yeah I’ll just stay away from the Komarov conversation him having a +1 means absolutely nothing to me

I agree. Sorokin was good and the team in front of him didn't have the jump they needed to compete against the Bruins. I'm just looking to shake things up a little, because if the skaters don't skate harder, it won't matter who's in goal.

And no, I don't think benching Komarov is a better alternative to shake things up, considering he was the only Isles skater in last night's game with a positive +/-.
- JohnScammo

The first line has been more or less neutralized since they started playing with Komarov. The Isles have handicapped their top line. I don't care about the number of hits he has. They have to get Barzal and Ebs going and it won't happen until Leo is off that line.