Ben Shelley: Analyzing the Andy Greene trade

Ben,
Let me understand this, if we don’t get another top 6 this trade for Greene was a waste?
The Islanders are thin as shat on the blue line since Pelech went down and as much as you, Chiefs and the Girls club love Dobson, I’m sorry to inform you he wasn’t cutting it. Forget about him performing in the POs. Let me add Green isn’t a “ depth” dman, he was on the top pair tonight and played really well adding to the offense

Addressing what you said about Lou not wanting to give up a 1st rounder for Pagaeu, who’s your source Ek? Come on we don’t even know if Ottawa is trading or signing Pageau let alone what Lou is or isn’t giving up for him.
Don’t think you’re in the know there, sorry.

Thanks for the blog.

Ben Shelley: Analyzing the Andy Greene trade
- Ben Shelley

Depth defenseman? I would not be surprised if Greene plays in the top pairing for what's left of the season. Yes, he's 37, but, considering he barely just arrived and he's still learning the Islanders systems, I think he was solid in his first game.

Ben,
Let me understand this, if we don’t get another top 6 this trade for Greene was a waste?
The Islanders are thin as shat on the blue line since Pelech went down and as much as you, Chiefs and the Girls club love Dobson, I’m sorry to inform you he wasn’t cutting it. Forget about him performing in the POs. Let me add Green isn’t a “ depth” dman, he was on the top pair tonight and played really well adding to the offense lol:

Addressing what you said about Lou not wanting to give up a 1st rounder for Pagaeu, who’s your source Ek? Come on we don’t even know if Ottawa is trading or signing Pageau let alone what Lou is or isn’t giving up for him.
Don’t think you’re in the know there, sorry.

Thanks for the blog.
- nyisles7

Beat me to it.

Depth defenseman? I would not be surprised if Greene plays in the top pairing for what's left of the season. Yes, he's 37, but, considering he barely just arrived and he's still learning the Islanders systems, I think he was solid in his first game.
- JohnScammo

Guys better than most our d men. just a bit expensive. Did I say that before?

Beat me to it.
- JohnScammo

Seriously

I mean The guy had the only primary assist in the game. Made 3 blocks that were key and took a goal away in front of the net by tying a guy up. He was the captain of the Devils and he’s a depth d man. Holy (frank) please.

Bens love team the Leafs we’re trying to get Greene I understand.

Good article ben.

I dont hate this move IF he makes a play for big time scoring help. Pelech will be back next season so a rental to step in and add veteran leadership on the back end until then is fine.

The isles just are not playing like that team that went on the 17 game point streak

They don't move there feet at all, they are making awful turnovers in all three zones. They back off in the defensive zone..in the offensive zone they stand still.


The worst to me has been the defensemen. Toews won thr AHL fastest skater last year and leddy has wheels but I cant tell you the last time they jumped up on the rush. Its alot of 3 man rushes and one and done in the O zone.

Man, what happened to the team we saw back in november...

Depth defenseman? I would not be surprised if Greene plays in the top pairing for what's left of the season. Yes, he's 37, but, considering he barely just arrived and he's still learning the Islanders systems, I think he was solid in his first game.
- JohnScammo

Just wish Greene was 27 instead of 37. Still would not mind brining him back next year.

Good article ben.

I dont hate this move IF he makes a play for big time scoring help. Pelech will be back next season so a rental to step in and add veteran leadership on the back end until then is fine.

The isles just are not playing like that team that went on the 17 game point streak

They don't move there feet at all, they are making awful turnovers in all three zones. They back off in the defensive zone..in the offensive zone they stand still.


The worst to me has been the defensemen. Toews won thr AHL fastest skater last year and leddy has wheels but I cant tell you the last time they jumped up on the rush. Its alot of 3 man rushes and one and done in the O zone.

Man, what happened to the team we saw back in november...
- Flexingtheshaft

Team does need Leddy, Toews, and Pulock to help the attack. Just relying on the forwards will not cut it. Forwards simply need to shoot the puck more every chance they get and they need to crash the net for deflections and rebounds.

If I have to watch bailey come down and pass instead of shooting the puck when he had a clear look my heads gonna (frank)ing explode

Just wish Greene was 27 instead of 37. Still would not mind brining him back next year.
- ses111

Only been 1 game but the guy has been doing it for a good part of his career. Love journalists that watch him maybe 1 time a year commenting.
If he was 27 Ses we would have paid more

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Going back to this from the last blog:

Agree Ses, however that said if you can go and get a high end top 6 proven goal scoring center ( Pageau) or winger ( Hoffman ) do you put our #1 or Dobson in play to go get it?
Reach down and grab um because it a big call.
Easy being GM’s from our coaches.
- nyisles7


Honestly 7 trading Dobson is a no go for me. I trade our #1 for a signed player. New blog is up

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It’s tough to trade a Dobson type I agree. Don’t know what’s out there that is available that I would trade a Dobson type prospect for but it would have to be a pretty good offensive player. I don’t think anyone truly is available today that would be worth it.

Today @ 6:33 PM ET
You should. He would appreciate it greatly. I mean after you learn how to skate and figure out if your lefty or righty
- nyisles7

Lmao. You’re (pay attention, that is you are) a (frank)ing tool. The islanders played their (keep up) game, but as normal can’t (can not) score

Best post I've read in days

Would really prefer Lou make a play for Toffoli.

Today @ 6:33 PM ET
You should. He would appreciate it greatly. I mean after you learn how to skate and figure out if your lefty or righty
- nyisles7

Lmao. You’re (pay attention, that is you are) a (frank)ing tool. The islanders played their (keep up) game, but as normal can’t (can not) score

Best post I've read in days
- Upstate_isles

Well other than me, you would be the one to learn from it IK

I certainly didn’t spell myself to the top 1%

Only been 1 game but the guy has been doing it for a good part of his career. Love journalists that watch him maybe 1 time a year commenting.
If he was 27 Ses we would have paid more

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Going back to this from the last blog:

Agree Ses, however that said if you can go and get a high end top 6 proven goal scoring center ( Pageau) or winger ( Hoffman ) do you put our #1 or Dobson in play to go get it?
Reach down and grab um because it a big call.
Easy being GM’s from our coaches.
- nyisles7


Honestly 7 trading Dobson is a no go for me. I trade our #1 for a signed player. New blog is up

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It’s tough to trade a Dobson type I agree. Don’t know what’s out there that is available that I would trade a Dobson type prospect for but it would have to be a pretty good offensive player. I don’t think anyone truly is available today that would be worth it.
- nyisles7

For a 27 year old Greene I give up two 2's.

It would have to be a real special forward to think about moving Dobson. I agree does not seem anyone available to even think about moving Dobson. In the offseason, I can see moving Leddy and bringing back Greene. I do not want to think much about the offseason yet.

Toffoli traded to the Canucks.

For a 27 year old Greene I give up two 2's.

It would have to be a real special forward to think about moving Dobson. I agree does not seem anyone available to even think about moving Dobson. In the offseason, I can see moving Leddy and bringing back Greene. I do not want to think much about the offseason yet.
- ses111

Well Toffoli is gone to Vancouver for 2 prospects and a 2nd rounder.

Well other than me, you would be the one to learn from it IK

I certainly didn’t spell myself to the top 1%
- nyisles7

And as an Uber driver no less. Very impressive, 7!

Well Toffoli is gone to Vancouver for 2 prospects a 2nd rounder.
- nyisles7

Yep! Big piece off the board.

Yep! Big piece off the board.
- ses111

Another expensive deal

Another expensive deal
- eichiefs9

I cannot blame Lou if he cannot make this type of deal. What is your take on the Greene deal chief?

And as an Uber driver no less. Very impressive, 7!
- JohnScammo

Lmfao JS

I cannot blame Lou if he cannot make this type of deal. What is your take on the Greene deal chief?
- ses111

He thinks Dobson should have played more

He thinks Dobson should have played more
- nyisles7

It would have helped if Dobson could have handled more minutes but he is not ready yet.

Yep! Big piece off the board.
- ses111

I mean yes, but a Center is what we need, so Lou is going to pay a big price for Pageau if in fact he’s available. If I’m the Sens I’m waiting until the TDL to get the most out of it, if in fact he’s getting traded.

There may be a move out there for a player with term that no one is looking at or thinking of that we get done Ses.