Ben Shelley: Semyon Varlamov picks up third shutout, Islanders beat Rangers 2-0

I was impressed with Wahlstrom. I remember wanting the Rangers to draft him

Varly has always had the rangers number

I was impressed with Wahlstrom. I remember wanting the Rangers to draft him

Varly has always had the rangers number
- Slimtj100

I wouldn’t be too disappointed. You guys have a pretty deep group of potentially elite talent. Gonna be tough to play against in a couple years and for many years after IMO. I can’t wait for the rivalry to rejuvenate. It’s been too long.

I wouldn’t be too disappointed. You guys have a pretty deep group of potentially elite talent. Gonna be tough to play against in a couple years and for many years after IMO. I can’t wait for the rivalry to rejuvenate. It’s been too long.
- TogaIsles

Yea developmental year. Weed out the weak, keep the strong

I want the rangers to fire their coach just so they can stop this "drawing penalties" nonsense. They flop around like it's a European soccer game, grab other teams sticks and fall.. it's really absurd. Been 2 years of it now.. non stop. And yes Quinn has "drawing Penalties practice". it's beneath them and it isn't hockey.

I want the rangers to fire their coach just so they can stop this "drawing penalties" nonsense. They flop around like it's a European soccer game, grab other teams sticks and fall.. it's really absurd. Been 2 years of it now.. non stop. And yes Quinn has "drawing Penalties practice". it's beneath them and it isn't hockey.
- niteislander

First I've ever heard of it. And I watch and read every report I can find, pretty well year round.
I'm gonna call bullpoop.
The refs only called a total of 4 penalties all game. Can't be that much of a problem.
You won and you're still whining. Sad.

" Are you saying that Barzal being a center shouldn’t be along the boards?"

There really isn't any reason for me to argue with you. Where did I say that? I had the same conversation about Barzal with 8 or 9 people last night who were all talking about the same thing.. but you will tell me I am wrong and then make a couple of stupid comments in the coming days about how I said Centers aren't supposed to play on the boards or whatever.... You are a dog whistle to me at this point.

The point by the way was when a D-man joins a Rush, the forward, especially the CENTER is supposed to cover not follow them into the same corner of the ice to the dot and watch the puck get passed up the boards past him to start a 2-on-1. It's basic friggin hockey and Barzal doesn't do it. It happened twice in that game. The other guy who keeps getting caught is Dobson.

First I've ever heard of it. And I watch and read every report I can find, pretty well year round.
I'm gonna call bullpoop.
The refs only called a total of 4 penalties all game. Can't be that much of a problem.
You won and you're still whining. Sad.
- Tonybere

it's not bull poop and I have been talking about it with Ranger's fans and they can't stand it either. It's brutal... Lemiux does it almost every shift. engage other teams player.. as soon as them push back he flops to the ice like he was hit with a truck. it's brutal to watch.

https://twitter.com/Isles.../1350598785148350466?s=20 every game.

https://twitter.com/IslesBlog/status/1350598785148350466?s=20 every game.
- niteislander

And yes, he actually is THAT strong.

Wahlstrom looks better each game, he needs to play to build his confidence. HE ACTUALLY SHOOTS! And has a great shot. He needs to play with Pageau and bring Bellows back. Enough of Leo and MDC.

And yes, he actually is THAT strong.
- Wildschwein

That didn't look good, I'll give you that. I'll give Lindgren more leeway than someone like Lemieux, though. Guy bleeds for his team every other game. Lee's stick contacted both the left skate and right hamstring. COULD have been legit, but again it doesn't look like it from this video.
But, Lee got no tripping penalty so what's the difference? All Lindgren did was take himself out of defensive position.
If the Rangers morality is the most concerning thing for Isles fans even after shutting us out, I don't think there is room for discussion anyway.

And yes, he actually is THAT strong.
- Wildschwein

That's a Bailey power move.

Wahlstrom looks better each game, he needs to play to build his confidence. HE ACTUALLY SHOOTS! And has a great shot. He needs to play with Pageau and bring Bellows back. Enough of Leo and MDC.
- HolyDiver83

I can agree with this.

That didn't look good, I'll give you that. I'll give Lindgren more leeway than someone like Lemieux, though. Guy bleeds for his team every other game. Lee's stick contacted both the left skate and right hamstring. COULD have been legit, but again it doesn't look like it from this video.
But, Lee got no tripping penalty so what's the difference? All Lindgren did was take himself out of defensive position.
If the Rangers morality is the most concerning thing for Isles fans even after shutting us out, I don't think there is room for discussion anyway.
- Tonybere

How can I possibly trust what you’re saying when your coach is obviously training your players to dive? Com’ on man.

" Are you saying that Barzal being a center shouldn’t be along the boards?"

There really isn't any reason for me to argue with you. Where did I say that? I had the same conversation about Barzal with 8 or 9 people last night who were all talking about the same thing.. but you will tell me I am wrong and then make a couple of stupid comments in the coming days about how I said Centers aren't supposed to play on the boards or whatever.... You are a dog whistle to me at this point.

The point by the way was when a D-man joins a Rush, the forward, especially the CENTER is supposed to cover not follow them into the same corner of the ice to the dot and watch the puck get passed up the boards past him to start a 2-on-1. It's basic friggin hockey and Barzal doesn't do it. It happened twice in that game. The other guy who keeps getting caught is Dobson.
- niteislander

Sorry but I didn’t understand a word of the Bailey teaching Barzal how to TO the puck and then the Barzal covering the wrong guy on the boards thing wasn’t clear either.
As with most of your posts it’s just hyperbole. The latest, the Rangers having dive practice.

How can I possibly trust what you’re saying when your coach is obviously training your players to dive? Com’ on man.
- Cptmjl

Ok, center ice Guys, today we are going to work on our fake trip dives. No need to work on defensive zone assignments or PK. You guys are getting better but we need to spend more time on it.

Wahlstrom looks better each game, he needs to play to build his confidence. HE ACTUALLY SHOOTS! And has a great shot. He needs to play with Pageau and bring Bellows back. Enough of Leo and MDC.
- HolyDiver83

Quite honestly, I'd like to see Wahlstrom get a couple of games with Lee and Barzy. Bailey has brought nothing to that line and seems like the wrong type player to match with them. Barzy needs a shooter on his wing, not a passer. I'd prefer to drop Bailey down with Pageau.

Quite honestly, I'd like to see Wahlstrom get a couple of games with Lee and Barzy. Bailey has brought nothing to that line and seems like the wrong type player to match with them. Barzy needs a shooter on his wing, not a passer. I'd prefer to drop Bailey down with Pageau.
- keaner17

A shooter with Barzal seems like a must. I wanted Wahlstrom with Barzal as soon as he was drafted.

Quite honestly, I'd like to see Wahlstrom get a couple of games with Lee and Barzy. Bailey has brought nothing to that line and seems like the wrong type player to match with them. Barzy needs a shooter on his wing, not a passer. I'd prefer to drop Bailey down with Pageau.
- keaner17

Well Barry wants Bailey to show Barzal how to turnover the puck, so what better way then playing them together

That didn't look good, I'll give you that. I'll give Lindgren more leeway than someone like Lemieux, though. Guy bleeds for his team every other game. Lee's stick contacted both the left skate and right hamstring. COULD have been legit, but again it doesn't look like it from this video.
But, Lee got no tripping penalty so what's the difference? All Lindgren did was take himself out of defensive position.
If the Rangers morality is the most concerning thing for Isles fans even after shutting us out, I don't think there is room for discussion anyway.
- Tonybere

Whoa, whoa, whoa Tony. I was just laughing at the clip, not criticizing the Rangers or the play.

Whoa, whoa, whoa Tony. I was just laughing at the clip, not criticizing the Rangers or the play.
- Wildschwein

lol
Wasn't saying anything for or against you, Schwein. (you're simply not that important to me )
And, I have no issue with the Rangers being criticized. I just have serious doubts that ANY coach in the league is running "diving practices."
Is is possible that coaches tell their players to attempt it if opponents are putting their hands or sticks or feet where they shouldn't? Of course it is. But, that is not a premise I am going to indict Quinn on.

lol
Wasn't saying anything for or against you, Schwein. (you're simply not that important to me )
And, I have no issue with the Rangers being criticized. I just have serious doubts that ANY coach in the league is running "diving practices."
Is is possible that coaches tell their players to attempt it if opponents are putting their hands or sticks or feet where they shouldn't? Of course it is. But, that is not a premise I am going to indict Quinn on.
- Tonybere

lol
Wasn't saying anything for or against you, Schwein. (you're simply not that important to me )
And, I have no issue with the Rangers being criticized. I just have serious doubts that ANY coach in the league is running "diving practices."
Is is possible that coaches tell their players to attempt it if opponents are putting their hands or sticks or feet where they shouldn't? Of course it is. But, that is not a premise I am going to indict Quinn on.
- Tonybere

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Ho-Sang’s time with @orebrohockey is done. Team GM said Ho-Sang is “far behind in training compared to the group.” Had one assist in five games. #Isles