Ben Shelley: Islanders vs. Panthers: Comparing the defenses

Thanks for the article Ben. I think we will be okay so long as we stay within Barry’s system and everyone produces the way they should. I would have a tight leash on anyone not willing to leave it all out on the ice.

I think the Islanders got a favorable matchup to make the playoffs. They were slumping the last month, partially due to injuries, but I think they will be ready to go.

I expect to see less of Matt Martin and more of Johnston. Martin seems to have backed off his play in the second half. Perhaps to avoid injury at the end of his contract.

I think the Islanders got a favorable matchup to make the playoffs. They were slumping the last month, partially due to injuries, but I think they will be ready to go.

I expect to see less of Matt Martin and more of Johnston. Martin seems to have backed off his play in the second half. Perhaps to avoid injury at the end of his contract.
- Puckin_Island

I think you’ll see the CCM line do their thing in the POs now that they are all healthy.

I think you’ll see the CCM line do their thing in the POs now that they are all healthy.
- nyisles7

STFU how hasn't covid or the protests taken you out yet?

STFU how hasn't covid or the protests taken you out yet?
- Upstate_isles

- nyisles7

STFU how hasn't covid or the protests taken you out yet?
- Upstate_isles

Brian Compton
@BComptonNHL
No update from Lou Lamoriello regarding Ilya Sorokin.

Thanks for the article Ben. I think we will be okay so long as we stay within Barry’s system and everyone produces the way they should. I would have a tight leash on anyone not willing to leave it all out on the ice.
- proboy74

Thanks for reading! Agreed, especially on the back end where the Isles have the pieces to swap someone out if need be.

I think the Islanders got a favorable matchup to make the playoffs. They were slumping the last month, partially due to injuries, but I think they will be ready to go.

I expect to see less of Matt Martin and more of Johnston. Martin seems to have backed off his play in the second half. Perhaps to avoid injury at the end of his contract.
- Puckin_Island

Agreed, getting the Panthers was probably the best-case scenario for New York.

Brian Compton
@BComptonNHL
No update from Lou Lamoriello regarding Ilya Sorokin.
- niteislander

He gone

I think you’ll see the CCM line do their thing in the POs now that they are all healthy.
- nyisles7

I hope so, I still feel Johnston is the better choice. He's faster, makes good decisions and few mistakes, and has a greater offensive upside. It time the Islanders leave him in and let him develop.

He gone
- Cptmjl

I am really hoping it's just a contract ploy.

Brian Compton
@BComptonNHL
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I still think he's coming until something happens otherwise. Even if he signs now, I don't see him playing until next season.

He gone
- Cptmjl

I see you are out of quarantine, I know you are in that highest risk category

I see you are out of quarantine, I know you are in that highest risk category
- mdw7413

Wasn't aware special needs adults were high risk

I hope so, I still feel Johnston is the better choice. He's faster, makes good decisions and few mistakes, and has a greater offensive upside. It time the Islanders leave him in and let him develop.
- Puckin_Island

When people say this about Johnston I watch him play and don’t see anything they’re seeing. With that said I say this not caring whether it’s Johnston or Martin in that spot unless Martin suddenly found his game because he was pretty putrid last season IMO.

I see you are out of quarantine, I know you are in that highest risk category
- mdw7413

Attractive, rich, young men, are not at a high risk. Source?

Attractive, rich, young men, are not at a high risk. Source?
- Cptmjl

When people say this about Johnston I watch him play and don’t see anything they’re seeing. With that said I say this not caring whether it’s Johnston or Martin in that spot unless Martin suddenly found his game because he was pretty putrid last season IMO.
- Cptmjl

Ross gets to the wall and usually comes out with the puck or makes a nice pass across the crease. There just isn't anyone on that line programmed to go to the net. He also has a great wrist shot. He and Cizikas belong on scoring lines where they can develop their offense a bit instead of looking for hits. What the hell is Komarov doing on the 3rd line? Brassard should have been centering Matt and Clutter while Ross and Cizikas man the 3rd.

We never needed Pageau to be solid up the middle. Part of that $5 million could have gone to Sorokin, who has been earning $2.5 in the KHL and obviously isn't going to settle for less. He'll end up signing for a year in the KHL and entering the NHL next year as a UFR

- eichiefs9

Ok boomer

By the way I despise the term boomer

By the way I despise the term boomer
- Upstate_isles

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