Ben Shelley: Notes from Game 1 vs. Panthers

They looked good. Hopefully they'll keep it up on Tuesday. I also hope my boss won't notice I won't really be working from 12-3.

"..Anthony Beauvillier has looked like a different player in the last two games"

huh? Beau was the same player he's been all year.

Good write up Ben. Looks like the team is finding its defensive identity and that’s a good thing.
I don’t see any line up changes in game 2 except maybe JB. I thought the lines 1 - 4 are all playing well and playing a brand of Islanders hockey which brings success.
They need to continue to bring this effort consistently game in game out.

Look at you talking hockey!

Arthur Staple @StapeAthletic 35m

Trotz: No update on Boychuk, day off today for #Isles

https://twitter.com/Stape...tatus/1289998505285693440

Look at you talking hockey!


- Puckin_Island

Ok, Poly

- nyisles7

Arthur Staple @StapeAthletic 35m

Trotz: No update on Boychuk, day off today for #Isles

https://twitter.com/Stape...tatus/1289998505285693440
- JimmyP

I’m really hoping we get to see Greene for game 2.

Man I hate listening to Milbury. Hearing him praise Chara makes me want to reach through the TV and choke the life out of him on air. If there are hockey fans on the jury I'll be acquitted.

How does that bumhole have a job in hockey?

They looked good. Hopefully they'll keep it up on Tuesday. I also hope my boss won't notice I won't really be working from 12-3.
- JimmyP

So strange having Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon games.

I’m really hoping we get to see Greene for game 2.
- Wildschwein

Big Greene fan?

Big Greene fan?
- Cptmjl

Not really, no. But I’m definitely not a fan of Boychuk’s mobility.

Not really, no. But I’m definitely not a fan of Boychuk’s mobility.
- Wildschwein

What’s your thoughts on throwing Dobson into the mix?

What’s your thoughts on throwing Dobson into the mix?
- Cptmjl

I’d be all for it. But I’m not gonna kid myself; there’s little to no chance Trotz puts him in over Greene.

I’d be all for it. But I’m not gonna kid myself, there’s little to no chance Trotz puts him in over Greene.
- Wildschwein

Yeah I agree but for once the kid would be playing on his natural side. Would like to see it but you are correct Trotz will throw Greene in there.

I’d be all for it. But I’m not gonna kid myself; there’s little to no chance Trotz puts him in over Greene.
- Wildschwein

Unless it was a young Dennis Potvin, Barry is not playing Dobson over Greene. Honestly I would play Greene as well. I still would have played Bellows over Moose though. Would be nice to see what Bellows can do with Pageau.

I’m really hoping we get to see Greene for game 2.
- Wildschwein

What has he done that impressed you so?

What has he done that impressed you so?
- Puckin_Island

Been better than Boychuk.

Been better than Boychuk.
- Wildschwein

Greene has been very impressive. The pass the other night on the goal and always being in the right position.

Greene has been very impressive. The pass the other night on the goal and always being in the right position.
- ses111

OK I missed most of his games and wasn't sure why everyone was calling for Trotz to play him.

Been better than Boychuk.
- Wildschwein

OK

OK I missed most of his games and wasn't sure why everyone was calling for Trotz to play him.
- Puckin_Island

Greene is old but can still play. Boychuk has been a warrior but the Isles will miss very little having Greene.

Greene is old but can still play. Boychuk has been a warrior but the Isles will miss very little having Greene.
- ses111

JB has been reduced to flopping around in front of the crease too often, and his slap shot often clears the zone for the opposition. He's a shadow of his former self, and we have him for 2 more years. But he isn't terrible. I guess Greene left an impression.