Ben Shelley: Weekly Recap: Islanders Edition (January 24)

Ben Shelley: Weekly Recap: Islanders Edition (January 24)
- Ben Shelley

Anyone know if Varlamov is getting the start?

Anyone know if Varlamov is getting the start?
- Wildschwein

I would assume he would be, but 🤷🏻‍♂️

Anyone know if Varlamov is getting the start?
- Wildschwein

We'll probably find out in 8 minutes when warmups start

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Andrew Gross @AGrossNewsday
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Sorokin v Wedgewood as #Isles and #NJDevils on the ice for warmups here at The Rock.

We'll probably find out in 8 minutes when warmups start

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Andrew Gross @AGrossNewsday
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Sorokin v Wedgewood as #Isles and #NJDevils on the ice for warmups here at The Rock.
- eichiefs9

Now I'm nervous. Let's hope he'll be ready.

Now I'm nervous. Let's hope he'll be ready.
- JimmyP

Gotta get him going at some point and tonight is as good a game as any. NJ is probably the weakest team they're going to play this year.

But the team has to play like they did the other night in front of him though, not just hang him out to dry like in that Rangers debacle.

Gotta get him going at some point and tonight is as good a game as any. NJ is probably the weakest team they're going to play this year.

But the team has to play like they did the other night in front of him though, not just hang him out to dry like in that Rangers debacle.
- eichiefs9

Well hopefully he plays well and you won’t have to sell that sOrOkin jersey you spewed on for the last 3 years watching YouTube highlight videos

Gotta get him going at some point and tonight is as good a game as any. NJ is probably the weakest team they're going to play this year.

But the team has to play like they did the other night in front of him though, not just hang him out to dry like in that Rangers debacle.
- eichiefs9

Absolutely and he can’t let routine shots get by him either. Hopefully he’s ready to go tonight.

Absolutely and he can’t let routine shots get by him either. Hopefully he’s ready to go tonight.
- Cptmjl

I sure hope Barry gave him ample time to get ready.

I am nervous as well. We gave up alot to bring him in hope he lives up to the hype.

I am nervous as well. We gave up alot to bring him in hope he lives up to the hype.
- Hockeyislife

He was a draft choice so we didn’t give up anything to get him.

I sure hope Barry gave him ample time to get ready.
- nyisles7

He was a draft choice so we didn’t give up anything to get him.
- nyisles7

I mean greiss and lehner. We let them walk for nothing.

I mean greiss and lehner. We let them walk for nothing.
- Hockeyislife

Gotta think that Barry and Co. believed that sOrOkin had what it takes to play in the NHL so I’m going to say tonight sOrOkin will be the Sorokin we all expected.

Fingers Crossed.

MDC on the third line with johnston and pageau

- Cptmjl

Gonna be interesting to see sOrOkin’s rebound control and how deep in his net he plays vs coming out to challenge the shooter and cut down the angle.

Edit: did Barzal touch the puck yet.

Gonna be interesting to see sOrOkin’s rebound control and how deep in his net he plays vs coming out to challenge the shooter and cut down the angle.
- nyisles7

Only 5 minutes in, but he looks like he's further out and being more aggressive.

The rest of the team looks a little flat.

Gonna be interesting to see sOrOkin’s rebound control and how deep in his net he plays vs coming out to challenge the shooter and cut down the angle.

Edit: did Barzal touch the puck yet.
- nyisles7

Don’t get your O’s but I’m sure they’re well thought.

Only 5 minutes in, but he looks like he's further out and being more aggressive.

The rest of the team looks a little flat.
- JimmyP

Not a good start for the islanders

Only 5 minutes in, but he looks like he's further out and being more aggressive.

The rest of the team looks a little flat.
- JimmyP

Thanks never played goalie analyst.

Only 5 minutes in, but he looks like he's further out and being more aggressive.

The rest of the team looks a little flat.
- JimmyP

Yes agreed Jimmy

Good pp

Don’t get your O’s but I’m sure they’re well thought.
- TogaIsles

It’s the hOles under his arms we experienced his first game

Thanks never played goalie analyst.
- TogaIsles

You're welcome. Would you like my thoughts on open heart surgery, rocket science or nuclear reactors?