Igor is one of if not the best goaltender in the league. But, truth be told, Drury put together a very formidable roster in a rebuild. It’s also not luck that the Rangers have gone from Richter, to Lundqvist, to Shesterkin. Gotta give credit
- kindlyrick

Rangers know goalies. Igor is still a huge part of the success. The Rangers struggle 5 on 5. They showed that during the outdoor Islanders game. Special teams won that game.

Larry giving the Islanders some love.

https://nypost.com/2024/1...ites-for-the-stanley-cup/

Eberle named captain of Seattle

Larry giving the Islanders some love.

https://nypost.com/2024/1...ites-for-the-stanley-cup/
- ses111

Unpopular opinion, but I’ve always like reading Larry Brooks articles. Whether I agree or not the articles are well written and very opinionated. I kinda like that

Unpopular opinion, but I’ve always like reading Larry Brooks articles. Whether I agree or not the articles are well written and very opinionated. I kinda like that
- kindlyrick

I think more often than not, Larry has been fair about the Islanders. Larry seems to respect Lou, but he has rightly called out Lou's roster work with the Islanders.

I think more often than not, Larry has been fair about the Islanders. Larry seems to respect Lou, but he has rightly called out Lou's roster work with the Islanders.
- ses111

I think he respects Lou and Roy. I also think Lou did a good job with the LW on the first and second line. Larry is a Ranger fan, and Duclair was a Ranger pick. I’d imagine he’s a fan of Duke. Also the Tysplakov kid has noticeably stood out. Lou added a 1LW and 2LW for nothing given…..that’s a fair amount of pts not here last year.

Ek picks the islanders to finish last in the metro. I suddenly like our teams chances now.

Agreed. Hence he rejected 88 million dollars lol. Just typing that is hard.
- kindlyrick

Best part of the preseason for me so far.

I think more often than not, Larry has been fair about the Islanders. Larry seems to respect Lou, but he has rightly called out Lou's roster work with the Islanders.
- ses111

I believe that’s why most Ranger fans hate his guts.

I think he respects Lou and Roy. I also think Lou did a good job with the LW on the first and second line. Larry is a Ranger fan, and Duclair was a Ranger pick. I’d imagine he’s a fan of Duke. Also the Tysplakov kid has noticeably stood out. Lou added a 1LW and 2LW for nothing given…..that’s a fair amount of pts not here last year.
- kindlyrick

Hopefully the moves work out. Roy was an influence with Duclair. We have to be fair though. Lou’s overall roster work has not been good. It’s not just Islanders fans saying this. Hockey people have had the same comments.

Ek picks the islanders to finish last in the metro. I suddenly like our teams chances now.
- Cptmjl

Well hell…

Guess I’m gonna have to put some coin on an Isles Cup win.

Is Utah playing in Barclays!? Where’s the Honda in the corner 🤣🤣

Is Utah playing in Barclays!? Where’s the Honda in the corner 🤣🤣
- streaks

I miss the Yesuv.

Is Utah playing in Barclays!? Where’s the Honda in the corner 🤣🤣
- streaks

Certainly looks that way



But by all accounts Ryan Smith has done an unbelievable job for the team so far and I have no doubt he'll continue to do so. Glad for that team that they got out of that dumpster fire in Arizona.

Ek picks the islanders to finish last in the metro. I suddenly like our teams chances now.
- Cptmjl

Wonder how many pops up spam ads he got while typing that lie

Looks like Eiserman netted his first goal in his first game with BU

https://x.com/TerrierHock...tatus/1842721597271982413

Looks like Eiserman netted his first goal in his first game with BU

https://x.com/TerrierHock...tatus/1842721597271982413
- eichiefs9

Call him up.

Call him up.

- ses111

He also had 17 PIMs

Just by looking at the box score, it looks like that game got chippy. Apparently he hit someone and made contact to the head and got tossed

He also had 17 PIMs

Just by looking at the box score, it looks like that game got chippy. Apparently he hit someone and made contact to the head and got tossed
- eichiefs9

I love it. Islanders need more prospects that bring the passion.

Certainly looks that way



But by all accounts Ryan Smith has done an unbelievable job for the team so far and I have no doubt he'll continue to do so. Glad for that team that they got out of that dumpster fire in Arizona.
- eichiefs9

Yeah, when I saw how some of the seats were angled, I had a Barclays flash back of watching the play go past me while my seat had me positioned to look down ice the other way. Had to be an owl to follow the play.

Ask and you shall may receive

https://nypost.com/2024/1...-standout-maxim-shabanov/
- eichiefs9

Kid can play. Would be a nice pickup

Ek picks the islanders to finish last in the metro. I suddenly like our teams chances now.
- Cptmjl

lol. Even a broken clock is right more times than Ek

Varly gets the start for season opener. I’m ok with it

Was just in Vegas, put Isles to make the playoffs, was even money.

And put money on Tsyplakov to win the Calder +6000. Boom!

Go Isles!

Varly gets the start for season opener. I’m ok with it
- kindlyrick

Smart move.