Ben Shelley: Islanders’ trend of blowing leads continues in collapse against Panthers

it's Scott Gordon style choke artistry

it's Scott Gordon style choke artistry
- batteryjackson

What was his game plan called again? Overdrive? 😆

What was his game plan called again? Overdrive? 😆
- Cptmjl

"overspeed" which meant play nate thompson for half the game and play zero defense whatsoever

"overspeed" which meant play nate thompson for half the game and play zero defense whatsoever
- batteryjackson

That’s right hahaha.

it's Scott Gordon style choke artistry
- batteryjackson

Reilly having to play top 4, what can go wrong? If only the Islanders had a good coach that can take advantage of this roster.

Elite-level decision on my part to skip the Yankees/Islanders Saturday night in lieu of a boat trip to watch fireworks

Elite-level decision on my part to skip the Yankees/Islanders Saturday night in lieu of a boat trip to watch fireworks
- eichiefs9

Sorry about the Yankees chief. Rodon needs to be better than this Cashman has not done well the FA pitchers for the most part. Judge needs to really pick it up starting tonight. What are you thought on the possible Lou and Patrick issue?

Sorry about the Yankees chief. Rodon needs to be better than this Cashman has not done well the FA pitchers for the most part. Judge needs to really pick it up starting tonight. What are you thought on the possible Lou and Patrick issue?
- ses111

Ethan Sears
@ethan_sears
Oct 26
Roy: "Having Marty back in the lineup, leadership, experience, I mean, he brings that physicality that we feel — I think Lou thinks it’s important for us. ..." (1/2)

Ethan Sears
@ethan_sears
Oct 26
"And Pierre, we know what he did in the past two years. I guess Lou thought it was a good moment for him to be back and play.” (2/2)

I'm not ready to say there is an issue, but these two quotes sure make it seem like Roy isn't happy to have them and isn't in agreement with Lou.

I'm not going back to look and see what was discussed in here over the weekend because I can probably guess most of it. But bringing back Matt Martin is such an indefensibly-stupid decision from Lou that I don't think it even needs to be discussed. The non-availability of Roy/players before the game was a blatant violation of what teams are supposed to provide for the media, so I can only imagine what the hell that was all about. Lou is not off to a good start this year.

Ethan Sears
@ethan_sears
Oct 26
Roy: "Having Marty back in the lineup, leadership, experience, I mean, he brings that physicality that we feel — I think Lou thinks it’s important for us. ..." (1/2)

Ethan Sears
@ethan_sears
Oct 26
"And Pierre, we know what he did in the past two years. I guess Lou thought it was a good moment for him to be back and play.” (2/2)

I'm not ready to say there is an issue, but these two quotes sure make it seem like Roy isn't happy to have them and isn't in agreement with Lou.

I'm not going back to look and see what was discussed in here over the weekend because I can probably guess most of it. But bringing back Matt Martin is such an indefensibly-stupid decision from Lou that I don't think it even needs to be discussed. The non-availability of Roy/players before the game was a blatant violation of what teams are supposed to provide for the media, so I can only imagine what the hell that was all about. Lou is not off to a good start this year.
- eichiefs9

I agree chief. Lou should not have hired Patrick as coach if he was looking for a puppet. If Patrick leaves or is fired, it's another horrible look for this team. We tried changing the coaches. It's time to look at the GM.

I agree chief. Lou should not have hired Patrick as coach if he was looking for a puppet. If Patrick leaves or is fired, it's another horrible look for this team. We tried changing the coaches. It's time to look at the GM.
- ses111

I still think it’s odd that Lou picks the assistants. I would think a head coach would wanna bring in his own people. 🤷‍♂️

I still think it’s odd that Lou picks the assistants. I would think a head coach would wanna bring in his own people. 🤷‍♂️
- kindlyrick

Just goes back to Lou's ego and being a control freak. He does not want to retire, and miss being called President and GM of the Islanders.

Just goes back to Lou's ego and being a control freak. He does not want to retire, and miss being called President and GM of the Islanders.
- ses111

Well we all knew who was boss, but if you’re gonna be that much of a stickler it’s gotta come with winning. Lou has had ample time to turn a bubble team into a contender and yet we have 96.3% of last years roster, still blowing leads, and the PP is still wildly inconsistent. If this continues (which it’s trending to) I think Lou is a goner. Losing means empty seats…..that’s what gets the ownerships attention.

Ethan Sears
@ethan_sears
Oct 26
Roy: "Having Marty back in the lineup, leadership, experience, I mean, he brings that physicality that we feel — I think Lou thinks it’s important for us. ..." (1/2)

Ethan Sears
@ethan_sears
Oct 26
"And Pierre, we know what he did in the past two years. I guess Lou thought it was a good moment for him to be back and play.” (2/2)

I'm not ready to say there is an issue, but these two quotes sure make it seem like Roy isn't happy to have them and isn't in agreement with Lou.

I'm not going back to look and see what was discussed in here over the weekend because I can probably guess most of it. But bringing back Matt Martin is such an indefensibly-stupid decision from Lou that I don't think it even needs to be discussed. The non-availability of Roy/players before the game was a blatant violation of what teams are supposed to provide for the media, so I can only imagine what the hell that was all about. Lou is not off to a good start this year.
- eichiefs9

So when did you read back was it today or yesterday? 😆

So when did you read back was it today or yesterday? 😆
- Cptmjl

I don't think I need to go back and see that everyone hates the Martin contract

I fully expect the next Islander news: Lou fired. In keeping with Islanders' tradition, Varlamov promoted from back-up goalie to GM. Ledecky: "Varly wasn't playing well this season anyway."

I don't think I need to go back and see that everyone hates the Martin contract
- eichiefs9

You left out Engvall and Lou.

I fully expect the next Islander news: Lou fired. In keeping with Islanders' tradition, Varlamov promoted from back-up goalie to GM. Ledecky: "Varly wasn't playing well this season anyway."
- JohnScammo

At least the Islanders are providing entertainment which doesn’t require us to have to watch a game.

I fully expect the next Islander news: Lou fired. In keeping with Islanders' tradition, Varlamov promoted from back-up goalie to GM. Ledecky: "Varly wasn't playing well this season anyway."
- JohnScammo

I may take my chances with Varly at this point.

I don't think I need to go back and see that everyone hates the Martin contract
- eichiefs9

It's not the contract. It's the player.

You left out Engvall and Lou.
- Cptmjl

It's not the contract. It's the player.

- ses111

I meant more the fact that he got one than the actual contract itself. It could have been at minimum wage and it would have been a waste of a roster spot

I meant more the fact that he got one than the actual contract itself. It could have been at minimum wage and it would have been a waste of a roster spot
- eichiefs9

I got you chief. Calling Pierre back up was just as bad. Lou undermining Patrick is a huge issue.

I got you chief. Calling Pierre back up was just as bad. Lou undermining Patrick is a huge issue.
- ses111

I'm not totally ready to assume that's the case yet because that would be a huge problem. But this weekend was incredibly bizarre to me and it doesn't give me a good feeling.

I'm not totally ready to assume that's the case yet because that would be a huge problem. But this weekend was incredibly bizarre to me and it doesn't give me a good feeling.
- eichiefs9

Maybe it's a little early, but these moves are a concern. What happened to Lou's comments about working with Patrick and Patrick having a say?