Don't talk about playoffs, you kiddin' me? Playoffs?!?

[Tahoeblue]

I wonder if we see some call-ups now that the team is in the playoffs -
I would like to see Hutton, Maggio, Isk, and Dufour.
Some players could use a breather here.

I was wondering the same thing. I hope so for the reason you mentioned and for one night play in the bigs, experience, the show, and make some $. Plant some seeds now.

 

[SI]

I was wondering the same thing. I hope so for the reason you mentioned and for one night play in the bigs, experience, the show, and make some $. Plant some seeds now.

They need depth in the playoffs, especially if Wahlstrom is dead man walking - 1 extra F and 1 extra D isn’t going to cut it

 

[Osakahaus]

Canes are gonna play us aggressive and hard.

 

[islesmb]

Their fans are already on my nerves, I think I may have to stay off of the main boards for a while lol.

 

[DerekKingSnipes]

I was just thinking you want to sit guys who are either injured or older, but somebody did make a decent case for Barzal. Maybe Lee? Can't do Palmieri since he is 1 goal away from 30

Could see Barzal and Horvat considering they probably will be loaded up in minutes for playoffs.id call up Hutton and sit Pelech snd Pulock also.

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

It was pretty clear the Rangers wanted no part of the Isles or Bolts, they played some of the best hockey I’ve seen them play all year the last week. They knew PIT WSH DET were probably sweeps or close to it, PIT due to experience I feel is most likely to give them a series.. They have to now hope the Isles physically beat Carolina up which even in a 5-6 game series the Isles could do.

I doubt they care who they play.

 

[seafoam]

Considering the matchup is already set, and Bridgeport is not playoff bound, it would make sense to make some call ups.

 

[Doshell Propivo]

I doubt they care who they play.

Totally. And if they did, my guess is they'd rather play the Islanders than the Penguins.

 

[Metnut]

Canes are gonna play us aggressive and hard.

Expect relentless pressure and forechecking in our zone making it difficult for NYI to breakout. There's an opportunity for some big chances if Isles can make smart quick decisions with precision passing and aggressive vertical skating, but Canes are best in the league at keeping teams penned in their own zone for most of the game.

 

[IslesNorway]

Rest some players please. With Dobson out, they simply cannot afford more injuries.

 

[Osakahaus]

Considering the matchup is already set, and Bridgeport is not playoff bound, it would make sense to make some call ups.

cap space only for one callup

 

[seafoam]

cap space only for one callup

Can do two depending on who it is…

 

[BMOK33]

Totally. And if they did, my guess is they'd rather play the Islanders than the Penguins.

There was a NHL network show on the 94 team and Neil Smith said the entire front office was very concerned about an R1 matchup due more to physical wear down or emotional toll than losing. He said they preferred a series with less rivalry implications early but that the team was so experienced it really had no impact. This Rangers team is a bit less seasoned with more younger guys. I think it would have been more a long run detriment than risk of losing the series

 

[saintunspecified]

Can do two depending on who it is…

Yup. I'd expect Holmstrom, Wahlstrom, Bolduc in at at least 1-2 up. Throw Cizikas back at center, and rest a few others.

 

[Throttle]

The Isles don’t need to play a bunch of kids on game 82 after clinching the playoffs on game 81.

 

[Throttle]

I’ll take the Isles winning the series in 5 or 6. Big series from Varly, Palms, Horvat, Maclean, and Riley.

 

[doublechili]

Expect relentless pressure and forechecking in our zone making it difficult for NYI to breakout. There's an opportunity for some big chances if Isles can make smart quick decisions with precision passing and aggressive vertical skating, but Canes are best in the league at keeping teams penned in their own zone for most of the game.

I'm hoping that the changes made by Roy will help in this regard. Lambert had them playing a "please pen us up in our own zone" style, but Roy has improved the breakouts significantly over Lambert (and Trotz for that matter). They make quick passes I haven't seen the team make in years.

 

[Satan'sIsland81]

As far as Wednesday's meaningless game, Dobson should not play obviously even if he is ready. Put Sorokin in net and Varly starts game 1. But if it was up to me Barzy, Horvat and possibly Nelson and Palmieri should all sit out. No reason to risk injuries to any of these guys against a Pens team that will either be frustrated at being eliminated or extra juiced up and playing for their playoff lives.

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

The Isles don’t need to play a bunch of kids on game 82 after clinching the playoffs on game 81.

"Rest" can sometimes lead to taking the foot off the pedal.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

"Rest" can sometimes lead to taking the foot off the pedal.

True, although this team has had their foot on the pedal since the ASB. I would like to give some of the heavy lifting regulars a night to rest their legs.

 

[The Real JT]

As far as Wednesday's meaningless game, Dobson should not play obviously even if he is ready. Put Sorokin in net and Varly starts game 1. But if it was up to me Barzy, Horvat and possibly Nelson and Palmieri should all sit out. No reason to risk injuries to any of these guys against a Pens team that will either be frustrated at being eliminated or extra juiced up and playing for their playoff lives.

I agree with most of you say, and especially regarding Dobson.

Resting a handful of the key players is sensible and I would expect it if the Pens are out of it. If this is still a meaningful game for Pittsburgh, then Coach Roy will do the right thing and dress the overwhelming majority of his starters.

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

Canes are gonna play us aggressive and hard.

You don't say.

 

[periferal]

I’ll take the Isles winning the series in 5 or 6. Big series from Varly, Palms, Horvat, Maclean, and Riley.

Impossible. No way the Isles can overcome the overpaid embarrassingly bad unclutch non-leader that is Mat Barzal.

 

[Rehabguy]

I’ll take the Isles winning the series in 5 or 6. Big series from Varly, Palms, Horvat, Maclean, and Riley.

Looking forward to a 100% healthy Barzal to take over several of the games single handedly. Barzal + Playoffs = Instant entertainment. Game breaker

 

[PK Cronin]

Well, we made it to the playoffs. Please move future posts to the relevant threads.

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