Post-Game Talk: #53 |New York Islanders @ Buffalo Sabres | May 4th | 7:00 | F/SOL 4-3

[Lek]

Both Matts not on the ice for warmups

 

[Not4u]

 

[beach]

perhaps Barry sits Barzal for a "breather" Kid will stew all night and come back determined for the playoffs...

He's not on the ice for pre game warmups

 

[2ndGenIslander]

houser in again tonight? b2b first starts..yikes

will be wierd to not have barzy out there

 

[scott99]

Our superstar has to be taught a lesson ? At age 23 ? Making 7 mill a year and he gets benched. I love Barzal, but I’ve been saying for years, he’s very good, not great, not elite. Has 21 million dollar elite skills, but a $5 brain.

 

[chico19341]

Let's Go, Boys!

 

[19 in a row]

Figures.. Lazy team tonight. get your heads out of your asses and score here.. I would don't be surprised to see Barzal get the game off tomorrow, and that is a serious. comment. If Trotz is going to rest some guys. Barzal has looked like dog crap all game.

I said this yesterday.. 5 games this week, so both rest and a message being sent. Barzal did not look good yesterday.

 

[Quickdraw2828]

The obvious trap game after the Rangers series is over. The weird vibe of playing a guy who hasn't played in the NHL is over. If Isles don't win tonight they just aren't that good and they'll be one and done in the playoffs.

 

[MJF]

 

[scott99]

The obvious trap game after the Rangers series is over. The weird vibe of playing a guy who hasn't played in the NHL is over. If Isles don't win tonight they just aren't that good and they'll be one and done in the playoffs.

Unfortunately the Islanders aren’t playing the Rangers in the playoffs. I don’t see any indications from this team that they can avoid a 1st round sweep. Was so happy at the trade deadline, but those 2 guys brought the Jersey stink with them. The team has been complete shit since then (except vs the Rangers).

 

[13th Floor]

It hardly even feels like there's a game tonight haha.

 

[MJF]

It hardly even feels like there's a game tonight haha.

It’s like watching an end of spring training game.

 

[19 in a row]

Good for Barry.. A day too late, but we win tonight. Book it!

 

[Quickdraw2828]

Our superstar has to be taught a lesson ? At age 23 ? Making 7 mill a year and he gets benched. I love Barzal, but I’ve been saying for years, he’s very good, not great, not elite. Has 21 million dollar elite skills, but a $5 brain.

I thought he had the most ridiculous turnovers last night, until Leddy's assist on the empty netter.

 

[MJF]

Good for Barry.. A day too late, but we win tonight. Book it!

Agreed. Some of those guys earned a night in the press box.

 

[Chardo]

Unfortunately the Islanders aren’t playing the Rangers in the playoffs. I don’t see any indications from this team that they can avoid a 1st round sweep. Was so happy at the trade deadline, but those 2 guys brought the Jersey stink with them. The team has been complete shit since then (except vs the Rangers).

Please. They looked like shit entering the playoffs last 2 years. Then destroyed their opponents.

 

[Not4u]

Poor Eberle...that line is...woof...

 

[13th Floor]

LOL that 1st line is hilarious.

 

[Chardo]

After yesterday's loss, the last 4 games are essentially meaningless. Rest who needs to be rested, and use them as extended practices.

 

[19 in a row]

Agreed. Some of those guys earned a night in the press box.

I love Barzal but he mailed it in yesterday for parts of the game. So whether it is a message or a breather , or some combination, this works for me. I had a feeling and posted after the game yesterday that Barzal sits tonight.

Martin could use a blow as well.

I think we come out with some energy today (we'd better) and this is a blow out. Normally I would never say something like that and realize it will look stupid if I am wrong but just have that feeling. Let's get this thing right for the playoffs.

 

[MJF]

Poor Eberle...that line is...woof...

Eberle is part of the problem.

 

[chico19341]

this has all the markings of a shootout loss.

 

[Lights911]

Barzal gets scratched for playing like Nelson and Bailey

 

[Chardo]

Perreault and Martin are killing us, and we can't solve Hajt and Playfair. We're screwed.

 

[13th Floor]

Barzal gets scratched for playing like Nelson and Bailey

No he got benched for playing like lazy shit while Nelson and Bailey are part of our best line for the last little bit.