Post-Game Talk: #62| New York Rangers @ New York Islanders| February 25th | 7:00 PM | F/OTL 4-3

[doublechili]

This... squeeze every penny out of them Ryan. He deserves his payday.

7x6

Or maybe Dubas decides this summer that TOR's biggest need is another high-paid center for the 3rd line?

 

[2ndGenIslander]

time to beat up on this irrelevant team. lets goo

 

[crasherino]

This... squeeze every penny out of them Ryan. He deserves his payday.

7x6

That would be great but I can't imagine it being that high. I'm really surprised that he's only an RFA this summer. Feel like he's been around forever.

But they can't go to arbitration with him. Considering he's already getting $3.1m, he'll get $5m easy in arbitration. They saved some money by trading Skeji (I'm sad I can't yell "Sketchy" at games anymore), but they're still in a bind for next year.

 

[CBG]

Strome has 55 points in 61 games??? That snuck up on me.

I guess its nice to play with the Breadman

 

[CBG]

I am curious to see tonights line combos I don't think #44 solves our scoring issues but he is a step in the right direction

 

[Doshell Propivo]

No, no, no. f*ck this shit. That chant is an abomination.

Not only will we chant that chant, we will make Live is Life our official goal song again.

 

[Chardo]

I am curious to see tonights line combos I don't think #44 solves our scoring issues but he is a step in the right direction

Doesn't completely solve the scoring, but Pageau, right now, leads the Islanders in goals, PP goals, and PP points. He's a big step in the right direction.

 

[benedictTavares]

LoL remember that game when Pageau scored FOUR goals and the game winner in overtime to beat the rags in the playoffs.​

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

Are there any chants that get your seal of approval?

Yes, anything but the insipid ole chant. f*** that noise.

 

[13th Floor]

Doesn't completely solve the scoring, but Pageau, right now, leads the Islanders in goals, PP goals, and PP points. He's a big step in the right direction.

Not only that, but I think he indirectly helps with scoring because people can slot into more natural positions with him in the lineup, especially when we are healthy. We won't need to have Nelson be the only guy who can win a faceoff while also playing the checking center role and also expecting him to score. We won't need to throw Bailey or Brassard at center with a large focus on defense, which essentially kills the scoring threat on that line.

 

[PROMputt]

I guess it depends what he wants and for how long. But I can see Strome being an effective player going forward. Especially if you're pairing him up with Bread. And while you can say that he's a product of Bread, someone's gotta play with him and if Strome is the guy, so be it. I just hope he demands a lot based on his big season.

Strome always had the talent just needed to put it together on a consistent basis. I think the rangers are going to sign him and he will be a good player for them. We have Eberle who is doing well, Edmonton in a round about way has Athanasiou now. Everyone should be happy.

 

[IslesCLT]

Not only that, but I think he indirectly helps with scoring because people can slot into more natural positions with him in the lineup, especially when we are healthy. We won't need to have Nelson be the only guy who can win a faceoff while also playing the checking center role and also expecting him to score. We won't need to throw Bailey or Brassard at center with a large focus on defense, which essentially kills the scoring threat on that line.

This is a great post. Brock gets some relief from the PK as well I would think. Bailey should be able to stop wondering what position he’s playing on any given night. 3C has caused us a lot of issues this season.

 

[danteipp]

Need to get the win tonight, especially if they are down Kreider (illness) and Buch. Ideally, the Isles should exploit the LHD in Staal, Lindgren and Smith (woof). Got to overwhelm them and shoot high on Georgiev, who in the times I have seen him play, seems to like to cover the bottom of the net and take his chances.

 

[SI90]

 

[SI90]

We don’t have an elite 1-2 center punch but with a legit middle 6 center in Pageau we’re strong and solid down the middle 1-4 when Cizikas gets back. Going to be really good for our team.

 

[13th Floor]

We don’t have an elite 1-2 center punch but with a legit middle 6 center in Pageau we’re strong and solid down the middle 1-4 when Cizikas gets back. Going to be really good for our team.

We're looking to make a Cup run with that elusive elite 3-4 center punch.

 

[SI90]

We're looking to make a Cup run with that elusive elite 3-4 center punch.

honestly, if we can bring in a big time goal scoring winger I think we’re in really good shape.

 

[13th Floor]

honestly, if we can bring in a big time goal scoring winger I think we’re in really good shape.

I agree. This will be a pretty big offseason for us.

 

[Axel574]

A poster over on the Ranger board was laughing that they signed Kreider for 500k less than Lee … I'm laughing that we got identical production from the 152 pick as they did with the 19th pick in the 2009 draft.

Boom! You go Lee.

 

[mm11]

Would love to see the Isles work the raggies left D tonight....

 

[Kevin27NYI]

A poster over on the Ranger board was laughing that they signed Kreider for 500k less than Lee … I'm laughing that we got identical production from the 152 pick as they did with the 19th pick in the 2009 draft.

Boom! You go Lee.

Because Kreider has never broken 30.

 

[SI90]

A poster over on the Ranger board was laughing that they signed Kreider for 500k less than Lee … I'm laughing that we got identical production from the 152 pick as they did with the 19th pick in the 2009 draft.

Boom! You go Lee.

Lee has multiple 30’goal seasons and a 4o goal season. Kreider has never even scored 30. Lee is also our leader and captain. You can maybe argue that Krieders game will age better but Lee has been the better player over the course of his career. They paid that much for a guy that has never potted 30. Maybe he does it this year but it’s a career year. They shouldn’t be laughing at anyone.

 

[IslesCLT]

Got a “f*** the rags” from the conductor on our train back from the city.

It’s gonna be a good night

 

[Barzilla]

F*ck the rags and their dirtbag fan base. I hope we score early and frequent so they go home early.

 

[Axel574]

Lee has multiple 30’goal seasons and a 4o goal season. Kreider has never even scored 30. Lee is also our leader and captain. You can maybe argue that Krieders game will age better but Lee has been the better player over the course of his career. They paid that much for a guy that has never potted 30. Maybe he does it this year but it’s a career year. They shouldn’t be laughing at anyone.

I just meant that they are both at .6 points per game for their careers. Lee is our Capitan and a more important member to the Islander at the moment than Kreider is to the Rangers for sure.