Post-Game Talk: #72| New York Islanders @ Minnesota Wild | March 17th | 6:00 PM | F/OTW 3-2

[Bones45]

Exactly. I know some people are having a hard time grasping this, but this team is NOT winning the cup. That's not being pessimistic, that's just the reality.

People here? Who? I'll give ya $5

 

[Le Grec]

People here? Who? I'll give ya $5

It's not worth the 5$...

 

[Bones45]

It's not worth the 5$...

I'll just guess myself, more fun that way.

 

[BelovedIsles]

he's healthy, right? guessing that Trotz feels the same about him as he does Boychuk? he's ready, but he's gonna ride Griess until he starts to fade. it's good that both Johnny and Lehner are getting a rest.

as long as we're winning...

Trotz mentioned in his post game yesterday that B-chuk (before the injury) wasn’t at the top of his game. B-chuk looked better earlier, may be wearing down.

 

[Joedoggy]

This team may surprise.....just like it has done all year.

 

[Tres Peleches]

Trotz mentioned in his post game yesterday that B-chuk (before the injury) wasn’t at the top of his game. B-chuk looked better earlier, may be wearing down.

All the better. Get him good and rested for the playoffs

 

[BelovedIsles]

All the better. Get him good and rested for the playoffs

He was built for playoff hockey.

 

[LeapOnOver]

Well, can't say there have been many games we've stolen this year. This is the game in recent memory (which for me doesn't cover a long span of time as it is) that I felt like we didn't deserve a win that we got. I'll take it!

 

[LeapOnOver]

Can someone define what "Evaluation Season" means if isn't an innuendo/excuse for being ok with not going on a deep playoff run? Cause I don't know how else to interpret it. Every GM, every year has to "evaluate" their current roster for the following year, so the fact that we are trying to figure out who should stick and who doesn't isn't something unique to our team. I only seem to hear "evaluation season" thrown around as an excuse when the team has an off night or plays bad.

New GM, new coach, new captain, several players headed to UFA. I'm pretty sure this evaluation you talk about that's done by everyone is just a little bit different under these circumstances. Not many teams have scenarios like this. I'm not saying it's never happened, but this is a far different scenario in terms of evaluation. I'm pretty sure that's what people are talking about.

 

[Le Grec]

I'll just guess myself, more fun that way.

There is no fun in this game...

 

[Frankie41987]

I think a lot of this is perhaps just an argument over semantics and ambiguity of the term "evaluation season." I don't mean to ignore the circumstances of this particular season, but my issue with the "evaluation season" talk is it just seems like I only seem to hear it when the team loses, usually as an excuse. As long as you don't think this season is a fluke, we have all seen this team play like a first place team. So If they get bumped in the first round with a lack luster showing, I don't want to hear from the coach, players or the GM say that "well this was an evaluation season."

 

[notDatsyuk]

Exactly. I know some people are having a hard time grasping this, but this team is NOT winning the cup.

People here? Who? I'll give ya $5

You guys are on the wrong board. The delusional fans are over there. Look for the words "Maple Leafs".

 

[Bones45]

You guys are on the wrong board. The delusional fans are over there. Look for the words "Maple Leafs".

They have a big bark, but even they know their team isnt winning the Cup.