G Ilya Sorokin (2014, 78th, NYI)

[Caser]

Decided to post some stretching routines by Sorokin. Because there's not much to post these days anyway.

 

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[Caser]

Signed a 1-year ELC, burned it and extended:

 

[blinkman360]

So weird to look back at the first pages of this thread in 2015 when we were getting excited about him. 5 years later and it's finally happening....actually will probably be closer to 6 years by the time we see him play meaningful games.

Being an Isles fan is so much fun. We can't sign players and have trouble keeping our own players from leaving. It's at the point where we celebrate when one of our prospects signs. Meanwhile on UFA signing day 2019 my Ranger fan buddy was like "oh...Panarin...good signing....".

It's tough out here on the streets.

 

[SI90]

So weird to look back at the first pages of this thread in 2015 when we were getting excited about him. 5 years later and it's finally happening....actually will probably be closer to 6 years by the time we see him play meaningful games.

Being an Isles fan is so much fun. We can't sign players and have trouble keeping our own players from leaving. It's at the point where we celebrate when one of our prospects signs. Meanwhile on UFA signing day 2019 my Ranger fan buddy was like "oh...Panarin...good signing....".

It's tough out here on the streets.

The guy who started this thread has been following him closely since he was drafted and was over the moon when he finally signed! Been a long time coming.

 

[SI90]

 

[Boxscore]

I'm curious to see what number Sorokin wears.

 

[islesmb]

I'm curious to see what number Sorokin wears.

30

 

[P10p]

Can anyone see him grabbing more starts from Varly?

 

[GrandmaSlices51631]

Can anyone see him grabbing more starts from Varly?

Not with his play thus far. Varlamov is a superior NHL goalie today. That is of course, subject to change as Sorokin adapts to the NHL.

I'd say the only areas Sorokin is better than Varlamov at are puck handling and athleticism. Mitch Korn has his work cut out for him as Sorokins timing and positioning are not conducive to even having a low .900 sv% int he league.

 

[Atas2000]

Not with his play thus far. Varlamov is a superior NHL goalie today. That is of course, subject to change as Sorokin adapts to the NHL.

I'd say the only areas Sorokin is better than Varlamov at are puck handling and athleticism. Mitch Korn has his work cut out for him as Sorokins timing and positioning are not conducive to even having a low .900 sv% int he league.

I think it is more about adapting to a new league. Sorokin is no teenager.

 

[GrandmaSlices51631]

I think it is more about adapting to a new league. Sorokin is no teenager.

Did you miss my main point where I wrote

" That is of course, subject to change as Sorokin adapts to the NHL."

 

[The Crypto Guy]

3 starts in 12 games so far, i'm sure he was expecting to play a lot more than this.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

3 starts in 12 games so far, i'm sure he was expecting to play a lot more than this.

Varlamov playing too well

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Varlamov playing too well

Ture, didn't realize he had such great numbers early on.

 

[De Montreal]

Time to talk a bit about this guy. After losing his first three games in the NHL, he won his last seven. He let in 10 goals in that 7 games span, that's ridiculus.

overall he now has a 1,97 GAA and ,922

1- at what times does the Islanders decide to ride with him instead of Varlamov as a no. 1 ?
2- at what times do we consider him for the Calder trophy ahead of Lankinen, Kaakonen and Nedeljkovic?

 

[Islesfan22]

Sorokin excellent tonight. Best game as a pro. Him Wahlstrom have been key the last few games for the islanders.

 

[Islesfan22]

Time to talk a bit about this guy. After losing his first three games in the NHL, he won his last seven. He let in 10 goals in that 7 games span, that's ridiculus.

overall he now has a 1,97 GAA and ,922

1- at what times does the Islanders decide to ride with him instead of Varlamov as a no. 1 ?
2- at what times do we consider him for the Calder trophy ahead of Lankinen, Kaakonen and Nedeljkovic?

He was shaky early on in the season but has really settled in lately. Very quick agile goalie. Needs to work on rebound control but made some great saves tonight.

 

[SI90]

Time to talk a bit about this guy. After losing his first three games in the NHL, he won his last seven. He let in 10 goals in that 7 games span, that's ridiculus.

overall he now has a 1,97 GAA and ,922

1- at what times does the Islanders decide to ride with him instead of Varlamov as a no. 1 ?
2- at what times do we consider him for the Calder trophy ahead of Lankinen, Kaakonen and Nedeljkovic?

* he has won 8 straight

 

[GrandmaSlices51631]

* he has won 8 straight

Not if Lamoriello's lawyer is representing him.

 

[Bevans]

Time to talk a bit about this guy. After losing his first three games in the NHL, he won his last seven. He let in 10 goals in that 7 games span, that's ridiculus.

overall he now has a 1,97 GAA and ,922

1- at what times does the Islanders decide to ride with him instead of Varlamov as a no. 1 ?
2- at what times do we consider him for the Calder trophy ahead of Lankinen, Kaakonen and Nedeljkovic?

Lankinen is no longer belongs in this conversation.

 

[mm11]

gotta see more. Looks pretty good.

 

[SoundAndFury]

Lankinen is no longer belongs in this conversation.

He is still a starter with solid numbers and a winning record on a pretty terrible/injury battered team. How does he not belong?

Regarding Sorokin, it's just business as usual. He stayed in the KHL long enough to make sure he is an NHL goalie, arguably NHL starting goalie immediately after moving to NA and the Islanders are one of the best teams for any goalie to play on.

 

[saintunspecified]

Sorokin has been steady for a while now, but I think last night was the first time NYI fans got a taste of Sorokin's somewhat freaskish athletic ability. He reminded me a little bit of a young Nabokov, who also had freakish athleticism until he had to play 70+ games per year.

I think he's going to get more games than he got early in the year to keep both goalies fresh. It could be an interesting story who will get playoff starts assuming (which seems likely) NYI make the playoffs.

 

[Bevans]

He is still a starter with solid numbers and a winning record on a pretty terrible/injury battered team. How does he not belong?

Regarding Sorokin, it's just business as usual. He stayed in the KHL long enough to make sure he is an NHL goalie, arguably NHL starting goalie immediately after moving to NA and the Islanders are one of the best teams for any goalie to play on.

Because he's now miles behind Kahkonen, Sorokin, and Ned. He wouldn't get a nom if there were zero skaters.

But I'll stop derailing the Sorokin conversation now.