Pre-Game Talk: Game 36 12/19 7:07 PM - New York Islanders - NBCSN, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[Terrier]

The Islanders are a bonafide Cup contender

If the NHL allows the team to play in Uniondale for the entire playoffs they will be dangerous. They were hurt badly last year when they had to play Carolina in Brooklyn in the second round.

Indeed, despite being a neutral I got a kick out of watching playoff hockey at the Coliseum. Reminded me of that classic vs. the Rangers in 1984. LET'S GO B'S!!




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[EvilElf63]

I like the Islanders. In my time living in Nassau I met so many dedicated, informed, and kind Isles fans who were proud of their history, embarrassed about the fish stick era, but hopeful about the future. Not unlike Bruins fans in the late 00s. I hope they crack through and have major success, although Belmont is not as central a location it's a lot better than Atlantic Terminal. Furthermore, there was plenty of mutual respect, given that the Bruins are not in the division. It helps that Isles fans like how the Bruins fleeced the Rangers in the Espo deal (older fans) and how the Long Islander Charlie Mack is an exciting player and easy to root for (younger fans).

That said- go Bs, I hope they whoop them 5-0 like they did last year when I saw them at the Coliseum.

 

[CREW99AW]

Islanders just got blown out by the Preds, we may see a team with a chip on their shoulder.

Looking thru the game threads,I see the isles have not beaten Boston in their last 7 matchups. Ouch.

I am hoping that between that embarrassing record, the beat down by Nashville and this being a nationally televised game,we will see a much better effort from the isles,a very competitive game.

 

[Clint Eastwood]

The Islanders are a bonafide Cup contender

If the NHL allows the team to play in Uniondale for the entire playoffs they will be dangerous. They were hurt badly last year when they had to play Carolina in Brooklyn in the second round.

I don't buy that. It's not the difference in arena that got them eliminated Carolina, it's their poor play that got them eliminated by Carolina.

 

[smack66]

its good day when you get to watch some world junior hockey prelim games and then Bruins later tonight.

almost as excited to watch prelim games. nothing quite like world juniors

 

[Otherworld]

Since the Isle got lit up in their last game if the Bruins do not show up for 60 minutes for this one we may be the team that gets lit up ....

 

[ODAAT]

Since the Isle got lit up in their last game if the Bruins do not show up for 60 minutes for this one we may be the team that gets lit up ....

you got that right and I don`t see a Trozt coached team putting forth another dud like it seems their game vs the Preds was

 

[VanIsle]

Bruins have won 7 in an row against the Islanders, maybe a team they just match up well against.
Complete opposite of the Capitals.

Predict a 3-1 Bruins win with an empty netter.

 

[Ladyfan]

For anyone going to the game dress warm. It will be COLD tonight

Please win B's. I am tired and cranky and need a win.

 

[Otherworld]

you got that right and I don`t see a Trozt coached team putting forth another dud like it seems their game vs the Preds was

Yup. Bruins better be acutely aware of this....

 

[ODAAT]

Yup. Bruins better be acutely aware of this....

fingers crossed friend

 

[BruinsDude]

 

[Dizzay]

Wagner in anything other than a 4th line role is dumb.
Heinen in a 2nd line role is dumb.
Get the guys we need using the prospects we have.

 

[Estlin]

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I'd prefer to see Bjork-Krejci-Heinen and Debrusk-Coyle-Senyshyn. Good to see Clifton back in the lineup.

 

[Gordoff]

I'd prefer to see Bjork-Krejci-Heinen and Debrusk-Coyle-Senyshyn. Good to see Clifton back in the lineup.

Hopefully he is back in to stay!!

 

[JCRO]

I'd prefer to see Bjork-Krejci-Heinen and Debrusk-Coyle-Senyshyn. Good to see Clifton back in the lineup.

Guys are playing out of place and this is probably best lineup they can come up with (with the given personnel).

I do agree with the lines you proposed once Seny is healthy. Really want to see more of the DeBrusk-Coyle.

 

[Gordoff]

I'm hoping to be home for the entire game tonight for the first time in I don't know how long...
Aaaand hopefully I don't regret seeing the whole game.
I have a hard time winding down when my B's lose.

 

[mjhfb]

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Moore?

 

[DarrenBanks56]

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moore traded??? lol

 

[HuskyBruinPride]

I like Brandon Carlo but he's no Johnny Boychuk- not enough snarl consistently for me.

Johnny Boychuk was born to be a Bruins defenseman and I will hate that trade until I die.

Boychuk wasn't even in the NHL at Carlo's age. Still very much developing so kinda unfair to make that comparison.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Hopefully he is back in to stay!!

shouldve never been taken out

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Moore?

Or less?

 

[TCB]

 

[DarrenBanks56]

tuukka gets the start.
if he has another stinker im guessing we roll with halak for a bit

 

[TD Charlie]

I don’t care who is between the pipes or who’s sick/injured. Just win some damn games.