GDT: Game 40: Islanders @ Sabres - 12/31 6pm ET (MSG-B, WGR 550)

[CatsforReinhart]

We threw away seasons to get center depth. If Jack is out, we roll something like
Sobotka
Mittelstadt
Rodrigues
Larsson

Criscuolo
Asplund
?
?

WTF

We need to make a trade. Why Botts doesn't do it sooner than later I don't get. Its not like someone is waiting in the wings in Rochester.

 

[debaser66]

There is no excuse not playing Pilut if he is healthy

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[ZZamboni]

Maybe Lehner and Bogo get into a fight

 

[CrazyPsycho]

There is no excuse not playing Pilut if he is healthy

Im not opposed to playing 7 D

 

[Beerz]

Always liked Lehner even tho I hated the trade and he wasnt very good here.

Nice words.

 

[Kyndig]

Might explain why Jack looked so "off" against the Bruins. Is the flu running amok with the team?

Think it was from a hit he took battling in front of the net early in the 1st and two Bruins landed on top of him.

 

[dortt]

why is Pilut even here if he is simply benched? He is of no value to this team in the pressbox. If you're not going to play him, send him to Rochester or trade him. At least get some value out of him!

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[debaser66]

Phil scratched himself from the game to send a message to his middle six

 

[Jim Bob]

We need to make a trade. Why Botts doesn't do it sooner than later I don't get. Its not like someone is waiting in the wings in Rochester.

It takes two to tango.

GMs aren't moving servicable middle six forwards right now.

They are waiting until closer to the deadline to make moves.

 

[CatsforReinhart]

It takes two to tango.

GMs aren't moving servicable middle six forwards right now.

They are waiting until closer to the deadline to make moves.

I agree but disagree. Trades happen throughout the season often but it will be more clear come TDL.

Lets hope its not too late.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[jc17]

Im not opposed to playing 7 D

Move risto to wing

 

[ValJames]

The hated Billy Smith in net tonight for the Islanders.

 

[HaNotsri]

Move risto to wing

Pilut-Dahlin-Ristolainen

 

[Ralonzo]

Man i thought eichel looked off vs boston...there was a couple awkward hits he took early and he looked visibly different

The most successful defense on Eichel this season has been to hit/hack/grab/tackle/lay on Eichel whether he has the puck or not (mostly not). Since it is rarely called, it's become a go-to strategy.

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

I agree but disagree. Trades happen throughout the season often but it will be more clear come TDL.

Lets hope its not too late.

Seriously people go do your home work. There aren't available 2C. Only a handful of teams are out of the playoff hunt. Teams in the mix aren't going to do Buffalo any favors.

 

[EichHart]

Is Eichel playing tonight?

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[CrazyPsycho]

Smith Larsson Okposo

I like it

Thompson Sobotka Pominville

Ouch

 

[jc17]

Which one is the "4th" line?