GDT: GDT #28 New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks | December 13th | 7:30 PM | F/W 4-3

[Chardo]

With the longevity of the season, and the potential for another injury, I still think this team needs one more top-4 D man. I wanted a forward, but I am more confident in this team scoring than defending.

Every team needs 7 top-4 dmen

 

[leeroggy]

You just wanna be invited to the hangout so bad

Hangout? You have a Hideaway up there?

 

[SI90]

I bet if we’re still top2 in the division mid January Lou gets Hanifin or Kuzmenko if either are available

 

[leeroggy]

With the longevity of the season, and the potential for another injury, I still think this team needs one more top-4 D man. I wanted a forward, but I am more confident in this team scoring than defending.

No they don't

Crap, we're 5-0 without Pelech and Pulock. That's not a fluke by now

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

Have to say I’m amazed how much Clutterbuck has seemingly turned back clock thus far. Whatever he did this off-season worked.

I thought his career was over 4 years ago when he sliced his wrist against the Bruins. It’s remarkable

 

[crashthenet]

Have to admit I was wrong about hIm, he shoots way more than he did in Bridgeport and has built quite the chemistry with Pageau.

Shouldn't have scratched him in NJ. He has looked good from the beginning of the season.

Reilly has been terrific. Early chemistry with Barzal.

Fasching was noticeable. If Gauthier can convert one of those power moves it would be great.

Hopefully Mayfield is back for Aho.

Varlamov having some season.

 

[BelovedIsles]

No they don't

Crap, we're 5-0 without Pelech and Pulock. That's not a fluke by now

I never said it was, but there still are defensive issues. They may also be overcompensating for the two missing pieces.

 

[leeroggy]

5 points back of Boston

Chance to pull closer next

 

[DerekKingSnipes]

With the longevity of the season, and the potential for another injury, I still think this team needs one more top-4 D man. I wanted a forward, but I am more confident in this team scoring than defending.

Looks like when everyone is healthy Reilly and Bortuzzo are the extra defense which is not bad

I thought his career was over 4 years ago when he sliced his wrist against the Bruins. It’s remarkable

I figured he get to 1000 this year and this would be his last year, maybe that’s it also he just is emptying tank this year. Fasching has also been good addition to that line.

 

[PWJunior]

I bet if we’re still top2 in the division mid January Lou gets Hanifin or Kuzmenko if either are available

If we could add Hanifin and the defense is healthy, this team could be seriously f***ing scary in the playoffs. Our offense is the most potent in years and with our goaltending... shit.

 

[The Real JT]

Holmstrom truly takes over in SH situations. He has a better set of hands than first appeared; little flick of the wrists on that goal.

Him, Dobson, and Barzal have all made significant steps this year.

Glad to see Barzal continue scoring, at a key time.

Get healthy, another D man, and see what this team can do over the course of 82.

Spot on.

Preseason, it’s fair to say this team wasn’t in a position to seriously contend without 2 or more next level performances by some of their younger talented players.

Having both Barzal and Dobson make that jump has been a little surprising, but not shocking. Holmstrom, on the other hand has been a revelation.

It’s also pretty amazing that they’re finding their stride with their top pairing Dmen being injured.

 

[lazycop]

2 things:
-Love that the Rags passed on Dobson to take krapsov
-Holmstrom has the tools to be a good one. He was in beast mode on that goal. Would love to see more of that, Kid is good!

 

[BrockLobster]

Looks like when everyone is healthy Reilly and Bortuzzo are the extra defense which is not bad

I think reilly is the #6 when everyone is back.

 

[Nassau Revisited]

I think reilly is the #6 when everyone is back.

Agreed, the puck moving ability of Reilly is fantastic, he has his some warts being a little too agressive at times but I think he would make a great partner for Pelech. He brings much more than Bolduc and Aho and one can easily argue Mayfield

 

[FourRings]

I think reilly is the #6 when everyone is back.

I agree. Reilly looks really good.

 

[doublechili]

Also when I'm positive it gives the "confirmation bias crew" nothing to complain about.

Most posters here are just fans looking to while away some time talking about their team. Not joining in with other posters' narratives is now "confirmation bias"?! OMG.

 

[chico19341]

Stay healthy.

 

[DerekKingSnipes]

I think reilly is the #6 when everyone is back.

I think that’s possible but I do know they like Aho who is still a similar player. Reilly is better because he puts up points but Aho has shown he can play. I think Bolduc is going to be moved as part of whatever moves isles make in trade market.

 

[doublechili]

I agree. Reilly looks really good.

Reilly had 20:37 TOI this game. So the coaches must agree as well.

 

[chico19341]

Get some points this weekend!

 

[DerekKingSnipes]

Reilly had 20:37 TOI this game. So the coaches must agree as well.

He’s a bit adventurous defensively at times but for a guy they got for free he’s certainly played great.

 

[leeroggy]

By the way, we're back over a 100 point pace

Still laughing boys?

 

[Throttle]

Reilly had 20:37 TOI this game. So the coaches must agree as well.

Yeah, he ain’t riding pine when anyone comes back.

 

[SI90]

If we could add Hanifin and the defense is healthy, this team could be seriously f***ing scary in the playoffs. Our offense is the most potent in years and with our goaltending... shit.

Agreed

Pelech-Pulock
Hanifin-Dobson
Romanov-Mayfield.

Reilly Bortuzzo

That’s a big boy defense with legit depth at 7-8 too

 

[seafoam]

He’s a bit adventurous defensively at times but for a guy they got for free he’s certainly played great.

He’s a riverboat gambler but as long as the production is there he will play.