GDT: GDT #60 New York Islanders vs Boston Bruins | March 2nd | 7:30 PM | F/5-1 W

[Strummergas]

But does Lou really do that? He looks to trade and retain vs just renting.

I would agree it’s either a big move or a move to begin the transition of the 3/4th lines - someone with term on it.

You're right in that he tends to retain. Hence, no to a 32+ type. They should not pay for and then look retain that type of player.

 

[PhysicalGraffiti]

I'll be planting 3 palm trees in my yard today in honor of last nights performance.

 

[Osakahaus]

"Tour de Rempe" ended Matt Martin's career.

if we can thank that dumb kid for anything, its that he's made the islanders reconsider their 4th line for next season

 

[The Real JT]

I'll be planting 3 palm trees in my yard today in honor of last nights performance.

Enjoy them. They’ll wither away by the end of the first month of next season.

 

[Osakahaus]

If Lou is going to move the 1st this is the type trade it has to be. Something that addresses both short term and long term needs.

I would love to take Middlestadt but revisit this in the offseason.

 

[PhysicalGraffiti]

Enjoy them. They’ll wither away by the end of the first month of next season.

Hahahaha, definitely made me audibly laugh, but so sad at the same time.

 

[Glory Days]

A great game to watch. I find it amazing that the same players who couldn’t string 2 consecutive passes together and would get stuck in their own zone far too often can now execute on zone breakouts. Roy has to get a lot of credit for implementing a new system.

 

[Chapin Landvogt]

Things are looking good under Roy.

Lots to like tonight. The altered lines are definitely giving this outfit a new feel.

Wish a few of the guys had taken shots rather than look for that extra pass, but simply a huge win against a good team on a bit of a downswing.

Not missing Mayfield at all...

 

[Crashsunday]

Noticed in the standings today that Boston is the only team that is matching the Isles in OTL points. Thought that was interesting.

 

[Big L]

Noticed in the standings today that Boston is the only team that is matching the Isles in OTL points. Thought that was interesting.

The bruins have let a few leads in the 3rd slip away

 

[Osakahaus]

A great game to watch. I find it amazing that the same players who couldn’t string 2 consecutive passes together and would get stuck in their own zone far too often can now execute on zone breakouts. Roy has to get a lot of credit for implementing a new system.

it says a lot that they needed Barzal and Horvat to be this way, rather than having the Lame-bert system

 

[leeroggy]

The bruins have let a few leads in the 3rd slip away

Impossible
We are the only team capable of that
The DEI on this forum requires that belief system
Next there will be safe space threads

 

[Chapin Landvogt]

Impossible
We are the only team capable of that
The DEI on this forum requires that belief system
Next there will be safe space threads

Well, that would be one way to get Mayfield posting in a social media forum again...

 

[Potvottier]

A great game to watch. I find it amazing that the same players who couldn’t string 2 consecutive passes together and would get stuck in their own zone far too often can now execute on zone breakouts. Roy has to get a lot of credit for implementing a new system.

It's frustrating to watch when the whole team are holding their sticks too tight. We needed something to wake the guys up and remind them that they're running out of time. That something was Roy.

Not claiming that he is the next coach of the year, but saying that he is pushing all the right buttons. Sports is 95% mental and we need some mental conditioning.

 

[saintunspecified]

My weird speculation is that Roy is feeding Barzal game video of Sergei Federov. It's starting to happen 3-4 times a game that he stays out on the ice with the puck, circling, reversing, etc. because maybe it's become his job to keep puck possession when his line changes out. He used to do every now and then, but it's happening so regularly now I think it has to be deliberate. Federov was the absolute master at this, and I'm sure Roy was ... very well aware of it.

 

[BelovedIsles]

I lost complete faith that this team could make the playoffs. They keep stringing together wins, and I’ll change my tune.