GDT: GDT #61 New York Islanders vs St. Louis Blues | March 5th | 7:30 PM | F/4-2 W

[Richie Daggers Crime]

Yeah, probably not. I don’t wear jerseys.

If he keeps playing like he’s been playing lately, let’s just say finally, bc that’s not what he was doing the past 2.5 years.

I was skeptical about Barzal as well, but he's been very good this year. He gets into funks, but all players do.

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

Also, I still think that when players smash their sticks, they should get fined.

 

[Nassau Revisited]

Roy has changed the identity of this team so quickly. Very clear that Lambert was not the man for this job. Even slackers like Lee and Engvall looking good lately.

They do not miss Mayfield at all, maybe he can be shipped to Robidas island

 

[Osakahaus]

its funny just how pathetic this team was under Lambert

Roy has changed the identity of this team so quickly. Very clear that Lambert was not the man for this job. Even slackers like Lee and Engvall looking good lately.

They do not miss Mayfield at all, maybe he can be shipped to Robidas island

I think Scotty at full health would be better than whatever version of scotty we got this season

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

Scotty?

 

[IslesNorway]

Dominant performance. Really should have put it away far sooner.

 

[impaaaaaact]

Think he was referring to Torpochenko maybe, I saw some rumors about him on Twitter.

Yeah, it would be weird to trade Pageau a day after saying they wouldn’t subtract

 

[Lek]

Yeah, it would be weird to trade Pageau a day after saying they wouldn’t subtract

unless by subtract, he meant selling.

 

[crashthenet]

Also, I still think that when players smash their sticks, they should get fined.

Or their parents shouldn't buy them new ones.

Barzal's D zone positioning was better at the end of the game than I have seen. A change?

Palmieri's second goal in as many games on a well executed stretch. A adjustment?

Maybe some coaching going on.

Yeah, it would be weird to trade Pageau a day after saying they wouldn’t subtract

Weekes hasn't exactly been on point this year.

 

[DamnZamDoor]

Great win! Was in a bar with my son, came home turned it on and they were losing 2-0. Sat in my chair and said c'mon. Palms scored about 10 seconds later. Did not leave the position I was in until after Barzal sealed it. My foot fell asleep but it was well worth it. Keep it rolling now!!

 

[Chardo]

Lee and Palms playing at a different level these last four games.

Barzal out there last 40 seconds of a one goal game. And in the right spot. That's different.

Wonder what our record would be if Pulock had been healthy this year.

Lee busted his ass on a full rink backcheck to break up a scoring chance. Never saw him skate like that before.

 

[Big L]

Lee busted his ass on a full rink backcheck to break up a scoring chance. Never saw him skate like that before.

Ha funny you mention that at one point I thought ‘is that Lee with the fast back check?’ Guess it was lol

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

I think Scotty at full health would be better than whatever version of scotty we got this season

He looked f***ing terrible, but do I give him credit for coming back and playing through an injury when the team was down a bunch of defensemen.

That's the kind of guy who plays for his teammates (albeit terribly lol).

 

[Osakahaus]

He looked f***ing terrible, but do I give him credit for coming back and playing through an injury when the team was down a bunch of defensemen.

That's the kind of guy who plays for his teammates (albeit terribly lol).

yeah that shot he took off of Dahlin absolutely murdered his 2023-2024 campaign

 

[Chapin Landvogt]

3 key thoughts here:
- Although sometimes risky, I was impressed with how often the Dmen could move the puck between themselves in our zone and not just throw it away up the ice.
- Horvat was RIGHT smack dab in the middle of the two goals against and it looked ugly each time. VERY important that he made up for that with his tremendous game-winner.
- I thought it was Barzal's worst game of the year. He just didn't have it. And then he got sloppy sometimes too, to top it off. As such, also pretty important that he was able to put the guys at ease with his very slick emptynetter.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

The way the game was going you just knew Horvat was going to get on the board after his turnovers.

 

[saintunspecified]

3 key thoughts here:
- Although sometimes risky, I was impressed with how often the Dmen could move the puck between themselves in our zone and not just throw it away up the ice.
- Horvat was RIGHT smack dab in the middle of the two goals against and it looked ugly each time. VERY important that he made up for that with his tremendous game-winner.
- I thought it was Barzal's worst game of the year. He just didn't have it. And then he got sloppy sometimes too, to top it off. As such, also pretty important that he was able to put the guys at ease with his very slick emptynetter.

As bad as Barzal looked (knew he was off when he missed an easy saucer pass he makes all the time), Nelson looked great moving the puck. And if it weren't for a couple of desperate stick checks he might have potted a goal. It's interesting that from what I can tell, Barzal (apart from faceoffs) has the center's responsibilities in the neutral zone & defensive zone most of the time. Probably that's a natural result of him playing as the F3.

Idk what's up with Palmieri. He still looks ponderous out there, but somehow he's getting it done offensively. Also (somehow) he isn't turning the puck over in the neutral zone anymore, which was something that happened regularly. Is it about deployment? (That is, Roy plays the Horvat or Cizikas line against top offensive opponents?)

 

[Chardo]

Ha funny you mention that at one point I thought ‘is that Lee with the fast back check?’ Guess it was lol

Coming up on 3 year anniversary of ACL. Rehab has been good for him. He's now skating faster than ever. Which is to say he doesn't look like the slowest guy on the ice anymore.

 

[Big L]

Coming up on 3 year anniversary of ACL. Rehab has been good for him. He's now skating faster than ever. Which is to say he doesn't look like the slowest guy on the ice anymore.

Save that moniker for Matt Martin.

 

[saintunspecified]

Nice poise by Barzal, much needed.

Have been seeing this maturity more and more from him. If he can stay healthy throughout his career, there will come a point in time that his defensive play will surpass his offensive play. Maybe in 4 years or so.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Lee and Palms playing at a different level these last four games.

Barzal out there last 40 seconds of a one goal game. And in the right spot. That's different.

Wonder what our record would be if Pulock had been healthy this year.

18-10-9 with Pulock this year.

 

[saintunspecified]

18-10-9 with Pulock this year.

He was bad to start the season. Had one or two strong games, and them some stinkers.

 

[Metnut]

Would love to see these team get hot and make the playoffs and be in position to do damage (maybe even get to face NYR in round 1), but I'm more interested to see what the team can do with Roy and him having a full training camp to work with the team.

He took over on the fly this year with the team in a desperate situation and probably has only been able to tinker with things given the limited practice time.

 

[Doshell Propivo]

Roy loves Barzal. Had do much confidence in him. He was never out with a 1 goal lead and empty net for Trotz or Lambert

Unleashed

 

[Potvottier]

we out played them quite handily and should have won. Sorokin wasn't very busy but he was good. Our team seems to be moving the puck quicker, with more short passes. I like. Nothing is more frustrating than watching a guy like Barzal or Nelson try and thread the needle through two opponents, to a guy 40 ft away, and get picked off.

Barzal got stripped a few times, and is still holding on to the puck too long. I feel like he is getting better at not giving the puck away, but still needs to work at it.

Aho is a pretty good option, for a 7th D, given that he plays both sides and is cheap. Against a speedy team, he may be a better option than Mayfield.

I think that Mayfield is showing signs of improving his passing game. I certainly would not trade him this year, but would really work on his possession game/mistakes.

I think Pulock and Pelech have picked it up since being split up.

Overall, I am happy with Roy and his changes.