Player Discussion: Ilya Sorokin

[JustinCaron]

Sorokin has been an absolute rock for the Islanders and the only consistent part of their game this season. With that being said do you think he deserves to win the Vezina for his play this year? With a supporting cast the Bruins offer Ullmark it begs to question what kind of numbers Sorokin would have on a team like that?

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New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin has had a strong first half of the 2022-23 season and you could say it's been Vezina Trophy worthy.

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[Sparksrus3]

Sorokin has been an absolute rock for the Islanders and the only consistent part of their game this season. With that being said do you think he deserves to win the Vezina for his play this year? With a supporting cast the Bruins offer Ullmark it begs to question what kind of numbers Sorokin would have on a team like that?

Islanders' Sorokin Having a Vezina Trophy-Worthy Season - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More

New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin has had a strong first half of the 2022-23 season and you could say it's been Vezina Trophy worthy.

thehockeywriters.com

this freaken kid is keeping the Islanders out of the Bedard sweepstakes .

 

[miscs75]

this freaken kid is keeping the Islanders out of the Bedard sweepstakes .

This team would have wound up picking 5th this year even if they were the worst team. Uncle Gary decided where young Connor will play. He can’t have a high end talent like that outshine the crosstown rivals and all the excessive hype they get for being a mediocre team.

 

[Throttle]

This team would have wound up picking 5th this year even if they were the worst team. Uncle Gary decided where young Connor will play. He can’t have a high end talent like that outshine the crosstown rivals and all the excessive hype they get for being a mediocre team.

Oh brother. Love the Bettman conspiracy people.

Sorokin has been an absolute rock for the Islanders and the only consistent part of their game this season. With that being said do you think he deserves to win the Vezina for his play this year? With a supporting cast the Bruins offer Ullmark it begs to question what kind of numbers Sorokin would have on a team like that?

Islanders' Sorokin Having a Vezina Trophy-Worthy Season - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More

New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin has had a strong first half of the 2022-23 season and you could say it's been Vezina Trophy worthy.

thehockeywriters.com

No, Ullmark gets it (as of today).

 

[mm11]

Great year but not getting the hardware unless the Isles go on a run and makes the playoffs lead by this freak we have between the pipes.

 

[Mike C]

Great year but not getting the hardware unless the Isles go on a run and makes the playoffs lead by this freak we have between the pipes.

Can't watch tonight double m. Local blackout. Oh well. Guess it's the No Fun League. I give NYG a fighting chance. Canes shut us out earlier. Tempted to play the goose egg in the goal contest. I should just sneak a look at Capades Jr's folded up sheet before entering my pick hahaha.

Oh well, things to ruminate about over my weekly americano and canoli over at the Cafe where we all exchange stories not take ourselves too seriously and have ourselves a blast. I'll take you over if your ever in town. You'll fit in like Cizikas with Matty B

 

[SI90]

Sorokin deserves to be in the conversation but I think Ullmark is the front runner right now. He’s having an unbelievable year and his numbers back it up.

 

[JustinCaron]

this freaken kid is keeping the Islanders out of the Bedard sweepstakes .

It's unfortunate position to be in sitting on the bubble but the Islanders are still way too far ahead to be included in the Bedard sweepstakes.

 

[Foppberg]

Unfortunately wasting away a Vezina calibre goaltender.

 

[Glorydays22]

I see a lot of chatter on Armchair-GM about trading Sorokin!

 

[Mike C]

I see a lot of chatter on Armchair-GM about trading Sorokin!

armchair GM---good one!!!

 

[Glorydays22]

armchair GM---good one!!!

I meant to say Capfriendly website.

 

[Mike C]

I meant to say Capfriendly website.

keep it as is and take credit for the funny!

 

[redbull]

I see a lot of chatter on Armchair-GM about trading Sorokin!

aside from McDavid, I'm not sure there's anyone I'd trade Sorokin for. The position is too critical and the gap between a superb goalie and even an average goalie is immense.

Goaltending is erratic in the NHL and so many good seasons and bad seasons can sway the perceived value of an individual goalie, but the ones that are consistently great truly stand out. Sorokin's one of those few.

Anyone's capable of a great run, a playoff run, but Sorokin's barely entering his prime.

I know nobody's seriously contemplating a trade - so largely wasting time here.

 

[Bones45]

Gunna be difficult argument for the goaltender of a .500 team that misses playoffs to be deserved of the Vezina.

 

[PK Cronin]

Gunna be difficult argument for the goaltender of a .500 team that misses playoffs to be deserved of the Vezina.

The argument is, it's amazing this team is .500.

 

[Mike C]

aside from McDavid, I'm not sure there's anyone I'd trade Sorokin for. The position is too critical and the gap between a superb goalie and even an average goalie is immense.

Goaltending is erratic in the NHL and so many good seasons and bad seasons can sway the perceived value of an individual goalie, but the ones that are consistently great truly stand out. Sorokin's one of those few.

Anyone's capable of a great run, a playoff run, but Sorokin's barely entering his prime.

I know nobody's seriously contemplating a trade - so largely wasting time here.

we can't even win a game with solid play for 60 minutes. does anyone in their right mind seriously ,think sorokin or no, that we can win 4 in a series vs good/great teams then do that 4 seperate times


this guy will be worn out from overuse soon enough and will be shell-shocked come playoff time with the garbage D they play in front of him

 

[seafoam]

Maybe I am being optimistic, but I would be very surprised if Sorokin left the Islanders...he seems like to being near Igor. I know Ilya likes Florida as well, but with Vasi and Knight there long term, there's no spot down there.



I hope he's re-signed as soon as he's able to re-sign.

 

[steveat]

Nobody is mentioning it, but isn't it a good possibility that Sorokin "could" win the Hart this year?

 

[MJF]

Nobody is mentioning it, but isn't it a good possibility that Sorokin "could" win the Hart this year?

If we make the playoffs I would think Soroky will get some votes. I give him a longshot's chance of winning it.

 

[seafoam]

If we make the playoffs I would think Soroky will get some votes. I give him a longshot's chance of winning it.

For sure, unless he goes berserk he will get a few votes but nothing more.

 

[JustinCaron]

Nobody is mentioning it, but isn't it a good possibility that Sorokin "could" win the Hart this year?

I would think he definitely deserves consideration for the Hart depending on how the rest of the season pans out.

I would think he definitely deserves consideration for the Hart depending on how the rest of the season pans out.

Similar to the year Hall won the Hart by almost single handedly leading the Devils into the playoffs.

 

[PK Cronin]

Nobody is mentioning it, but isn't it a good possibility that Sorokin "could" win the Hart this year?

Not with the year McDavid is having.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

Gotta wonder if Ilya is dealing with something off the ice. He’s the best goalie the Isles have ever had and there’s definitely something just…off.

I just hope all is well with him and his family, girlfriend/wife, house, etc.

 

[MJF]

Sorokin is the last guy on this team I'd be worried about. Expecting him to be a miracle worker every game is not fair to him. We're lax defensively, he's seeing a ton of rubber, our PK has swapped identities with our PP. If we could support our goaltending more instead of blowing D zone coverages and letting him face shooters from right in front of him I'm sure we wouldn't be having this conversation.