Isles vs Panthers in the “playoffs”

[PK Cronin]

The loss in revenue must be too large so they'll force it no matter what. Maybe the rest will help the Isles out, they did start out the season very strong and it will take teams some time to get back into form again.

 

[danteipp]

One thing that should happen is that all NHL teams in the "playoffs" should be able to use/sign any player in their system when the league stopped.

There is no reason that Sorokin should not be eligible, if needed, and the parent team wants to use them. The KHL, AHL and college seasons are over.

If the NHL wants to push this forward, all teams should have access to their best players. If there is an injury to Varly or Greiss, I want to see Sorokin as the next man up, not Gibson or another AHL lifer.

 

[JTToilinginToronto]

There is no reason that Sorokin should not be eligible, if needed, and the parent team wants to use them. The KHL, AHL and college seasons are over.

It's largely irrelevant, for us at least.

If you think a coach like Barry Trotz is going to dress a goalie with no NHL experience in a playoff game over one of our two current goalies, you must not know anything about the coach here.

Sorokin has about as much of a chance of dressing for the Islanders this playoffs as I do.

 

[danteipp]

It's largely irrelevant, for us at least.

If you think a coach like Barry Trotz is going to dress a goalie with no NHL experience in a playoff game over one of our two current goalies, you must not know anything about the coach here.

Sorokin has about as much of a chance of dressing for the Islanders this playoffs as I do.

You clearly missed where I said -

If there is an injury to Varly or Greiss, I want to see Sorokin as the next man up, not Gibson or another AHL lifer.

I assume if the top-2 goalies are healthy, one of them will be starting. However, this has been a long layoff, compounded by a contagious virus. One or both starting goalies could easily get injured or be unavailable.

If it came to it, Lou, Trotz, Korn and Greco would surely prefer the option of using and practicing against a world-class goalie like Sorokin vs. borderline AHL/ECHL-level talents.

Plus, at a minimum, having Sorokin eligible and on the taxi squad allows them to work with him and see what he has in practice for next year.

 

[Tahoeblue]

Keys for the Isles here will be coaching. BT even acknowledged he over coached during the slide and that the team needs to get back to its roots. We were entirely too easy to play against and allowed other teams to enter our zone without any resistance. It will be nice to see them roll 4 lines and wear down teams. I think this is the last hurrah for our heralded 4th line, so I hope they bring the goods. I believe they need a shot in the arm and I am hoping that its Bellows, who brings it. They need someone to not overthink things and just shoot. Hoping Eberle can raise his game again.

I know its been discussed, but is there a chance for Pelech? Would it even be wise to risk it?

Stay healthy back in LI

 

[BelovedIsles]

The league wanted big markets like Montreal and Chicago included for business reasons.
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How much hype are they going stir up when these teams will be overmatched?

 

[MikeyMike01]

How much hype are they going stir up when these teams will be overmatched?

I didn’t say it was a good idea.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Keys for the Isles here will be coaching. BT even acknowledged he over coached during the slide and that the team needs to get back to its roots. We were entirely too easy to play against and allowed other teams to enter our zone without any resistance. It will be nice to see them roll 4 lines and wear down teams. I think this is the last hurrah for our heralded 4th line, so I hope they bring the goods. I believe they need a shot in the arm and I am hoping that its Bellows, who brings it. They need someone to not overthink things and just shoot. Hoping Eberle can raise his game again.

I know its been discussed, but is there a chance for Pelech? Would it even be wise to risk it?

Stay healthy back in LI

Staple/Lou said Pelech would be ready for training camp in September (before corona).

Don’t think he’s in

 

[JTToilinginToronto]

Staple/Lou said Pelech would be ready for training camp in September (before corona).

Don’t think he’s in

Was that before or after they knew we would be having playoffs played in June/July?

 

[YearlyLottery]

Be prepared for a bunch of whining and crying from Cats fans about how the Isles' trap game is so boring. Meanwhile, the Isles don't trap... at all.

It’s better than still hearing “BUT MARTIN TRIPPED HIM AND THEN TAVARES TIED THE GAME” to this day.

 

[BelovedIsles]

I’m going to hold out and still hope Pelech is back. If not, Greene will fill in fine. He logged a ton of mins in NJ, so the time off is good.

The Cats always play NYI well. They attack w speed, and have one of the most dangerous lines in hockey.

Bob is a wildcard, horrible year. But if he returns to form, I’m not so confident NYI will advance.

Haula is a downgrade from Trocheck, so that works in NYI’s favor.

Don’t have much faith in Varly or Greiss. Perhaps Ilya gets a shot, shows his mettle in training camp, instills trust from Trotz, and gets the starting nod (especially if Varly or Greiss falter).

 

[PK Cronin]

Keys for the Isles here will be coaching. BT even acknowledged he over coached during the slide and that the team needs to get back to its roots. We were entirely too easy to play against and allowed other teams to enter our zone without any resistance. It will be nice to see them roll 4 lines and wear down teams. I think this is the last hurrah for our heralded 4th line, so I hope they bring the goods. I believe they need a shot in the arm and I am hoping that its Bellows, who brings it. They need someone to not overthink things and just shoot. Hoping Eberle can raise his game again.

I know its been discussed, but is there a chance for Pelech? Would it even be wise to risk it?

Stay healthy back in LI

Conflicting reports on Pelech, nobody knows for sure. I'd be a little surprised if he played but if he does, I hope it's after being able to get his conditioning up. Really don't want him to rush back if he's not 100% because he's far too important moving forward.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Was that before or after they knew we would be having playoffs played in June/July?

I don’t think that playoff timeline changes his injury, if he was going to be ready for September that means he isn’t ready for July

 

[mm11]

I’m going to hold out and still hope Pelech is back. If not, Greene will fill in fine. He logged a ton of mins in NJ, so the time off is good.

The Cats always play NYI well. They attack w speed, and have one of the most dangerous lines in hockey.

Bob is a wildcard, horrible year. But if he returns to form, I’m not so confident NYI will advance.

Haula is a downgrade from Trocheck, so that works in NYI’s favor.

Don’t have much faith in Varly or Greiss. Perhaps Ilya gets a shot, shows his mettle in training camp, instills trust from Trotz, and gets the starting nod (especially if Varly or Greiss falter).

5 game series. can't wait Think the isles will be ready and hungry

 

[eoin92]

I don’t think that playoff timeline changes his injury, if he was going to be ready for September that means he isn’t ready for July

Not necessarily. Lamoriello said, he’ll be ready for Training camp, obviously not anticipating that the season would possibly extend into August. Under normal circumstances, they wouldn’t be playing in July, so the next time he’d be available to play would be training camp. Whatever happens, I hope they don’t rush him back.

 

[BelovedIsles]

5 game series. can't wait Think the isles will be ready and hungry

I’m just glad hockey is back.

I excited to see a healthy forward squad; rolling four lines will be an asset.

 

[SI]

I don’t think that playoff timeline changes his injury, if he was going to be ready for September that means he isn’t ready for July

staple tweeted back on a question about Pelech - see Pelech thread.

I think he will be back with team practicing but whether that means he is ready to play play not sure - I can see them working him in

 

[JTToilinginToronto]

I don’t think that playoff timeline changes his injury, if he was going to be ready for September that means he isn’t ready for July

Doesn't change his injury, but obviously the GM didn't think we would be playing in June and July. Obviously under those givens, even if he would have been ready in June or July, they still would have just said September. Saying "he'll be ready to play in July" when there was no scheduled hockey in July would be strange.

 

[islesfan186]

Nevermind, mis-read

 

[Tres Peleches]

staple tweeted back on a question about Pelech - see Pelech thread.

I think he will be back with team practicing but whether that means he is ready to play play not sure - I can see them working him in

So long as he can skate, I don’t see why we wouldn’t play. He’s played about as much hockey in the past two months as everyone else

that being said, I don’t know how far along he is

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Not necessarily. Lamoriello said, he’ll be ready for Training camp, obviously not anticipating that the season would possibly extend into August. Under normal circumstances, they wouldn’t be playing in July, so the next time he’d be available to play would be training camp. Whatever happens, I hope they don’t rush him back.

staple tweeted back on a question about Pelech - see Pelech thread.

I think he will be back with team practicing but whether that means he is ready to play play not sure - I can see them working him in

Doesn't change his injury, but obviously the GM didn't think we would be playing in June and July. Obviously under those givens, even if he would have been ready in June or July, they still would have just said September. Saying "he'll be ready to play in July" when there was no scheduled hockey in July would be strange.

I get the hockey timeline changed but I'm under the impression the "will be ready for training camp" meant the injury was severe and he would be out for a long time. Factor in how long he's been out without skating, I don't think there's a chance.

 

[steveat]

When are the games scheduled?

 

[eoin92]

I get the hockey timeline changed but I'm under the impression the "will be ready for training camp" meant the injury was severe and he would be out for a long time. Factor in how long he's been out without skating, I don't think there's a chance.

That’s how I took it too. Just wondering if anything changes. Although I truly don’t expect to see him.

 

[Satan'sIsland81]

I get the hockey timeline changed but I'm under the impression the "will be ready for training camp" meant the injury was severe and he would be out for a long time. Factor in how long he's been out without skating, I don't think there's a chance.

Not only that but it is not like we are in a position where it is even worth the risk. We have 7-8 capable defensemen and 6 clear starters so there is no need for a guy who has not played in 6 months, let alone to put him into playoff games.

 

[mm11]

are these games going to feel like playoff games or just exhibitions? Going tobe pretty funny when we hear f bombs all game due to no crowd noises. Anyway, LGI. Work that panther D baby!