Confirmed with Link: The 2019-2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs Discussion: Islanders vs Lightning Round 3

[danteipp]

Andy Greene's beard is getting whiter by the day.

He looks like Treebeard, lol.

 

[wingnutks]

Yeah Trotz said he put Boychuck in because his energy on the bench is infectious. The fwds looked dead tired last night, it was a trade off that worked, but this is the part of coaching and understanding team make up that the playstation GM's and Coaches do not understand. Personalities have an effect on a team, as they do in any workplace. Thankfully Barry and Lou understand this, it keeps them one step ahead of the dumbass GM's and coaches around the NHL.

Boychuk has always made the team play more accountable when he is in the line up.

 

[doublechili]

I really liked how simple Boychuk kept things. He didn't mess around with the puck. I feel like in the past 8 games or so we've been getting too cute and getting away from our game. We need to get the puck deep and make their defense go back and get it - no more of these easy transitions from the neutral zone for them. And getting the puck out of our own zone has been too much of an adventure. If Boychuk's simple game starts rubbing off on the other guys it could be a huge help.

 

[LetsGoIslanders]

Andy Greene's beard is getting whiter by the day.

I'm a month younger than Andy Greene.

I didn't get the best looking or skinny genes, but at least I got reprieve from premature white/silver hairs. It's a small victory that I will take.

 

[LeapOnOver]

I'm a month younger than Andy Greene.

I didn't get the best looking or skinny genes, but at least I got reprieve from premature white/silver hairs. It's a small victory that I will take.

I'm seven years older than Green and my beard has a fair amount of gray, but not nearly as much as Green's...and I've had mine longer in length as well so it's not a growth difference.

Still can't hold a candle to Ovechkin's gray!

 

[2ndGenIslander]

I’m in this weird limbo where I can’t wait to watch the game but I also don’t want it to start yet due to the ensuing anxiety

 

[BelovedIsles]

Trying to stay optimistic. I just wanted a win Tuesday, I suppose I want another. If they play the same defensively and get those timely saves from Varly, whom I thought played his best game as an Islander, they can win. You just know, whether Point plays or not (hoping not) Tampa will be firing on all cylinders. NYI need to generate more offense though, 2 goals won't always be enough against a high scoring team. Start dumping and chasing, pushing the Tampa D into turnovers. Tampa is not allowing NYI to penetrate their blue, so chip, chase, and forecheck (especially on the PP).

 

[wingnutks]

I’m in this weird limbo where I can’t wait to watch the game but I also don’t want it to start yet due to the ensuing anxiety

I kinda messed up last game by drinking like it was the last game of the season, and then they won. So, I guess what I am saying is, buckle up liver!

 

[2ndGenIslander]

I kinda messed up last game by drinking like it was the last game of the season, and then they won. So, I guess what I am saying is, buckle up liver!

I switched to miller light last game, guess what i'm starting off with tonight..

 

[PWJunior]

I switched to miller light last game, guess what i'm starting off with tonight..

Pabst Blue Ribbon!

 

[leeroggy]

This is THE best beer I've ever had:

 

[buud]

i am ready....

 

[Big L]

On Tuesday the wife made veal stew, and it was chilly out, so cracked a bottle of red. I guess it’ll be another bottle of red tonight.

 

[PK Cronin]

 

[danteipp]

This is THE best beer I've ever had:

I love Boddingtons!!! Very easy to drink, at least for me.

I just ran out of my backstock and the two local distributor's near me apparently can't get it right now. Thinking about ordering some online, if need be.

My local pub doesn't have Boddington's either, but they do have Carlsberg, which is a solid substitute.

 

[Poulin 0n My St1ck]

Leafs fans are ecstatic that we lost, and I find that hilarious. That was their Stanley Cup this year, but I’m not mad because how great was the hospitality in the Toronto bubble, eh?

 

[Not4u]

Leafs fans are ecstatic that we lost, and I find that hilarious. That was their Stanley Cup this year, but I’m not mad because how great was the hospitality in the Toronto bubble, eh?

I just learned on the Leafs board that they had a better playoff defensive performance than us....even though they didn't make the playoffs? Apparently we must be in a really "sticky" situation without our lucky of the Irish and goaltending that hasn't been seen in generations

 

[The Lighthouse]

I just learned on the Leafs board that they had a better playoff defensive performance than us....even though they didn't make the playoffs? Apparently we must be in a really "sticky" situation without our lucky of the Irish and goaltending that hasn't been seen in generations

This is peak alternate reality. Can you blame them though? Got nothing else positive to discuss.

 

[Not4u]

This is peak alternate reality. Can you blame them though? Got nothing else positive to discuss.

I mean...they must be smoking some next level stuff up north....No wonder Brock broke out....

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Leafs fans are ecstatic that we lost, and I find that hilarious. That was their Stanley Cup this year, but I’m not mad because how great was the hospitality in the Toronto bubble, eh?

Fake Islanders fans are happy we lost too. You know you have arrived when you are in so many heads.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

100% agree.

 

[IslesNbeer]

What a run! I haven't been on the edge of my seat, heart pounding for this team in decades. I'm disappointed, sure. But to go this far and make tampons earn the win, I'm proud of the guys. They showed heart. Now its Lou's turn, make some trades and take us a step further

 

[danteipp]

I just learned on the Leafs board that they had a better playoff defensive performance than us....even though they didn't make the playoffs? Apparently we must be in a really "sticky" situation without our lucky of the Irish and goaltending that hasn't been seen in generations

Well the Leafs did have to face the offensive juggernaut that is the Columbus Blue Jackets, while the Islanders only had to face the Panthers (who despite their issues have some elite talent upfront), the Capitals (with one of the greatest goal scorers in history), the Flyers and the Lightning. If you listen to a Leafs fan, it sounds like the Lightning are lucky they can skate backwards.

 

[Wanderson]

Alright, this sucks. However, I’m happy with the season and the performance in the playoffs.

We’re relevant again and people hate it.

 

[Poulin 0n My St1ck]

I just learned on the Leafs board that they had a better playoff defensive performance than us....even though they didn't make the playoffs? Apparently we must be in a really "sticky" situation without our lucky of the Irish and goaltending that hasn't been seen in generations

I saw that when I visited to thank them for their hospitality. Crazy