OlTimeHockey
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I agree with this to a certain extent. I think the frustration lies in that we seem to sign marginal players in the offseason, like Bouchard and Regin, and we are forced to play them, DESPITE our prospects like Strome and Nelson outplaying them at training camp (by a wide margin). Imagine a prospect doing whatever he can to make the team like Strome did, outplaying guys, yet still being sent down, despite obviously being better players than guys who make the team.
I'm thinking fans would be alright with the Islanders had sent Strome down, IF the Isles had actually signed, good, talented players during the Free Agency period.
Strome played like a 6 or 7. PMB like a 5. Why send Strome down? So he can become a 9. That's why. He's still developing. So he was better? He goes down so he can besome EVEN BETTER. Play in 3 zones, strength on his skates, etc.
I'm thrilled our guys are being sent down and not rushed. WE benefit, NOT Minny or Vancouver or whoever else trades for these frustrated rushed and underwhelming young Islanders.