As people here pointed out, we have some tough matches after ASG and TDL, but this team looks better against good teams. They raise their game when people expect them to loose. The biggest difference from this season and last (of course after goals against) is that they find ways to win in the close games and they dont throw away leads like least year. Every time I think that the usual losing streak (every f***ing year) is coming, they turn around and win.
So proud of this team and we as fans should be over the moon happy for a team that is playing for the playoffs and stop talking about trading UFAs and think of the future. Arent you guys sick of looking forward and never get to enjoy the season we are in? I for one hate going thru all of spring time without Islanders hockey. Getting to the playoffs will be good for the this team and they will gain experience from it, even if its getting destroyed by the TBL or Washington (I dont think they will) . We have good talents in the pipeline, even if we are short on center prospects, but they can be found in the outside the top 15 and we have assets to move for a centerman. I hope Lou holds on to the 1rd pick and the UFAs and look for some upgrade that will make the team better, but not for the cost of Dobson,Wahlstrom etc.