Eleven Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 59 minutes ago, Norcal said: Gonna be a good one tonight. It's highly likely there will be blood. Only if Boston is up or down big late in the game. The Islanders aren't going to goon it up if they have a chance to close it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted June 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Eleven said: Only if Boston is up or down big late in the game. The Islanders aren't going to goon it up if they have a chance to close it out. I just see a very physical matchup taking place, resulting in some bleeding. We'll see. Going to be a good one either way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninMinn. Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 Hopefully the Buffalo Tanker Hall will be off my television screen after tonite. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruppstahl Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 1 hour ago, JohninMinn. said: Hopefully the Buffalo Tanker Hall will be off my television screen after tonite. I'd actually love to see Boston win tonight so we get to enjoy a 7th game of this series, which is pretty much the best hockey of the 2021 playoffs so far. I can't get enough of this series. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 MUST WIN!! GO ISLANDERS!! AVENGE PARK!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 16 hours ago, thewookie1 said: Yes, and No. You need high skill and speed to win during the regular season whereas playoff hockey requires more attention to dirty goals and defensive play. Both work in the opposite situation but are far less effective generally. To win a Stanley Cup or at least advance in the playoffs you need: - Both high skill and depth for skaters - A goalie who can step up and generally handles high pressure very well - Full buy in to the Playoff System being used - Star players either need to contribute with points heavily or play suffocating defense/check/ etc when unable to put up points. - A few depth vets that can help steer the ship and to be honest its rather paradoxical. As a rule of thumb, any vet worth anything, still seem to de-age about 10 years when you get to the playoffs. Yes, and all that goes back to the Bergevin quote: "there are players that get you to the playoffs and different players that carry you through the playoffs." The question is do you build top down or bottom up. We have gone top down. Toronto is top down. Bottom up is Montreal, NYI. It will take you further sooner imo and is the better way to build a strong foundation. Again, goaltending should be a primary consideration, not an afterthought as this team has done in recent years. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Eleven said: Only if Boston is up or down big late in the game. The Islanders aren't going to goon it up if they have a chance to close it out. Not sure about that. Martin, Clutterbuck, they may try to goad Marchand or somebody. That could lead to an issue. Being up a game they might play looser and throw some hits around. The home ice thing don't mean much to two teams that play all games like road games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 Today Hellebuyck said he believes the Jets are close to being a dynasty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagBoy Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 39 minutes ago, Thorny said: Today Hellebuyck said he believes the Jets are close to being a dynasty He should go into concussion protocol immediately. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 They are jumping in Long Island. Let’s hope it’s the Sabres doing this stuff (winning) going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Ankles Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 53 minutes ago, Thorny said: Today Hellebuyck said he believes the Jets are close to being a dynasty Robinson, Coffey, Lidstrom, and Josh Morrissey. #cornerstone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 Islanders are so solid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 1 minute ago, bob_sauve28 said: Islanders are so solid. Out bostoning Boston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 36 minutes ago, Thorny said: Out bostoning Boston Bruins seriously missing Chara now. Islanders punking them around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted June 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, bob_sauve28 said: Bruins seriously missing Chara now. Islanders punking them around No penalty on that elbow to McAvoy will make the NY Saints comments get louder. Especially if he's injured for longer than a period 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 Glad McAvoy is ok. He’s such an awesome player 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted June 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 And..he's back. Just now, bob_sauve28 said: Glad McAvoy is ok. He’s such an awesome player He is a good young player for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 7 hours ago, Thorny said: Vegas has a ton of talent. They are just balanced. Same with NYI really. - - - What people think CROSBY sounds like ^ ^ ^ His 4 game suspension was bullsh!t. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 The fat lady is warming up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Scouts Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 I think one more for the Isles and it will officially be an ass-kicking..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Balls Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 Good thing the Bruins got Taylor Hall. That worthless empty net goal and 1 assist really propelled them in the playoffs. And his stank runs rampant into Boston. What a douche nozzle. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 The Isles look really good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Scouts Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 Islander fans thoroughly enjoying themselves.....good for them Love the NY Saints cheer earlier in the game... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 Boston isn’t done. Now it’s the “dirty scum bag” period for a few of them on that team. If the isles play an identical 3rd, they’ve got this … 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Balls Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 (edited) I'm 53 and wonder if I'll be around long enough to enjoy a playoff atmosphere at Keybank Center like they are experiencing at the Colosseum right now. So jealous of them. And as @Kristiansaid, I am reduced to watching other teams play such good hockey. The Pegula's have ruined the Sabres for me. Edited June 10, 2021 by Claude Balls 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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