The depth is fine, but do they have a star player who can pull them into the playoff chase?
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I hear Barzal is retiring and switching to golf.
Horvat was missing Barzal for over half the season…that will push Horvat up around 70+ points.
They also have Ethan Bear for depth on defence.
they need to play Sorokyn less. low 50s in games. they will miss Dobson offensively but not in his own end. i do not care what some Analytic says.
The make or break for the islanders is the injuries to the blue line. It’s what wrecked them last season. If Pelech and Pulock got injured at the same time, 4 of the islanders d-men would be under 25 and 2 would be under 21; it’s just very difficult to win with a defense that young even if Romanov, Boqvist, and George are NHL ready.
I’m less worried about the forward depth because I think the team would like to give some of the Bridgeport guys a shot (primarily Maggio and Jeffries).
I think Sorokin can steal this team enough games to sneak into a playoff spot but I don’t know if that’s best for the team.
If a million isn't a big deal ….. can I have it ????
Isles at the bottom of the league in scoring for the past few years. I dont see that changing this year. Goals are hard to come by with this iteration of the team.
2 second lines, 2 3rd lines. I'm not super excited about it but as long as barzy doesn't get injured I think its the best forward core we've had since 2021. Ik you wouldn't call Barzal a superstar, but he could be. Its crazy how much more productive the entire team is when he is on the ice, I think the Isles make the playoffs last year if he plays 82 games.
They could make the playoffs
neutral zone forecheck and puck possession for more scoring without giving up defense?
Legally, Schaefer can't sign a contract until he's eighteen years old, I believe in September, i wouldn't doubt ALL the details have already been agreed.
As an isles Fan, you don't have to apologize for the low Jersey Rankings, most are pedestrian at best. I HATE any of the NY Logos , I figured they were, as the younger Gen, says, dissing their ROOTS, so a Red Sox type Curse was in the ready if it became the PRIMARY. Love your Channel and wish you GREAT success.
Pierre Engvall. Never has someone accomplishes so much with so little. He's making alot of money for what exactly.
Getting rid of Lou and having the first round pick for 2025 will help them, I don't know how long it will take for the team to recover but it should be MUCH faster.
Schaefer is not signed yet, because he is not 18 until Sept. 5th. anyway, the future is very bright with all the top picks. Darche has done a great job for the short time he has been in NY.
I just hope they don't waste Sorokin's career. He flies under the radar to more casual fans because of where he plays but man he's one of the best in the league
Shannon looks legit in Isles road gear.
Main question: How many beards will we see on the roster in 2025-26
Team lost 300+ man games to injury, and not sure why Palmeri wasn't moved at the trade deadline? Maybe it was a loyalty thing, that being said I still see them as a bubble team and backup goaltending will be an issue. Better to sell off at this year's deadline and attempt to continue to get younger.
55 burgers, 55 fries, 55 tacos, 55 starts
I think they're poised for steady improvement. New GM. No BS coach. New faces. Solid prospects knocking on the door for the next 3 years+. Aging players to become FA's. Cap $$ going up. Their biggest issue for the last 5 years has been PK & PP. If they can get out of the basement and become 16th (in both) or better, they'll pickup a dozen points easily. A healthy(er) Barzal & dmen and some more bottom 6 scoring should also mean more wins. I don't think this team is as far away as Shannon may think.
We'll see.
Barzal might be a Star but he is no Superstar. Sorokin is a Superstar in progress.
Darsh has 16 forwards so unless he’s putting 2 into the minors, he must trade or wave no less than two. Engvall is not tradable with his over paid contract with 5 years remaining. Duclair has a NTC but has no place on this team. JGP is a player teams would have interest in to get 5 million cap space and allow Ritchie to play 3rd or 4 th line center. Rather see Darche hold JGP and trade him at the trade deadline then insert Ritchie. The defense needs Schaefer if they want to try and generate any offense from the D position since Dobson is gone. Pelech should be traded if at all possible. Lee will likely be traded at the trade deadline or sooner. Lines could look like? Drouin, Horvat, Holmstrom… Lee , Barzal, Palms, …Shananov , JGP, Tsyplakov….. Heineman , Cizikas, Gatcomb….. Spares Duclair, Kyle Mac…. From the D side Romanov n D’Angelo…..Schaefer n Pulock, George and Mayfield…. Boqvist spare providing Pelech is traded and Schaefer makes the team, Sorokin/ Varly or the new signing from Kings if varly is a no go.
Shouldn’t force it this season. I would let Schaefer bulk up a bit and get some more experience since he played so few games last year. Miss the playoffs. Draft well again. Then I think they should be a playoff team for a while when they add Schaefer, Eiserman, Ritchie, Eklund, Aitchensen and others. I’m looking forward to the season and watching hopefully a healthy top line, how Shabanov, Drouin, Heineman etc fit in and gel. Bottom 6 will be exciting and dangerous and competition with so many forwards to get on the ice will drive players to perform or give someone else a shot.
Would also keep an eye on George, I think he might be on a second paring this season
Drouin has been a bum.
Terrible contracts. Was Holland involved? 🙂
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Great work ! Thank you ! LGI !
last years missed playoffs was straight up from crazy amount of injuries
switch Holmstrom with Shabanov
A dedicated NYI video?! Im here for it. This year will be a down year but the future is bright for Isles fans! LFGI
Schaefer is unsigned because (wait for it) he's still only 17, has to be 18 to sign a valid deal.
They are a low floor high ceiling team – If they just improve the powerplay and PK to even just league average it'd be a drastic improvement.
I think they are a pesky 7-8 seed and if they are out of it then they can recoup a boat load of assests.. 5v5 they had great numbers and i like the forward depth