New York Islanders captain Anders Lee was second on the team with 28 goals last season, but he slumped down the stretch and is now 33 years old. Was Lee’s slow finish just an untimely slump or was it the start of a decline for the captain? We break it down on today’s show and discuss Lee’s importance to the team.
Plus, why it makes sense (kind of) for Lou Lamoriello to build the Isles around defense and goaltending this year at least for now.
And some news on Zach Parise and his possible future with the team.
All this and more on today’s Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.
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19 Comments
He shouldn’t be on the first line and not with Horvat.
I think are captain Anders Lee will have a good season coming up
Slow ass second liner-dwindling production. Isles better hope brock's production doesn't take a deep dive.
Barzy,bo,wahlstrom
Engvall,Nelson,palmieri
Lee,jgp,fasching
Iskhakov,Casey,durandeau
Pelech, Dobson
Romanov,pulock
Bolduc,mayfield
Ex: aho, Martin,clutter
Johnston,holmstrom = Bridgeport
We need Iskhakov and durandeau ‘s speed and offensive skill on this roster
Lee scores 20+ a year but there never in a must score situation. Lee hit his ceiling so No. Between age, lack of speed and stick handling, he's only a net front guy. He does more harm than good on a Horvat Barzal line.
3 more yrs at 7 million for a 3rd liner is a costly error. How can a guy score 28 meaningless goals a year?! Can we sell 28+ with "leadership" to another team???
We have a real good D core. I think Pelech and Pulock need to be separated to maximize the defense. Pelech-Dobson
Romanov-Pulock
Mayfield-Bolduc.
That's what I want to see.
We need to find a balance. Playing 4line defense isn't going to work. I mean, if Wally can become what we all think playing with 13-14, and have 29's line continue to score, we need to give them a little more freedom to create goals. And by changing up the D pairings, that can allow some more offense without giving up a great deal of defense. It's not sacrificing ALL the defense for offense like last year but finding a good balance is a must.
would active forecheck without hitting them team defense back in own zone help NY Islanders produce more goals from transition offense and puck movement?
maybe had to do more defensive things during last ten games competition for wildcard and playoffs? other teams compete much harder for end of season push and playoffs
have players do as much as possible on their own during regular season, then for playoffs have coaching staff take charge more
try neutral zone puck possession?
slowly trade older players (to teams needing veterans for mentoring and Cup run) for cap space and youth movement?
Anders Lee sucks. Another failed lou cap hit / investment.
man he looked a hundred years old in the playoffs
He just needs to find his place in the offense. Lambert shuffled lines so much last year that nobody was comfortable except the 4th line! Isles will never with with this coaching staff. I think they were hired because they'd work for peanuts! Complete incompetence!
Good to have you back, Gil. I would be more excited for the coming season if Yoda and MacLean were off the roster, but it is what it is. I doubt this bunch is a serious contender. They will be good enough to miss out on a top pick, but won't threaten to win the cup. With how Yoda has laid waste to our prospect pool, I pity the GM who has to clean up his mess.
personality I don't think so but he is going to have few good games…and I don't think that he shud be captain any more…..LGI…..
Hope you’re feeling better Gil!! Lee is a real great guy—I feel if he wasn’t so depended on, he’d be fine. I feel he wants to carry the team on his back sometimes. He’s pure heart. He’s no longer a 1st liner—-think he has something left. We shall see Gil!! Take care!!