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Post by bd on Jan 11, 2022 10:07:38 GMT -4
I saw a similar thread on the Halifax board and thought we could use one over here to talk about the Islanders in the second half of the season.
The biggest thing for me after a trade period is hoping that the new team is able to gel and do it quickly. I remember someone in an interview (Budgell maybe??) said that this was the closest team he had been a part of. They have disrupted that a bit so it will be interesting to watch.
The other factor is the long break, everyone is going to be a bit rusty. Combine that with trying to place the new teammates, I think we might be in for a bit of a rough ride for the first couple weeks. The good thing is some of the other top contender teams will be in the same situation.
Does this team have what it takes to beat out the Titan or SJ?
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Post by Edguy on Jan 11, 2022 11:00:15 GMT -4
I saw a similar thread on the Halifax board and thought we could use one over here to talk about the Islanders in the second half of the season. The biggest thing for me after a trade period is hoping that the new team is able to gel and do it quickly. I remember someone in an interview (Budgell maybe??) said that this was the closest team he had been a part of. They have disrupted that a bit so it will be interesting to watch. The other factor is the long break, everyone is going to be a bit rusty. Combine that with trying to place the new teammates, I think we might be in for a bit of a rough ride for the first couple weeks. The good thing is some of the other top contender teams will be in the same situation. Does this team have what it takes to beat out the Titan or SJ? I whole heartedly disagree they meesed with this team chemistry. They did pretty much the exact opposite. They left the core in place and brought in some complimentary players. The core of our team is still very much the same. |
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Post by bd on Jan 11, 2022 11:23:39 GMT -4
I saw a similar thread on the Halifax board and thought we could use one over here to talk about the Islanders in the second half of the season. The biggest thing for me after a trade period is hoping that the new team is able to gel and do it quickly. I remember someone in an interview (Budgell maybe??) said that this was the closest team he had been a part of. They have disrupted that a bit so it will be interesting to watch. The other factor is the long break, everyone is going to be a bit rusty. Combine that with trying to place the new teammates, I think we might be in for a bit of a rough ride for the first couple weeks. The good thing is some of the other top contender teams will be in the same situation. Does this team have what it takes to beat out the Titan or SJ? I whole heartedly disagree they meesed with this team chemistry. They did pretty much the exact opposite. They left the core in place and brought in some complimentary players. The core of our team is still very much the same. I mean it was slightly disrupted with the loss of Goobie and Oliver (more so than the players new this year). I don't think it's going to have a huge impact, but it was just a thought when I remembered it being mentioned they were a close team. Will it have a huge impact? Doubtful. Will it throw things off slightly at first? Probably. |
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Post by islander19 on Jan 11, 2022 12:29:38 GMT -4
Also things may be a bit different than usual, the guys will have gotten to know each other for a month+ whereas in usual years, they’re jumping in the lineup the night after they arrive with the team.
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Post by Citris on Jan 11, 2022 16:12:27 GMT -4
Also things may be a bit different than usual, the guys will have gotten to know each other for a month+ whereas in usual years, they’re jumping in the lineup the night after they arrive with the team. That's a good point, I wonder if that affects things. Guys might be more in-snyc after having a good chunk of time to practice with each other. |
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Post by bd on Jan 11, 2022 20:05:07 GMT -4
Also things may be a bit different than usual, the guys will have gotten to know each other for a month+ whereas in usual years, they’re jumping in the lineup the night after they arrive with the team. That's a good point, I wonder if that affects things. Guys might be more in-snyc after having a good chunk of time to practice with each other. But I was under the impression they haven't been allowed to practice? I think some of the players only arrived on the island in this past weekend and then of course have to isolate |
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Post by islander19 on Jan 11, 2022 21:15:19 GMT -4
That's a good point, I wonder if that affects things. Guys might be more in-snyc after having a good chunk of time to practice with each other. But I was under the impression they haven't been allowed to practice? I think some of the players only arrived on the island in this past weekend and then of course have to isolate I would have to assume they’re skating, maybe in smaller groups…but nothing stopping them from hanging out at their billets, going to the movies (are they even open?), etc.. |
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Post by bois on Jan 12, 2022 9:28:08 GMT -4
But I was under the impression they haven't been allowed to practice? I think some of the players only arrived on the island in this past weekend and then of course have to isolate I would have to assume they’re skating, maybe in smaller groups…but nothing stopping them from hanging out at their billets, going to the movies (are they even open?), etc.. lots stopping them from doing so if they are following public health guidelines but who knows... |
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Post by Citris on Jan 12, 2022 11:09:14 GMT -4
Idk? I know the Titan are skating they posted pictures on their Twitter.
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Post by ysj28 on Jan 12, 2022 11:11:06 GMT -4
Idk? I know the Titan are skating they posted pictures on their Twitter. Not sure about other provinces, but in NB if your team is over the age of 12 you are allowed to practice. |
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Post by bois on Jan 12, 2022 12:15:08 GMT -4
Idk? I know the Titan are skating they posted pictures on their Twitter. different province different rules i dunno i stopped trying to decipher the rules for others so maybe they can practice here i know my kidss team cannot heard that some teams wree splitting into seperate groups to get around the rules..... also heard that got shut down... but someone who is obsessed with folliwng the overly vague press conferences can probably provide more info i checked out of them a month ago |
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Post by Citris on Jan 12, 2022 12:34:10 GMT -4
different province different rules i dunno i stopped trying to decipher the rules for others so maybe they can practice here i know my kidss team cannot heard that some teams wree splitting into seperate groups to get around the rules..... also heard that got shut down... but someone who is obsessed with folliwng the overly vague press conferences can probably provide more info i checked out of them a month ago This is pretty much the stage of the pandemic I'm at.... checked out. Inside watching youtube and playing video games until I'm told it's safe to go out and play again lol. |
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Post by islander19 on Jan 12, 2022 17:46:44 GMT -4
Yeah, who knows…I think technically before the shut down, it was anyone over the age of 18 could practice…could be totally wrong though.
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Post by jimmy on Jan 13, 2022 8:45:00 GMT -4
At one point in NB, our rules made specific reference to professional and semi professional sports teams (meant to include junior hockey) - so if that still exists perhaps their practices are considered “work” and treated differently than minor teams. Who knows?
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Post by mouse on Jan 19, 2022 11:02:33 GMT -4
When are we going too see on ice hockey again  ///// |
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