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Post by countryboy on Jun 5, 2022 7:57:01 GMT -4
Game #1 was not the start to the series that anyone wanted. We allowed Shawinigan too many chances and couldn't break through their defensive structure.
We'll need to make some changes for tonight and get the series evened up. It is the finals and it is to be expected that we'll face some adversity. I'm hoping for a big bounce back tonight.
It should be another electric night at the Eastlink Centre.\
Game time is 7:00 PM.
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Post by Score on Jun 5, 2022 8:38:26 GMT -4
Simoneau makes this engine run smooth.
He's a key part of their PK.......and Guay really isn't the same player without him.
When Simoneau was hurt earlier in the season, the team struggled... as did Guay.
I expect a statement game from this team tonight.
Go Isles!
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Post by switchback on Jun 5, 2022 8:45:35 GMT -4
Simoneau missing is huge, I think he will have a statement game himself. I wonder if we shouldn’t put the 3 headed monster line together Budgell Guay and Simoneau let them do what Shawi top line did last night.
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Post by countryboy on Jun 5, 2022 9:12:23 GMT -4
He will be a real “X” factor! I agree he will be motivated to climb a mountain to help his teammates win. The problem with Bourque/Bourgault is that their lines are in a blender. Sometimes they are with Nadeau, sometimes with Dube, sometimes another player. It would be tough to line match. For this game, I’m less concerned with keeping them in check and more concerned with getting shots through and having traffic in front of Coulombe. Angus Booth looks great. I know the circumstances of the pandemic was the reason we dealt him….and I’m not even sure we would have kept a 17 y/o D-man on this roster….but he and Tourigny (only 16) are great on the Shawinigan blueline. Simoneau missing is huge, I think he will have a statement game himself. I wonder if we shouldn’t put the 3 headed monster line together Budgell Guay and Simoneau let them do what Shawi top line did last night. |
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Post by switchback on Jun 5, 2022 9:28:56 GMT -4
Need more pucks in net for sure.. to me last night a lot of our players looked scared to play physical they need to play Islander hockey and not be intimidated out there.. Boyd Elliot and Gallant need to set the tone physically tonight
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Post by Score on Jun 5, 2022 11:18:32 GMT -4
He will be a real “X” factor! I agree he will be motivated to climb a mountain to help his teammates win. The problem with Bourque/Bourgault is that their lines are in a blender. Sometimes they are with Nadeau, sometimes with Dube, sometimes another player. It would be tough to line match. For this game, I’m less concerned with keeping them in check and more concerned with getting shots through and having traffic in front of Coulombe. Angus Booth looks great. I know the circumstances of the pandemic was the reason we dealt him….and I’m not even sure we would have kept a 17 y/o D-man on this roster….but he and Tourigny (only 16) are great on the Shawinigan blueline. Simoneau missing is huge, I think he will have a statement game himself. I wonder if we shouldn’t put the 3 headed monster line together Budgell Guay and Simoneau let them do what Shawi top line did last night. Coulombe looked very unorthodox last night......"swimming" at times. The boys got the nerves out last night.......and I expect a totally different outcome this game |
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Post by archie on Jun 5, 2022 11:30:50 GMT -4
Need more pucks in net for sure.. to me last night a lot of our players looked scared to play physical they need to play Islander hockey and not be intimidated out there.. Boyd Elliot and Gallant need to set the tone physically tonight Have to agree when you look intimidated in your own barn,,you have a problem! Bring back the old Forum & Joe for tonight you had to be 3 goals better going in there or you come out on the short end! Tonight should be a game that will be remembered for awhile (on the puck like a junk yard dog! May 3 0r 4 of the boys have balls like a bouy! Go Islanders |
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Post by Captain Obvious on Jun 5, 2022 11:52:23 GMT -4
Simoneau makes this engine run smooth. He's a key part of their PK.......and Guay really isn't the same player without him. When Simoneau was hurt earlier in the season, the team struggled... as did Guay. I expect a statement game from this team tonight. Go Isles! What happened to Simoneau? |
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Post by L'il Boy on Jun 5, 2022 12:01:57 GMT -4
Simoneau makes this engine run smooth. He's a key part of their PK.......and Guay really isn't the same player without him. When Simoneau was hurt earlier in the season, the team struggled... as did Guay. I expect a statement game from this team tonight. Go Isles! What happened to Simoneau? Suspended for a boarding call in game 4 vs Sherbrooke |
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Post by islander19 on Jun 5, 2022 15:50:33 GMT -4
Bowness becomes a scratch, Horth moves down to the 4th line.
Obviously Simoneau back is huge, but Horth vs Bowness makes that 4th line much more playable IMO.
Not that the 4th line will likely get much playing time, but you worry about them a little less now
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Post by islander19 on Jun 5, 2022 15:54:14 GMT -4
Also the Q site has Lavallee as the starter for the Cats tonight. Interesting move..
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Post by bois on Jun 5, 2022 18:22:40 GMT -4
Came out strong but gotta get a save in that situation
Cmon boys
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Post by lewis94 on Jun 5, 2022 18:38:54 GMT -4
So frustrating to come out flying and then give up a goal against the grain, then have a goal called back for the second straight night.
Feels like all the bounces are going against us
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Post by braccoloo on Jun 5, 2022 18:48:43 GMT -4
I think they just need a bounce to go their way and things will start happening. It's a better game tonight but they need to stay out of the box.
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Post by Score on Jun 5, 2022 18:55:09 GMT -4
16-5 shots in favor of the Isles...
Like mentioned above, they need to stay out of the box and get a bounce here and there.
The goal was called back why?
The replays on Eastlink didn't show any goaltender interference...
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