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Post by countryboy on Sept 29, 2023 8:16:31 GMT -4
The Islanders will host Moncton in their home opener tonight at the Eastlink Centre.
We had a great run against Halifax last weekend, of course aided by the missing pieces in their lineup. Moncton went up to Sydney and took the Eagles out behind the woodshed and did a number on them. So both the Islanders and Wildcats are 2-0 and will be looking to make it three straight wins.
Game time is 7:30!
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Post by Score on Sept 29, 2023 15:17:00 GMT -4
Injured/Sick
Conrad
Todd
Bowness
Walker
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Post by switchback on Sept 29, 2023 20:05:16 GMT -4
Boys are playing ok but making some mistakes that’s costing them.. Moncton is a fast team to watch
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Post by Score on Sept 29, 2023 20:52:54 GMT -4
Hinkley is just so damn strong out there...
One player that I have been disappointed in so far this early season is Simon Hughes.
Bickle made some big saves......but Moncton's goaltender, made more.
Would have liked to see Conrad playing and on the Isles PP.
Butler looked really, really good out there tonight for his 3rd QMJHL game.
His line with Maruna and Michaud sure are fun to watch. Three 17yr olds.
6-2 Wildcats win.
Isles outshot Moncton 38-33.
Next up, Les Titan!
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Post by bd on Sept 29, 2023 21:17:22 GMT -4
I thought Hughes played well tonight. A couple big blocks and a couple chances. Much better than the first 2 games.
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Post by westernscout1 on Sept 29, 2023 21:59:29 GMT -4
Hughes had a number of chances he was leading scorer last year 2nd half can’t understand why he’s not on pp. nice to try young guys and euros but need to win to
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Post by jangle on Sept 29, 2023 22:03:11 GMT -4
Way too many odd man rushes. Overall wasn’t a bad game. Need to tighten up the mistakes and come back strong tomorrow  great crowd and loved the energy |
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Post by heyref on Sept 30, 2023 9:50:55 GMT -4
There were 5 players with more points second half than Hughes. He is not a top point producer
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Post by jangle on Sept 30, 2023 9:54:03 GMT -4
There were 5 players with more points second half than Hughes. He is not a top point producer I was half asleep when I read that original comment so I didn’t respond to it…. but you’re right. He’s not. He plays with his heart and I think he’s a great guy after chatting with him lots but hopefully he can find his stride this year and start producing. One thing I have seen from him is more discipline and he’s involved in more plays so that’s a plus (compared to last year) |
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Post by westernscout1 on Sept 30, 2023 16:51:05 GMT -4
There were 5 players with more points second half than Hughes. He is not a top point producer Just look at the stats Hughes had the highest ppg of any with less opportunity. Go to stats 2nd 1/2 and figure it out. Think he missed a few games to suspension though. |
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Post by Score on Sept 30, 2023 17:49:52 GMT -4
There were 5 players with more points second half than Hughes. He is not a top point producer Just look at the stats Hughes had the highest ppg of any with less opportunity. Go to stats 2nd 1/2 and figure it out. Think he missed a few games to suspension though. It's about skill, not age. Hughes finds himself on the 4th for a reason. It's hard for him to break into the top 6....with the top 6 they have now, he's just not there. Skill wise. I wouldn't be against giving him some PP time, i agree....but I think, personally, that you are overestimating his skill. |
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Post by westernscout1 on Oct 1, 2023 7:38:36 GMT -4
Just look at the stats Hughes had the highest ppg of any with less opportunity. Go to stats 2nd 1/2 and figure it out. Think he missed a few games to suspension though. It's about skill, not age. Hughes finds himself on the 4th for a reason. It's hard for him to break into the top 6....with the top 6 they have now, he's just not there. Skill wise. I wouldn't be against giving him some PP time, i agree....but I think, personally, that you are overestimating his skill. That small skill looked great against a halifax team with 1/2 a lineup and a weak goalie but it didn’t shine against 2 big strong teams this weekend. But yes the small skill looks great in camp and watered down preseason competition. |
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Post by Score on Oct 6, 2023 19:34:45 GMT -4
It's about skill, not age. Hughes finds himself on the 4th for a reason. It's hard for him to break into the top 6....with the top 6 they have now, he's just not there. Skill wise. I wouldn't be against giving him some PP time, i agree....but I think, personally, that you are overestimating his skill. That small skill looked great against a halifax team with 1/2 a lineup and a weak goalie but it didn’t shine against 2 big strong teams this weekend. But yes the small skill looks great in camp and watered down preseason competition. Its also about being a "team" player.... Being part of a team.... no matter what line you may play. He'll figure it out |
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great crowd and loved the energy