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Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 30, 2021 at 5:08 p.m.
Thread: My lineups part 19
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rokk</b></div><div>The Isles struggle in the regular season because they go on a tear for 10 to 15 games, then they take their foot of the gas and suck for 10 to 15 games. If they stayed consistent the entire season they'd likely be a threat for top spot in the division and clinch a play off birth early and not making fans hold their breath until the last week or two of the season.</div></div>

Tbf though and im not trying to make excuses, just trying to understand why theyre so good in the playoffs and so meh in the regular season, they had key injuries. In 19-20 pelech was out for a major stretch of the regular season and when he was healthy they were dominant. Then he came back bc of the covid pause and they once againwere a top 5 team.

Same in 20-21. When lee was healthy they lead the division. Then he got injured and they were at best ok even after getting palmieri who scored 2 goals in 17 games. Once the playoffs came and palms found his game, they were once again a great team. I think if this year we avoid injuries to key players, we will dominate in both regular season and the playoffs.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 13, 2021 at 11:22 a.m.
Thread: Isles
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rokk</b></div><div>I think you misread the original post. He was saying that because of Palmeiri's style of play his career was almost up. I then stated that Marchand plays the same type of style and he seems to be doing just fine at 33. A character guy to me is a guy is a guy that brings it every single night not just with skill but with grit and heart by playing hard every game. Just because he's a super star doesn't mean he's any less a character guy. Players are allowed to be both. Palmeiri may not be a superstar in this league, but he brings it every night and plays hard. I just find it hypocritical to say his career will end early because he's not Marchand.</div></div>

There are exceptions to the rule in every sport, Brady still great, Lebron still great. Giving Palmieri a long term deal would be a massive mistake, I think you can get away with 4 million for 3, which <a href="/users/isles777" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@isles777</a> disagrees with. He'd be an idiot to sign that deal anyway. But 5-6 years, 5-6 million per, you're looking at a player that's unmovable and unplayable for the last 2-3 years of that deal. I'm extremely skeptical of what Lee will be in 2-3 years, especially after the knee injury.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 27, 2021 at 6:44 p.m.
Thread: Game 6
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rokk</b></div><div>Honestly I think Trotz may go back to Varley in game one against the Bruins. Sorokin played pretty well, but he did let in 3 and a couple of them looked avoidable, but we'll see what happens.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Isles777</b></div><div>Varlamov is a very good goaltender, but two games in a row he let in soft goals which deflated the team. Varlamov doesn’t deserve to play right now and the team knows that. The playoffs is a mental grind as it is, the team shouldn’t have to worry about their coach scratching the MVP of the 1st round, again. It’s a fireable offense to start varlamov.</div></div>

The one thing to remember is that varly dominates the Bs and against a team like that varlys style might be better than sorokins (the bigger goalie as opposed to freakishly athletic)
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 26, 2021 at 11:14 p.m.
Thread: Game 6
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BuffaloBillsfan17</b></div><div>I would play Sorokin, he's been better than Varlamov, and is 3-0 (all the NYI wins)</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Lenny7</b></div><div>Off topic: I love that every time I click on an Isles thread, the GOAT DiPietro is listed. To think-This would be the year that his 15 year deal expired. Wild. We're also going to see his name on these threads until 2029 :tearsofjoy

On topic: I agree with <a href="/users/buffalobillsfan17" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@buffalobillsfan17</a>...play Sorokin.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rokk</b></div><div>Trotz has already said Zajac's next man up. I'm guessing Leo stays on line one and Zajac slots in next to Palms and Pageau. I agree with the others at this point they may as well ride Sorokin as long as they can.</div></div>

I know its ironic im writing this postgame but i didnt realize i had varly starting i also wanted sorokin to start
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 11, 2021 at 12:31 a.m.
Thread: playoff lines
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ForsbergForVezina</b></div><div>All three of them are shells of their former selves, if anyone is going to carry us to a series win, it will be Varlamov and perhaps someone in the top 6 getting hot like the last two runs</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Isles777</b></div><div>the 4th line will help them win more than barzal + wahlstrom?</div></div>

again, you aren't going to beat the penguins in a skills match, they are way deeper than you and have better talent.
If it's a skills game you already lost.
That's the game that the penguins want to play. If NY is gonna win, they are going to have to drag the penguins down into the gutter. Which is exactly what your 4th line does. Don't count on Barzal and wahlstrom to do that.