All I’m saying about this game is… when I was at a game awhile back an usher at the spotlight sections kept saying to me, “these players just play the game to get a paycheck, not for the glory” happy holidays Gil
Wow , they should be embarrassed! Undisciplined play , no pride and I think it's time to tear it down . I was against it because I really liked this team but enough is enough ! They are unwatchable ! Thank you Gil appreciate your dedication! LGI !
Thanks for the comment, Robert. Yeah, it was embarrassing the way they were no shows last night and it happens too frequently. I like these players too and appreciate all they've done for the franchise, but it's time to make changes because this core peaked four years ago. I hope they can get younger, faster, and more skilled and that it won't take TOO long. Thanks for the comment and LGI.
Hi Gil!! Happy Holidays, and Merry Christmas. This is the most disgraceful loss I’ve ever seen in Isles history IMO! This is the type of loss that results in coaches getting fired and Gm’s losing their job. Gil, Lou must be let go on this loss alone. It’s beyond embarrassing!! They showed no heart, no fight, no pride, no nothing to a team that’s lost 13 in a row. Gil the Gm should step aside tomorrow morning and allow Roy or anyone to take over. This was a humiliating beat down of character and pride. I’m ashamed. Enjoy and have a great one Gil!!
This was embarrassing. The lack of effort is simply unacceptable. Changing GMs is overdue. I respect everything Lou has accomplished, but the organization is a real mess right now. Hope we see some changes soon. Thanks for the comment, Frankie and Happy holidays and merry xmas to you as your family. LGI
Happy holiday Gil. I've been an Islander fan since 1973/74. I've seen a lot of good and bad ... seldom could I say that the team just didn't care. Last night's performance disgusted me top to bottom. I suspected last night's performance was on offer after the Leaf's game. With ownership MIA and a GM who is incompetent, it's time for Isles fans to make their feelings known with their wallets. This team has no belief in themselves and no fear of consequences for their play. Just disgraceful.
Thanks Eric and happy holidays to you, too. The Isles really did look like they didn't care and that's the one thing that irritates fans more than anything. A fan spending a few hundred dollars to attend a game can't be guaranteed his or her team will win, but effort is the least players owe the fans. The team just seemed to be going through the motions and that's not acceptable. Thanks for the comment and LGI.
@@LockedOnIslanders I am also angered by a coach, who in 1995 after being shelled by the Redwings yelled over the glass at the Canadians team pres that he'd played his last game for the habs, left Sorokin in... I am starting to think that the rot extends to the coach as well
How were the fans? I heard there were some chants that Lou probably wouldn't like. Sorry you had to sit through that. Thanks for the comment specblend77. Happy holidays and LGI.
His HOF credentials are solely based on what he did with NJ. The way he's handled the Isles is beyond bad. Thanks for the comment. Happy holidays and LGI.
This is rock bottom. To lose at home against Buffalo in the manner that they did and considering how bad Buffalo has been, there are no more excuses. Someone needs to lose their job, whether it be a player or two, management or even the coach. The team cannot continue to be this inconsistently bad, especially when it comes to special teams. Start with John MacLean and at least show the fans that this is unacceptable.
It is past time for change, Another_User_Name_. Now it's up to ownership to make the necessary changes. Thanks for the comment, happy holidays and LGI.
Happy Holidays Gil to you and your family. The Islanders took the night off and knowing this group that is EXACTLY what I expected them to do, it is now up to the fans and they know how to force changes....stay away. Scott Malkin, and I do not include Jon Ledecky because he does not appear to be involved in the day to day operations of this franchise, needs a clear and simple message, that the Islanders need a reorganization and they need it right now! As a season ticket holder, I am willing to no-show for how ever long it takes, until such time as I see that the message has been understood. That it has come to this is, frankly, Pathetic, but this is where we find ourselves as fans.
I hope the fans will stay away, pyrielrising because change is needed. Change is needed and Lou refuses to retool or rebuild so Lou must go. I hope other season ticket holders agree with you and are willing to stay away but that's not so easy. Happy holidays to you and your family as well. LGI.
hey I missed the game was it good? lol...just kidding...I watched...terrible..happy holidays Gil. hopefully we are now sellers at deadline.. hopefully they dont spend this offseason prioritizing re signing nelson or overpaying Dobson , hopefully they deal all pieces at deadline that they can and finally begin a hybrid rebuild (full not possible bc too many unmovable contracts...hopefully organization moves on from Lou....hopeffuly Maclean is gone, hopefully varly is gone at the deadline for a nice first round if they can find interested buyer like Edmonton....sadly, none of this will happen. happy holidays, merry Christmas, thank you Gil
I hope we are sellers, too, foleydvm, but if Lou is still the GM, I doubt that happens. Lou will almost certainly try to extend Palms and Nelson if left to his own devices. A hybrid rebuild must start ASAP. I hope we see the change we need, but I'll believe it when I see it. Thanks for the comment and happy holidays and merry xmas to you as well. LGI
They can, but they don't. And that's the toughest part to swallow as a fan. Thanks for the comment, programthis. Always good to hear from you and Happy Holidays. LGI
He posted on social media that "his brain is broken". It looks like he is in a really dark place. So Isles fans prior to the game asked people to chant his name in show of support for him.
There have been far too many times that Ilya Sorokin was left high and dry in net!! This team needs a colossal shake-up in the worst way possible!! They need to give Marcus Hogberg a start or two. They are wearing out Sorokin again by giving him start after start after start!!
I agree, mst3knislesfan1. They really should have started Hogberg at least in one of the two games vs Chicago. I mean, why sign the guy if you won't play him. And wearing down Sorokin is one thing this team cannot afford to do. Thanks for the comment, happy holidays and LGI.
Matt they totally should have started Hogberg at least once or twice by now. I am beginning to doubt Roy's ability to do much with this team, but can any coach? Thanks for the comment, happy holidays and LGI.
Happy Holidays to all. It’s refreshing and frankly really sad to hear an always positive Gil at his wits end with this squad. It feels like it’s time to break up the band. I love them both but Palmeiri and Nelson have to be traded. Cizikas seems like he’s hit the age wall. And the MacLeans have to go. John has done zip with PP for years now and Kyle is a try hard without much natural ability. Sorokin deserves better than this group.
Thanks for the comment AlGravina and Happy Holidays to you as well. It's frustrating to watch this team not give effort like they did last night. It is time for changes. You can't keep doubling down on an aging core that hasn't won a playoff series and 3 years and counting. Thanks for the comment and LGI.
Gila couple of weeks ago i saw this happening, I suggested that it is time to punt the season, you said it was too early...I believe this team sees the writing on the wall that this is going to be a long season and we ( as fans ) look forward to the start of the season and this is the product that is on the ice is disappointing, i do not understand why Lou is still here. The owners told us when they bought the team that they were long time fans, if so why are you MIA when this team is playing like a bunch of unskilled. uninterested, players. The bad part of this is if we get a high draft pick and Lou is still here that pick is gone to some other team. The Devils kept their draft picks and they are in first or second place all season so far...Lou has to go...Enjoy the Holiday you and your family buddy.
You're spot on jimerrigo7142. The indifference the team is showing is the most frustrating part for the fans. I also don't understand why Lou is still here. He refuses to retool or rebuild but this team hasn't won a playoff series in 3 years and counting and it's getting older. Lou must go and now it's up to ownership to make that happen. Thanks for the comment and LGI.
Patrick Roy we didn't play that bad. This is my issue with this team. There is no accountability or responsibility. This team is always making excuses and never want to be criticized The islanders problem when you speak to people around the nhl is both talent deficit and culture problem
exactly, Alexyaybar, but that means changing the GM and changing the roster (because Lou won't retool or rebuild). I hate hearing Roy, Anders Lee and other players say we did this well or we didn't play that badly. YOU JUST LOST 7-1 at home to a team that lost 13 straight. YES, you played poorly. Thanks for the comment, happy holidays and LGI.
Good morning team! Just wanted to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa! I'm much too happy about the holidays to think about what the Islanders did last night. I could be mistaken here. Was it a 13 game winless streak for Buffalo? Even if it was anything close to that, our poor playing team, made them look like contenders. Embarrassing is the only thing that comes to mind. Need to regroup and play better. So many mistakes, that shouldn't happen at this level, unless your opponent is out hustling you. That's exactly what Buffalo did. Forget the other five goals scored, Buffalo's PP beat our Isles 2-1. Okay, time to get back into holiday spirit mode. Everyone, have a great day and a wonderful, and safe holiday! Let's talk again on the next one. See you all again Thursday. Until then.. Let's Go Islanders!!
Merry xmas to you and your family Tony. Always appreciate your comments. I hope we see the changes we need for this team. Wishing you all the best. LGI.
Good 🌄 Gil. How are you? Before I begin, let me say MERRY 🎄. Now, last 🌙, THEY DESERVED EVERYTHING THEY GOT, from Buffalo, and the fans, too. 23:0823:08 The only bright spot was when they showed support for Robin Leiner, who is going thru a hard ⏲️. They made the Sabres look like the long ago days when they had the French Connection Line. I know they got the heat from Patrick Roy. What was he thinking pulling Ilya Sorokin with 5 minutes left. It's not only unacceptable, BUT IT'S UNFORGIVABLE, TOO. I said it before, and I'll say it again, the Islanders are playing like they're in a bad ⏲️ warp, meaning 1972. Hero, Kyle Palmieri and Anthony DuClair for teaming up the only goal. 🐐 COMMUNITY EFFORT ALL THE WAY AROUND. THEY NEED TO MAKE SOME SERIOUS CHANGES, BUT I HAVE A FEELING THAT IT WILL ❄️ IN JULY WHEN LOU LAMORIELLO DOES ANYTHING ABOUT IT. They've only got 1 player under 25 years old. HAPPY 🎂, JIM DOWD. Hear from you later, Gil, once again, before I go, I 👀 The Night Before 🎄 Eve 1978, when Trots made sure the dreaded Rangers got plenty of coal in their stockings. When he was interviewed about this during the 50th anniversary season, Dave Maloney came up to him and said, I'd he scored one more point, we're ⛸️ our cans off tomorrow. So, Trots worked their last nerve and did just that, and Maloney went ballistic. Again, MERRY🎄, and LET'S GO ISLANDERS.
Yeah, the Isles were dreadful last night and yes, they deserved to be beaten badly. It did look like 1972 all over again and that's not good. They do need to make changes and it has to start with a new GM. Ah, Trots destroying the Rangers in 1978. Great memory. Thanks for the comment and happy holidays to you and your family. LGI.
They know how hard they have to work to win and they won’t do it. I think they don’t want to bother to fight for that last playoff spot because they aren’t going anywhere. Roy should quit. Why waste time? At least George is getting experience. Most sports need emotion to play and they had none and Buffalo was desperate. The Devs ran the Rangers out of the bldg. The Pens wom. The Rangers will make big moves and Lou won’t. I don’t know what the owners need to see to rebuild. Oh and Buffalo blocked 30 shots and the Isles did not have the creativity to make plays except for Duc
Spot on Alex. It's time for changes to come and it has to start with Lou who won't retool or rebuild. Roy hasn't gotten much out of this team and they don't seem to be responding to him. Change is needed and ultimately, that's on ownership. Thanks for the comment, Alex, happy holidays and LGI.
Turning point ONCE again was THE LOUSY BUM SCOT MAYFIELD . HIS TURNOVER WAS BEYOND SHIT GARBAGE . TURNING POINT TURNOVER LED TO 4TH GOAL AND ON SAME PLAY HE COULDVE BLOCKED REBOUND BUT WIFFFFED AGAIN . I HATE HIM .USED to love him ... please MOVE HIM FOR.FREE . TURN OVER. MACHINE AS USUALLL
There were several turning points. I understand the frustration with Mayfield, but he's far from alone. Half the roster should be moved. It's frustrating to say the least for fans. Happy holidays empire and LGI. Always great to hear from you.
Can't blame the fans based on the money they spent to watch an indifferent performance. Thanks for the comment, Louscannon7493. Happy holidays and LGI.
Pathetic. They don't hit, they don't score, they don't defend. Its a TERRIBLE product. Patrick Roy is not a good coach. Talent is not there but Roy is not the answer either. Last in pp and last in pk
There are major problems with this roster and the organization right now. I am beginning to wonder if the team is starting to tune Roy out. Thanks for the comment, craigjacobs6249. Happy holidays and LGI.
Really glad I fell asleep 1st intermission, Gil you said it PATHETIC !!! Scott Mayfield is part of the problem, he is no solution to positive play, Trade everyone of Value and Start from the bottom up, there’s no quick fix, thanks Gil for your video
Raymond, you are lucky. This was a terrible performance and unfortunately, hardly the first time we've seen it. I hope they make the necessary changes or it's going to be a long season. Happy holidays to you and LGI. Thanks for the comment, always great to hear from you.
These players have gotten 2 coaches fired and on the way to a third.. Since iw reship seems not to mind it seems the only answer is for FANS NOT TO ATTEND THE GAME.. The pocket is the only place they will listen...🤦🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️
welp........ what can be said that hasn't already been said? But tonight's performance ( or lack of) SHOULD BE the line in the sand......shouldn't it?? shouldn't it?? ........Hello??......*tap tap tap*........is this thing on??
Sabres 3 for previous 40 on the PP and they score 2 PP in 6 against us tonight!!! 1 legit and 1 two seconds after PP over. This is a 70 to 80 point lottery team. This has been going on for 3 years now. Enough is enough!!!! Roy obviously isn't the answer. Malkin is more concerned about his precious shopping mall and won't fire Lou because he doesn't care. This feels like the Spano and Gang of Four Eras.
Can't go back to that, but ultimately, it is up to ownership to make the needed changes. Roy isn't the answer with this group. I don't know if Al Arbour or Scotty Bowman could do much with this group. Thanks for the comment, frogger1952. Happy holidays and LGI.
one more post script...why on earth did ws sign hog berg if cant use in this spot...why on earth not start against buffalo,...why on earth at least not bring out in third , or sit Sorokin who is coming off back surgery and has most starts in nil since thanksgiving...of to start the third...or at 6-1. or 7-1... I mean roy left him out there...we gonna ruin this kid physically and mentally... also thought tsyplakov was ok Gil...
Yes, Tsyplakov has played well. I agree on Hogberg. Why sign him if you won't play him for at least a game or two. It makes no sense but it's been a while since this team made sense. Seven year contracts and NTC for Engvall and Mayfild? No comment needed. Thanks for the comments and LGI.
Team has been terrible for a long time. Power play inept for years. Coaches should be let go BUT they are not playing on the ice. The players are. Lou has signed players with extended contracts that should never have been signed. Leadership. Good group of guys. Playing for each other. I see zero heart on the ice. In a blow out an embarrassment no player does anything to wake up the team? To show the fans you care? The real issue is this is happening more times than it isn’t. Lou does nada. The coach is telling us the good things? This isn’t the Roy who would crack his stick over the boards. When mediocrity is acceptable you know what - you get mediocrity. It’s time to send a message to the fans and the players. Nelson and palmeri need to be traded. Can continue this and sign 2 mid 30 year old guys to long term deals. Need youth,skill and speed. Fashing, Engvall, JG, Mayfield and either Pelch or Puloch adios. Is this a stanley cup team? NO. Is this even a playoff team? NO. By the way LEE as Captain. That should be given up. He’s the C. He doesn’t close the door in the locker room last night and start screaming after the first and second ???????????????? He doesn’t say this is the last game before the break. We are getting blown out. This is an embarrassment to our families, kids fans ! Pull the C. At this point do anything
You're spot on MichaelG-o6o. The team has to show heart and effort and they didn't. Big time changes need to be made but Lou won't retool or rebuild. It was an embarrassing performance and the team does need to get younger, faster and more skilled. They have to make changes. Thanks for the comment, happy holidays and LGI.
Did the savior st. Patrick forget that illya had offseason BACK surgery? Sorokin should have been sat for the third period. Gil, I don’t know what Roy was saying in the post game about talking to Greco about what he wants to do with Sorokin playing the third or not? Greco said keep him in. That’s supposed to be the head coaches decision. What happened to Patrick when he was hung out to dry? Didn’t he request a trade from Montreal? lol That Toronto game was us playing a team that was playing its third game in four nights. The make beliefs were shot. That’s the only reason we looked good. Let’s see how we look on the next two.
Roy defers to the goalie coach. It made no sense. I still don't understand why Hogberg didn't start at least one of the two games vs Chicago. Yes, Roy did request a trade, demand is more like it, when he was hung out to dry. This team needs change and it has to happen soon. Thanks for the comment, Robert. Happy holidays and LGI.
Mayfield us garbage.we must rebuild. Nelson,palms,cizikas, polok,and lee must be traded.we need to pick up patrick laine.and ehlers from Winnipeg. Young players 24 to 26 who can score.trade deadline its time to clean house!
@stevenbauer4799 yeah he blew it for sure.power and ehlers are still available and stankhoven from dallas.and others that can help us score.i believe we must sell at the deadline and louzer should be canned asap.
@@stevenbauer4799 in the past 2 years, Nylander and Bertuzzi were available where was Lou, MIA, let me understand, Gil said Lou does not want to retool or rebuild so why is he a GM? One 80 year old is ruining the country and another 80 year has ruined the Islanders, want is with these old timers in a position to run a company or worse a nation. memo to owners. .enough is enough, wake Lou up and fire him for Xmas.
Past time to clean house, Mercy. Younger, faster and more skilled. I hope we see the necessary changes, but it also means moving on from Lou who won't rebuild or even retool. Thanks for the comment, happy holidays and LGI.
Lou wants to win now and he fails to realize that this core peaked four years ago and that you can't double down on an aging core that hasn't won a playoff series in 3 years and counting. Thanks for the comment, jimerrigo. Happy holidays and LGI.
I was super insulted after the W in TOR, to some, it probably sounded like I was going way overboard and dramatic forcing bad juju. I 💯 knew what was going to happen tonight, it was the weirdest feeling because of how sure I felt
I"m sorry you were right, David, but you were spot on. It's so tough to watch. I hope we see the necessary changes soon or it's going to be a long season. Thanks for commenting, happy holidays and LGI.
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All I’m saying about this game is… when I was at a game awhile back an usher at the spotlight sections kept saying to me, “these players just play the game to get a paycheck, not for the glory” happy holidays Gil
That does sum it up succinctly, doesn't it, cigar88up. Thanks for the comment, happy holidays and LGI
Merry Christmas sez Patrick Roy! To all isles fans!!!! I thought I've seen it all before. But apparently..........
LOL. Thanks and to you and yours as well Joseph. Last night was just plain ugly. Hope things change soon. LGI.
Wow , they should be embarrassed! Undisciplined play , no pride and I think it's time to tear it down . I was against it because I really liked this team but enough is enough ! They are unwatchable ! Thank you Gil appreciate your dedication! LGI !
Thanks for the comment, Robert. Yeah, it was embarrassing the way they were no shows last night and it happens too frequently. I like these players too and appreciate all they've done for the franchise, but it's time to make changes because this core peaked four years ago. I hope they can get younger, faster, and more skilled and that it won't take TOO long. Thanks for the comment and LGI.
Hey Lou how you doing? one more time you are genius 😂😂😂😂
Max, Lou can't be doing too well right now. Change is absolutely needed for this team now. Thanks for the comment and LGI.
Hi Gil!! Happy Holidays, and Merry Christmas. This is the most disgraceful loss I’ve ever seen in Isles history IMO! This is the type of loss that results in coaches getting fired and Gm’s losing their job. Gil, Lou must be let go on this loss alone. It’s beyond embarrassing!! They showed no heart, no fight, no pride, no nothing to a team that’s lost 13 in a row. Gil the Gm should step aside tomorrow morning and allow Roy or anyone to take over. This was a humiliating beat down of character and pride. I’m ashamed. Enjoy and have a great one Gil!!
This was embarrassing. The lack of effort is simply unacceptable. Changing GMs is overdue. I respect everything Lou has accomplished, but the organization is a real mess right now. Hope we see some changes soon. Thanks for the comment, Frankie and Happy holidays and merry xmas to you as your family. LGI
Happy holiday Gil. I've been an Islander fan since 1973/74. I've seen a lot of good and bad ... seldom could I say that the team just didn't care. Last night's performance disgusted me top to bottom. I suspected last night's performance was on offer after the Leaf's game. With ownership MIA and a GM who is incompetent, it's time for Isles fans to make their feelings known with their wallets. This team has no belief in themselves and no fear of consequences for their play. Just disgraceful.
Thanks Eric and happy holidays to you, too. The Isles really did look like they didn't care and that's the one thing that irritates fans more than anything. A fan spending a few hundred dollars to attend a game can't be guaranteed his or her team will win, but effort is the least players owe the fans. The team just seemed to be going through the motions and that's not acceptable. Thanks for the comment and LGI.
@@LockedOnIslanders I am also angered by a coach, who in 1995 after being shelled by the Redwings yelled over the glass at the Canadians team pres that he'd played his last game for the habs, left Sorokin in... I am starting to think that the rot extends to the coach as well
I was there. It was bad. As bad as it's ever been.
How were the fans? I heard there were some chants that Lou probably wouldn't like. Sorry you had to sit through that. Thanks for the comment specblend77. Happy holidays and LGI.
This literally happens EVERYTIME they beat a good team and you think something different will happen.....Such a disappointment
You'd think we'd be used to it by now. Something needs to change and soon. Thanks for the comments, programthis. LGI
No Gil you’re wrong. Lou DOES NOT belong in the Hall of Fame. Not after failing the Islanders. He’s been a failure since he got here.
His HOF credentials are solely based on what he did with NJ. The way he's handled the Isles is beyond bad. Thanks for the comment. Happy holidays and LGI.
It's 7:00 AM
Where is Bauer??
Rumor has it that Roy will pull the goalie to START the next game....
Who knows
LOL. It couldn't hurt given the way this team is playing now and that's sad. Thanks for the comment, Deuce. Happy holidays and LGI.
@ happy holidays to you, I love everything you do, your effort and sacrifice is outstanding. Keep well for the new year friend.
Well, guess it's good I didn't watch this game. Cheers Gil!
Lucky you, Fran. You didn't miss anything good unless you're a Sabres fan. Thanks for the comment, happy holidays and LGI.
This is rock bottom. To lose at home against Buffalo in the manner that they did and considering how bad Buffalo has been, there are no more excuses. Someone needs to lose their job, whether it be a player or two, management or even the coach. The team cannot continue to be this inconsistently bad, especially when it comes to special teams. Start with John MacLean and at least show the fans that this is unacceptable.
It is past time for change, Another_User_Name_. Now it's up to ownership to make the necessary changes. Thanks for the comment, happy holidays and LGI.
Last night made me wish they had moved to Quebec instead of Brooklyn 😂
Ouch, cldbrbn6070. LOL. I totally get it. It was a truly embarrassing performance. Thanks for the comment, happy holidays and LGI.
Happy Holidays Gil to you and your family. The Islanders took the night off and knowing this group that is EXACTLY what I expected them to do, it is now up to the fans and they know how to force changes....stay away. Scott Malkin, and I do not include Jon Ledecky because he does not appear to be involved in the day to day operations of this franchise, needs a clear and simple message, that the Islanders need a reorganization and they need it right now! As a season ticket holder, I am willing to no-show for how ever long it takes, until such time as I see that the message has been understood. That it has come to this is, frankly, Pathetic, but this is where we find ourselves as fans.
I hope the fans will stay away, pyrielrising because change is needed. Change is needed and Lou refuses to retool or rebuild so Lou must go. I hope other season ticket holders agree with you and are willing to stay away but that's not so easy. Happy holidays to you and your family as well. LGI.
A game like that is exactly why I cannot EVER believe in this group of players.....total rebuild needed
It's past due, lippscantelon9144. Let's hope it happens soon. Thanks for the comment, Happy Holidays and LGI.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS GIL AND TO ALL .GOD BLESS 🙌
Merry Christmas to you.
Happy holidays and Merry xmas to you Empire! Hope the new year is a good one for you. LGI.
You too frogger1952. LGI
hey I missed the game was it good? lol...just kidding...I watched...terrible..happy holidays Gil. hopefully we are now sellers at deadline.. hopefully they dont spend this offseason prioritizing re signing nelson or overpaying Dobson , hopefully they deal all pieces at deadline that they can and finally begin a hybrid rebuild (full not possible bc too many unmovable contracts...hopefully organization moves on from Lou....hopeffuly Maclean is gone, hopefully varly is gone at the deadline for a nice first round if they can find interested buyer like Edmonton....sadly, none of this will happen. happy holidays, merry Christmas, thank you Gil
I hope we are sellers, too, foleydvm, but if Lou is still the GM, I doubt that happens. Lou will almost certainly try to extend Palms and Nelson if left to his own devices. A hybrid rebuild must start ASAP. I hope we see the change we need, but I'll believe it when I see it. Thanks for the comment and happy holidays and merry xmas to you as well. LGI
Thats right! They can control EFFORT!!! Right on Gil!
They can, but they don't. And that's the toughest part to swallow as a fan. Thanks for the comment, programthis. Always good to hear from you and Happy Holidays. LGI
All of them should be ASHAMED!!! YES!
Definitely should be. Thanks for the comment, programthis. LGI
What happened to Robin Lehner? Did he get injured?
He posted on social media that "his brain is broken". It looks like he is in a really dark place. So Isles fans prior to the game asked people to chant his name in show of support for him.
@@frogger1952 is it psychological?
He seems to be having mental health issues. We all wish him the best. Thanks for the comment, christophercancel934. LGI
There have been far too many times that Ilya Sorokin was left high and dry in net!!
This team needs a colossal shake-up in the worst way possible!!
They need to give Marcus Hogberg a start or two. They are wearing out Sorokin again by giving him start after start after start!!
I agree, mst3knislesfan1. They really should have started Hogberg at least in one of the two games vs Chicago. I mean, why sign the guy if you won't play him. And wearing down Sorokin is one thing this team cannot afford to do. Thanks for the comment, happy holidays and LGI.
Hey, maybe Roy isn’t really that good of a coach? How do you not rest the Sorokin?
Matt they totally should have started Hogberg at least once or twice by now. I am beginning to doubt Roy's ability to do much with this team, but can any coach? Thanks for the comment, happy holidays and LGI.
Happy Holidays to all. It’s refreshing and frankly really sad to hear an always positive Gil at his wits end with this squad. It feels like it’s time to break up the band. I love them both but Palmeiri and Nelson have to be traded. Cizikas seems like he’s hit the age wall. And the MacLeans have to go. John has done zip with PP for years now and Kyle is a try hard without much natural ability. Sorokin deserves better than this group.
Thanks for the comment AlGravina and Happy Holidays to you as well. It's frustrating to watch this team not give effort like they did last night. It is time for changes. You can't keep doubling down on an aging core that hasn't won a playoff series and 3 years and counting. Thanks for the comment and LGI.
Two perfect examples of, one team too young, one team too old. Need a mix of both to be successful in the NHL
Imagine that, a balanced roster. You're spot on. Thanks for the comment, freddym7425. LGI
Mayfield sucks.get rid of him for free.we must sell at the deadline and get a few young scorers
He has a NTC and nobody will want to touch that contract with 5.5 years left. Thanks for the comment, Mercy. Happy holidays and LGI.
Gila couple of weeks ago i saw this happening, I suggested that it is time to punt the season, you said it was too early...I believe this team sees the writing on the wall that this is going to be a long season and we ( as fans ) look forward to the start of the season and this is the product that is on the ice is disappointing, i do not understand why Lou is still here. The owners told us when they bought the team that they were long time fans, if so why are you MIA when this team is playing like a bunch of unskilled. uninterested, players. The bad part of this is if we get a high draft pick and Lou is still here that pick is gone to some other team. The Devils kept their draft picks and they are in first or second place all season so far...Lou has to go...Enjoy the Holiday you and your family buddy.
You're spot on jimerrigo7142. The indifference the team is showing is the most frustrating part for the fans. I also don't understand why Lou is still here. He refuses to retool or rebuild but this team hasn't won a playoff series in 3 years and counting and it's getting older. Lou must go and now it's up to ownership to make that happen. Thanks for the comment and LGI.
Patrick Roy we didn't play that bad. This is my issue with this team. There is no accountability or responsibility. This team is always making excuses and never want to be criticized
The islanders problem when you speak to people around the nhl is both talent deficit and culture problem
exactly, Alexyaybar, but that means changing the GM and changing the roster (because Lou won't retool or rebuild). I hate hearing Roy, Anders Lee and other players say we did this well or we didn't play that badly. YOU JUST LOST 7-1 at home to a team that lost 13 straight. YES, you played poorly. Thanks for the comment, happy holidays and LGI.
Good morning team! Just wanted to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa!
I'm much too happy about the holidays to think about what the Islanders did last night. I could be mistaken here. Was it a 13 game winless streak for Buffalo? Even if it was anything close to that, our poor playing team, made them look like contenders. Embarrassing is the only thing that comes to mind. Need to regroup and play better. So many mistakes, that shouldn't happen at this level, unless your opponent is out hustling you. That's exactly what Buffalo did. Forget the other five goals scored, Buffalo's PP beat our Isles 2-1. Okay, time to get back into holiday spirit mode.
Everyone, have a great day and a wonderful, and safe holiday! Let's talk again on the next one. See you all again Thursday. Until then.. Let's Go Islanders!!
Merry xmas to you and your family Tony. Always appreciate your comments. I hope we see the changes we need for this team. Wishing you all the best. LGI.
Good 🌄 Gil. How are you? Before I begin, let me say MERRY 🎄. Now, last 🌙, THEY DESERVED EVERYTHING THEY GOT, from Buffalo, and the fans, too. 23:08 23:08
The only bright spot was when they showed support for Robin Leiner, who is going thru a hard ⏲️. They made the Sabres look like the long ago days when they had the French Connection Line. I know they got the heat from Patrick Roy. What was he thinking pulling Ilya Sorokin with 5 minutes left. It's not only unacceptable, BUT IT'S UNFORGIVABLE, TOO. I said it before, and I'll say it again, the Islanders are playing like they're in a bad ⏲️ warp, meaning 1972. Hero, Kyle Palmieri and Anthony DuClair for teaming up the only goal. 🐐 COMMUNITY EFFORT ALL THE WAY AROUND. THEY NEED TO MAKE SOME SERIOUS CHANGES, BUT I HAVE A FEELING THAT IT WILL ❄️ IN JULY WHEN LOU LAMORIELLO DOES ANYTHING ABOUT IT. They've only got 1 player under 25 years old. HAPPY 🎂, JIM DOWD. Hear from you later, Gil, once again, before I go, I 👀 The Night Before 🎄 Eve 1978, when Trots made sure the dreaded Rangers got plenty of coal in their stockings. When he was interviewed about this during the 50th anniversary season, Dave Maloney came up to him and said, I'd he scored one more point, we're ⛸️ our cans off tomorrow. So, Trots worked their last nerve and did just that, and Maloney went ballistic. Again, MERRY🎄, and LET'S GO ISLANDERS.
Yeah, the Isles were dreadful last night and yes, they deserved to be beaten badly. It did look like 1972 all over again and that's not good. They do need to make changes and it has to start with a new GM. Ah, Trots destroying the Rangers in 1978. Great memory. Thanks for the comment and happy holidays to you and your family. LGI.
All I want for xmas is Lou and coaching staff fired
I hope we see it happen soon, skiinggator. Happy holidays and LGI.
They know how hard they have to work to win and they won’t do it. I think they don’t want to bother to fight for that last playoff spot because they aren’t going anywhere. Roy should quit. Why waste time? At least George is getting experience. Most sports need emotion to play and they had none and Buffalo was desperate. The Devs ran the Rangers out of the bldg. The Pens wom. The Rangers will make big moves and Lou won’t. I don’t know what the owners need to see to rebuild. Oh and Buffalo blocked 30 shots and the Isles did not have the creativity to make plays except for Duc
Spot on Alex. It's time for changes to come and it has to start with Lou who won't retool or rebuild. Roy hasn't gotten much out of this team and they don't seem to be responding to him. Change is needed and ultimately, that's on ownership. Thanks for the comment, Alex, happy holidays and LGI.
Bunch of Support players lol.
Need to break this team up amongst all the Nhl
Sadly, fatlighterpv. Wish they cared enough to support. Thanks for the comment, happy holidays and LGI.
Past due, my friend, no doubt.
Turning point ONCE again was THE LOUSY BUM SCOT MAYFIELD . HIS TURNOVER WAS BEYOND SHIT GARBAGE . TURNING POINT TURNOVER LED TO 4TH GOAL AND ON SAME PLAY HE COULDVE BLOCKED REBOUND BUT WIFFFFED AGAIN . I HATE HIM .USED to love him ... please MOVE HIM FOR.FREE . TURN OVER. MACHINE AS USUALLL
Settle down! 😂
There were several turning points. I understand the frustration with Mayfield, but he's far from alone. Half the roster should be moved. It's frustrating to say the least for fans. Happy holidays empire and LGI. Always great to hear from you.
FOCUS ON THE POSOTIVE .MAYBE FOR CHRISTMAS WE LL GET A LOI FIRING. THEN THE LOSS WAS WORTH IT!!!! THANKYOU SANTA😂
If only it was going to happen, empire. It's long overdue. Thanks for the comment and LGI
Sounded like Buffalo's arena with all the booing going on!
Can't blame the fans based on the money they spent to watch an indifferent performance. Thanks for the comment, Louscannon7493. Happy holidays and LGI.
Pathetic. They don't hit, they don't score, they don't defend. Its a TERRIBLE product. Patrick Roy is not a good coach. Talent is not there but Roy is not the answer either. Last in pp and last in pk
There are major problems with this roster and the organization right now. I am beginning to wonder if the team is starting to tune Roy out. Thanks for the comment, craigjacobs6249. Happy holidays and LGI.
Really glad I fell asleep 1st intermission, Gil you said it PATHETIC !!! Scott Mayfield is part of the problem, he is no solution to positive play, Trade everyone of Value and Start from the bottom up, there’s no quick fix, thanks Gil for your video
Raymond, you are lucky. This was a terrible performance and unfortunately, hardly the first time we've seen it. I hope they make the necessary changes or it's going to be a long season. Happy holidays to you and LGI. Thanks for the comment, always great to hear from you.
we go from our best game of the season to our worst 48 hours later. wtf
It's all about the inconsistency of this team. They just aren't good enough. Thanks for the comment, Ray. Happy holidays and LGI.
These players have gotten 2 coaches fired and on the way to a third.. Since iw reship seems not to mind it seems the only answer is for FANS NOT TO ATTEND THE GAME.. The pocket is the only place they will listen...🤦🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️
Sadly, that's true, e.n.yjay1925. Ultimately, ownership must move on from Lou or nothing will change. Thanks for the comment. Happy holidays and LGI.
@LockedOnIslanders Thank You Gil and Happy Holiday to you and yours! Always a pleasure listening..
welp........ what can be said that hasn't already been said? But tonight's performance ( or lack of) SHOULD BE the line in the sand......shouldn't it?? shouldn't it?? ........Hello??......*tap tap tap*........is this thing on??
It's overdue, Gandaulf1961. It's up to ownership now to make the move. Thanks for the comment, happy holidays and LGI.
Sabres 3 for previous 40 on the PP and they score 2 PP in 6 against us tonight!!! 1 legit and 1 two seconds after PP over. This is a 70 to 80 point lottery team. This has been going on for 3 years now. Enough is enough!!!! Roy obviously isn't the answer. Malkin is more concerned about his precious shopping mall and won't fire Lou because he doesn't care. This feels like the Spano and Gang of Four Eras.
Can't go back to that, but ultimately, it is up to ownership to make the needed changes. Roy isn't the answer with this group. I don't know if Al Arbour or Scotty Bowman could do much with this group. Thanks for the comment, frogger1952. Happy holidays and LGI.
one more post script...why on earth did ws sign hog berg if cant use in this spot...why on earth not start against buffalo,...why on earth at least not bring out in third , or sit Sorokin who is coming off back surgery and has most starts in nil since thanksgiving...of to start the third...or at 6-1. or 7-1... I mean roy left him out there...we gonna ruin this kid physically and mentally... also thought tsyplakov was ok Gil...
Yes, Tsyplakov has played well. I agree on Hogberg. Why sign him if you won't play him for at least a game or two. It makes no sense but it's been a while since this team made sense. Seven year contracts and NTC for Engvall and Mayfild? No comment needed. Thanks for the comments and LGI.
Very hard video to watch Gil...because of all the truth here...8th place......
Hard to make, programthis. Thanks for the comment and LGI
Total No Show! Jekyll & Hyde team! LGI
A lot more Hyde than Jekyll, unfortunately. Thanks for the comment, Darrell. LGI.
Team has been terrible for a long time. Power play inept for years. Coaches should be let go BUT they are not playing on the ice. The players are. Lou has signed players with extended contracts that should never have been signed. Leadership. Good group of guys. Playing for each other. I see zero heart on the ice. In a blow out an embarrassment no player does anything to wake up the team? To show the fans you care? The real issue is this is happening more times than it isn’t. Lou does nada. The coach is telling us the good things? This isn’t the Roy who would crack his stick over the boards. When mediocrity is acceptable you know what - you get mediocrity. It’s time to send a message to the fans and the players. Nelson and palmeri need to be traded. Can continue this and sign 2 mid 30 year old guys to long term deals. Need youth,skill and speed. Fashing, Engvall, JG, Mayfield and either Pelch or Puloch adios. Is this a stanley cup team? NO. Is this even a playoff team? NO. By the way LEE as Captain. That should be given up. He’s the C. He doesn’t close the door in the locker room last night and start screaming after the first and second ???????????????? He doesn’t say this is the last game before the break. We are getting blown out. This is an embarrassment to our families, kids fans ! Pull the C. At this point do anything
You're spot on MichaelG-o6o. The team has to show heart and effort and they didn't. Big time changes need to be made but Lou won't retool or rebuild. It was an embarrassing performance and the team does need to get younger, faster and more skilled. They have to make changes. Thanks for the comment, happy holidays and LGI.
The only good thing about this season THE RANGERS
Yeah, and they had higher expectations. Thanks for the comment and happy holidays, JohnSmith. LGI.
Did the savior st. Patrick forget that illya had offseason BACK surgery? Sorokin should have been sat for the third period. Gil, I don’t know what Roy was saying in the post game about talking to Greco about what he wants to do with Sorokin playing the third or not? Greco said keep him in. That’s supposed to be the head coaches decision. What happened to Patrick when he was hung out to dry? Didn’t he request a trade from Montreal? lol That Toronto game was us playing a team that was playing its third game in four nights. The make beliefs were shot. That’s the only reason we looked good. Let’s see how we look on the next two.
Roy defers to the goalie coach. It made no sense. I still don't understand why Hogberg didn't start at least one of the two games vs Chicago. Yes, Roy did request a trade, demand is more like it, when he was hung out to dry. This team needs change and it has to happen soon. Thanks for the comment, Robert. Happy holidays and LGI.
Mayfield us garbage.we must rebuild. Nelson,palms,cizikas, polok,and lee must be traded.we need to pick up patrick laine.and ehlers from Winnipeg. Young players 24 to 26 who can score.trade deadline its time to clean house!
too late for laine who is on fire for habs. way too late louzer blew it.
@stevenbauer4799 yeah he blew it for sure.power and ehlers are still available and stankhoven from dallas.and others that can help us score.i believe we must sell at the deadline and louzer should be canned asap.
@@stevenbauer4799 in the past 2 years, Nylander and Bertuzzi were available where was Lou, MIA, let me understand, Gil said Lou does not want to retool or rebuild so why is he a GM? One 80 year old is ruining the country and another 80 year has ruined the Islanders, want is with these old timers in a position to run a company or worse a nation. memo to owners. .enough is enough, wake Lou up and fire him for Xmas.
Past time to clean house, Mercy. Younger, faster and more skilled. I hope we see the necessary changes, but it also means moving on from Lou who won't rebuild or even retool. Thanks for the comment, happy holidays and LGI.
Lou wants to win now and he fails to realize that this core peaked four years ago and that you can't double down on an aging core that hasn't won a playoff series in 3 years and counting. Thanks for the comment, jimerrigo. Happy holidays and LGI.
I was super insulted after the W in TOR, to some, it probably sounded like I was going way overboard and dramatic forcing bad juju. I 💯 knew what was going to happen tonight, it was the weirdest feeling because of how sure I felt
I"m sorry you were right, David, but you were spot on. It's so tough to watch. I hope we see the necessary changes soon or it's going to be a long season. Thanks for commenting, happy holidays and LGI.
I told you Gil fools gold this team has to be dismantled, hey Lou please retire
For sure it needs to be dismantled. Lou has to go and ownership must make the move ASAP. Thanks for the comments. LGI