The New York Islanders will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and we have an in-depth preview of the series. Zach Martin of Locked On Hurricanes joins us to discuss the key players on both teams, what it will take for the Isles or Canes to win the series and what the x-factors are for both teams.
Plus we discuss key statistics and the keys to victory for the Patrick Roy’s Islanders and Rod Brind’Amour’s Hurricanes.
All this and more on today’s special crossover edition of the Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.
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19 Comments
"Sell me this pen"….I love the islanders but someone pls sell me on why the isles will/can win this series….I go straight to the isles pk, and dormant pp…..but hey who knows sports is unpredictable…..steal game 1 isles in ot
I remember a series last year when isles pulled that gm. three out of their asses with the fastest four goals in playoff history. Then i remember isles coming out flat and losing next game. Then i remember isles facing elimination going to ot and losing gm. 6 at home. So i don't know what to think. Isles have a different coach and are hot going into playoffs. Canes are better with more scoring and top sp. teams. I guess isles have their hands full again. If they go can six again against a team 20 pts. better who knows. It will take a helluva effort to beat canes.
Great show as usual Gil. Isles have the better goalkeepers. Odd how the PP moved all over the place and looked much better without Barzy. But then again, it was more of an expedition game. But I’d love to see that type of movement on the PP in the playoffs because Carolina puts major pressure and their PK but if you can get past that first wave of heavy pressure? They get tired fast and that’s when we can take advantage. Our PK is what it is, at this point. A zone PK that covers areas of ice and not players and that’s why our forwards are down way too low on our PK from my experience and in my humble opinion. Let’s go Islanders!
Well I don't know how we got here, but that's not important. Now they can concentrate on match ups. Goalies of course goes to the isles. Also we have a scoring edge. We'll see about defense. The canes are very similar to the isles structure wise. Forechecking has to be relentless! Because theirs is going to be. Islanders need to be very physical if they want to complete. I think it will cause turnovers, which will result in offense. Anything can happen!!!! We pray to the God of hockey!!!! Great show Gil. LETS GO ISLANDERS!!!!!!!
Our short-bus kind of special teams will sink us. Our goalies will need to play like deities and our skaters like saints to win this series.
Good morning team. Welcome Zach! Gil, you know how much I love the cross over show. This one was no exception. It was an excellent show. However, I'm looking for a different result. Time to send the Hurricanes home for the season. I see the Isles eliminating the Canes. I hate making predictions, but I'm feeling confident here. There is always a strong chance I'll be eating my words, but I'm willing to risk it. I will say this, our PK better be on point. As for the predictions made by Martin & Martin, they were fair, in my opinion. On paper the Canes are the better team, but I'm looking forward to the games on the ice. Upsets happen. That's why we play the games. Or else the Rangers will be handed the Cup without contest. Everyone have a great rest of the day and weekend. Enjoy the game. See you all tomorrow on the show after the game. Until then.. Let's Go Islanders!!
Was listening to Howie Rose talking about the other team at MSG and he said of course, the playoffs are a completely different animal. Last year Brindy was so much better coach. Now it is a heck of a lot closer. Low scoring. Isles will play “road game” style in both locations. Will the Canes take more chances at home? Guys like Holmstrom’s specialty is counter attacking. I know the Canes miss Trochek…he is a pain in the butt and on the draws. Last year the Canes were all banged up. Fast injury will hurt their D if he doesn’t play. Roy will have to readjust to playoff hockey as he has been away from it for a while. Also huge in the series is the Canes depth. The Isles cannot afford any injuries. Also watching Jarvis. He can be a hot head and still so young. Also Canes D pinch more than any team. Isles have to do better against that and Burns scares me. Another thing, if the Isles get a lead, can they protect it? They have a tough time with that. Also Barzy likes playing Roy’s style, but does he take more chances in the playoffs. Finally,
The Isles are happy to be there. When the Canes were eliminated last year they started to ask “how can we get better and win it…” ok and the fourth line. If we get anything from them…its like we are playing with 3 lines. They won’t see the ice with the lead, or trailing in the 3rd. Oh and the one thing that is unique to this sport…Puck Luck…the ice is small, the puck deflects, rolls and skips…my fave time in the sports year…let’s go! One question though, it the Canes are as good as the guy says, why didn’t they win the Pres trophy? I think it was their goal tending? We know how important that is.
Here’s my prediction Gil:
Split
Split
Canes take game 5
We wrap it up in the last two.
I have to admit Gil, I am down in the dumps. No one is giving us a chance. I saw an ESPN analyst say, " a clean sweep by the canes is in order" with a laugh when asked about this series. I get that the Hurricanes have more talent and are favored but I believe the Isles have plugged the leak and could go on a run after what we saw in the last 8 games. Whoever thought Florida would beat a team with the best regular season ever last year. Let`s Go Islanders!
This guy makes Slavin to be lidstrom haha. Did he really say he shuts down mcdavid and drasitl. Come on bro. I seen slavin get beat. Let’s stop the fluffing. He’s a good player but let’s be realistic.
There will be zero fights. It’s the playoffs
LGI!!!
Gm Gil. I disagree with your description of Dobson. He's the QB on the worst powerplay in the league. He's far from elite on the defense. How many times did announcer Butch Goring call out Dobson for his turnovers?
What's rather shocking, Hurricanes owners slow playing the contract renewal for Brind'amour.
Hopefully we can get a win in Carolina and gain the home advantage. Go Islanders!
Let’s go Islanders !!!! Islanders in 4!!!
(Patrick Roy speech to Islanders players before G1.) https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxlaW9BIj2l7R-bp4MtWmdnAWBHC1V945t?si=23HLl5jcXCyXosyY
This is there time now to show up . . This season has been a roller coaster for these guys but it’s time now I hope they show up and play . Palms said this team been kicked in the nuts to much this season let’s see what they do now
LETS GOOOO ISLANDERS!!!!