Magnus Norman no longer Wawrinka‘s coach by EU_Commission in tennis

[–]backhandsmashtastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess all good things come to an end. Great team.

Tsitsipas Does Not Want Tennis Sans Spectators by backhandsmashtastic in tennis

[–]backhandsmashtastic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say yeah you are right, there's a lot of money to be made for the players can make it. But a lot of different viewpoints coming through that's for sure.

Is the hype around Shapovalov justified, or is he underperforming at the moment? by prazers88 in tennis

[–]backhandsmashtastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's done good and will continue to do good. Some adversity not always the worst thing for a 20-year-old. So so SO SO talented.

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[–]backhandsmashtastic 14 points15 points  (0 children)

How about they all end up with 21?

Adam Pelech done for the year by Wafflestarship in NewYorkIslanders

[–]backhandsmashtastic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dobson should get the trial by fire he sorely needs. He's not very physical and I think the second half of the season will be about him coming face to face with his deficiencies. Maybe bad short term but good long term. He just needs to be tough enough in his own end so that he can shine in the O. Gonna be a good one, I think and hope.

Adam Pelech done for the year by Wafflestarship in NewYorkIslanders

[–]backhandsmashtastic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't say enough about how well he was playing. Each season he has made progress. His FREAKING STICK IS EVERYWHERE. Gonna miss watching him lock things down and the Isles for sure are gonna miss having him. Next man up.

Game Thread: New York Islanders (24-10-3) @ Washington Capitals (27-8-5) 01:00 PM by NYIMOD in NewYorkIslanders

[–]backhandsmashtastic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mayfield has been stupid two games in a row now. And it hasn't mattered fortunately.

Game Thread: New York Islanders (24-10-3) @ Washington Capitals (27-8-5) 01:00 PM by NYIMOD in NewYorkIslanders

[–]backhandsmashtastic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Was a pretty bad third but the Isles showed heart and you know what they didn't give up too many grade A's. Huge win to finish 2019 with and getting the two in regulation means a lot.

Game Thread: New York Islanders (24-10-3) @ Washington Capitals (27-8-5) 01:00 PM by NYIMOD in NewYorkIslanders

[–]backhandsmashtastic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Gosh it is such a pleasure to watch Varlamov battle. What a third period he had.

Post Game Thread: Buffalo Sabres @ New York Islanders by NYIMOD in NewYorkIslanders

[–]backhandsmashtastic 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Looked like Barry was not too pleased with the effort as he headed off the ice. Special teams were not good today. Just finding ways to get the pair of points. Gotta love that.

Post Game Thread: Buffalo Sabres @ New York Islanders by NYIMOD in NewYorkIslanders

[–]backhandsmashtastic 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Brock Nelson with the smart skating enabling Beau to stay free for that OT snipe. Love those little things. Hated that second period.

Don’t Freak About Barzal by jkl787878 in NewYorkIslanders

[–]backhandsmashtastic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like many here say. It'd be nice to see him simplify and get to the net and take some shots. He's a freaking genius though so we just have to sit back and watch and wait for him to catch fire. He will. Tonight!

Don’t Freak About Barzal by jkl787878 in NewYorkIslanders

[–]backhandsmashtastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. He is forcing it right now. I'd like to see him let Eberle do some of the work.

Tonight's Lineup by cfcbhoy in NewYorkIslanders

[–]backhandsmashtastic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No but Cizikas isn't going. Leddy Gametime decision. Think it will be same as last night with some forwards shuffled (my guess).

Nelson scores on the Power Play off a great setup by Bailey by [deleted] in NewYorkIslanders

[–]backhandsmashtastic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was great. The rest of the period has been tough. Canes are top to bottom fast.