You have to go back a few years ago when the Isles played Tampa in Game 7 of the ECF as to the last time I was this excited about them. I don't expect them to be good this year, and they probably won't make the playoffs, but new GM Darche is building the team the right way. Our prospect pool now has some legit talent. The Isles should have done this years ago, but Lou kept doubling down on a team that had no shot to win the Cup. It will take some time but hopefully Darche can bring the same success here that he helped build in Tampa. LGI
They played hard and I don't expect much this year as just making the playoffs would be gravy - that said kid looked like he belonged,,,,,,special teams are STILL a nightmare both ways and btw 53 was in the crease celebrating with his stick in the air when that puck hit the goal post = he had a layup if he was paying attention and Horvat has to bury that puck in the back of the net - alll in all they played competitively against a bad team
Schaefer becomes the youngest player in NHL history to score a power play goal. They've played better, but it taking half a game to get going in the home opener is disappointing.
