Mathew Barzal on
#GoBolts
' chippy play following 6-2 win:
"They were just running around because they were down and pissed off. That's fine. Whatever. We've got big boys in here so we'll be alright."
#Isles
#Isles
Cal Clutterbuck on why he called a ‘players-only’ meeting during the third period after the
#NYR
Zibanejad injury:
“Sometimes it takes a slap in the face and a quick reset.”
“In order to keep a one goal lead, we’re going to have to get on our toes a little more.”
They said the Metro was too stacked.
They said Lambert tanked the team.
They said the March losing streak was the end.
They said the Stadium Series broke ‘em.
#Isles
are going to the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Mathew Barzal on his backhand goal:
“I wasn’t even looking at the net. I know where I’m at, where the net’s at… It’s an awareness thing and I tried to get it up.”
#Isles
#Isles
Semyon Varlamov on the environment of
@UBSArena
when playing
#NYR
:
“Amazing atmosphere tonight. We could tell there was a lot of excitement.”
“It’s always a battle. That was a fun game to play.”
Patrick Roy on
#Isles
pulling Sorokin early and shortening the bench in the 3rd period:
“You have to put your balls on the table and do it.”
He apologized for his language.
Varlamov, Palmieri, and Engvall must continue their hot streaks if
#Isles
want to defeat
#CauseChaos
.
Who's one more player you're looking to step up in Round 1? 🤔💭
Right answers only.
Did you know that Ruslan Iskhakov and Alex Romanov were on the same team in Russia?
They were teammates on Krasnaya Armiya Moskva in the MHL!
Here they are at 17 years old.
(Romanov left, Iskhakov right)
#Isles
Alex Romanov on
#Isles
important games down the stretch:
“We should improve our game every single moment we have. It’s on defense, forwards, and goalies.”
#StadiumSeries
Ilya Sorokin on his orange mask following
#StadiumSeries
practice:
“I tried it and it worked. It’s a good view, but it can make you a bit dizzy.”
#Isles
#Isles
Bo Horvat on Noah Dobson’s 60th assist, the only Islander besides Denis Potvin to reach the milestone:
“Phenomenal. He’s producing and defending really well. He’s stepped up in a big way this year.”
Asked
#Isles
HC Patrick Roy about how the team handled going into the 3rd period with a big lead:
“You don’t want to have bad habits. It’s all about doing the right thing and playing the same way every time.”
#Isles
Semyon Varlamov on picking up the slack from Sorokin and the success of the goalie tandem after a 4-2 win over
#NYR
:
“We’re just doing our job. We go out there and battle every game and don’t think about anything else.”
Casey Cizikas on
#Isles
6-2 win over
#GoBolts
:
“It was a great night for the boys. Everyone played hard, and when we did break down Soroky was there.”
Bo Horvat on
#Isles
staying disciplined vs. a fiery
#GoBolts
:
“It was working for us, so why change it? We did a good job of not getting away from our game.”
Four reasons to like
#Isles
Anthony Duclair signing:
- Nearly a point-per-game pace in Tampa
- On the right side of 30 (Age 28)
- Four seasons with 20+ goals
- Speedy and dangerous when healthy
No word on the contract value, but we know it's four years.
Thoughts on Duke? 🤔
Kyle Palmieri on
#Isles
#StadoumSeries
jerseys:
“It’s tough at first when you see them on your phone. You don’t know what to expect. But when you see them in person, they look awesome.”
Thoughts,
#Isles
fans?
The worst feeling in the world. Every goaltender knows.
After watching for four years and short conversations with him, I've witnessed Sorokin's strong mental fortitude.
Watch out for the 2024-2025 Ilya Sorokin revenge tour.
He's coming for you and your backdoor passes.
#Isles
Matt Martin on wearing eyeblack in the
#StadiumSeries
:
“I think it’s more for style than anything. It want that sunny out there, but looks good”
#Isles
Tn was my last game of
#Isles
coverage this season (outside playoffs🤞)
So many thanks, + special s/o to:
- Kimber Auerbach for the opportunity to ask questions and create meaningful content
-
@stefen_rosner
for his friendship and sage advice at age 26.
- Ya'll for following🙂
Hudson Fasching where he needs to improve before Sunday’s
#StadiumSeries
game.
“Finishing. That always helps. That’s something I haven’t been as productive in this year.”
Roy still hasn’t made clear whether Fasching will be playing.
#Isles
#Isles
’ Grant Hutton postgame on the positives of his first, unexpected appearance of the year:
“Just being simple… I tried to not handle the puck a lot, get it into my forwards’ hands … and I think I did that.”
#Isles
Ruslan Iskhakov on his limited role in the 2OT win:
“It doesn’t matter if you play or not.”
“You’re trying to support the guys and be energetic on the bench. That’s what I tried to do.”
I asked
#Isles
HC Patrick Roy about Anders Lee’s on-ice performance:
“He’s done a super job with Bo and Barzy.”
“He has the responsibility to go the net and backcheck, and I feel like he’s doing it really well.”
Do you agree?
Matt Martin asked
#NYR
rookie Matt Rempe to fight before the game:
Martin congratulated Rempe after the fight, and told him his reach was longer than Zdeno Chara’s.
Source:
@SweetLouuuuu
#Isles
HC Patrick Roy on Semyon Varlamov’s recent performance:
“Varly is the zone right now. He’s big out there, he’s square, and he’s hard to beat.”
He said it did not make him reconsider starting Sorokin on Saturday vs.
#NYR
.
Tasting the new
#Yankees
menu items at Media Tasting Day, a 🧵:
@wfuvsports
(Mac Truck’s “Bacon Ranch Mac & Cheese w/ Goose Island’s “New York Legendary Ale”)
Semyon Varlamov was born 36 years ago today (Apr. 27, 1988).
#Isles
HOF goaltender Billy Smith entered his 17th and final season that same year.
I’m not sure if you believe in reincarnation, but now might be a good time to start.
I caught up with
#Dodgers
reliever Blake Treinen after his 11th inning shutdown of the
#Yankees
!
We talked facing Aaron Judge, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's dominance, and seeing some old friends.
@wfuvsports
Sure, Juan Soto and Luis Arráez (behind me) are generational hitters…
But there’s not gonna be another solar eclipse until 2044, so…
#RepBx
#MarlinsBeisbol
#Isles
Semyon Varlamov about his 2OT win over
#CauseChaos
on his 36th birthday:
“Yeah, it was awesome. Awesome day for myself, for the team especially, and my family.”
#Isles
Bo Horvat on his incredible goal in the third period after claiming responsibility for the bad turnover:
“Thankfully was quick enough on the wrap-around. Definitely felt good to get that one.”
My thoughts following the
#Dodgers
2-1 win over
#RepBx
in ELEVEN innings.
Absolute gem from Yoshinobu Yamamoto kept the
#Yankees
scoreless until the 11th.
I’ll be here all series long for
@wfuvsports
!
Jahmai Jones started his 3rd
#Yankees
game of the season tonight against the Royals.
I talked with him yesterday about being the "ultimate vibes guy" and his role on the team.
@wfuvsports
#RepBx
My thoughts following
#RepBx
’s 9-8 nail-biter win vs.
#ToTheCore
:
- The top of the lineup came to play!
- Clarke and the pen’s struggle
- Giancarlo is back! 3/4!
As always, thank you to
@wfuvsports
!
We’re about an hour away from puck drop at
@UBSArena
with a matchup between
#GoKingsGo
and
#Isles
on 2010s night for
@wfuvsports
I’ll be here with updates all game long. Should be an exciting one!
The
@NYIslanders
have scenarios Monday to secure both a
#StanleyCup
Playoffs spot and the No. 3 seed in the Metropolitan Division. The simplest is to win their game against the Devils (7 p.m. ET on MSGSN, MSGSN2).
#NHLStats
:
A one-minute chat with
#Yankees
RHP Dennis Santana about who his new friends are on the team and his first win of the season on Friday.
"It's all about confidence when I pitch."
#RepBx
@wfuvsports
#Isles
Anders Lee was asked if he feels as sense of relief after 2OT win:
He had a simple response.
“Live to see another day… We’re gonna get back to work.”
Sitting right in front of
#GoHabsGo
's French-Canadian broadcasters tonight.
I think I'll be bilingual by the 3rd period so I can have a proper chat with Patrick Roy.
#Isles
Carlos Rodón placed on 60 Day-IL.
To everyone freaking out, the 60 days started on opening day. Just clearing a roster spot on the 40 man squad.
Other
#Yankees
news:
-Stanton, Donaldson, and Kahnle return
-Oswaldo Cabrera is sent down to AAA.
-RODÓN IS NOT RE-INJURED!
#RepBx
#Isles
Kyle Palmieri on being dubbed the “Pesky Islanders” in the OT win vs.
#GoHabsGo
:
“Tonight shows it. Maybe it wasn’t perfect, but we found a way to stay with it… This time of year that’s all that matters.”
Bortuzzo has definitely been one of the most outgoing
#Isles
in the locker room this year.
He’s always excited to talk and is generous with his time and answers.
Asking him questions feels like a real conversation, if that makes sense.
Did anyone else notice the little smirks Lee and barzal made when they were asked about bortuzzo postgame? The guy must be a comedian in the locker room
That'll do it for the 2023-2024
#Isles
.
Offseason will be fascinating.
Lot of questions to answer, and we'll get to that in the coming months.
For now, I want to say that I loved covering this team from beginning to end and I'm thankful for everyone following along.
Onward.
I caught up with
#Dodgers
OF Teoscar Hernández follow his 6 RBI game (ft. a grand slam!) over the
#Yankees
!
We talked hitting at Yankee Stadium and clubhouse vibes.
@wfuvsports
#Isles
Bo Horvat on what was said during Cal Clutterbuck’s ‘players-only’ meeting during the third period:
“He said to get back to the basics and do the little things to help us win.”
“It shows the type of leader he is.”
Sebastian Aho inked a two-year deal with
#LetsGoPens
(775k AAV).
A regular spot on the Pens’ blue line isn’t guaranteed, but he’ll continue to work hard just as he did for six years w/
#Isles
.
Here’s my favorite Aho highlight:
Always enjoyed when he really got into a shot.