Noah Dobson Talks Openly Of Ups & Downs In Playoff Race
Stefen Rosner sat down with No. 8 to discuss his defensive play last game, what getting into a playoff spot tonight would mean and more.
EAST MEADOW, NY — There’s not a single player on the New York Islanders who takes more heat than defenseman Noah Dobson.
Whether it’s defensive miscues or his upcoming contract negotiations —spoiler alert, he’s going to get at least $8 million, as he should — I do think people need to appreciate No. 8 more.
To give you a peek behind the curtain, Dobson is a player who is always honest about his play and always available, whether after a practice, a morning skate, or a game, even after games where he may be at the center for negative reasons.
I caught up with Dobson following Wednesday’s morning skate to talk about his struggles in the last game, what getting back into a wild-card spot would mean, and more:
For reference to the last game, here are two goals that Columbus scored 1-on-1 with Dobson:
Let’s get to the interview: