Islanders need to make a push now before New Year’s to have a legitimate shot at the playoffs. I don’t mean security the eighth seed on the last game of the season, but having one of the three top spots in the division. The way the schedule is falling out it’s not going to get anymore favorable for they to have a meaningful streak.
Noah Dobson is another guy that need some help outside the organization to study his overall demeanor on the ice. He needs an impartial opinion on his total game. He is in a funny spot with the contract and his inability to QB the PP or be defensively sound
With Engvall the Islanders should sit him down and tell him we want you to go work with Adam Oats for 2 or 3 weeks. Horvat and Lee’s game was upgraded by working with Oates. Let an outside voice tell him why despite all his physical tools and talent he is a fringe NHLer. Nothing else is working including the league wide embarrassment of not making the team out of training camp and riding the bus in Bridgeport. It’s a last ditch effort and worth the try, Oats program would also come out of Engvall’s pocket. Basically say it’s not working try this or skate in Bridgeport. It just maybe he is a European player that has zero intention to mix it up. Maybe he thinks he is more of a super model than a hockey player. Lou gambled and I get it, similar to Guathier all the physical tools but lacking the hunger and level of commitment. You can lead those thoroughbreds to the watering hole, but you simply can’t get them to drink consistently. Dufour has been a complete disaster the last two years in Bridgeport, another example of a guy that’s got the tools but lacking the total commitment. Committed and work ethic along with burning desire to get better is a prerequisite for an NHL player. Hooking up Engvall with Oates immediately is a last ditch effort.
Islanders need to make a push now before New Year’s to have a legitimate shot at the playoffs. I don’t mean security the eighth seed on the last game of the season, but having one of the three top spots in the division. The way the schedule is falling out it’s not going to get anymore favorable for they to have a meaningful streak.
Noah Dobson is another guy that need some help outside the organization to study his overall demeanor on the ice. He needs an impartial opinion on his total game. He is in a funny spot with the contract and his inability to QB the PP or be defensively sound
With Engvall the Islanders should sit him down and tell him we want you to go work with Adam Oats for 2 or 3 weeks. Horvat and Lee’s game was upgraded by working with Oates. Let an outside voice tell him why despite all his physical tools and talent he is a fringe NHLer. Nothing else is working including the league wide embarrassment of not making the team out of training camp and riding the bus in Bridgeport. It’s a last ditch effort and worth the try, Oats program would also come out of Engvall’s pocket. Basically say it’s not working try this or skate in Bridgeport. It just maybe he is a European player that has zero intention to mix it up. Maybe he thinks he is more of a super model than a hockey player. Lou gambled and I get it, similar to Guathier all the physical tools but lacking the hunger and level of commitment. You can lead those thoroughbreds to the watering hole, but you simply can’t get them to drink consistently. Dufour has been a complete disaster the last two years in Bridgeport, another example of a guy that’s got the tools but lacking the total commitment. Committed and work ethic along with burning desire to get better is a prerequisite for an NHL player. Hooking up Engvall with Oates immediately is a last ditch effort.