Barry Trotz is the very best factor to occur to the New York Islanders because the dynasty years. I actually do not assume it is up for debate with how far he acquired this staff in his first three years right here.
Certain, there are the occasional head scratching strikes, like each coach has, however as a rule he is been pretty spot on throughout his 4 years right here with the staff.
Over the past week or so, Barry Trotz has changed into a quote machine. First, we had this gem from him after the Islanders loss to Vancouver.
“Turnovers are like ex-wives, in case you have too many, they value you numerous.” Put it on my tombstone. He is proper although a few of the greatest points with this staff is after they flip the puck over. That is not on the coach, that is on the gamers merely not being dumb with the puck.
He did not cease there. The truth is, after the Islanders 2-1 win over St. Louis, Barry Trotz had some ideas on Oliver Wahlstrom.
Evaluating the media (and followers too I am certain) to McDonald’s is chuckle out loud humorous. The narrative that Barry Trotz hates Oliver Wahlstrom was all the time foolish to me. He is taken this method with each younger man on the staff, and it looks as if it labored wonders on Noah Dobson.
I imagine Trotz when he says he thinks Wahlstrom goes to be good. I agree, I believe he can be a high line RW for the Islanders. He is very clearly not there but although, he is far too inconsistent.
I belief that Barry Trotz, the Stanley Cup champion, two-time Jack Adams award winner, and third all-time in wins most likely has an concept for what he is doing.
Preserve letting them rip, Barry. In a misplaced season, this can completely get me by the remainder of the best way.