Quick Hits

Just a few quick hits from the Islanders 3 to 0 lose against El Diablo's( Devils, for those of you who cant read spanish).

- Despite a impressive NHL debut in the last few games of the previous season, Jack Hillen did not look NHL ready, he played very sloppy and irresponsibly in the defensive zone. However he showed skill in the transition as well as his puck moving ability offesively.

- Joey MacDonald( Big Mac as we like to call him) usually known for a quick glove hand , looked slow and was beaten twice to his glove side. Granted the Devils did have a much more NHL looking lineup than the Isles last night.

- Good to see Sugden and Fritz competing for a enforcer spot on the lineup, but it didn't look like they can do much more. When ever the Devils got the puck in the Isles zone these guys looked lost and were out of position, and forgot about getting the puck deep offensively. Doesnt look like there will be room for either of these guys on the everyday roster. Heres a clip from one of their fights from that night.Yes it is poor quality but unfortunately the only video from wednesday nights game.



- Definetly not happy with the way newly signed Mark Streit played, for all that money you would think he would stop taking dumb those penalties like he did last night.

- The Isles were pretty much dominated in all aspects except maybe the fighting department. But with much less talent then the Devils put out there, you couldnt expect much more.

- After all is said and done, Solid tailgate by Section 329
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