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New York Islanders Projected Starting Lineup

Jan 6, 2015; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; The starting line up for the New York Islanders before the start of the first period against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. The Vancouver Canucks won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2015; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; The starting line up for the New York Islanders before the start of the first period against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. The Vancouver Canucks won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Goal

  1. Halak
  2. Greiss

Goaltending was the big talk of Isles nation as the off season started. (Isles nation is a thing right?)

Thomas Greiss was the backup to start the season last year and will be once again in 2016-17. Or at least that’s what I’m thinking right now in this moment as I write this. Sure, he played some terrific hockey at the end of the season. But I feel like the crease is Halak’s to lose rather than Halak to win.

Jaroslav Halak has deserved enough through his servitude, or that’s how I feel the Isles feel. The Isles just signed 40-year-old Eric Boulton for a year. They reward servitude

Of course, this could all change in September. Both are going to the World Cup of Hockey in Toronto to compete with team Europe. You know that oversight of an entire geographical area?

Halak will have come off two reported surgeries and may actually start on the bench for Europe. If that were to be, my 1-2 would flip. Isles would invariably go with whoever is in game ready shape.

Let’s see how close I come in October. I feel like It’ll be pretty close. Some of you may totally disagree, and that’s fine. This is just a fun piece. Something to take in a chew on for bit. If you don’t agree, leave a comment. Tell us why!

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