Panthers at Islanders [open game thread]
by Dominik on Jan 31, 2009 6:30 PM EST
in Game Threads
Email
PrintFlorida Panthers at New York Islanders, Jan 31, 2009 7:00 PM EST
HNLI podcast went well. Donnie (Whale4ever) from Litter Box Cats was great -- the excitement for the Panthers' play lately was clear in his voice, which I'd "heard" only in typed words before. He talked up Jagr II (Frolik) and Booth, and acknowledged up-and-down Nathan Horton has been "up" lately. I'm just glad neither Luongo or Jokinen is part of this revival.
I think there were audio issues with the online feed, but a clear archive of the hour is available here (episode 16).
Three more things I wish I'd said but didn't:
- K.C. doesn't worry me because a) AEG needs a K.C. hockey game -- with any team -- every preseason before they get a team there; b) it's a necessary part of the PR dance before this gets done -- essentially, if the Isles ever move, I don't see K.C. being the destination.
- Didn't think it would happen anyway, but I remain very glad the Isles didn't grab McCabe's contract over the summer. Too much money, too much age, not enough relevance to the Islanders' future.
- You could argue that, long-term hockey-wise, Hedman might be just as important as Tavares. (Given projection uncertainty, picture getting Pronger vs. getting Toews or Kane). But with all of the Islanders' off-ice issues (building, attendance, media attention, fan patience), it's so much more important for them to get a flashy offensive star who makes an impact now, rather than a stalwart D-man who will need several years to reach his Pronger Phase and becomes a franchise foundation.
Florida hot-hot Panthers (23-17-8, 8th/E) at New York Islanders (14-29-5, 30th)
7 p.m. EST | Nassau [gloriously unsponsored] Vets. Memorial Coliseum | MSG+
Panthers rebuttals (including the carrot to entice Craig Anderson
to the Orange and Blue): Litter Box Cats
Unfortunately, I won't be around for the thread tonight. A good friend's birthday bash calls. But as always, you're welcome and encouraged to drop in with comments, celebrations, and completly irrelevant bits of humor and lunacy. Or hit the Panthers game thread over at Litter Box Cats.
75 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Hi folks
All signs point to a serious push by the Islanders on this one, buoyed by recent victories.
Good luck with all that.
Can I get a show of hands from those who made the trip from Broward?
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
*waves*
Here for about 10 minutes — then off to the busy social calendar known as “It’s my birthday, you better be there.”
Lighthouse Hockey: an SB Nation New York Islanders blog with hip issues.
Isles announcers are talking up the big night Comeau/Bailey/Okposo had the other night.
Can we just stop time and savor this a little while longer before this game starts?
Lighthouse Hockey: an SB Nation New York Islanders blog with hip issues.
Booth out with flu?
[rubs hands together] So the Islanders’ covert germ warfare program is working…
Lighthouse Hockey: an SB Nation New York Islanders blog with hip issues.
hadn't heard that yet...
…but the whole club has been hit recently
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2009 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
That’s how poor the coverage is here…
We’ve gotta make stuff up to keep it interesting
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2009 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
The puck drops — and now I must take my leave. Have fun, visitors.
It’s a catch-up-on-DVR night for me…
Lighthouse Hockey: an SB Nation New York Islanders blog with hip issues.
Havwe a great eve, Dom!
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2009 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
Booth out
with flu, as Dom said. 8th game missed.
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
I’m surprised MSG gives the Isles the time of day. All rangahs, all the time.
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
Er...
All Yankees, all the time
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
how’s it workin on the new blog, Stan?
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
coming along real well. looks like the guys have a pretty hopeful outlook on the site and it’s lookin good so far.
Got a permanent link from me wherever you are.
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
i’ll link you wherever you and up. Got yer back
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
“wherever you go”
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
Any Islander fans here?
just askin’…
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
pretty well. check the archive…i’m on at about the 35 minute mark. check the blog for the address
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
Never realized how dearly I’d miss the Rap Cat until seeing all of these ultimate fighting ads.
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
looks like some bastardized owl.
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
AMEN
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
both clubs are lethargic. need a fight.
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
they’re slow and underappreciating their opponent. not good.
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
Sweet CLG!
Hiya!
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions
LEt’s hope they can get out of this period only down one and then DeBoer can give them a tongue lashing and they’ll fly in the second period. Score 3 goals.
Ready to switch bak to the “good side”?
Head over to The Box and we’ll continue this amongst ourselves.
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
Featured Stories
Islanders Schedule
Next 5 Games
@
St. Louis
|
Thu 02/16 | 8:00 PM EST |
|
Carolina
|
Sat 02/18 | 7:00 PM EST |
|
Ottawa
|
Mon 02/20 | 1:00 PM EST |
|
@
Buffalo
|
Tue 02/21 | 7:00 PM EST |
|
New York Rangers
|
Fri 02/24 | 7:00 PM EST |
Last 5 Games
|
@
Winnipeg
|
Tue 02/14 | W 3 - 1 |
|
Florida
|
Sun 02/12 | L 1 - 4 |
|
Los Angeles
|
Sat 02/11 | OT - W 2 - 1 |
|
Montreal
|
Thu 02/09 | L 2 - 4 |
|
@
Philadelphia
|
Tue 02/07 | SO - W 1 - 0 |
Atlantic Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
New York Rangers
|
55 | 37 | 13 | 5 | 79 |
|
Philadelphia
|
56 | 31 | 18 | 7 | 69 |
|
Pittsburgh
|
56 | 32 | 19 | 5 | 69 |
|
New Jersey
|
56 | 32 | 20 | 4 | 68 |
|
New York Islanders
|
56 | 24 | 24 | 8 | 56 |
(updated 2.15.2012 at 3:50 AM EST)
In Association With
Latest Puck Daddy - NHL from Yahoo! Sports
- Wild’s Marek Zidlicky drinks Lou’s Kool-Aid, waives no-trade for Devils
- Tuesday’s Three Stars: 4-spots for Kovalchuk, Spezza; who throws a strawberry on the ice?
- Henrik Lundqvist survives Zdeno Chara shot to back of head for save of year candidate (VIDEO)
- Red Wings set NHL record with 21 straight home wins; Steve Ott: ‘That’s a phenomenal feat’
- Puck Previews: Red Wings go for wins record; Brian Boyle hates Bruins; Ruutu out 3 weeks
Latest stories and headlines from NHL.com
- Wings set NHL record with 21 straight wins at home
- WHL Roundup: A look at Tuesday's games
- Gallagher has hat trick and SO winner, leads Giants over Americans 5-4
- Thunderbirds end seven-game home losing streak with 4-3 SO win over Rockets
- Nabokov makes 37 saves, Parenteau scores winner as Islanders beat Jets 3-1
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
