Lighthouse Hockey: An SB Nation Community

Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
New Blog: Voodoo Five for South Florida Bulls Fans!

Islanders-Sabres [open game thread]

New York Islanders at Buffalo Sabres, Oct 16, 2009 7:30 PM EDT


Nyi-ders_medium             Sabre-head_medium

New York Islanders (0-1-3, 5th/Atl) at Buffalo Sabres (3-0-1, 1st/NE)

7:30 p.m. EDT | Buffalo's [bank to do with kilts or something] Arena | MSG+2

Upstate blog on SBN: Die by the Blade

Since the preview this morning, there are hints from Chris Botta that Jack Hillen might be in the lineup. (See, sometimes my prayers do get answered. Wait...he's in for Bruno Gervais? You misheard the damned prayer!) Meanwhile, Katie Strang says the lines look the same as we discussed earlier this week -- except she didn't pencil Joel Rechlicz in there. Surely someone on the 4th line takes the drop for The Wrecker.

By game time we'll know what's what. Well, you will. I'll be out for a family dinner, so I'm probably taking this one on the DVR. Discuss as you please in the game thread: Lines, choice of beverage, expressions of dismay, what's the deal with Ovaltine.

Go Josh Bailey line. Give us something good to talk about.

0 recs  |  Comment 45 comments

Story-email Email Printer Print

Around SB Nation

Comments

Display:

NHL Radio Stream

Click Here for the NHL Radio Stream

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Roloson

Looks like he’s going to have a busy night. I’d almost swear we’ve been in the offensive zone less then a minute.

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oy. Coming back late to watch a replay, this was my first hint things weren’t grand.

Thanks for filling up the thread! Always fun for me to come back and read impressions of things.

Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.

by Dominik on Oct 17, 2009 2:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hillen

There ya go Dom, good play by Hillen, taken most of the way down, he managed to swat the puck up and out of the zone.

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I liked his rush where he hit the post … back in the salad days when it was still 0-0.

Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.

by Dominik on Oct 17, 2009 2:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don’t want to ruin it for you, but between your mentioning of “We have good goalies” in the Links thread, and Hillen having a Minus 2 night, you have a way of Jinxing things.

by WebBard on Oct 17, 2009 2:11 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously. I’ma have to shut up one of these days…

Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.

by Dominik on Oct 17, 2009 2:56 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh...

Wow, Rollie really can’t stop shootout chances.

And another penalty.

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And Jackman should keep his gloves on…

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

PK

Its good to see our PK wasn’t just a fluke, 2-2 tonight.

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm beginning to wonder about Gordon as a coach

This team has not won in four games to start the year. They should be out there initiating like crazy and knocking down every Sabres player that touches the puck.

This first period was really…….blah!!!!!

by Chickendirt on Oct 16, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It depends on what you were expecting from the team when it comes from Gordon. Personally I’m sick and tired of the revolving door of coaches since Arbour left in 94. I’d rather give Gordon 3 years and see if he gets going, as compared to firing him during his second year.

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BTW, Hits 10-3 For the Islanders in period 1

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They should try to deliver some of those in the middle of the ice and in the slot

Where a lot of the Sabres are skating around them with their heads down.

by Chickendirt on Oct 16, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know what? This overspeed stuff is not helping the team with little skill receive passes. I see that Gordon has abandon any chance of a pass our of the zone and gone straight to dump it out no matter what.

This is truely embarrassing. Can we just try an experiment where we put the Sound Tigers on the ice in Isles uni’s for a game and see what the difference is?

by metalcoconut on Oct 16, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gez Guys

Its 6 games into the second year of rebuilding, being a tad tough?

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rebuilding is one thing but considering that we had better performances from a team that just about set a record for man games lost last year that should tell you something. Our half priced goalies performed better than Roloson on the shootouts and better than both of them combined up to this point. The players had more space last season because they skated harder. The defense well they are the same "quality they were last year.

But hey our powerplay looks better so I guess we have that going for us…

by metalcoconut on Oct 16, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yea, but our roster at the beginning of last season had a good deal more vets.

Sure Roloson is bad on shootouts, but he isn’t going to get rattled and start giving up goals left and right ala MacDonald or Danis.

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

…except for this game…

by metalcoconut on Oct 16, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yea, Rollie having a bad game.

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Biron and Rollie have looked off to me to start the season

Both of em have been cheating on the shot.

Rollie just got exposed there.

by Chickendirt on Oct 16, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I live in Philly, so I’ve followed Biron a lot last season. He tends to be average, but when he gets going he’s something else.

With Rollie, I don’t know, he’s looked good. Maybe the platooning is hurting?>

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I get what you are saying and you are right about the vets but most of these guys feel like fill ins until our draft pics from 2008 and above start developing.

by metalcoconut on Oct 16, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't care what Jaffe says

Good penalty by Rechlitz.

Make em think twice. I’m tired of this pussy ass bullshit. That’s called initiating and someone has to do it. No one has any fear playing this Islanders team right now.

by Chickendirt on Oct 16, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I saw the replay, it was obvious that the Sabre player didn’t realize he was offside.

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who cares

It lit a fire under the Isles asses.

They are playing too timid and not initiating. They have been a little too cautious in this one.

Things like that change the psychological aspect of the game.

by Chickendirt on Oct 16, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dam, knew that was due.

Stupid Penalty Reichletz.

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW

What a goal by Moulson! Heads Up Play!

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bergenheim with his second quality chance tonight.

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Biron coming in, lets hope for the best.

Rollie only faced 3 shots, let 2 in during the 2nd.

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fork…done…at least for tonight. I hope Biron plays well tonight and gets the go for the next couple of games to help Rollie get his back in gear.

by metalcoconut on Oct 16, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tavares!

Woooo Right back in it!

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice Sequence for Biron there, lets hope they can kill this PP

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Killed the PP, 3 for 4 tonight. Lets get one more before intermission.

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2nd Intermission

18 shots on goal, hopefully they can keep the pressure up and put on 2 more goals in the 3rd.

Getting killed on Faceoffs though, 11-23

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Strong 3rd

They are coming out strong so far in the 3rd. Another possible game that you look back and say “If they played the 1st like the 2nd & 3rd they would have won”?

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

okay, I jinxed it.

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, they keep surprising me with these goals.

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dam, Tavares again missing a wide open net.

At the very least, you can’t say they won’t fight back. I figured they were done both times the Sabres have a 3 goal lead.

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Quick Stats

Hits 17-13 Islanders for the game
Shots 11-9 Sabres for the Period

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Another?

Biron and Rollie giving up bad goals tonight.

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Final

The Good – Islanders 3 times fought back from 3 goal deficits
The PK was 3 for 4
The PP was 1 for 2
Tavares with another goal and 7 shots


The Bad
– Another game that the Islanders came out flat for a period (The 1st)
Rollie not only gave up 2 soft goals, but another shootout and continues to be 0 for infinity on shootouts (His one shootout save hit the post). He also let in 2 goals while facing 3 shots in the second.
Biron gave up another soft goal late, but had the better game and should start tomorrow.
I still say Rechlicz took an awful penalty. It was obvious the Sabres player missed the delayed offsides. Replays showed he shot the puck before the whistle blew.
Although they finished 26-32 on faceoffs, at the 2nd intermission they were well behind at 11-23.

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Crazy Prediction

To Close the night, Islanders beat a Sharks team tomorrow that will be trying too hard to make up for the loss to Washington. They finally play 60 minutes and Biron plays one of his hot Games.

by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But there is good news...

see my Fanshot on Anders Lee. No one wanted to pick him because they thought he would become a football player. Garth took a chance and we may get a third line C comparable to Jordan Staal out of it.

by BCISLEMAN on Oct 16, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

A New York Islanders blog for fans near and far. Hip surgery not required.
Start posting about the Islanders »

Join SB Nation and dive into communities focused on all your favorite teams.

Connect_with_facebook

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recent FanPosts

Bender-doomed_small
Parsing Hockey's Future's Islanders Top 20 Prospects Spring Edition
Bard_small
The Likelihood of Making the Playoffs in the East
Images_small
Weight is out for the season
Small
An Early Look at Islanders UFA Targets
Mania_123wx118h_small
What I want to see in the last month of 09-10
Cats_willie_pennant_400_small
Not that I am a conspiracy theorist type person but...
Small
Botta reports Philly and Chicago fishing for Roloson
Mania_123wx118h_small
Olympic Hockey not filling the void of NHL hockey
Small
Czechoslovakia vs Russia
4433_77148273259_783293259_1724321_4771454_n_small
Women's Tournament

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

Featured Poll

Poll
When I heard about Rob Schremp's injury, I:

  203 votes | Results

Atlantic Standings

GP W L OTL PT
Pittsburgh 70 41 24 5 87
New Jersey 69 42 24 3 87
Philadelphia 69 36 28 5 77
New York Rangers 70 31 30 9 71
New York Islanders 70 29 32 9 67

(updated 3.18.2010 at 12:42 AM EDT)

New York Islanders Roster

# Pos. DOB W H
Josh Bailey 12 C 10/2/1989 188 6-1
Sean Bergenheim 20 LW 2/8/1984 205 5-10
Martin Biron 43 G 8/15/1977 180 6-3
Blake Comeau 57 RW 2/18/1986 207 6-1
Bruno Gervais 8 D 10/3/1984 205 6-1
Trevor Gillies 14 LW 1/30/1979 215 6-3
Jack Hillen 38 D 1/24/1986 200 5-11
Trent Hunter 7 RW 7/5/1980 210 6-3
Tim Jackman 28 RW 11/14/1981 210 6-4
Dustin Kohn 56 D 2/2/1987 200 6-2
Andrew MacDonald 47 D 9/7/1986 188 6-1
Matt Martin 46 LW 3/8/1989 192 6-2
Freddy Meyer 44 D 1/4/1981 192 5-10
Matt Moulson 26 LW 11/1/1983 206 6-1
Frans Nielsen 51 C 4/24/1984 172 5-11
Kyle Okposo 21 RW 4/16/1988 200 6-1
Richard Park 10 RW 5/27/1976 190 5-11
Dylan Reese 42 D 8/29/1984 195 6-0
Dwayne Roloson 30 G 10/12/1969 180 6-1
Jon Sim 16 LW 9/29/1977 195 5-10
Mark Streit 2 D 12/11/1977 197 6-0
Jeff Tambellini 15 LW 4/13/1984 186 5-11
John Tavares 91 C 9/20/1990 195 6-0

SBNation.com Recent Stories

New Jersey Devils' Patrik Elias, of the Czech Republic, comes out with a green hat on St. Patrick's Day after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 in an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Newark, N.J. Elias was voted the star of the game. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Devils Complete Regular-Season Sweep Of Penguins With 5-2 Win

Vancouver Canucks' Mikael Samuelsson, of Sweden, celebrates after scoring against the Ottawa Senators during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Saturday, March 13, 2010. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

Canucks' Mikael Samuelsson Out 2-To-3 Weeks With Upper-Body Injury

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Braydon Coburn (5) passes the puck away from Nashville Predators left wing Steve Sullivan in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) link

Who Are The NHL's Least Valuable Players?

More from SBNation.com >

Follow Lighthouse Hockey:

Facebook-icon_medium_medium  Twitter-icon_medium_medium


Blog Bossy

Lhh-square_small Dominik

Enforcers & Snipers

Officials_sweater_1_small IslesOfficial

Headshot_small Michael Schuerlein