Islanders-Sabres [open game thread]
by Dominik on Oct 16, 2009 6:30 PM EDT
in Game Threads
50 comments
New York Islanders at Buffalo Sabres, Oct 16, 2009 7:30 PM EDT
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 |
50 comments
Email
Print
Comments
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
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
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
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
No Offense, he looks promising, but I’ll wait on him till he gets to the ECHL or AHL.
I hope your right though. Can never have enough talent. Didn’t the Islanders draft someone that used to be Crosby’s winger? Basically the NHL thought he was only good because of Crosby, and he ended up with some impressive numbers without Crosby.
by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahh, thanks, I knew it was a former first overall and not Ovekchin. Whats his name?
by WebBard on Oct 16, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Justin DiBenedetto, who better be good if I’m going to have to spell that name much.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Oct 17, 2009 2:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well on the bright side he managed 93 points with Stamkos, and 93 points without. He’s at Bridgeport this year but has 1 point so far.
by WebBard on Oct 17, 2009 2:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here’s what was said about him in NHL.COM:
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=402661
and on Hockey’s Future:
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/anders_lee
and I haven’t seen the video, but here is how Hockey Fights described a scrum with an opposing team’s goon after said goon went after his linemate:
by BCISLEMAN on Oct 16, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recent FanPosts
Featured Stories
Atlantic Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Jersey
|
58 | 36 | 20 | 2 | 74 |
|
Pittsburgh
|
59 | 35 | 22 | 2 | 72 |
|
Philadelphia
|
57 | 29 | 25 | 3 | 61 |
|
New York Rangers
|
59 | 26 | 26 | 7 | 59 |
|
New York Islanders
|
58 | 23 | 27 | 8 | 54 |
(updated 2.9.2010 at 9:00 AM EST)
Islanders Schedule
Next 5 Games
|
Nashville
|
Tue 02/09 | 7:00 PM EST |
|
@
Pittsburgh
|
Wed 02/10 | 7:30 PM EST |
|
Tampa Bay
|
Sat 02/13 | 2:00 PM EST |
|
Ottawa
|
Sun 02/14 | 5:00 PM EST |
|
Chicago
|
Tue 03/02 | 7:00 PM EST |
Last 5 Games
|
Carolina
|
Sat 02/06 | L 1 - 3 |
|
@
Tampa Bay
|
Thu 02/04 | L 2 - 5 |
|
@
Florida
|
Sun 01/31 | L 0 - 2 |
|
@
Philadelphia
|
Sat 01/30 | L 1 - 2 |
|
@
Carolina
|
Thu 01/28 | L 1 - 4 |
Certain photos copyright © 2010 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.
