Islanders-Sharks [open game thread]
by Dominik on Oct 17, 2009 6:30 PM EDT
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PrintSan Jose Sharks at New York Islanders, Oct 17, 2009 7:00 PM EDT
Saturday night. Retro jerseys. Blue and Orange meets Teal and Black. Tim Gunn has a restrained conniption. Make it work. And skate.
This would be the spot where I might drop in any late-breaking updates and lineup changes. So if the previous sentence (and this one) are still here, that means either 1) I was lazy (note: That will happen); 2) I was unavoidably detained; or 3) AT&T broke my Internet. Again.
Chat up the game here to your heart's content.
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Love the powder blues, not the -9 Witt over -6 Bruno. Really like Gervais, don’t like him being scratched. What can ya do.
Gordon on Rechlicz
For those who didn’t see it:
“They always know. He can go over there, he just can’t cross-check the guy into the boards. Especially, when the whistle blows and you skate across the ice. it;s pretty obvious at that point.”
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Oh yeah. He went on to say he’s got to show us what he can do, even though he can’t do that.
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Jody Shelley is in the lineup for the Sharks, that has to be the reason that Rechlicz is playing…
by Cal_IslandersFan on Oct 17, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
at least Gordon addressed Rechlicz’s penalty…
by Cal_IslandersFan on Oct 17, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions
I’m glad Strang asked about it and posted something. Sort of obvious topic since they lost and aren’t changing the lineup a lick.
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I really wish she would ask why Tamby isn’t playing at all, I would really like to see him get back in there.
by Cal_IslandersFan on Oct 17, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
She asked once what he needs to show him to get back in the lineup. Gordon’s response was essentially “Nothing. We know what he can do.”
The longer he sits, the longer I think they believe what he can do isn’t much.
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Another nice tip by Moulson in the slot
I like that guy’s awareness.
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I’m liking the first 7 minutes to far.
by Cal_IslandersFan on Oct 17, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions
Not bad. Lady Luck taking care of Biron’s right post.
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Hi.
The feeling is mutual!
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SJ’s key to the game: Do everything better.
“Jason” Tavares, first NHL season. I hate underpaid Radio announcers :(
They said on the Fear the Fin thread that they billed the game as “Doug Weight and the New York Islanders.”
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Wow. Just watching the replay…Tavares’s setup was even better than I realized.
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I heard the saliva going through the ref’s whistle.
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Schremp
He needs to stick so he can get a good nickname. The typical “Schrempy” construction will not do. Even The Schremp would be better.
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Tambellini 2.0
Hopefully we’ll be able to say “Tambellini, but with goals.”
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Ah, I like Tambo, still wish he’d get an opportunity to make something of the preseason. But i’m ready for a Bergie – Bailey – Park second line :)
Yeah, we’ve come this far, I want to see him through. But I can’t help making light of the neverending saga. Every time he steps forward, he or they pull him back.
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Joe Thornton crushes Witt?
Someone put the code in backwards.
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THAT was SWEET!
K.O., baby!
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Or did Moulson tip it in?
Great setup. Wow.
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AND THE ISLES K.O. the SHARKS! (love the bad puns!)
Moulson was getting high sticked in the netherregion there too, lol
Cracking open a Moulson.
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The Hondruan radio call for USA-Honduras was hilarious. (Honduras missed a penalty kick right at the end.)
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Loving the way they’re playing this period…
by Cal_IslandersFan on Oct 17, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions
Come on boys
Don’t crosscheck while the ref is watching.
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I think so. I thought for sure Witt was getting a penalty there.
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I saw the #9_ down in front and hoped it was Tavares, ignoring the inconvenient reality of him being in the box.
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I just like his style of play. He’s quiet but effective, more durable than most (can play 70+ each yr), and really gets the job done.
I can dig that. Just wondered whether there was any special reason, like “I interrupted his dinner and he still autographed a set of those Russian dolls.”
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no explanation necessary … :)
Nabby = stud!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 17, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha. There’s that. See, I’m tellin’ ya’, I like these Sharks players; it’s Heatley that makes it hard now. :)
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my best friend and I used to follow said friend’s cousin, who plays in Europe now. His name was Rich Brennan, he played for a few AHL teams, but never got a great crack in the big league. Really enjoyed when he got to SJ for a while, I have a card from when he was there. Liked the team since I guess. Completely agree with the Heatley comment however.
That’s really cool. Always thought if a guy doesn’t make the NHL, playing in Europe is not a bad fall-back option. Light schedule, great places to see. That wouldn’t suck.
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End of 1st: 1-0 Isles
Okay, great period. More of that, please.
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You know what I like?
We’re not relying on Mark Streit to be our leading scorer. I mean sure, we haven’t won [minor matter] and he hasn’t wracked up points yet. But it’s good to have him AND forwards who can score.
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Great point Dom.
We might be watching a breakout year for Moulson…
by Cal_IslandersFan on Oct 17, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
You’re going to get BCISLEMAN to start crowing about how he called it on Moulson all along!
(Which he did, I should add.)
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No, just the quiet satisfaction...
like when I thought they should get this Swiss defenseman who turned out to be pretty good!
Looking good. Can’t believe how empty the coliseum is this early in season.
by GT66 on Oct 17, 2009 7:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Yeah, a Saturday night should be better than this.
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Intermission feature
For those who don’t have the MSG feed:
Richard Park likes going to relax at the spa. “No nails or stuff like that, though.”
Bruno: Cooking. Oh, those French and their food.
Witt: Photography. Always bantering with the photographers about camera gear, Nikon vs. Canon.
K.O.: Yikes, we almost lost Okposo to football. He gave up hockey just before high school. Took a year off.
Jackman: Fishing and golf.
Weight: “I have three kids.” Say no more, lol.
Biron: “We have horses.” “Work on the barn, get dirty.”
Pretty funny feature, actually. I’m not doing it justice.
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cool, watching the sharks feed out here in CA
by Cal_IslandersFan on Oct 17, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice
Start the 2nd with a powerplay…
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Wow, no shots on the PP, but great forecheck afterward. I think I just saw a glimpse of an overspeed singularity.
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Schremp
was just about to complain about him misplaying the puck all night, but that was a good couple of moves in front of the net on the PP
Ha, I was just thinking the same thing. “Schremp, where are you? Oh, there you are.”
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I think Schremp will turn into a decent playmaker on the NHL level…
by Cal_IslandersFan on Oct 17, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m more optimistic than I was when we got him. I was glad we got him to find out, I just didn’t have high expectations. He’s started off right, in terms of his approach. Still wonder if he’ll have enough to handle center on a scoring line.
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Aww, Sharks PP
I was kinda hoping we could continue with the whole coincidental penalty arrangement, which was working out just fine.
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Drat, Marleau
That was a sweet backhand though. Dammit.
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ha ha!
he’s a stud too … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Oct 17, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Clearly, you guys have too many studs and need to share some with the rest of us.
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oh no! dont’ know bout others, but I"m not a sharing person … and I like having studs around … :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 17, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Intresting Stat
Cali can’t answer this because he’s listening to the same feed as me, but guess the last Islander to score 40 Goals for the Islanders who was also drafted by the Islanders?
That’s gotta be it. Hell, the last dynamic star we’ve had, innit?
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Def. the most positive association I have with those. And I didn’t mind the wavy numeric font, and his sure looked sweet.
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I wasn’t old enough to understand or care about all the negative connotation behind it really, and I still don’t care. It looks awesome, and he played well. Good guy.
I wasn’t old enough to understand or care about all the negative connotation behind it really
That’s a nice position to be in. Fun to hear. For me it all felt so unnecessary — but I oppose any ain’t-broke-don’t-fix-it uniform changes.
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Not liking this second so much
They look really disjointed.
Yep, not nearly as good. At least they didn’t fold after letting up a goal.
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Tavares is gonna be better than Crosby BTW
Folks said this guy had not shot of being as good.
I say he will be better,.
I think you’re insane, but I really hope you’re right!
I always heard he had great vision, but I didn’t realize how good a passer he is.
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uh…guys. He’s over a point per game….5 games in……to his rookie season. BREATHE. plenty of life to go.
Oh I’m relieved already. Thrilled. Just cannot tell if he’ll be one of the truly greats yet.
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I've been watching the defensive side of his game
As well as his misses on the net. Those are gonna go in eventually. If tavares was a little more experienced he’s probable have about 5-6 goals right now. With better linemates probably three more assists.
His defensive game is really good. Not great but he does the little things well at this point of his development. I had heard from a lot of folks that this kid was gonna more like Brett Hull. I’m not buying that. His vision and playmaking ability is so much better.
Yeah, it’s early but I think given time this kid really does have the tools to be amongst the greats in this game.
Interesting
Isles feed just showed a replay of the Sharks goal, demonstrating that they took the puck in offside. We got hosed.
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Yikes, Martinek
And Biron five-hole to complete the chaos.
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bound to happen in the first two weeks of the season. tough goal though to give up.
by Cal_IslandersFan on Oct 17, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, you're killing me
Weight off the post! Gah! We deserve to be tied heading into the 3rd. Come on powerplay.
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Yeah, was it Streit’s pass? Sweet.
Welcome aboard, by the way :) I see you’ve got the Oiler blood in you. Great history there.
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ah but remember … the post can be your friend at times too :)
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by ang6666 on Oct 17, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
As can the linesman! (MSG was showing a replay that the first SJ goal was offside.)
We need this.
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How did Hillen get the call on that?
Didn’t Thornton throw his arm out just as much? Is Hillen the guy because “he did it first”?
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Not a good period for the isles. Maybe it’s a soccer its a soccer thing, boo the ref, boo the opposition don’t boo your own team
by GT66 on Oct 17, 2009 8:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Todd McLellan's emotions
Anyone ever seen Todd not looking like he just swallowed some egg salad that was off?
Not me. But I find his portrait mesmerizing somehow. The salt-and-pepper and the hint of soul. I don’t know.
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Just saw the replay. No arm around Martiniek. Maybe a trip, but I think it would have been a weak call. To my eye he just lost his balance.
I suppose with Martinek, we should just be happy he didn’t hurt himself on the play.
Of course we haven’t heard the post-game injury report yet.
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Ugh. I missed it. Just got back to the sofa, two minutes in and I see 3-1. 3-1??? Grief.
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Certainly couldn’t hurt. Don’t know if they’d find any willing partners at this point.
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Excuse a newb for not knowing the makeup of the team that well. Who do the Isles have who would drop the gloves? Witt?
Rechlicz only sees the ice during certain phases of the moon, though.
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Nice drive, Okposo
Boy, for a comeback hope in this situation, we really need a second freaking line.
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Biron got caugt cheating on that shot
really bad.
Yep. All our failings exposed.
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And the fork comes out
Nice move, nice shot. Took advantage of Meyer and Biron there. Crap!
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Gordon is a critical point with this team
These guys are playing to cautious.
They are standing around too much waiting for things to happen instead of making them happen.
They are playing too much of this third period flat footed.
There is a big confidence problem here. They should have run away with this game.
Duchene has his first goal...
O’Reilly, a second round pick who I liked, has 5 points on Colorado’s 4th line…and Del Zotto has 8 points for the Rangers.
Goalies
So now what? I think the platoon might be part of the problem with the two guys we have in right now.
It might be. I just don’t know how he picks one over the other at this point. You’d like one to get in a groove, but he’s got to get a win — or at least less than 3 GA — first.
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I’ve like Biron so far. Most of the goals against haven’t been terrible. He certainly looks better than Roli did last game. Just keep playing Biron until Roli catches fire. After cheering for him for three years I can honestly tell you that when Roli’s in a groove it is a beautiful thing.
Problem is Biron’s the same. If Nittymaki didn’t play badly in his chances last season, he would have lost his starting job.
Agreed. I thought Roli was about to take us places in the Boston game, and then … yeah.
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Dear John Tavares,
I’m really sorry about this part, but this is what rebuilding feels like. Someday we’ll send you more teammates.
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LOL. NOW we have a fight. A little late.
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Carolina is next
And they’re fond of blowing us out.
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Boo Birds
You guys spend the night watching the Islanders play, just so all 3 of you could boo the end of the game? I hope you get caught in traffic on the LIE.
by Mark D on Oct 17, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Final: 4-1
The first 20 minutes were nice.
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Scott Gordon is gonna find himself on borrowed time very soon
At this point I don’t care about the injury excuse from last season. This squad is healthy and I don’t care how good the competition is. This is the NHL. He should have already gotten his first win already.
No excuses for this.
I don’t care how young the roster is.
If this team keeps moving in this direction he should be axed by Christmas. No excuse for having the worst record in the game or close to it for two straight seasons.
by Chickendirt on Oct 17, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Even if it continues very badly, I don’t see Snow actually putting him on borrowed time, barring some veteran revolt.
They have a subpar blueline and an underwhelming roster, so I think he’ll only be judged on the progress of the youngsters. I suspect it will turn, but we may have one painful month or two.
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actually..
for all the talk about the blueline and goaltending, we are tied for 7th from last in GA but are 2nd from last to Nashville in GF.
and the Avs won again...
in a shootout against Detroit…and the Hawks lost at home in regulation against the Stars. Huet gave up four goals on 25 shots and the boos were cascading.
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