Islanders Links: Battle of New York, episode 1 edition
I figured I'd save the today's game preview for any updates that come out after the morning skate, so check back later for a proper preview plus the game thread. Meanwhile, some links to chew as we begin three games in four nights, also seven in 11:
- Are you sitting down? Gaborik is doubtful for tonight. (I know, right?) [Star-Tribune, clearly relishing it] Or, if you prefer the Obvious Headline version [NY Post]
- If you missed it in comment threads, BC shared this link on the Islanders role in playoff beards [nhl.com]
- Stat-gazing... It's really early to read too much into rate stats, but I like to keep an eye on them to see what changes: After 10 games, Corsi smiles upon Comeau, Streit, Bergenheim and Thompson. Relative +/- ["Rating" column] smiles big time on Sutton and Moulson, as well as Streit, Martinek and Jackman. Near the bottom of the former but in the top six of the latter? Jeff Tambellini. At the bottom of both? Yeah ... Brendan Witt.
- Jeff Z. Klein's is the best run-down I've seen on the NHL's absurd, inconsistent, untenable position on head shots. Coincidentally, the NFL is about to take more heat ... oh, are head injuries a big deal? {buries head}
Elsewhere...
- Pierre LeBrun on why the Devils will miss Paul Martin. You don't say.
- Colorado still hot: Turns out, those of us who wished for Craig Anderson were as right-on as those of us who knew it could never be. Another shutout for Andy, in Edmonton.
- Hey, if they can dig hockey in England, they can dig it in Phoenix. Seriously: Cool story. [From the Rink]
Islanders. Rangers. Tonight should be fun. You ready?
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Fun with Selective Endpoints
The Islanders are on pace to win fewer than 10 games this season.
by AP77 on Oct 28, 2009 11:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
… and zero in regulation!
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Oct 28, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Three Wishes for The Islanders
1) That we win all of our games against the Rangers this season
2) That we win the Taylor Hall sweepstakes
3) That we get one or more additional 1st round picks and draft Teemu Pulkinnen too.
by BCISLEMAN on Oct 28, 2009 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First regulation win, hopin its comin TOO-NITE!!!
Lets go Islanders...
by TheMetalChick on Oct 28, 2009 11:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
[clap-clap, clap-clap-clap]
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by Dominik on Oct 28, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
do we have a pool on when JT's first hat trick will take place?
by BCISLEMAN on Oct 28, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of which . . . no points in 4 games?
BUST! Fire Garth Snow!
by AP77 on Oct 28, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trade him to Vancouver!
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Oct 28, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, hat tricks are so rare and random these days. If it happens this year, my bet is some sleepy game with an empty-netter right after the Olympic break.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Oct 28, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tonight would be a good night for it!
by BCISLEMAN on Oct 28, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A few of those high-glove shots like the one Tavares delivered in Boston would be appropriate for Lundqvist…
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Oct 28, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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