Islanders-Bruins [game thread]
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 5:30 PM EST
in Game Threads
180 comments
New York Islanders at Boston Bruins, Nov 16, 2009 7:00 PM EST
Next Game
New York Islanders (7-6-7, 5th/Atl) at Boston Bruins (8-7-4, 2nd/NE)
7 p.m. EST | [enema brand or touchdown or something] Garden | MSG+
Baahston wahtchas: SBN's Stanley Cup of Chowder | HBAdventure | Hub Hockey | NESN
Faceoffs: On this road trip's first three games, the Islanders faceoff percentage has been 42%, 43%, and 45%. Ever since we were raving about their early-season dominance ... have other teams adjusted? Is it just that it's harder to get the video scouting and practice implementation on the road? Or something else?
Q&A at NESN: Elsewhere, NESN.com's Neil Keefe sought my answers to his questions about the Islanders. Check those out and, as always, give me hell if you disagree or have more to add.
In Net: Martin Biron [Actually: Dwayne Roloson. I can't keep track these days] stares the length of the ice at something known in Finland as a "Tuukka Rask," which can be solved with the application of topical ointment.
This is the official in-game thread. Now tap that keg and do it right. Let's-go Isl-an-ders.
0 recs |
180 comments
| Add comment
Email
Print
Comments
Neither here nor there, but...
Josh Bailey’s draft classmate Nikita Filitov is a healthy scratch tonight, and they even had an AHL call-up so they could do the deed.
In other words, this stuff takes time.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 6:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did you hear the stuff tonight? Rumblings that he wants to head back to KHL, though it would be on a loan where he could rejoin the BJs next year. Hitchcock was always going to be the wrong coach for him, at least when there’s the Russian escape hatch for him.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 1:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s official, he’s in the KHL per Adam Portzline. What does it say about Ken Hitchcock that he has the most trouble coaching skilled guys? Obviously Rick Nash is an exception but he’s the kind of guy no coach could fail with.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 17, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dropping the 1st puck is David Ortiz
The NESN graphic lists him as “designated hitter,” which made me guffaw.
It’d be like a hockey player going to throw out a first pitch, and being announced as “shootout taker.”
/disrespect the DH
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No love! I saw Huffington Post added a sports section, and one of the earliest posts was from Mastui’s agent praising his merits as he goes into free agency.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And you expected his agent to???
I mean I’m sure Chris Chelios’ agent isn’t running around to papers giving interviews saying he should retire.
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just couldn’t believe HuffPo was saying, “Here’s some sports coverage” by using an ode to self interest from Arn Tellem.
/all seriousness, I respect Matsui.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Park seemed non-plussed......
…..when shaking Big Papi’s big hand…..
by ogam5 on Nov 16, 2009 7:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did he say, “ever heard of defense?”
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ref shook that charleyhorse off.....
….when Krecic rammed Streit into his thigh…..
by ogam5 on Nov 16, 2009 7:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
…and I was worried about Streit’s awkward fall. He seems just fine.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Now that you mention it....
- Hideki is but one of 3 Yankees I can say I like; was a rumor he might be going to the Red Sox but with Big Papi still a force, not gonna happen…..BTW, Dom, were you rooting for the Phillies?
by ogam5 on Nov 16, 2009 7:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I abstained.
I’ve actually 95% swore off baseball. Still a twinkle in my eye every once in a while, but … life’s easier this way.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, this was supposed to add that I’ve 95% sworn off baseball. Still a twinkle in my eye every once in a while, but life’s easier this way.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Couldn’t agree more, the 94 strike really killed me on baseball. I still try to follow it, but even with my love of stats, baseball stats are insane. I swear some of them are fake just to torture people.
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, ‘94 for me, too. Actually, what’s kept me paying attention here in there is the evolution of stats. Been interesting to watch that evolve … actually what exposed me to SBN initially, too. Some baseball blogs on SBN are seriously stat-focused.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The letters 'MM' are gaining GOOD karma.......
after way too many years!
by ogam5 on Nov 16, 2009 7:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Haha, hadn’t thought of that. Yes, Moulson is “The Cleansing.”
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Moulson!
Love it, great timing.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Julien's scheme
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh man. You better be careful. Devils fans do not take kindly to disrespecting the trap.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 16, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Baha, I know. They should just accept the winning formula and all the boredom that comes with it.
Hearing Lemaire described as no longer trapping sounds like a battered spouse in denial: “But he said he’d change!”
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice.
I really could have used that line a couple days ago. After the two recent games against NJD I had some Devilzzz fans on my ass because of my trap hate. Unbelievable.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 16, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i have that on a t-shirt :-)
why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?
by bob l on Nov 17, 2009 12:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No Howie...
Lets not compare Moulson to Parrish, mmmkay?
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 7:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jaffe steps in with the save. “He’s better.”
Similar noses around the net perhaps. Very dissimilar eyebrows.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I TELL ya.....
- Moulson looks uncannily like Ziggy! Darker hair, but the expressions are the SAME – to say nothing of the goals:)
by ogam5 on Nov 16, 2009 7:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sim hasn't looked this good.....
……all season!
by ogam5 on Nov 16, 2009 7:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Post game comment: He had a great game, I was saying throughout and my friend was like Im not noticing. I was like LOOK beyond the points, man. Glad Im not the only one who noticed.
Lets go Islanders...
by TheMetalChick on Nov 16, 2009 11:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. And I don’t fault him for missing on the Hunter setup. You hit the post, you’ve not blown it in my mind.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 1:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jackman v. Thonrton
Another rough fight for Jackman … but bless his willingness to go.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Tim DID get some quality shots......
- not that you’ll ever hear it from Brick and Edwards……
by ogam5 on Nov 16, 2009 7:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ugh, no doubt. I turned to them during MSG commercials, but that’s all I can stomach.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sutton just bodychecked HIMSELF into the boards.....
…..very amusing
by ogam5 on Nov 16, 2009 7:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious … and scary. For a moment I thought “Don’t tell me he’s injured again and this is how.”
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That was one of those shotless PPs
…that still looked good. Thought Tavares was burying a rebound for sure.
…and MacDonald with a little late PP action!
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Was just about to say the same, I could have sworn we had 2-3 scoring chances.
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ruh-roh
Tough call for a 5-on-3. Hillen one the strength battle too well.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And now.....
…..the customary Islanders 5-on-3 (or is that, ‘3-on-5’?)
by ogam5 on Nov 16, 2009 7:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Have we had a ton of these this year? It feels like it. Ugh, 90 seconds is too long, my stomach’s in knots.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice, Bergenheim!
Dribbling the puck out with his feet. Agree, he could’ve drawn a penalty there.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Chara
Man, I don’t know how they stand in front of Chara as he lines up for that shot. I’d be scared to death to actually block one of his shots.
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 7:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same thing! And with him even closer on the 5-on-3. I was thinking Thompson, just run away, don’t let him kill you.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
End of 1st: 1-0
Not bad, not bad. Goal from Moulson crashing the net, and a huge 5-on-3 kill.
Now…the dreaded 2nd period.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
MacDonald with 4:23 Ice Time
Really depressing stat, Isles were 2 for 19 on the faceoffs
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That bad? Damn. I noticed particularly the 2-man-short faceoff.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That, of course.....
- is why you really, REALLY want Z on your side…..wait; he was, wasn’t he…..hey, is that Lance Bass up in the booth with Bobby Farelly?
by ogam5 on Nov 16, 2009 7:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Correction....
- ‘Farrelly’, and it’s Bob Sweeney…..good; don’t need an N’Sync reunion anytime soon!
by ogam5 on Nov 16, 2009 7:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Question.....
- who assisted on MM’s goal? Too lazy to check the Yahoo! box score…..
by ogam5 on Nov 16, 2009 7:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Woo woo, nice play by Hillen.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Isles Rookies
Wow, even Brent Sutter had 24 points in his first 20 games. What a team.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah
Recchi, who drew the 5-on-3, squanders the last 30 of this PP with a crosscheck penalty.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rollie’s looking like he’s on fire, Can’t blame Recchi, he had a great chance and Rollie robbed him.
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha. Yes, Rollie lookin’ good so far. He’s got the theatric jazz hands going.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh come now
This penalty party has got to stop. 4-on-3.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Another 4 Penalty night, thats 3 in a row now.
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope the last one didn’t cost us Park. At least he was still on two feet.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
…and Park’s back. Magic rub down. Or maybe the Magic Injured Soccer Player Spray.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rollie
Might be making a case to keep starting for a bit.
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No doubt {knock on wood}
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wang in lively conversation with Milbury in a suite
“So it turns out, all those years you left me with shit. Shit I tell you! You bastard! And now you have this cush media job! What are your qualifications?! How do you snow people over? What’s your secret?
… but still, you were much more tolerable than Kate Murray."
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
According to Forbes, the Islanders have been losing 5-6 million the last 2 seasons. Yashin’s buyout? 2.5 Mill till 2012. DiPietro? 4 Million. Coincidence?
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha … man, just making the cap floor is a net loss now.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, they really need to remove the cap floor.
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh Howie...
“Milbury was a good boss” you know, unless you had to negotiate a contract with him, or if you were a young player in development.
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 8:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, “this commentary dictated by my bosses.”
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit
Great play by Meyer to break up 2-on-1. But now they got a goal anyway. Grrr. Sloppy play.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Andy Sutton
Is not very good. He’s gotta find a way to stop that pass.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 16, 2009 8:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Agree 100%.
Careful, though, some folks around here think that Sutton is a surefire hall of famer. . . . :)
by AP77 on Nov 16, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Knew that’d bring you out!
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It doesn’t take much, especially on my favorite topic.
by AP77 on Nov 16, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Busted
How long ago did you think he’d be good? It’s been a while since he had a chance.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 16, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's the scary thing
Sutton’s actually had his shining moments this year.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry for you
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 16, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The tyranny of low expectations, perhaps? With Martinek out, he’s probably the Isles’ 3rd-best defenseman. Which makes 7-6-7 look really impressive.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You watch him more than I do. I mostly just remember seeing him goon it up in ATL or getting beat because he has slow feet.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 16, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I remember that as well. Not much gooning these days, just the hip check, which has had a surprising success rate this year. But still slow feet, and random complete misses.
The last part describes most Isles D-men not named Streit. It’s an inconsistent or undersized bunch. Sutton’s mistakes look bad, but they’re hardly unique to him.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is there help on the way? You’ve got an awfully nice looking crop of young forwards. They got a compliment?
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 16, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Travis Hamonic should be a stud (with size). Calvin de Haan looks very smooth, but he’s undersized. Other than that, there are some maybes.
My pet peeve all summer was the blueline. But I assume Snow is letting contracts expire and then taking advantage of any salary dumps/cap squeezes/free agents — so I’m prepared to be very ornery if that doesn’t happen.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gotcha. That’s pretty much the last thing the Caps are waiting for to develop. We aren’t winning with the group you guys have been seeing, I don’t think.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 16, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s what has me really intrigued — how well the Caps can do with that blueline. The Pens’ blueline didn’t seem too impressive on paper last year, but still better than the Caps?
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah better than the Caps. It helped that theirs was much more healthy but I think theirs is still better. Can’t say I’d trade because we’ve got Mike Green, but for now theirs is better. We’ve got two high prospects ready to make the jump when GMGM makes the room. I think one will this year and the other will start next year.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 16, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is Alzner one, still? Did you hear that season-long journal with different Caps, including him? (I heard it on NHL radio, with an English woman as narrator)
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hockey Diaries. Amazing piece. Yeah he’s the one that’s ready now. He’s in the AHL lighting it up. He is a shutdown guy so his point totals aren’t great but he’s tied for the AHL lead in +/- at 14. The guy he’s tied with is John Carlson, his D partner and the other top prospect. He’s way more offensive and has a ton of points but probably needs another year to polish his game. He went to Hershey for the playoffs after his OHL season ended last year and now he’s a rookie pro. I’m getting anxious.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 16, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Andy Sutton is what he is
which isn’t really that bad. No one on the team—forward or defenseman—can deliver a game-changing bodycrushing hit the way he does and after Streit, he’s our best offensive threat from the blueline.
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 1:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Regarding offense from the blueline: For shots from the point, maybe, but Hillen is starting to look like the bigger threat because he can rush the puck and gain the zone … or even take it all the way behind the net like tonight.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 1:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sutton's done that several times this year
but yes, Hillen’s game is improving
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 4:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sutton isn’t gaining the zone and taking it behind the opposition net like Hillen, is my point. Not with out a rocket-booster and a 10-second head start.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 10:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm...actually...
he’s scored and had assists several times this year doing just that so…..
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 12:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When? Sutton has not had end-to-end rushes. When Tavares set him up, he was pinching into the gap down low; other times, he was scoring on slappers from the point.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well he’s scored at least one goal and had at least one assist from down low joining the rush.
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
BS Call
Net was off the mooring before the puck went in.
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Cross your fingers....
…..NO WAY – JT was checked into the frickin’ net, wasn’t he? Still, that 2-fer Meyer got with one of the most dismissive bodychecks I’ve ever seen AFTER a magnifcent pokecheck was highlight-reel worthy…..
by ogam5 on Nov 16, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Julien has a beef
“…and ou better not call a 5-on-3. Only we can get 5-on-3’s.”
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well, Tavares alone in front of the net. Can’t say we didn’t get a damn chance.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Two goals for Moulson and none for JT?
Bust!
Fire Garth Snow!
by AP77 on Nov 16, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Clearly JT only has a job because of Moulson’s connections.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You notice the guy with the name “FireGarthSnow” hasn’t been around in a bit?
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Say it WITH me.....
Moulson is golden! Moulson is golden!
by ogam5 on Nov 16, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m really liking your idea of him exorcising bad MM vibes.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
MM baby!
Oh, that just rocked. Yes, yes, yes. Thank you Tuukka.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
haha, The 7th Woman is happy tonight.
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
She is going to flip.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not to be outdone.....
- Jon tried for the same sort of ambush shot himself!
by ogam5 on Nov 16, 2009 8:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great stuff there at the end. I don’t know if it’s my own chest-thumping in my living room, but it looked like they walked off the ice with a swagger. This is theirs to take if they play smart.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, off the post! Hunter with a sweet forechecking play behind the net. That’s quality Gordon-style.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is going to be a verrrry scary third period
Bruins are gonna throw the kitchen sink at us and throw a ton of borderline hits.
Isles are gonna need two more goals here to put this away.
by Chickendirt on Nov 16, 2009 8:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
…and consistency from the refs.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Faceoffs
The Isles are 9-34 against the Isles. Somethings going wrong here.
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 8:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s just horrible. Losing them on the PP, too.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
For Refrence
The Isles were 29-34 in the last game against the Bruins.
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Witt's first 2-goal game earlier
Tavares’s last game … Moulson’s tonight. Who’s next?
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 8:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
HAT TRICK!!!
HAT TRICK!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 9:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ummm, not so much...
Apparently it went in off of Tavares.
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ooooh yeah!
And another goal where Gordon Hockey > Julien Hockey. Now about holding that lead…
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 9:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
One MORE question.....
…..who on EARTH thought we’d have one of the goal leaders in mid-November?
by ogam5 on Nov 16, 2009 9:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Moulson's goal is actually Tavares's?
That man knows how to help a friend.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know what bute-ing is, but I’m glad he didn’t do that either.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Who announced that?
JT got the goal after all instead of MM?
by ogam5 on Nov 16, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Howie and Jaffe seem to think that’s what’s up, and that Moulson was actually telling the ref so.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That was an awful powerplay
They can’t let up like that. Come on boys, finish this. Use your lesson book.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
WOW - you're right.....
- one more character player! Maybe that’s the most important factor as to why we’re winning…..
by ogam5 on Nov 16, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is difficult.....
- Tricia Helfer is on Two & a Half Men…..decisions, decisions……
by ogam5 on Nov 16, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
/sprints to Google Image Search
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Have to laugh
The NESN.com writer asked me what’s the difference with the Isles this year, and my answer was something like “health + Tavares + Moulson + goaltending,” and for one night (so far) at least, I sound like I actually know what I’m talking about.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That sounds almost exactly like what COL could say except they also got good coaching this year.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 16, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
All the cluster they went through with hanging Granato out there and courting Roy, for Sacco to work out is amazing.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it looked like a mess. I did not see it working out this well at all.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 16, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think Roy will ever get a chance to head coach in the NHL. Goalies don’t get the same level of respect when it comes to overall knowledge of the game.
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was really hoping he’d get that one and then (continue to) make an ass of himself.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
aww, Gotta love Roy, at the very least for one of the greatest hockey quotes of all time, “Tell Jeremy I can’t hear what he’s saying with both my Stanley Cup Rings in my ears”
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I loved that one, and the talking to posts was gratifyingly crazy-goalie-esque. But all the stuff coaching his kid and his (ahem) domestic life strikes me as a guy full of himself and lacking perspective.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Spot on.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 16, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Two goals for Moulson and only one for JT?
Bust!
by AP77 on Nov 16, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Excellent, Bergie
Drawing the penalty … now let’s not sit on this one.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Do my ears decieve me?
A “Lets Go Islanders” Chant thats almost as loud as any of them get at home?
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice. I thought something was up earlier when I heard loud gasps every time Tavares had the puck in close.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wow
an Insurance goal… IT feels so good…
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is this real life?
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love that every time an airborne pass goes to Tavares I expect him to bat it in. What an odd feeling this is.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 9:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
His hands are ridiculous. He needs to do a Tiger Woods puck juggling commercial, stat.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 16, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They must be still hoping Crosby can do it.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
True.
If nobody gets on it then the Isles need to just do it for local promoting. Wasn’t he supposed to be marketable or something?
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 16, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jack Edwards= Perpetual dick
just can’t admit that the Islanders were the better team tonight.
by Chickendirt on Nov 16, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Damn — I flipped back to NESN but the DVR’s lost that feed. That’s typical.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Personally, I think we were out played. Spent a lot more time in our zone, a 5 penalty night, horrible on the faceoffs. But when we got the chances we finished them, and Rollie’s play was just unreal.
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fair points. I like that they didn’t have much of an answer for coming back, though. And the Isles forecheck basically created 3 goals, while the B’s did not (largely thanks to Roloson, but still).
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t get me wrong, a win is a win is a win, especially in regulation against a conference opponent. I think this was the answer to what I was complaining about, when were the Isles going to get a good game from the Goalie and the Offense.
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 9:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, exactly. All those factors came together, including that huge 5-on-3 kill.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
2nd crack at the Bs
I knew we’d get em!!!
by Chickendirt on Nov 16, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Boston Homers
A Boston player as one of the stars? And No Rollie? gag me with a spoon.
by WebBard on Nov 16, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Classic Moulson
“My future brother-in-law Sean told me he needed a big fantasy night out of me tonight.”
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 9:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
In the post-game interview? I love it. I wish more guys would make jokes like that and acknowledge fantasy sports.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 16, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He sounds like one of those guys … probably well aware of how hard he’s had to work to get a look and making sure to enjoy it.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 10:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Moulson is one of my favorite Islanders to listen to- he seems like such a fun, happy kid!
Lets go Islanders...
by TheMetalChick on Nov 16, 2009 11:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well...
I thought the Isles should’ve gone after Streit as I was checking his stats during the 07-08 season. That worked out pretty well. And I was predicting Moulson would be big within a few weeks of his signing. Maybe the Isles should hire me!!!
Anyway, Garth, if you’re reading this:
1) Keep your eye on Anders Lee. He will be our Jordan Staal and maybe the next president.
2) Keep your other eye on Nino Niederreiter and Troy Rutkowski of the Portland Winterhawks and if you can figure out a way to draft both of them this summer, do it.
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 1:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My Moulson man-crush is now fully operational.
Seriously, they need to start going to him more often for between-period interviews, because he actually says interesting things.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 1:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The way Hunts is playing as well as Frans (even the Boston homers were oohing and aahing over that assist)
bring back Tambellini and you have yourself a fairly potent second line behind Moulson—Tavares—Okposo
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 4:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like him a lot more
If he didn’t go to Cornell.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 17, 2009 2:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, they were the only one who called him!
I love having no college sports allegiances … it keeps everyone’s slate clean for me.
“They’re fucking amateurs, Dude.” —Walter
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 2:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
love having no college sports allegiances
agree with you there, i am a jersey guy, so i’ll pull for the local kids a lot to make it or do well after they make it, like, Porcello in MLB, Ray Rice and Kenny Britt in the NFL, not aware of any Jersey NHL’ers at the moment
why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?
by bob l on Nov 17, 2009 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Normally I’m with you. I’ll generally pull for anyone that a) is from Long Island; b) is American; c) went through NCAA. But Cornell is the exception. They were the rival for my school, as far as hockey. So I hate them.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 17, 2009 3:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
having attended UT and knowing how we all felt about Bama...
I fully understand.
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 5:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
change the logo dumbass
and show the Isles the respect they deserve
by greg122 on Nov 17, 2009 12:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Who are you talking to?
And who do you think is disrespecting the Isles? And why wouldn’t you have a look around before you make an incorrect assumption about someone’s motives? This site has a thread for all 82 games, and it doesn’t use the same logo every time.
A quick, simple self-evident notice: No one’s going to pay attention long when you just troll around sites (like your comments at the Bruins and Rangers blogs) to rub in an Isles victory. It’s not how we roll, and not worth anyone’s time.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
but at least we can ‘disrespect’ the bear ;-)
apparently he didn’t read your signature either
why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?
by bob l on Nov 17, 2009 1:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Join the community and dive in!
Secondary Sidebar
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recent FanPosts
Featured Stories
Atlantic Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Jersey
|
57 | 36 | 19 | 2 | 74 |
|
Pittsburgh
|
59 | 35 | 22 | 2 | 72 |
|
Philadelphia
|
56 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 59 |
|
New York Rangers
|
59 | 26 | 26 | 7 | 59 |
|
New York Islanders
|
58 | 23 | 27 | 8 | 54 |
(updated 2.8.2010 at 8:30 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.
