Islanders 4, Bruins 1: Honk if you love Mighty Matt Moulson
by Dominik on Nov 16, 2009 11:06 PM EST
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Pinch me. The feel-good Matt Moulson story is real (and here's a great version of it at nhl.com). Two more even-strength goals from the 26-year-old last night were a boon to tuned-in fantasy owners everywhere and fuel for more joy among Islanders fans. As the final seconds ticked away and Trent Hunter iced things with an empty-netter, the [some-bank-or-enema-or-something-brand] Garden in Boston emptied out except for ... "Let's Go Islanders" chants? December 2008 this is not.
Game Sum. | Event Sum. | Recaps: nhl.com | Isles | Stanley/Chowder
Said the eminently likable Moulson after the win, in which he told officials the third goal was not his first career hat trick but in fact linemate John Tavares's ninth NHL goal:
"Johnny'd kill me if I took one of his goals. Yeah, I told them I didn't score. I'm an honest guy...
... My future brother-in-law Sean [texted] me he needed a big fantasy night out of me tonight."
A little bit of fun for Doug Weight's two tenants and the Isles' top two scorers. And so many ingredients to a refreshing regulation win -- the first win in which a goalie saved their bacon early so they could run away with it in the third.
The critical moment -- and where Dwayne Roloson bailed them out most of all -- was the first-period 1:35-long Bruins 5-on-3. You need luck, smarts, and big saves to kill off 95 seconds of two-man advantage, and the Islanders got all three. Their positioning was perfect, and Nate Thompson performed the Sybil crazy courageous job of standing in front of Zdeno Chara's heavy slapshots, which were coming from even closer in than normal thanks to the extra space.
Roloson even made the initial save on the Bruins' lone goal, but Andy Sutton -- spinning pretty aimlessly with the puck around his feet -- couldn't break up the pass nor clear the rebound.
The Story of A Forecheck Done Right
Beyond that and the worst faceoff performance of this road trip, the Islanders simply created their opportunities through the Gordon forecheck and took advantage of them:
Tavares forced a Tuukka Rask turnover that Richard Park fed to the front for Moulson's second goal near the end of the 2nd. And don't underestimate just how difficult that one-time/redirect was by Moulson. With 30 seconds left, Trent Hunter repeated the feat on the forecheck, feeding Jon Sim who hit the post. Early in the third, Park again pressured behind the Bruins net, stole the puck, and got his third assist when he fed Tavares at the back door. (The shot went off a defenseman's skate, where Moulson could have tapped it in but instead chose not to make Johnny kill him.)
Early on, it was clear the B's were in Claude Julien trap mode -- how many times did you watch the islanders two defensemen slowly carry it out of their zone, because the opponents were waiting in the neutral zone? So it was nice to see the Islanders not panic with trap-drunk frustration, and instead capitalize by playing their game. For 60 minutes. Hardly a dominating performance (outshot 29-21, in part thanks to 4 shots on the 5-on-3), but all of the right factors and timing came together to create what became a sure win mid-way through the third. Such a difference from the last time the Islanders held a late lead over Boston.
Stat Sheet Oddity of the Night: Richard Park got the second assist on Moulson's first goal, but did not receive a "plus." He was on the bench by the time Hillen -- who Park passed to -- had rushed behind the Isles net and fed Moulson.
'This is our concern, Dude' Stat of the Night: The Islanders were again butchered in the faceoff circle, 43-18. Tavares was best at 6-8. Previously reliable Nate Thompson was 2-9 in the defensive zone alone.
Top Line of the Night: With all even-strength goals, the top line did not miss Kyle Okposo on its right wing this night: Richard Park gathered three assists, playing in Okposo's spot while Okposo paired with Frans Nielsen. Not a long-term solution, but as usual Park's versatility gets it done.
Bottom Line of the Night: With a win, the Islanders -- who have played the most games (21) of any Eastern Conference team -- are tied for sixth in points with Philadelphia and ... the Rangers. The Rangers have one game in hand. The Isles are 5-2-2 in their last nine games.
Parting Quote: From Moulson again, when asked how it felt not to go to OT [joking]: "It was weird. I was expecting to play another five. I was saving a little in the tank for that last five minutes."
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looking at the replay...
don’t think that Matt could have tapped it in. That’s 28 career points for the Kid. Only 765 more to go to catch Wayne Cashman.
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 12:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hmm…during the broadcast they showed a behind-the-net angle that definitely looked like he could have, and held up (because unlike Tambellini’s hat trick off of Okposo’s shot, there was no question of someone fishing this one out). But I could have been deceived by instant replay.
He is on a fantastic pace. Don’t know which is greater: How impressed I am or how happy I am for him.
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by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 1:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
…and just as I say that, the highlights come back on the TV and I see the replay I was thinking of. I think you’re right, even Mighty Matt Moulson wouldn’t have reached that one.
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by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 1:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he's on pace for 72 points this year
if he makes it, he would need 11 years at that pace to catch Wayne.
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 1:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he's gotta get those if he's gonna catch Cash
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 1:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well, he’s gotta worry about his roommate killing him.
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by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 1:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This game was an absolute JOY to watch!
Besides the obvious 3 stars (and one of them is Roloson no matter what the Bs said lol) Thompson, Park, and Hillen all had GREAT games tonight!
Lets go Islanders...
by TheMetalChick on Nov 17, 2009 2:02 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Joy, yes
Fun when a win doesn’t come down to the last play for once.
Hillen was great — I didn’t even think his penalty on the PK was that bad. He’s in a positional battle with Recchi in front of the net and makes the mistake of winning it too hard. I can live with that.
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by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 2:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GM Of The Year?
Actually I’m not sure what the trophy is named, but it would be an interesting race between Snow and whoever’s in charge in Colorado.
I gotta admit, I didn’t like Snow because he had no experience and it seemed like a cost cutting move to take a retired player still under contract and put him in the front office. But looking at everything he’s done…
His worst trade was the Ryan Smyth trade, just because Smyth didn’t stick around. But still, what we lost in that trade wasn’t a big deal.
He’s already signed more quality FAs then Milbury did in his 10 years. Streit and Moulson were on no one’s radar except BCIsleman. Roloson has also been a pleasant surprise for being 40 and Biron for dirt cheap.
Then the storm surrounding what to do with the first overall pick. There was the argument that Snow should just announce he was getting Tavares and run a huge PR campaign ala Seen Stamkos in Tampa. I think what he did in retrospect is perfect. We were happy JUST to get Tavares, and the breakthroughs of Moulson and Okposo means theres no pressure on Tavares to do more then he can.
Finally, the very least you can ask for is first round picks to pain out. Bailey looks like he’s going to be a solid NHL’er, Tavares is going to be as advertised. Meanwhile Okposo has apparently been handled perfectly given his breakout this year. Given past GMs who would put young players into his “doghouse” when they didn’t immediately succeed, Snow can take some credit for his success.
by WebBard on Nov 17, 2009 7:36 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
a certain college coach would probably disagree with you on that…
why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?
by bob l on Nov 17, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the “Meanwhile Okposo has apparently been handled perfectly given his breakout this year.” i mean
why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?
by bob l on Nov 17, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just mean that he wasn’t given unrealistic expectations from a madman of a GM.
by WebBard on Nov 17, 2009 10:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
true
why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?
by bob l on Nov 17, 2009 10:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t disagree with any of that. I’ve been quite happy with his roster management. (I quibble with the defense, but I think I at least know what he’s doing there.)
Also impressed by the patience he’s shown to stick wtih the plan, and he hasn’t wasted any assets since the Smyth trade, which I thought was a defensible gamble based on what was given up. Some would say he wasted picks in trading up, but in my book that’s why you collect them in the first place. But the real pressure and test will come when the Isles are expected to be a contender…
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by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 10:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
meanwhile...
Cody Hodgson, the guy Garth got so much heat for picking Josh over, not only didn’t make the Canuck roster as was expected but hasn’t even been playing for Brampton due to a bad back.
My only qualm is with Gordon. Tambellini should be playing EVERY night unless he is injured.
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 12:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And Filatov is back in Russia. The Bailey pick isn’t looking so bad (as long as we stay away from Schenn).
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 17, 2009 2:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, i looked it up when i read your comment in the other thread, that’s crazy… BUT, their commish just met with Bettman before watching the Isles/Caps game the other day, so maybe we’re going to see more inter-league loaning now…
why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?
by bob l on Nov 17, 2009 2:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I for one would like to see at least one more NHL to KHL loan go down. Soon. Please.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 17, 2009 3:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good god that Nylander saga … I think my office has moved twice since it started.
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by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 4:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s terrible. I just want it over. And now the supposed hold up is that he wants a reverse no-trade clause in the KHL! Ridiculous.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 17, 2009 4:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
not even sure about Schenn
I think that we needed a top 2 centerman more than a d-man at that point
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 3:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess, but as I was discussing with Dom last night, you’ve got several young Fs that can score but I don’t see a comparable stud on the blueline. IMO a top pair D is always more important than a 2C and I think long term that’s probably what Schenn ends up being.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 17, 2009 3:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The thing is...
in that same draft, Garth did pick some studs. Hamonic, Ness, and I think Niemi all were drafted in ‘08. And I think that Josh has the potential to be a #1 C or a #2 on a very potent 2nd line. We have a history and that history tells us that a great top line won’t get you there without a very dangerous 2nd line, so I would have to disagree. They are both very important.
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 4:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know enough about those guys to comment on them, though I do recognize a couple names from talking with Dom last night. I clearly never said that 2C isn’t important, just that if I had a top line settled, I’d be more concerned with getting my top D pair in order before working on the 2nd line.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 17, 2009 5:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that's the thing...
we didn’t have either a #1 or a #2 at the time. Now, of course, a top four defender along with a second line forward is a priority. Would like to wangle another first rounder so that we could get both. Rutowski and Niederreiter on Portland are my choices.
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I saw you mention that before. I don’t know enough about the current prospect crop yet to have much of an opinion. I will say that any American team that can win a Memorial Cup is cool with me. Suck it, Canada.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 17, 2009 6:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Troy Rutkowski D (Portland Winterhawks, WHL)
6’1, 219 lbs
2008-09: 64 GP, 6-9-15, 34 PIM
2009-10: 23 GP, 7-14-21, 35 PIM
a tremendous athlete- he’ll probably prove to be among the tops of his class at the Combine- and he’s probably the best defender in the Draft at controlling and dishing the puck from the point. A number of times this season,Rutkowski has had two or three bodies jump on him in the high slot, only to have him come away unscathed and make a beautiful pass. However, with a better shot, he’d be that much more of a threat.
In terms of the physical game, Rutkowski has shown shades of Phaneuf in how he hits to take full advantage of players who aren’t watching their surroundings.
Nino Niederreiter LW (Portland Winterhawks, WHL)
6’2, 203 lbs
2008-09: 30 GP, 20-14-34, 44 PIM (Swiss U20)
2009-10: 23 GP, 9-11-20, 24 PIM
It’s been a long time since a Swiss forward went in the first round, but if power winger Nino Niederreiter keeps up his fine early-season form, it’ll be an easier pill to swallow- even for the Edmonton Oilers.
A willing physical combatant, the bullish forward has quickly made a name for himself as a clutch performer, with two game-winners in his last three contests and points in ten straight contests.
The player Tomas Vincour should have been and is emerging as this season, Niederreiter still needs to work on his explosiveness, speed and leg strength, but a hard, accurate snapshot and plenty of attitude are the traits of an emerging power forward.
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
has shown shades of Phaneuf in how he hits to take full advantage of players who aren’t watching their surroundings.
I thought NYI fans weren’t exactly fans of that kind of play.
Did you get this from Hockeysfuture or something or is this your own account? Can’t imagine you see too much WHL hockey from LI.
Great stuff, thanks.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 17, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I actually live in Terrace, BC but...
the description is from Dobber. I do want to start getting WHL webcasts so that I can follow these guys and I hope to go to Prince George to see a game between the PG team and Portland.
I am not a fan of Phaneuf drilling a player in the head who is totally unable to defend himself…and then walking away from the retaliation he said he knew was coming. Denis would never have done that. I am a fan of tough clean hits.
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, I thought BC meant Boston College or something like that. My buddy used to work cameras for Everett on occasion, he said it was pretty fun.
I was just messing around about Phaneuf. I remember the reaction.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 17, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, we just had the Hockeyville game up here and...
if you look through the archives, you will see some posts I did on it.
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 11:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the important thing to remember is that the Isles had nothing settled at the time of the 2008 draft, other than that a very difficult season was ahead.
So for me, the calculus was this: They couldn’t get one of the three D-men with demonstrable offensive upside (they could only get Schenn), and by trading down twice, they could collect extra picks and still (so they claim) get the center that they liked all along anyway. For a team lacking system depth everywhere, collecting more picks for more flexibility was the right call once they made their player evaluation.
I don’t mourn Schenn; I’d love to have him. But I totally understand the thought that, given the choices there (Schenn vs. Bailey + picks), you’d want a better offensive performer than Schenn to turn down the deal.
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by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 5:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, if it’s not clear I’m not trying to rag on Snow for passing up on Schenn. As you both point out the situation wasn’t nearly as clear as it is now; there was no way to know Tavares would become an Islander. My original point was that compared to the other forwards picked around the time Bailey was picked Bailey looks fine. IIRC the Isles were criticized for not taking Schenn or Filatov. Well, Filatov isn’t looking like such a great pick now (though part of that may be Hitchcock’s system and it’s way too soon to call him a bust). The Schenn second-guessing won’t go away for a decade at least. Both guys have a lot of years in front of them. And ultimately I agree, when you need to rebuild your prospect pool more picks > fewer picks, especially when you can still get a quality prospect.
(OT but for some reason this discussion just reminded me of this. I was at the NYI/TOR game at Nassau last year right before the Xmas break (or maybe right after). I went to get a beer with my brother and some guy was complaining that he had been ripping on Bailey and promised his whole row a round of beers if Bailey scored. Of course, Bailey scored. Then we get back to our seats and a few minutes later the PA announces a scoring change, and the goal was taken away from Bailey. Hysterical, I wish I could have seen that guy’s reaction.)
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 17, 2009 6:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
to me the choice was...
Colin Wilson and no picks vs Bailey and picks. Either was defensible but it for the long term it was probably better to go for Bailey and the picks.
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like Wilson
He’s going to be a solid player for Nashville, I think. And hopefully for Team USA as well.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 17, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's going to be more than solid...
I think he’s going to be a dominant player…and they do need a dominant forward.
BTW, speaking of Schenn, he is having a very tough night. Neil gave him a Neil kind of hit and then sticked him on the helmet just to make sure he stayed down. Later poor Luke took the brunt of an Ottawa slapshot. OUCH!!!! And that was just the first period!!!
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The start of his year has been kind of tough. But I expect some growing pain, he’s 19. He’s going to have 300 games well before he’s 25. Eventually he’ll be a stud.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 17, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah the Toronto announcers were talking about sitting him
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 11:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t realize it had gotten that bad. I know he got sat for a while when they got beat by CHI because of a couple terrible turn overs.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 18, 2009 1:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Schenn
I haven’t seen him much this year other than his highlight gaffes, but this seems overly harsh (“A number 4 D at best”?? Come on.):
Schenn is not a skilled player, so to be effective he needs to be physical and tough. But he’s neither of those things. He doesn’t hit hard. Instead of hitting, he sort of pushes people. He can’t fight, although he tries. And there’s no passion to his game. He doesn’t get angry or emotional. As Watters said during the Tuesday game telecast on Rogers Sportsnet, "He shows up," but doesn’t seem to have the sort of personality needed to assert himself.
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by Dominik on Nov 18, 2009 3:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Toronto isnt always the easiest place to play. “No passion to his game”? What about the “game” of your whole damn team? He is a defensive defenseman, but they are expecting him to be some amazing dynamo when he is still a young kid and IMO thats just stupid… and unfair to him.
You have such a problem with the kid, Toronto? Id take him in a frickin heartbeat.
Lets go Islanders...
by TheMetalChick on Nov 18, 2009 4:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
me too
but Burkie has been adamant about not moving him no matter what the deal…have to give him props for that.
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 18, 2009 4:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Eh, he has been adamant about a lot of things. If I believed everything that he has been adamant about, Tavares would be a Leaf.
Maybe being adamant about keeping a kid while bashing him for what he brings to the table isnt the most brilliant path to take?
Lets go Islanders...
by TheMetalChick on Nov 18, 2009 5:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just to be clear, Burke hasn’t been bashing him (or at least not in that article). But I guess some Toronto vultures have.
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by Dominik on Nov 18, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good point. Reducing his ice time and threating to scratch him would be more appropriate. Id still take him in a heartbeat.
Lets go Islanders...
by TheMetalChick on Nov 18, 2009 6:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
would it be unethical to slip Burkie some funny juice and take control of his mind somehow long enough to get him to trade Luke to us for say Jon Sim?
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 18, 2009 7:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Depends
Are the laws more lax up there in the True North? ‘Cause I’m open to that route.
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by Dominik on Nov 19, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Real harsh. The kid is 19 and D don’t hit their real stride until about 300 games normally. He’s way ahead of the curve but he’s still playing with grown men that have been doing this for much longer than him. There will be growing pains. TOR media is stupid.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 21, 2009 3:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That story is fantastic.
In the end, yeah, the final judgment will be years down the line.
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by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Refreshing
It’s awesome to see Moulson (atheletes in general) show off his personality, with regards to his candor during the post game interview.
It’s a beats the scripted comments that they usually give. I think it also adds to the product, too.
by IamJacksSplitSave on Nov 17, 2009 8:14 AM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Hell yes, it's refreshing
You mean you don’t like “just work hard, take it one game at a time, just glad we got the win, but we just have to put this behind us and worry about next game”?!?
Also: Welcome JSS. Thanks for joining.
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by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 10:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Dom!
I think cause you quoted my comment about the Islanders OT games in the Panthers thread, the same post got quoted over at PuckDaddy’s for the weekly “What We Learned” about the Islanders.
by WebBard on Nov 17, 2009 9:15 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I saw that! Gotta spread the love…
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by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 10:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
just following instructions
HONK
HONK
why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?
by bob l on Nov 17, 2009 10:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great game, Rolo was outstanding. So far, what a difference a year makes. I can remember watching games last year and thinking, jeez, they didn’t have one good scoring opportinity that period.
by 7:11_OT on Nov 17, 2009 11:24 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not a bad front-line
if your in a fantasy hockey pool with a salary cap not bad at all islanders first line without bonuses 2.25mil
does this all change when dipietro gets back
by steelermafia on Nov 17, 2009 11:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
does this all change when dipietro gets back
Wouldn’t that be just perfect? A nice roll interrupted by a swirl of drama around his return? (through no fault of his own, I’d add) I’m hoping the organization learned a lot from last fall, and they’ve got two fellow veterans who will help handle whatever unpredictable transition comes along.
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by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 12:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nah, if/when DP comes back i don’t think he becomes the starter, i think he’s eased back in with backup duty maxing out at 1/3rd split during the busier sections of the schedule
why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?
by bob l on Nov 17, 2009 12:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh I agree.
I’m more thinking about if there’s a disconnect between fans/media and management’s evaluation of him: If he lets in 5 goals — which Rollie or Biron could do too and just have it be an off night — then next time they start him there will be an outcry of “why are they forcing him out there?! It’s not working!” etc. It will be Schremp/Tambellini times a billion.
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by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Overreact? Us? Shame on you Dominik for thinking such thoughts!
why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?
by bob l on Nov 17, 2009 2:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So the key to motivating the Islanders is to call them before games to tell them that we need big nights out of them for our fantasy leagues? Hey if that works I’m calling Okposo, Tavares and Tambellini every game night.
You know that I can’t help but wonder that if what Gordon is doing by constantly pulling Tambi he is fueling his fire to want to produce.
How many Isles fans shook their head last night when Jon Sim was crashing the net to simply hit a post…again. Either that guy has the worst luck or he is cursed. Somehow the net just doesn’t like his shots. It almost reminds me of the old Mike Richter commercials/promos he did for ESPN where he would stop everything and then skate off to have the next shot hit clear plexiglass forcing Richter to come back out and clean the glass before he gets set again. I’m convinced that Sim was the unseen shooter in that promo.
I'll see your starting goalie and raise you a Biron.
by metalcoconut on Nov 17, 2009 11:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
So the key to motivating the Islanders is to call them before games to tell them that we need big nights out of them for our fantasy leagues?
I don’t know if calling is OK, or if it has to be a text. May have to go upstairs for a ruling on that one.
…meanwhile, Sim has to be asking “why me?” after that one. That whole sequence at the end of the second was gold — like a statement: “We’re taking this game, dammit,” followed by what I swear* was swagger as they walked off the ice.
*to be fair, it may have been adrenaline and beer doing the swearing
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by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 12:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What is wrong with Sim this year?
3 games against the Caps and no goals? (Shit, did I just jinx the final match up?)
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 2:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I do hope you just jinxed it. He needs that and a live rooster to take the hex off his stick.
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by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 2:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“Cerrano’s Sim’s looking for some extra power for a goal tonight. He’s looking to sacrifice a live chicken. Man, we can’t have people puking in the locker room before the game! "
why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?
by bob l on Nov 17, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sim’s got no marbles.
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 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha!
Can I request a rendition of Whose on first, only with whose in the net when DiPietro gets back?
by WebBard on Nov 17, 2009 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
perhaps some would like Sim to be renditioned?
or is that too unkind?
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 4:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Extraordinarily renditioned, or just the usual?
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by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 5:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
very little about Sim is extraordinary...
so I would say the usual.
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Depietro
Once he comes back, the Isles I think will make the play offs and surprise some people. Assuming Rocky is back to his old ways. You guys on the blog have interesting scenarios I know Schremp was a decent player in junior, Tambellini is a good player I am not sure why the ice time is limited. I like Sims but he does appear to be on the bubble. Comeau, Bailey not sure of their potential. I personally hope they re sign Park, but I am bias because i myself am Asian American. His story is great in my opinion, Asian American out of California making it when he career on more than one occassion has been sidetracked. Domink you should be a sports announcer your insights are a pleasure to read, but you probably did not play professional hockey my guess is to get on the TV. Did anybody see Mark Messier try to be an broadcaster I was surprised he was not that good even if he is one of the greats ever to play the game.
by bcw420 on Nov 17, 2009 2:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did anybody see Mark Messier try to be an broadcaster I was surprised he was not that good even if he is one of the greats ever to play the game.
haven’t seen him on any broadcasts, but i remember his lays potato chip campaign had its fair share of stinkers…to be fair, they can’t all be smooth like Peyton Manning, but still…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDdog02PU90&feature=related
why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?
by bob l on Nov 17, 2009 2:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Do you remember his blithering attempt at doing booth commentary for either VS or NBC last year during the playoffs? Ridiculous.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 17, 2009 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my, that is awful. He should stick to crying.
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by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 4:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and my brother is dreaming that Messier the Messiah will lead them back to the Cup when he becomes GM
pretty rich, huh? But that’s a Ranger fan for ya.
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 17, 2009 4:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I only hope he’s taking copious notes from Sather.
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by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 5:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey!
Sather looked like a genius when he moved Gomez and stole MON’s top defensive prospect. Genius. And that lasted for about a day.
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 6:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I was so pissed at Gainey for bailing him out!
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by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know, me too. WTF was he thinking. It’s hysterical that someone traded a top prospect away for one of the worst contracts in the league. Can’t say I feel sorry for Habs fans 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 17, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d rather he copy Gretzky’s notebook cause that worked so well…
by WebBard on Nov 17, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Zing! :D
Let Us Go, Islanders!
(Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Dec 1, 2009 10:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
His story is great in my opinion, Asian American out of California making it when he career on more than one occassion has been sidetracked. Domink you should be a sports announcer
I think that brings our confessed Asian-American Park fan club to two on this site. I’ve no Asian descent in me (that I know of), but count me as a Park fan, too. Any guy that busts his tail and can fit in literally anywhere you need him at forward is alright by me.
Regarding announcing: Thanks for the kind words, but in Messier’s defense, I’ve learned writing translates to public speaking about as well as scoring 1800 points. I’d be all: “uh breakout, uh, break, uh the puck uh … we scored.”
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by Dominik on Nov 17, 2009 4:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i’d certainly take that over rob carlin’s mumbling
why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?
by bob l on Nov 17, 2009 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL… he isnt a bad guy, but he is just kind of a dork. He does need to quit feeding guys their answers when he asks them questions- but Deb does that too and it drives me nuts. Like answers arent formulated enough, you have to spoonfeed them everything on top of that?
BQ. Rob Question: Getting that goal in the third period with less than 7 minutes to go must have been quite a relief for you after killing off that penalty, right?
Random Player: Yes.
UGH!
Lets go Islanders...
by TheMetalChick on Nov 18, 2009 4:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They just need to interview Matt Moulson every time (“What did you friends text you tonight, Matt?”), along with Frans Nielsen so that he gets more comfortable with English.
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by Dominik on Nov 18, 2009 5:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
true, his constant smiling irks me as well as what you mentioned
why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?
by bob l on Nov 19, 2009 11:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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