Islanders Links: Altering expectations edition
by Dominik on Nov 18, 2009 6:30 AM EST
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Lot of virtual coverage bopping around about the Islanders, who are becoming a buzz story (always a double-edged sword, that). Some show up in this site's left-margin headlines, some don't.
So here's some of that, this and the other...
Later today: A look at last year vs. this year. Sneak preview: This year is better. Plus: Whatever you wanna talk about.
- Good news for me: Andrew MacDonald is sticking around a while. Witt's status undetermined as of last night. And if you get Newsday, Gordon likes MacDonald. (Actually, Gordon likes him even if you don't subscribe.)
- Dennis Wideman is still smarting from
being overspeeded bycoughing the puck up to Richard Park's forecheck. If he'd caught Don King's presser, he'd know what hit him. - John Tavares and Matt Moulson make a good line, good buddies, and fierce Xbox opponents.
- Justin Bourne has a theory in his special to USA Today about injuries today vs. the glory days.
- Puck Daddy's worst 10 teams of the decade only has one Islanders entry. Guess which one (hint: not last year's).
- The full McLean's interview with Gary Bettman that Mirtle excerpted last week is now online. Puck Daddy also has an interesting take there.
- Speaking of, a Sharks co-owner waxes poetic abot Balsillie. Great. [From the Rink]
Islanders Blogger Theorizing Galore:
- Bryan at The Rivalry calls the Islanders for real (although he's still calling SOLs "loser points." For shame).
- B.D.'s take on the Islanders rising, with an obligatory Rags jab, (yes, they lost last night at home). He brings up the Isles' blocked shots, which is another double-edged sword: Blocked shots mean you give up a lot of shots, which means you're playing with ... oh screw it, this is still a thin-margin team, so that's just how it's got to be. Also at H.I.: Another proponent for Andy Sutton's season. AP77 just slammed his head on his desk.
- Stat trick for the Boston game [Forever1940]
- Okposo Net has thoughts on top-line chemistry, Mark Streit and what's gotten into Sutton.
- Netminder 39 considers the Islanders' playoff merits [Islanders Blogger]
Is this real life? I'm just gonna enjoy this while it lasts...
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Thanks for the link. I don’t necessarily consider them “loser points” – that’s Howie’s word – but I’d feel a lot better if they had 23 points of their own volition, not because they blew a lead and didn’t manage to lose the game until overtime. Either way, it’s certainly a good problem to have.
by The Rivalry on Nov 18, 2009 8:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Indeed. I just had to rib you since it was a hot topic recently over here. ;)
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 18, 2009 10:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Standings!!!?
I am just loving the fact that the Isles are only 5 points (or shootour losses) out of first and its not the 2nd week of the season!!!
by mdelbags on Nov 18, 2009 9:38 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I know!
And on top of it, they’ve gotten better as October became November. Good times.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 18, 2009 10:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know this is off topic but it is just wrong to look at the Atlantic standings to see that the Devils are on top with the least amount of goals for.
I'll see your starting goalie and raise you a Biron.
by metalcoconut on Nov 18, 2009 9:54 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
not wrong at all
only the Sabres have given up fewer goals and they also lead their division and every team but one above us in the NHL except one has given up fewer goals…and therein endeth the lesson.
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 18, 2009 10:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
MacDonald getting himself some time on the PP was definitely a sign that Gordon liked/trusted him.
BTW, you know what Puck Daddy missed? That team was the Beezer team that Milbury promised would be in the playoffs “or it would be his head”. I think we were out of the playoffs by February.
“If we are not better immediately….and if we are not a playoff team in the near future then it’s off with my damn head.” (6/25/00) – Milbury
Wang missed his chance…
Also that was the last year of my favorite D Duo, Chara – Cairns. They racked up the most PIM on the team at 257.
by WebBard on Nov 18, 2009 10:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ugh, the memories. The losing streaks. The MIlbury hot air. The other thing with the PD write-up: Despite all his (often Milbury-entrusted) mistakes, I don’t see Wang’s purchase as “haunting” because … well, who else was going to buy the team? He’s almost impressive simply for his longevity alone.
Speaking of ownerships and mismanagement, on the Blues write-up he obscured the fact that Wal-Mart heir-in-law and basketball fan Bill Laurie had decided dumping Chris Pronger would make the team “more attractive” to potential buyers. It wasn’t a veteran problem, it was a “owner can’t get his NBA team so he’s bailing” problem.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 18, 2009 10:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wang made some goofball mistakes...
but he was and is committed to this team. That was a vast improvement over several previous owners by itself.
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 18, 2009 12:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gordon interview
Another Gordon interview (audio) on this season vs. last, this with a Calgary station.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 18, 2009 12:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m honored to get a shout out in today’s links.
The terrifying thing is that those clowns at the jump are talking about giving Sutton an extension — ONOZ1
by AP77 on Nov 18, 2009 12:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I had a line of “” added there for emphasis. What gives? :(
by AP77 on Nov 18, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mwahahahaha
Big Brother has control.
Actually, I’m not sure what you’re trying to do … click that “Show Formatting Guide” link at the bottom to see if you might’ve triggered a gremlin?
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 18, 2009 12:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
stop the disrespect of the isles and get rid of the fisherman logo
it has no place here
by bigbadjocko on Nov 18, 2009 12:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lot of virtual coverage bopping around about the Islanders, who are becoming a buzz story (always a double-edged sword, that).
you’re gaining some fans Dom (or 1 fan under 2 names :-)
why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?
by bob l on Nov 18, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, yes, apparently winning = trolls.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 18, 2009 1:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it’s ok, i brought my…
… use it with care, it’s expensive
why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?
by bob l on Nov 18, 2009 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice!
Don’t use the stuff imported from China. It’s usually fake.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 18, 2009 3:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh dear. We’re very serious about this aren’t we?
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 18, 2009 1:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just a ton of exclamation points with a few “one” insertions like the kids do these days. Oh well.
by AP77 on Nov 18, 2009 12:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Supposed to have been a reply to Dom above — ugh, not a good day on the internet for me.
by AP77 on Nov 18, 2009 12:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is the reply function getting you down? !!!!!1
The Internet wants to make you a healthy scratch today, I guess.
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Nov 18, 2009 1:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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