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Islanders Links: Altering expectations edition

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...

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Later today: A look at last year vs. this year. Sneak preview: This year is better. Plus: Whatever you wanna talk about.

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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. ;)

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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.

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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

Isn’t that par for the course?

by WebBard on Nov 18, 2009 10:22 AM EST up 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.

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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.

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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

Did it again — some kind of censor?

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?

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by Dominik on Nov 18, 2009 12:37 PM EST up 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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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by Dominik on Nov 18, 2009 1:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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