Islander Reading: Frans Nielsen is day-to-day, and aren't we all
by Dominik on Nov 30, 2009 1:49 PM EST
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Just a few links for the sheer joy of hockey reading. Tomorrow: a randomly selected month overview (how about November?) and a word about Olympic candidacies.
- When Rob Schremp Hockey was put on ice, Scott Gordon said Schremp's next shot would be at center, not on the wing. Backing that up, Schremp is practicing in Frans Nielsen's spot. Bad news for Schremp-loving Sim-haters: It's with Jon Sim. Good news? It's with Jeff Tambellini, too. Three favorite topics, all on one line.
- Worse news for Schremp-lovers, but elation for me: That same Botta post is updated to say Frans is day-to-day. Do help Frans in his fight against Martinek Syndrome.
- Kyle Okposo received the day off. If you missed the link to the left, here's a look at his first 100 NHL games. [Okposo Net]
- Check Behind the Net for a look at the referees with the greatest home bias since 1995-96. Probably the types who put the home team on a 1:50 5-on-3 because Richard Park fought back for position.
- With 27 points in 27 games, you're probably aware the Isles are on pace for a 21-point improvement. Here's a look at their peers. [From the Rink]
- And it's been one year since Brian Burke took over the team in that one Ontario hamlet. Down Goes Brown takes the satirical look back. I might as well look back, too, at my faux "NHL GM Chat Room" which took place just after Burke had resigned from Anaheim and everyone and their brother knew he was heading to Toronto.
- Autograph Hounds: John Tavares will be at the NHL Store in Manhattan tomorrow (Tuesday) from 4-5 p.m. Word is he can only sign "autograph cards" (3" x 5" pictures provided at the store), so don't go bringing your underwear or jersey or lucky stick or anything like that.
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Good news about Frans...
although this probably would make another GM think several times before offering anything of value for him.
I certainly want Tambellini to get all the looks he can and I am OK with Schremp being given another try too.
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 30, 2009 2:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Honestly I’d like exposure for Schremp, too. But it has to be in a position for him to succeed, so I don’t mind him sitting when it’s John Tavares and Josh Bailey standing in his way.
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by Dominik on Nov 30, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Putting Sim on Schremp’s wing is like turning the knife in my back. Who’s on the other side, Sutton?
::vomit::
by AP77 on Nov 30, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
:laughs:
Would you put Comeau in Sim’s spot then, or are you wanting to promote Schremp to a higher line? I think Schremp’s best hope is to play even 5-on-5 and steal some flash on the powerplay.
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by Dominik on Nov 30, 2009 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
its an interesting threesome
Ive been very vocal about Tambi being my faviorite player on the team and have been perhaps the biggest Schremp supporter but i think this line with Sim has potential to be a dud. Sim and Tambi have less then desireable puckhandling abilitys so we are really gonna see if Schremp is up to the challenge of dangling around whole teams… on the other side Tambi and Sim are two of the better forecheckers on the team so we could get some takeaways and some lucky bounces to get Schremp the puck with some space to work… it could work. Im excited to see I hope we get the chance to find out
by Big Swoopty on Nov 30, 2009 4:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think with Frans out, Schremp should be centering the third line with somewhat capable wings (i.e., NOT Jon Sim). Tambi-Schremp-Comeau could be interesting, even if thoroughly mediocre.
I’d also just stick Schremp in as the 4th-line-and-occasional-3rd-line center on an every day basis. Might as well see if he can contribute even with limited playing time. It’s not like the other fourth line players — Thompson, Jackman, where Sim should be playing if for some inexplicable reason he has to play — really contribute anything useful, including “toughness.”
It drives me crazy to see Sim playing on the PP.
by AP77 on Nov 30, 2009 4:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It drives me crazy to see Sim playing on the PP.
That, I really don’t know why they keep doing. It’s not really working (though in truth they haven’t really tried; he stands in front of the net to be the traffic, but they aren’t getting shots through to even use him).
It worked a few times last year, I guess, right before they put him in Bridgeport Time Out. But they take a finesse approach to the PP this year, and so Sim just takes up space while the rest of the unit almost acts like he’s not even there. Hell, put Witt in front of the net again if that’s the idea.
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by Dominik on Nov 30, 2009 5:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought the consensus was that Schremp doesn't play D well enough for third line
by BCISLEMAN on Nov 30, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They should just play in the other team’s zone then.
Mission accomplished.
by AP77 on Nov 30, 2009 11:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Scott Gordon said Schremp’s next shot would be at center, not on the wing. Backing that up, Schremp is practicing in Frans Nielsen’s spot. Bad news for Schremp-loving Sim-haters: It’s with Jon Sim. Good news? It’s with Jeff Tambellini, too. Three favorite topics, all on one line.
I cant stop laughing at this comment being geared towards “Schremp-loving Sim-haters.”
Its just so funny lol. :D
Let Us Go, Islanders!
(Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Nov 30, 2009 2:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
sounds like we found our new shut down line
why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?
by bob l on Nov 30, 2009 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lol yea i think my relentless hating is starting to get a bit old but i appreciate the shout out
by Big Swoopty on Nov 30, 2009 4:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Man, I can just hear you singing from here if Schremp happens to score…
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by Dominik on Nov 30, 2009 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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