Draft Lottery Victory Party: Open thread of John Hedvares
by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 6:33 PM EDT
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[Edit: We won! Yes, the Islanders won something big in 2008-09! Thanks everybody for the "congrats" and such. Keep 'em coming. We'll have more in the morning.]
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. The future was bright, the future was absolute, nauseating uncertainty. We need a forward, we need a defenseman ... we need a bionic goalie.
Hell, we need everything, and we don't know what or when we'll get it.
But with the big post-season, hockey-all-night, divorce-inducing, Cup-chasing, beard-growing extravaganza beginning tomorrow night, tonight is the final evening when Islanders fans will see anything that matters involve their team until Montreal in June.
Tonight is when pomp meets circumstance to smile upon either the Islanders (for once), the Lightning (again?!), the Avalanche (what?! unfair!!) Thrashers (Stefan lolz) or Kings (Oh really now). Both pomp and circumstance will be broadcast at 8 p.m. EDT on TSN and simulcast on Versus (between rasslin' and fishin'), opposite some poker show on ESPN, I'm sure ("And boo-yah, what a full house!").
And we'll be here, live retorting blogging to our hearts' content.
After a season of explaining to my wife why I need to watch all 82 games of a 30th-place season, this week I explained why I need to watch some balls or placards bounce around to help grown men in suits determine the fate of a fanbase's fragile psychological health, based solely on their access to some 18-year-old kid that Canada has stalked like some such Michael Jackson child since before this "proven winner" of a kid could recite "just taking it one game at a time."
The best part? After our fate is determined, we still won't know anything because -- understandably so -- Garth won't tell us. But we'll still have humor and beer. God yes, beer.
Wishes, jinxes, superstitions and curses [edit: and congratulations, too!] are welcome in comments. This is your live draft lottery thingamajig thread.
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And NHL Network taunts us...
By running a sit-down feature with Mike Milbury.
Thanks for that.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Milbury expresses regret
…regret for naming himself “Mad Mike.”
“Repositioning the assets,” he called his moves back in the day. He immediately notes that 2 of the 4 guys he reported to on Long Island were recently arrested. As much as we bash him, it is true that he worked in a ridiculously chaotic environment, where direction from the top was … lacking.
But still…
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the "Hodge Stove" show, btw
Now Milbury’s talking about what the union worked for in his day, and how it bugs him when today’s players feel entitled to those things the union worked for. Valid. But when they’re dealing with an inbred mish-mash of owners…
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I missed all that – now im watching captains driven, with Saku Koivu
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey!
Much happier stuff, I assure you.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Da. I'm gud. Tanks.
I tink dey need you more, JT.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
John Tavares welcome to Long Island!
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys are officially crazy, you know that. LOL
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha
You are only begging to notice this?
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With you Mike…I’ve known that for quite a while.
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the Official calls you crazy, it makes it … official, no?
/sorry
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Touche
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beginning too
Damn uneditable comments
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good pics though Dom
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Graci
I can’t believe I got them to sit down for the shoot.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Captivating
Indeed – did you bribe them?
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Offered them a free Islanders jersey. Fisherman version.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“How would you like to put on THIS sweater?”
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should I be worried about your association with little boys Dom? LOL
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha
Do you work for the government?
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does….
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This whole lottery thing
Could get even crazier with the whole Tampa-Vinny thing.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As in trade?
Vinny → NYI
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep dreaming Mike
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More like nightmare
I want tavares
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Allow me to reiterate
I want him for the New York Islander – before yall get any ideas.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amen brother. Vinny does not belong anywhere but French Canadia (yes I know I spelled it wrong)
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that would be another Yashin-ish move… he’s got a decade deal with no-trade about to kick in.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As do a whole bunch of Detroit boys….
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohhhhh…not like that. But if Vinny is in play and their management continues to go bonkers, just imagine what offers they’ll take for their pick.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt that’s going to play into it much. I doubt that Montreal has enough to give up with Komi going to FA
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I do. Surprisingly enough.
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You already know too much…
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we please stick to a post?
Instead of replying ALL over the spectrum? lol
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha, sir yes sir!
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a test Mike and guess what? You are the weakest link. Goodbye.
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You lose
YOU. GET. NOTHING
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Priceless.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This Milbury show kind of pissed me off
Happy thoughts, happy thoughts. I’ve got my Bossy jersey on. Good vibes.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hommmmmmmm
Find your center Dom, find your center.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Be the ball, Danny.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A tiny, tiny, tinnnnyyy
tap
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone watch this thing last year?
Do they unveil the goods after the final commercial break? Do we know if they made Garth show up for it?
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I did!
http://www.islesblogger.com/2008/04/07/draft-lotto-live
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
I thought that sounded familiar. I remember wanting to watch last year, but I’ve no idea what happened/where I ended up.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Snow will trade the pick. He is scared of getting embarrassed. Trade down to 3rd and take Duschene and get a sceond rounderer in 2022, when D.P.’s contract is finally up.
by FireGarthSnow on Apr 14, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Disagree, respectfully
I think this is just a smoke screen – and a smart one.
Why not see what you can get? He can likely turn this pick into two first rounders – not that I advocate it.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, wait FireGarthSnow
What do you think? How do you really feel? I’m so confused.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And we are off....
Oh lord – my stomach hurts.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know, me too. It’s crazy.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Hockey G-ds HAVE SPOKEN!!!
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Iiiiiit's show time
Close-up on the magical lottery ball/vacuum cleaner do-hicky. I think I see one ball that is smaller than the rest. Conspiracy, begin.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Small what?
Balls – aka, for the bacci fans – a ballini.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Couldn't Help Myself
I present the Hockey G-ds:
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oops
Sorry, If they get the 1st pick, I think he will trade down like he did last year. Bailey was a nice, safe pick. The Isles owe it to the fans to take TAvares or Hedberg, but I don’t see it happening, not with current management in place. Backup goalies don’t make good GM’s.
by FireGarthSnow on Apr 14, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hedberg?
I thought Mitch Hedberg is deceased? Funny guy, but I don’t want a dead comic on my team – lol
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nor Mitch Cumstein, either, though he made a good caddy.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got you — I was just teasing you, since you feel strongly about it.
Agree Bailey was safe, but I think it was worth it at that position. I’m hoping/assuming they don’t go that way this time.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am on pins and needles here, I remember being excited last year except we did not have nearly a 50% shot at the number one.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uhh Ken Morrow
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Ron Hextall?!
Peter Mahovlich?! I see no GM took the bait. I hope they all got a free dinner.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hedman…shoot, I can’t get it today.
by FireGarthSnow on Apr 14, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's cool
I just couldn’t resist a joke
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
?
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anticipation
Is a horrible feeling sometimes.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
{guffaw}
Agreed. I didn’t expect this feeling. This commercial feels looooong.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beer?
Entirely plausible, and possible.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s a grand idea.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Race you to the fridge
BRB
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back
MMMmmMM
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doh!
You won.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is so not fair
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hype
The NHL is a commercial machine.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I figured with the half-hour time slot, they were going to twist the knife on us. Twelve different ways of saying “Tavares is the top pick.”
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teases
Showing us all JT highlights – I want that, I really do.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know, I can see that in orange and blue.
I love how an 18-year-old’s single playoff series can affect his stock. “I don’t know, he had a bad week. He’s awful.”
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who does Tavares look like?
He always reminds me of someone, but I can’t place it.
Since I imagine I’ll be seeing his mug a lot in one way or another, it’s going to bug me.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe Sakic?
IMO anyway
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, def. I can see that.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Def agree there.
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would prefer Gretzky…
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, yes.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love those London Knight jerseys they’re totally sick
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Next blue point?
I like you very much.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should get the black ones so we have our own “third jersey”
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First question to JT
Would you play for the New York Islanders?
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least they are showing this instead of Cagefighting
by FireGarthSnow on Apr 14, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
True. Although what I wouldn’t give for a good rodeo show right now…
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually caught a rodeo show on Vs the other night. I was dieing laughing, and its worth it for this: They play a commercial talking about how tough they are cause their helmets are their hats… after that commercial two of the next three riders had helmets on.
by WebBard on Apr 15, 2009 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love UFC and whatnot though.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, FGS nice avatar
That was quick!
I was half-expecting an image of Snow in flames, though :)
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ornskoldsvik, Sweden
I don’t ever want to have to spell that.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Urnshulzveeg?
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gesundheit.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Danka
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hedman has
A dry mouth lol
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hedman=Ivan Drago
Icy stare.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like to
Play in NHL next year
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh this is killing me
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
two down.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t … take … it.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s down to Tampa and us
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YESSSSS
NUMBER ONEEEE
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ahahahaha
Wooooooo
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WEEEEEEEEEE!!
Whoa. I thought they were announcing #2 there.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was scared
But they did give us a break for once! :)
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I got fooled, thought they were putting #2 first and I saw “Islanders” whoa.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THE HOCKEY G-DS HAVE SPOKEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am literally shaking from excitement. lol
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This could be good. Very good.
Odds on the outcome? I gotta think 80% we have Tavares, but I’m talking from jitters right now.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I ran upstairs and said “We got the number one, we got the number oneeee” in front of my Ranger fan father lol
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, well done.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Word of the evening: "Obviously"
Whole lot of “obviously it would be great honor”s going around.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Obviously, I am serious here….
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All right......
John:It’s a great opportunity.
Victor: It’s a great feeling
Anybody got a better cliche?
by FireGarthSnow on Apr 14, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’ll be an experience?
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“I hear Long Island chicks very very nice. Not like here in Sweden, they fear tall tall man.”
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dig easy girls
I mean beautiful girls
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations to you guys!
Now take Duchene, please ;D
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 14, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks!
Make us an offer, and don’t say Lacroix.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 Billion dollars
And your finest minks
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meats and cheeses, too. And the Beatles “White” album.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In that case
we’ll stay at number 3 and pick from the scrap heap…
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 14, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys will surely get a stud at #3. What a draft class.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In all seriousness
If it wasn’t going to be us, I’m happy it’s you guys.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 14, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m down with that.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Garth
How many years does Tavares get? 15? 16?
by nathaneide on Apr 14, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
99
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
At least the pic is from MY site.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mad props sir
Think that wasn’t on purpose?
by nathaneide on Apr 14, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figured!
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smooooth.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey man
We know our way to suck up to the right people around SBN.
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by nathaneide on Apr 14, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That will be up to Wang. So 25.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Snap
Almost forgot about the conference call with Garth at 9pm lol
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ooh, cool. I imagine he’ll be in a good mood.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will record it and send it to you.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sure Wang will figure a way around the rookie contract limits. THEN he gets 20 years.
by FireGarthSnow on Apr 14, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Offer the lad CA stock?
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the best tasting beer
ever
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Amen.
Wait, who won the lottery? Did I miss that? Did any of the higher teams move up, or did our ball come up with the goods?
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your balls were the goods.
Or something.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 14, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
God, I hear that all the time.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by nathaneide on Apr 14, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank goodness we have something to debate for the next 2 months
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha. Indeed. I hear that Tavares kid is tanking the playoffs. He must be no good. Trade that pick!
/end sarcasm.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NHL Network now playing "Day That Changed the Game"
Miracle on Ice.
Coincidence? It’s like they said, “First we’ll frighten them with the Milbury special, then after the lottery we’ll run a feel-good Miracle on Ice deal.”
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Get down from, that ledge
Isles fans
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I swear, the fatalist side of me never thought this would happen. Thought #2 tops.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since when do the chips fall the Isles way? Knowing Garth he’ll pick Hedman and half of Isles Country will still commit suicide
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is quite possible. And when he’s not a high-scorer by the end of the season, the other half goes.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, let's get the inevitable out of the way
What can Brian Burke send to the Isles to get that first pick? What do you want from Toronto? Seriously?
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by nathaneide on Apr 14, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nothing.
Jason Blake and a questionable Kaberle ain’t worth our one(one). Sorry.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suppose that will be the story in Toronto for the next 70 days
Honestly, nothing. I wouldn’t take Schenn and their #1, and they have nothing else in their cupboard. Even if there weren’t a PR/fan-deflation hit involved, I don’t see what they could come up with.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I can’t see anything there that I would want aside from Schenn.
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by nathaneide on Apr 14, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same here
The best offer I can see coming out of Toronto is Schenn plus a bunch of future 1st round picks.
by andrew430 on Apr 14, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. I don’t think it makes sense for Toronto to give up what they’d have to give up … they may need another mulligan year to restock like … the Islanders, hee hee.
Although at least they can draw free agents.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have negotiated with Burke if they had gotten the 3 pick. Then at least you could still draft Duchene plus…
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, that would’ve been worth looking at. Hell, Maybe Burke will still wind his way up to #3, but I don’t see how. They just don’t have the right assets at the right age/contract. JFJ and the gang really did them in.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or picks
As hard as he tried to buy as many as he could during the deadline…..
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you see he picked up Stahlberg from Vermont today?
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by IslesOfficial on Apr 14, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't
And is Gilroy far behind?
He’s doing that right. Stock up on those top college F.A.s and see who sticks. Next year this time, he’ll have some goods to deal.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well now
Congrats to all Isles fans.
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by nathaneide on Apr 14, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks much!
Thanks for stopping by.
Hope Lemaire lands somewhere we can still hear him talk.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh....
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So now we wait
I cannot wait until my flight lands in Montreal come June and I smell the air from the media risers at the Bell Center.
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh yyyeah!
You’re getting a pass through the BlogBox, right?
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am hoping
We’ll continue the discussion off-“air”
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You bet.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tonight we drink to Tank for Tavares
They said it couldn’t be done. We proved, um, what did we prove again? Ah yes, that we drink.
Cheers, all.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I finished my beer 1200 posts ago
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by Michael Schuerlein on Apr 14, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wooo, we won something!
Now how long do we give Brian Burke to outsmart Snow?
by WebBard on Apr 14, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We’re #1! We’re #1!
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn Islanders!
How do you guys go from being in the playoffs to the #1 overall pick while we’ve finished #7 twice in a row (Toronto)?
by Blinky on Apr 14, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mastery of Mediocraty
It’s an art, and JFJ had it down.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess we’re just extremely good at sucking xD
/innuendo intended
by Blinky on Apr 14, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A well-compensated, sought-after talent.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats!
Isles fans needed something to cheer for this year.
I like how the NHL times the lottery. It is on the eve of the playoffs right when the non-playoff team’s fans are feeling their lowest and it immediately gives them something to look forward to.
I thought that maybe those Isles fans who were already wearing Tavares jerseys would have jinxed it.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 14, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks!
Yeah, the NHL timed it quite nicely — they even had a Mike Milbury special on NHL Network right before the lottery — as if to taunt us — and then a Miracle on Ice special right after, as if to sing “Happy days are here again.”
Suppose there’s still time to screw it up, jinx or not.
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by Dominik on Apr 14, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree. I think the timing is perfect. Your teams out, you feel bad and then you find out…hey we’ve got 1st pick overall.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 14, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats
How cool is it going to be when the Avs and Isles faceoff for a Stanley Cup in a few years?
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
by texacogirl on Apr 14, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh heh. You’re on!
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by Dominik on Apr 15, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats to you boys on your #1 pick.
Can Dominik continue his hidden love of the Blues now until draft day?
kthxbai
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by Donut King on Apr 14, 2009 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha, you bet, DK. I was just thinking today how long it’s been since I watched a Blues playoff game. A good evening for this hockey fan, yessir.
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by Dominik on Apr 15, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats fellas, hope it works out for you like it did for Washington/Pitt.
by grapejoos on Apr 14, 2009 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ya Congrats to the Islanders fans. Either pick for you guys will help the franchise.
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by WpgMikos on Apr 14, 2009 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Woooo!!!
first pick! I don’t post much but I’ve been checking this blog all season, great work Dominic. Living in DC I’ve seen firsthand what one pick can mean to a franchise, specifically a pick that can score more or less at will, so I’m obviously hoping the Isles go for Tavares, though I think either guy will help get the Isles back to where we want them to be. Either way though, I’m actually feeling hope for the Islanders for the first time in a while – this loooong season has officially been worth it. Now hopefully Snow doesn’t mess this thing up haha!
by cjmulrain on Apr 14, 2009 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yee-ha!
Thanks, cj. I know, it’s wild. We’ll finally be able to talk about more than “patience, rebuild, give it time” etc. At least for a few games :)
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by Dominik on Apr 15, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I may be alone in this one, but I think the Islanders would be better served drafting Viktor Hedman, the Swedish defenseman, than a flashy goal-scoring forward like John Tavares. The Islanders already have several good young prospects at forward developing in the system but the big club’s defensive corps took a pretty severe beating this season what with all the injuries and trades. I don’t think the Islanders even have a single defenseman on their NHL roster that was drafted or developed by their organization. I don’t know how much depth they have at that position down on the farm but they could definitely use this draft to shore it up. As a Devils fan, I’ve always been a firm believer in Lou Lamoriello’s philosophy that truly successful teams are built from the goal crease out as opposed to the red line back, and Hedman, who, from what I’ve read, has the size of a Pronger (though hopefully he lacks the suspension incurring Pronger-like nastiness, comparable to that of a rabid wolverine) and all the toughness and snarl of a Scott Stevens, could be the foundation on which the Islanders build their future on. Bottom line: If you want to boost attendence and merchandise sales, draft Tavares. But if you want to win championships than take Hedman.
by kellyn on Apr 15, 2009 1:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not alone, but in the minority
Thanks for weighing in. I actually generally subscribe to the defense-out school of thought.
But the combination of the Islanders’ unique market needs and recent depressing history leads many to both a) want Tavares and b) think the franchise maybe can’t afford the risk of waiting for a Pronger-length development time. Your championship vs. tickets is well-taken — a case I’ve been mulling (and find myself defending) for months — but ultimately a lot of us feel Tavares is the lesser long-term risk. (The poll on this site ran about 80-20 for Tavares after around 100 votes). Put it this way: A championship doesn’t make a difference if it happens in another market after relocation; like if the Devils won their Cups after moving to Nashville.
That said, I’m not at all convinced that Snow isn’t seriously considering Hedman, though.
By the way, the Islanders do have some home-grown defensemen (Gervais, Hillen, plus several prospects in the pipeline), but no one who combines both offensive and shutdown skillsl.
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