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LHinks: Joey MacDonald finds a home?

I don't want to say I predicted this, but ... check out the second option in the poll attached to this post.

I haven't come across anyone who thought Joey MacDonald performed better than Yann Danis last season in the Islanders net (certainly I didn't). Of course, MacDonald did backstop the Islanders at their most injured and mixed up, and there was MacDonald's fairly impressive November, plus his stellar (and crossbar-lucky -- but aren't they always?) shutout in Detroit.

Now, after the Maple Leafs waited so long this summer to decide on Justin Pogge, they've (reportedly) elected to sign MacDonald as their #3. Danis, who signed with the Devils, was on the market a while and would have been a better choice had they acted sooner. He may also have preferred to stay closer to last year's "home" and get a better chance at NHL pay (if not much NHL play) backing up Martin Brodeur.

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MacDonald might have had a good November, but apparently the tape went around the league and everyone figured him out as in December and January he went 1-15 with 2 OTLs. During that period he faced 503 shots with 448 saves for a .891 SV%. He faced 31.5 shots a night.

For November he faced 439 shots with 402 saves for a .915 SV% in 14 games. Facing 31 shots a night.

It looks like it’ll be an interesting fight for starter for the AHL Toronto Marlies. Adam Munro easily outplayed Pogge in the AHL last season and is a former first rounder so it’ll be interesting to see who gets more starts.

by Mark D on Aug 10, 2009 4:57 PM EDT reply actions  

MacDonald might have had a good November, but apparently the tape went around the league and everyone figured him out

No doubt. Rebound central.

Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.

by Dominik on Aug 11, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

The Patrick Kane “20 Cent” incident.
Violence, entitlement and stiffing service people is not simply “boys will be boys” in my book.

SHOOOOOOOT IT!!!! Anon

by burpchelischili on Aug 10, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Arrrrghhhh!!!

I have GOT to figure out how to run this keyboard!

I completely agree with the two lines that were supposed to be

block quoted
but suddenly turned into a post.
IF, I say again, IF he did it, as it has been partially reported, then there is only one thing you can do.
Hang him.
If Avery gets 6 games for being a… uh, Avery. Then 20 Cents actions definitely call for an old fashioned hanging.

SHOOOOOOOT IT!!!! Anon

by burpchelischili on Aug 10, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Funny how we have comradery with other fans that go through what we went through

It’s really painful as sports fans. I feel for the fans in Tampa and even more for the folks in Phoenix (Funny how they have Maloney to screw that team up like we had here).

The Patrick Kane thing seems a little overblown. Even the cabby’s lawyer is saying too much is being made of this.

Hard to believe it’s about a month till we get some preseason games. Last year was a long season but a lot of fun to watch if you were really buying into the development side of game.

Heading into this season I have to say that I haven’t been this excited for an Islanders season since after 91/92 when you saw guys like Turgeon, Hogue, Thomas etc show that they could really play here. Should be an amazing year this season with Tavares, Bailey (hear he’s putting on more weight), Okposo and Bergenheim.

Matt Martin sounds like he could be like the second coming of Steve Webb or kevin Colley. Really hard nosed player that’s not afraid to get his nose bloody.

The real treat is going to be Hamonic possibly coming here for the 10/11 season. I’ve heard nothing but good things about this kid and the few times I’ve seen him play totally justifies passing on that kid from BU. Not a Norris Trophy candidate but does everything well. Even throws a decent hit every now and then.

Lots of people are really high on Ness. I haven’t watched much of his play but I really think Hamonic is our top prospect out of Bport. All things being equal the Isles Blue Line doesn’t look half bad a few seasons down the line.

Can you believe it’s one more year till we see some of the fruits of the 08 draft?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

by Chickendirt on Aug 11, 2009 7:40 AM EDT reply actions  

Loving this excitement. You’re getting me pumped up. With Ness, he seems to go into every evaluation situation as the undersized D and come out as the “my god, this kid can play!” hot prospect. All those blueline prospects are why I suspect Snow is just in the mode of letting the current D-man contracts expire…

On Kane, I imagine his lawyer is trying to keep a lid on things in the interests of working out a nice settlement for his client.

Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.

by Dominik on Aug 11, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

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