Thrashers-Islanders [game thread]
by Dominik on Jan 2, 2010 6:45 PM EST
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As noted earlier, Tim Jackman is out. Per Chickendirt, this one is streamed on Yahoo.
The fraternity of NHL coaches has added one more AHL graduate today, with Davis Payne taking over the St. Louis Blues on an "interim" but actually job-audition basis for the rest of the season. In discussing the hiring, John Davidson (who did not say "oh baby") pointed to the number of recent AHL coaches who have had quick success at the NHL level. Among those: Pittsburgh, Ottawa and even Colorado (I say "even" because that team looked a long way away when Joe Sacco was hired. But 40 games later...)
Davidson did not mention the Panthers, nor tonight's combatants, Atlanta and the Islanders. That's not a surprise -- all three of these teams have a ways to go, even though I don't think there are too many faulting either Scott Gordon or John Anderson for where their respective squads are. But I do wonder, in three years with the benefit of hindsight, how will we judge Gordon, Anderson, Sacco, Peter DeBoer, Cory Clouston and now Davis Payne? What about Bruce Boudreau if the Caps don't win a Cup?
Like the players themselves, the NHL's coaching ranks are trending younger. The old fiery warhorses are being phased out. Everybody's doing the trendy thing, with coaches who presumably better relate to the young players that now drive this league. While coaching records are largely dependent on their rosters, in 2015 who will we see as the gems and duds of this era? Finding out is, I guess, why we watch the games.
Game Thread: Looks like I'm missing this one live, so have fun and simply: Let's Go Is-lan-ders.
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Surprised nobody's thrown in on Satan signing with Boston.....
…..hopefully he won’t go and score 20 goals for them; maybe should’ve signed him to the same sort of contract as he was eager to play for us (wouldn’t have stuck around Nassau if he wasn’t…..)
1st home game of the new decade
out with the old crappy decade (probably worst in franchise history) and in with the new.
Holy Islanders Batman!
Would it be wrong to roll out the RED carpet for Kirill Petrov's arrival to the New York Islanders?
Bailey with the assist of the year
That was a SICK pass!!!!
Speaking of Bailey. I happen to be drinking some Baileys right now meself!!!!
I was about to complain
that they looked disorganized because of the line juggling…that’s why I’m not Scott Gordon
by Keith Quinn on Jan 2, 2010 7:27 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Interesting Tidbit
I went through the Islanders Rosters via Hockey DB. Here’s everyone that was listed as being 18 and played 15 or more games that season.
John Tavares
Joshua Bailey
Rick DiPietro
Tim Conolly
Scott Lachance
Dave Chyzowski
Pat LaFontaine
I thought it was an odd lineup of characters. From a Hall of Famer to a Draft Bust to everything in between.
"So basically, the Stats make no sense whatsoever."
I said earlier in the year that we should have gone after Afenigenov
14 goals on the year thus far. On pace for 28.
He’d have fetched us a first round pick if given a one or two year deal. Would have been one of those great value signings as well.
I Swear
Rollie has better nights when facing a ton of shots then when he has an easy period or two.
"So basically, the Stats make no sense whatsoever."
dumb luck
if we pull this one out. Rollo is totally off. honestly,how many games have we won without him on his game? i doubt it ends 5 4. we need more
by Lakewood Islander on Jan 2, 2010 8:55 PM EST via mobile reply actions
This could actually be a great confidence builder for the Isles if they can pull this game out. When does Bergie come back?
Would it be wrong to roll out the RED carpet for Kirill Petrov's arrival to the New York Islanders?
At this point I guess it is no question as to who but when they sit Tamby. That is just a shame.
Would it be wrong to roll out the RED carpet for Kirill Petrov's arrival to the New York Islanders?
Where's Tavares?
Has he even seen the ice tonight?
WHAT?????
Would it be wrong to roll out the RED carpet for Kirill Petrov's arrival to the New York Islanders?
Time to pray for this lottery pick
Even if they win this feels like a loss.
To have these problems against a struggeling team like Atlanta is not a good thing. Even if you win in the end. It’s been over a month since we’ve potted five in a game and we still can’t close the door. It’s lookin like another year where we all bite our fingernails on draft day.
Only good news is that we have at least two new faces on this team next season; Hamonic and whoever that first round pick is.
yea, but the Islanders always seem to play down/up to the level of the competition.
"So basically, the Stats make no sense whatsoever."
This is actually our A game
It’s the D that’s been an absolute mess all night and most of the season. This is the bad D bearing fruit. It’s not pretty.
I'm gonna say it out loud...
I’m getting a little tired of watching Tavares stand still and not get his nose in on forechecks, backchecks and boards digging…unless he’s hurt, no excuse. He looks lost.
He's young
Kids struggle like this for a few years.
That’s the way it goes. They stuggle, get better, struggle and get better.
I know, I know
I hate being the impatient guy! But it’s the hustle that bothers me, not the scoring. I never get on Okposo like that because he is balls out all game. I just feel like JT should watch a game from the booth. Not as a benching even, but just for perspective. I mean, even Bailey is throwing the body around!
I see this, and buy this to an extent. But I also think his role as centerman (and his lesser footspeed) also keeps him from being the balls-to-the-walls guy on the forecheck. At least that’s what I’m telling myself for now.
Lighthouse Hockey: Eyes on Tavares, mug full of Moulson.
A few quick observatons.....
- Atlanta got back into the game due to a persistent lack of forechecking – didn’t even challenge Afinigenov on either goal – and the D has missed assignments most of all; Comeau has had what may be his strongest game as an Islander – and for GOD;s name what will it take to get Peverley to change his last name? Sounds too damned much like ‘penalty’ with non-enunciating broadcasters….
This is a win that feels like shit
That’s all I have to say about it.
Gordo.....
….picked ALL the right men for the job this time out; Robbie Schremp Hockey came very close to doing it again – JT, he will get better at shootouts as his confidence grows…..
2-0 US in 2nd Period vs Finland
Matt Donavan scored his 3rd goal. Donavan looks like he belongs in the NHL very soon.
Woot!
One day, we will have blueline studs.
Lighthouse Hockey: Eyes on Tavares, mug full of Moulson.
Has anyone seen this???
3 HAMONIC Travis D R 1.83 / 6’0’’ 99 / 218 16 AUG 1990 Moose Jaw Warriors
This is the team Canada roster listing for the IIHF (and they are really solid with these things right?)
He was listed this big on THN the other day, and then they dropped him down to 202. If this is true, he will be a monster, and should be here soon too!
He's a big boy
I’d be shocked if he isn’t here next season. Might couple his time in the NHL with time in the AHL for seasoning.
OBTW
I was at the game and showed off my Terrace Hockeyville tee. Got a fist bump from one of the guys as they went into the Room after the win. Pretty cool!
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