A brief snapshot of frivolous absurdity
by Dominik on Oct 11, 2010 6:58 PM EDT
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I've seen an astounding number of mainstream articles reading great meaning into the 2-0 start by Toronto, the 0-2 start by Pittsburgh and the 0-1-1 start by Chicago -- just to name a few. You know, because two games does a season make. I would link to them, but they don't deserve any more attention.
So instead of beating them, I'll join them: OMG! With today's win, the 1-0-1 Isles are in first* place!
*the Flyers, also at 1-0-1, play Colorado tonight. So with a Flyers win or OT/SO loss, the Islanders would tumble from the throne tonight. And the season would be lost after two games.
**Not that I won't enjoy today a wee bit, mind you.
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ha
I literally just posted the standings page on my facebook wall, saying that I’m gonna gloat while I still have the chance. It’s obviously meaningless (our magic number is down to 80!), but it’s still fun, especially when you consider they’ve done it without Tavares, Okposo, and Streit, and the win came against the Rags.
2009 Did Not Happen
Magic number: 80
Love it!
If we can just hold the Flyers off…
Lighthouse Hockey: You say that like Streit and Okposo and Schremp and Tavares were important.
Goals, goals, goals
So there is no article that mentions the low scoring Islanders and how the anemic offense has no punch? hmmmm that’s odd. Second best PP and tied for 4th best PK I think we’re a powerhouse.
So you saw my post in the other thread!
haha go Isles!
Individuals don't win Championships, Teams do.
Chase for 28
You did prompt me
I loved it and then thought back to all the silly two-games articles … “hey, we can read way too much into two games too!”
Plus I was in meetings/working all day, so I never got a chance to properly celebrate the game.
Lighthouse Hockey: You say that like Streit and Okposo and Schremp and Tavares were important.
We're off to a better start than the 49ers (0-5)...
…and their owner says they’re going to win the division!
I think we’re all of the belief that they’re going nowhere without getting healthy and (!)staying healthy. But if we’re seeing something close to what Weight, Comeau, Moulson and most of all Bailey will do all year, we’re gonna score some goals.
Now about that defense…
I cannot think of a better tribute
Someone cue the trombone..
Lighthouse Hockey: You say that like Streit and Okposo and Schremp and Tavares were important.
Hey we're tied for the league lead in goals too
And on pace for a 410 goal year by the team
Off topic
any good Islanders related Twitter feeds to follow? I joined Twitter a while back, never really used it, but have discovered how good it is for following sports coverage (especially on game days), and now I’m trying to find feeds for all my various teams.
2009 Did Not Happen
You run the Giants site right?
Nice job.
Individuals don't win Championships, Teams do.
Chase for 28
well, "run" is a bit of an overstatement
I help Ed out, try to post a few things a week (though lately I’ve been slacking big time, stupid work/planning a wedding) and help with moderation and all that. But Ed’s the Big Kahuna over there, and most of the kudos should go his way.
2009 Did Not Happen
7thWoman I’ll always recommend highly = http://twitter.com/7thWoman
Rob Schremp is also on Twitter = http://twitter.com/RobSchremp
Isles NHL Arena is good too = http://twitter.com/NHLArenaNYIsles
And of course Dom/LHH is on twitter. Bottas on too, and a few more real Islanders, but thats who I follow.
After the 2nd Period of Opening Night "Best Period of the year" DevonPSU
Contributor to Lighthouse Hockey not sure if I'm the Sniper or the Enforcer.
I use it almost exclusively for hockey, so almost all the people I follow are hockey-related, but I don’t have it broken out into an Isles list. @KaytieStrangNYI is another constant source.
Lighthouse Hockey: You say that like Streit and Okposo and Schremp and Tavares were important.
Comeau's in the running for the Art Ross trophy
On a somewhat more serious note, if everything stays OK for DP and he puts up decent numbers, I think a Masterton might be in order for him.
When somebody asks you if you're a god, you say YES.
Hooray!
If Garth is a buyer at the deadline, then this season is a win and big step for the isles in my mind no matter if we make or don’t make the playoffs.
Go isles or Go home.
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