New York Islanders Draft Day [open thread]
by Dominik on Jun 25, 2010 7:30 AM EDT
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Here we are. Headed into the draft, the unlabeled chips in Garth Snow's arsenal number 10 -- the second-highest total of any team drafting this weekend. (Carolina leads with 11, including three 2nds.) What do you think the chances are of him finishing the weekend having drafted 10 more players?
Seems like the opportunity to package-and-trade for a move up somewhere is there. Feel free to guess who goes where, or which picks will still be in Islanders hands by the end of tomorrow:
| Round | Pick | Player? |
| 1 | 5 | Nino Niederreiter |
| 1 |
30 |
Brock Nelson |
| 2 | 58 | Traded with 35th |
| 3 | 65 | Krill Kabanov |
| 3 | 82 | Jason Clark |
| 4 | 95 | Traded for 2011 3rd |
| 5 | 125 | Tony DeHart |
| 6 | 155 | Traded with 160 for 2011 5th |
| 6 | 160 | Traded with 155 for 2011 5th |
| 7 | 185 | Cody Rosen |
Programming: You can follow along at the Islanders official site, at nhl.com, and through the traditional means (the funny box in your living room) like so:
- Friday, Round 1: 7 p.m. EDT, Versus/TSN/RDS
- Saturday, Rounds 2-7: 1 p.m. EDT, NHL Network
Consider this thread wide open. If you have cool links, hear legit things or simply theorize with the voices in your head, feel free to share (whether draft-related or related to your favorite pastry recipe). Just let us know where it came from.
Go Garth, go.
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I just saw a funny report on the Rags
It said that Sather was going to focus on the draft. I almost performed a spit take? I wish I knew where I saw that article. If I find it I will post it. To be honest I am somewhat surprised that Buff didn’t go to the Rags. That seems like the kind of trade that Sather would have made about 3 years ago.
Islander season begins today. Here's to a stronger December. Now go get Gudbranson, Snow, and give me my free tickets.
i read that too, and thought, sather may get the credit, but that other dude does all his legwork, what a rip, at least janks gets his name out there enough…
seriously debating grabbing a 6-pack for this while i wait for the bus home… going to be an intense 3rd 4th and 5th pick
clean and sober for 2 months and change... only thing different is that now i KNOW i'm the asshole everyone says i am :-)
That sounds like a plan.
If I hadn’t given up drinking until the wedding I would join you.
Islander season begins today. Here's to a stronger December. Now go get Gudbranson, Snow, and give me my free tickets.
by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions
problem is im 2 days shy of 3 months dry, not that i had a goal or anything, outside of “laying off for a while to evaluate”, but still, another rung in the ladder…
if you play 'words with friends' on the ipod/iphone, my name is BLEWAN, search me out with a "go isles" and it's GAME ON!
I had been pretty much alcohol free (Docs orders after some liver problems, no voluntary) until the first USA game at the WC. I was at a friends’ place for the game and he had a keg of Yuengling tapped at 10 AM, so there went the whole not drinking thing.
R.I.P. Hans und Franz... this is the price of professionalism.
by David Hanssen on Jun 25, 2010 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Nice!
We are going to have a keg of Yuengling and Sam Adams at the wedding. That brand has made a lot of waves since I’ve been in college. I remember when hardly anyone knew about them.
Islander season begins today. Here's to a stronger December. Now go get Gudbranson, Snow, and give me my free tickets.
by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
How ironic would it be if our "Cuddly Bear" turns into our best pick.
This is not to say that I don’t have faith in Snow and Jany’s assessments and selections. Just seeing Dom’s Cuddly Bear dooms that pick to a life of harassment if we actually keep that pick. :) I hope it is someone really mean, that would be fantastic!
Islander season begins today. Here's to a stronger December. Now go get Gudbranson, Snow, and give me my free tickets.
cuddly bear ? i luv google image search, haha
if you play 'words with friends' on the ipod/iphone, my name is BLEWAN, search me out with a "go isles" and it's GAME ON!
Now that’s one bear I wouldn’t mind running into during a hike!
R.I.P. Hans und Franz... this is the price of professionalism.
by David Hanssen on Jun 25, 2010 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Draft her for the Ice Girls?
We could use her for the distraction factor. As long as we make sure to keep her away from the Rangers bench.
Islander season begins today. Here's to a stronger December. Now go get Gudbranson, Snow, and give me my free tickets.
by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Well, it would only work when Craig Anderson and the Avs are in town…
R.I.P. Hans und Franz... this is the price of professionalism.
by David Hanssen on Jun 25, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven't seen that Pic before
That is a classic.
Islander season begins today. Here's to a stronger December. Now go get Gudbranson, Snow, and give me my free tickets.
by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Its one in a series…
R.I.P. Hans und Franz... this is the price of professionalism.
by David Hanssen on Jun 25, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
This is fantastic.
The plan is working.
Islander season begins today. Here's to a stronger December. Now go get Gudbranson, Snow, and give me my free tickets.
by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
The Mark Sanford Memorial Hike?
Hey honey, I’m just going out for a walk…. be back in few weeks.
But what does all this mean to Jeff Tambellini?
Honey, I swear the Appalachian Trail goes that far south into Argentina.
R.I.P. Hans und Franz... this is the price of professionalism.
by David Hanssen on Jun 25, 2010 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Just wrong.
On so many levels. Nice work.
Islander season begins today. Here's to a stronger December. Now go get Gudbranson, Snow, and give me my free tickets.
by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Umm, Yes Please...
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by IslesOfficial on Jun 25, 2010 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions
I’ll take two of those to go please. Alex.
by Nova Scotia Isles Fan on Jun 25, 2010 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions
btw, the site says this is a “care bears inspired” costume, lol
if you play 'words with friends' on the ipod/iphone, my name is BLEWAN, search me out with a "go isles" and it's GAME ON!
Yeah just like Melissa Cherry's song of Shoot You Love All Over Me...
is about being covered in your partners love.
That is from the “The Onion: The Movie”.
If you haven’t seen that movie I HIGHLY recommend it.
Islander season begins today. Here's to a stronger December. Now go get Gudbranson, Snow, and give me my free tickets.
by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Gudbranson, Fowler, Connolly
Gudbranson, Fowler, Connolly
Gudbranson, Fowler, Connolly
Gudbranson, Fowler, Connolly
Nobody fucking else.
Fiya Minaya.
by BringBackBobby on Jun 25, 2010 12:02 PM EDT reply actions
i’m with you BBB
if you play 'words with friends' on the ipod/iphone, my name is BLEWAN, search me out with a "go isles" and it's GAME ON!
dittto
unless we could miraculously trade up
by Lakewood Islander on Jun 25, 2010 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
TSN is reporting that.....
The Isles are open to trading the #5 pick and moving down……….
Maybe they are thinking that Son of Gud won’t be there at 5 and are thinking they can get Nino at #8 or something like that.
Party on, Garth
by Nova Scotia Isles Fan on Jun 25, 2010 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
that’s how it feels, newsday had the same report, that garth would move if feasible, but to move up he would only go up for 1 or 2, not for 3 or 4, and he didnt think he could make a cost effective move to 1 or 2… it certainly feels like if he wants either nino or connolly, he can drop down to 7 or 8 and take whichever is left, if he goes past 8 he will be picking granlund or burms i think
if you play 'words with friends' on the ipod/iphone, my name is BLEWAN, search me out with a "go isles" and it's GAME ON!
if we trade down
I hope it will only be after both D-men are gone. And then, I’d want Burmistov.
Fiya Minaya.
by BringBackBobby on Jun 25, 2010 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
that's just common sense
as opposed to news…if Gudbranson is taken off the board, he should be open to a trade down
Just heard on XM that they think
that Florida is taking Gudbranson and that they think Garth is going to take Connoly
by Staten Islander on Jun 25, 2010 12:43 PM EDT reply actions
Well then
Perhaps you should stop listening to XM. :) Just kidding but I will sabotage that station if they keep it up.
Islander season begins today. Here's to a stronger December. Now go get Gudbranson, Snow, and give me my free tickets.
by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I just dont see Garth taking a kid that didnt even come in and visit with them. It makes no sense if you take into consideration how big Garth & co are on character.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Jun 25, 2010 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
i concede u have a point, but i also think u can’t exclude a person because the scheduling of it didnt work, he never visited the coli/LI, that doesn’t mean they never visited him
if you play 'words with friends' on the ipod/iphone, my name is BLEWAN, search me out with a "go isles" and it's GAME ON!
But the organization has shown in the past that they want to get as much information on a kid before they even think about drafting him, his non visit has to raise a significant flag. My personal opinion, for what ever that’s worth, is you might see a 08 style trade down if both Fowler and Son of Gudbrand are taken to slip to 10-12 range and select Granlund and then proceed to trade back into the end of the first with 35 and whatever they pick up in the trade down to get a Tinordi, McIlrath or Merrill in the 25-30 range.
R.I.P. Hans und Franz... this is the price of professionalism.
by David Hanssen on Jun 25, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Possible though I have to say Granlund is one of the few top ranked forwards I’m really not very excited about. Just too small given the teams needs and not alot of speed to make up for it. There are alot of other forwards (Johanson, Burmistrov, Skinner) who would seem to be alot better fit for the Isles long term needs.
I cannot disagree with you more about Granlund. At 17-18 he put up a point per game against men in the SM-Liiga and played on HIFK’s top line. That’s pretty freaking impressive, especially for an guy that didn’t turn 18 until the end of February. The Isles have definitely shown an interest in him, otherwise he wouldn’t have been one of the prospects they brought to Long Island.
I hear everyone criticizing him about his size, making him out to be a midget like Theo Fleury or Mats Zuccarello Assen. He’s 5’11", 180. Yes its on the smaller side but he’s the same size as Doug Weight, Saku Koivu, and Zach Parise to name a few. Give it a rest.
R.I.P. Hans und Franz... this is the price of professionalism.
by David Hanssen on Jun 25, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
not sure it’s so much that he’s too small, it’s that he doesn’t fix our size need is more the thing i think people mean… def scouts have lowered him based on his size, but that just means you get a great find in the mid to late teens of the 1st round i guess… he’s going to be a calder finalist – i predict thus!
if you play 'words with friends' on the ipod/iphone, my name is BLEWAN, search me out with a "go isles" and it's GAME ON!
Who was invited?
Does anybody know the list of the draftees that were invited to LI to meet with the Isles?
Agreed
This could be the easiest non pick of Garth’s time as GM. Of course if he does and he forces me to eat those words, everything he says about character from this point forward will be scrutinized by almost any true Islander fan.
Islander season begins today. Here's to a stronger December. Now go get Gudbranson, Snow, and give me my free tickets.
by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Versteeg for #35
This rumor popped up on ESPN insider a few days ago. Two straight 20 goal seasons. I’d take it, the kid is 24 and would probably be first or second line. He doesn’t solve the size issue but I think the trade would be better than hoping a 2nd rounder will work out. I’d even give Chicago a forth or later with the #35.
done deal
what would it take for sharp? i like him even better
by Lakewood Islander on Jun 25, 2010 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Not gonna happen
Not after the playoffs he had. He was the glue in that locker room and for $3.9 mil he’s pretty cheap for 30 goals and leadership potential.
As for Versteeg, the #35 pick will not be enough. Gonn have to package a couple picks and players in that deal. Stan Bowman isn’t stupid. He has no need to rush a trade if it isn’t necessary. Especially after they already dumped the Buff in Hotlanta.
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by IslesOfficial on Jun 25, 2010 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I had hopes this would happen
But then the Hawks made that trade this week, plus they’ll probably do something with Huet this year too, so I’m thinking thats probably a dead issue, hope I’m wrong
by Staten Islander on Jun 25, 2010 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Done in a heartbeat
I mean seriously, that’s the easiest trade Garth will have ever made.
Fiya Minaya.
by BringBackBobby on Jun 25, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Could it be
That the Isles manage to get two picks in the 8 – 15 range? Perhaps they get a forward like Nino or Burmistrov or Connelly if he falls and a Dman like Mcilrath. Would likely take alot of wheeling and dealing of picks as we don’t seem to have alot of moveable assets that would entice a first out of someone (Mark Streit maybe but really dont’ think the Isles should deal him at this point).
Could it be
That the Isles manage to get two picks in the 8 – 15 range?
I personally doubt it… but I guess you never know.
I think Nino might wind up a Ranger. :(
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Jun 25, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Nino might wind up a Ranger. :(
^HA!
laughs at herself
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Jun 26, 2010 7:30 AM EDT up reply actions
No matter who we draft or even if we traded the pick to move up or down, this will be second guessed for the next 15 years…
Get out of the sticks, Charles, move to Queens!! Come, Get some respect a Professional team deserves!!
Hey Guys
So I wanted to get to bed early last night, so I could be up and didn’t accidentally nap through the draft. Well I couldn’t fall asleep last night and I just woke up 20 min ago.
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
haha, I was reading Botta’s posts. This is classic
Wysh says he knows his Puck Daddy mock draft had the Islanders taking Gormley at 5. He says his Puck Daddy mock draft was horsebleep.
Why Yahoo even bothers with sports blogs is beyond me.
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
I used to like Wysh but the Gillies bashing and his lack of editorial control over Leahy and Lambert has really soured me on Puck Daddy lately.
R.I.P. Hans und Franz... this is the price of professionalism.
by David Hanssen on Jun 25, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I once got him all riled up after he or one of the underlings bashed NHL2K10 by pointing out that the NHL pages on yahoo had been covered with ads for NHL 10 by EA.
Yea, I noticed the Gillies bashing the other day and it made me sick/ He basically was saying that Gillies only got in because he was on a good team.
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
Whether we trade up or down
I feel weird saying this but I trust Jankowski and Snow to make the right pick. For some weird reason I have a feeling we are looking at Nino but I haven’t heard any reports of him visiting Long Island.
I really want one of these Defensemen but with this teams struggles to sign goal scorers in UFA I have a feeling we are looking at one of the forwards for now.
Nino was one of the guys who Visited Jones Beach with a few other Prospects. I remember this because Puck Daddy mocked them saying that Long Island is beautiful.
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
OK
So I did see his name in a report.
LOL
Do the Lightning Scare anyone else?
By that I mean they can be really good next season, especially if they add a goaltender. The team is loaded with high picks and although I make jokes about great players being crappy GMs/Presidents whatever, Stevie Y seems to know what he’s doing.
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
I think the NHL accommodates teams like TB real well Webby. One season you can be at the floor, and the next you’re into the playoffs a la Colorado. The lightning have (in my opinion) a great set of skill players and some prospects waiting in the wings to make a move. Even taking a shot at a guy like Dan Ellis or perhaps Biron (with some goal support) would make this team jump up. I wouldn’t sleep on them if I was in the division.
I cannot wait for Rakh-tober.
Honestly
If we don’t move our picks, we have a realistic shot at:
Gudbranson/Fowler/Gormley at 5
then could take a show at Pulkkinen and Joey Hishon in rd 2. Long shot? sure, but entirely possible. I like the possibilities sitting early in round 2, like Galiev, Petrovic, and Lindberg even. Just guys I wouldn’t mind seeing on our prospect list. I’d even take a run at Keuhnhackl or Telegin in rd 3. I’m very excited about the international class this year.
That’s contingent on the team not moving picks around a bunch, and I hope we don’t if we have a good opportunity to upgrade the blueline at five, but I’m not a GM either, and ultimately I have a ton of faith in Snow as odd as that may sound.
I cannot wait for Rakh-tober.
Alright folks, I’m off to Shea, err… CitiField for Mets vs. Twins tonight.
Predictions before I go
Fowler and Gudbrandson are off the board at 5, trade down to 9 to select Ganlund/Johansen, trade back into the 20 range to get Jarred Tinordi, Wang eats Bettman’s heart on live television.
R.I.P. Hans und Franz... this is the price of professionalism.
I'm going to the game too.
Hoping they flash the Isles draft pick between innings. Not that I won’t be following twitter religiously all night.
Fiya Minaya.
by BringBackBobby on Jun 25, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ll probably do a pick by pick tonight on twitter also: @AlBeezle if you want to follow along. Enjoy the game, and make sure Santana keeps his hands off! haha.
I cannot wait for Rakh-tober.
Dee’s probably going to Twitter the Draft pick too, she’s @7thwoman
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
I've got Strang, Botta, and McKenzie
That should be plenty.
Fiya Minaya.
by BringBackBobby on Jun 25, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
pelfrey
santana tomorrow
by Lakewood Islander on Jun 25, 2010 5:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
disagree
if guds and fowler are gone ,connolly is our man. In Garth i trust!
by Lakewood Islander on Jun 25, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
sharp/carter/versteeg
we can package picks for one of the three to give cap relief,as has been well chronicled. hawks still have no maneuverability as long as huet is on the roster.
by Lakewood Islander on Jun 25, 2010 4:34 PM EDT reply actions
germy
with a first rounder ,i always want to be al the very least tTeased by potential. gormley aint got it .if guds ,fowler are gone and snow is afraid of connellys hip than trade down for nino or skinner etc
by Lakewood Islander on Jun 25, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
It is safe, but by no means does he have little upside. The kid is just a heady player and excellent at the defensive game. He could add some size but he’s a great prospect for whatever team picks him up. Beyond that, this team could use some true defensemen anyway, I think Gormley has a ton of room to grow yet, and he sets up well for the NHL early on.
I cannot wait for Rakh-tober.
Yes the team could use true defense-man but not with the 5th pick IMHO. Granted of course Im just going by all the different reports Ive read. Plus Im very afraid of defense with early picks for every Doughty and Pronger you find many picks that end up being blah picks and find better defense later in the draft. If you look at most of the top defensemen in the league most arent of the being picked at the top of the draft.
You’re certainly somewhat correct, but in general the draft is still a large crap shoot. Honestly, I don’t think we should be down on our picks for a while though, we have a group of scouts pouring over this stuff for months, and I’m sure they have plan A,B,C …. Z down already in case player (x) get’s picked here or there. I’ve been beating the same drum for a while, but I firmly believe this is one of the best defensive drafts in a long, long time, and I don’t think you can go wrong in round 1 here.
I cannot wait for Rakh-tober.
gormley
isnt he just another hillen?borderline 3-4 dman?
by Lakewood Islander on Jun 25, 2010 5:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Better size, great defensive awareness. Not the kind of guy to make mistakes. Could have some offensive ability but he plays his defensive game and let’s the forwards put it away. Still put up points however.
I cannot wait for Rakh-tober.
still doesnt excite me. fowler sounds like berard or possibly even niedermeyer
by Lakewood Islander on Jun 25, 2010 5:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
T Minus One Hour to go
Any bets on how long it takes to get to pick 5?
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Hello. I am exploring a ton of open threads for the draft, and Im checking in here
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by bestbostonsports on Jun 25, 2010 6:17 PM EDT reply actions
Welcome
And Enjoy the Ice Girls during your visit.
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
um… Im a girl…
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by bestbostonsports on Jun 25, 2010 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
oops, I’m an idiot, my apologies.
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
No biggie.
Happens all the time
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by bestbostonsports on Jun 25, 2010 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions
um.. ok
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by bestbostonsports on Jun 25, 2010 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
For Those Who Want to Watch Online
Or like me don’t have cable by their computer
http://www.justin.tv/CoMoBlues
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
Florida
just picked up a haul:
Ballard and Oreskovich
to Vancouver for:
Bernier, Grabner, and a First rd pick.
wow. What a steal for Florida. That is incredible.
I cannot wait for Rakh-tober.
Bettman getting booed? Shocked
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
Quick side note:
For those Giants fans here, SS (3rd rd pick), Chad Jones just got out of surgery. His leg looks ok, and he has avoided amputation. Hope he recovers well.
I cannot wait for Rakh-tober.
Thanks
I only heard about that minutes ago, but only the accident part.
Warning: This post may cause Yashin Rashes, Spano Spasms, and Dingle Milburys.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jun 25, 2010 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
kenny phillips better be healthy otherwise we are totally screwed
by Lakewood Islander on Jun 25, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Hall!
- ! Looks like Boston is getting the better pick! shitting on Edmonton and Hall
I cannot wait for Rakh-tober.
agreed
Not a big fan of Hall, and the Oilers have an awful offense.
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
Will Tambi be criticized for passing on Seguin?
That is an awfully bold move by him to take what he doesn’t need.
Islander season begins today. Here's to a stronger December. Now go get Gudbranson, Snow, and give me my free tickets.
by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Would Love
If Someone went up to the Mic and bashed the host town.
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
Attention Dudes and Boobs and thank you for acting like you know who we are and that you want us here. You truly are gifted actors and actresses.
Islander season begins today. Here's to a stronger December. Now go get Gudbranson, Snow, and give me my free tickets.
by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Seguin > Kessel, Kessel > Seguin ?
I wonder how that turns out a few years down the line.
I cannot wait for Rakh-tober.
Tyler sequin stands 2 steps down and is almost as tall as Bettman. LOL!
Islander season begins today. Here's to a stronger December. Now go get Gudbranson, Snow, and give me my free tickets.
Seguin that is
Islander season begins today. Here's to a stronger December. Now go get Gudbranson, Snow, and give me my free tickets.
by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
The chat I’m in, everyones predicting Gubd’s next.
Which sucks because I have to write a story on the pick, and I already have his half written.
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
Could be smoke to get the Isles to trade up.
Islander season begins today. Here's to a stronger December. Now go get Gudbranson, Snow, and give me my free tickets.
by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
without question is going to be either him or fowler. though the trade isn’t official yet, they’ll need the help, and McCabe is on the block too.
I cannot wait for Rakh-tober.
Gudbranson @ #3
to Florida. If Columbus goes Fowler at 4, I think we move to 7-9 and take Forbort on defense. That’s just a thought….
I cannot wait for Rakh-tober.
SSSOOOOOOOOONNNNNN OF A BITCH!!!!!!!!!
Islander season begins today. Here's to a stronger December. Now go get Gudbranson, Snow, and give me my free tickets.
4 Fowler
Time to wheel and deal. I can hear Garth talking about they got the guy they wanted the whole time.
Islander season begins today. Here's to a stronger December. Now go get Gudbranson, Snow, and give me my free tickets.
Time to drop back
Outside of Fowler who will go next it’s pretty even from here on out.
I doubt Snow takes Connoly
Word is the Isles are not convinced of his health.
No way we take someone with Hip problems
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
Snow isn’t going to risk that on a guy that never even came to visit. Can’t happen.
Islander season begins today. Here's to a stronger December. Now go get Gudbranson, Snow, and give me my free tickets.
by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
lol, 10th time in 11 years the Bluejackets have picked in the top 10
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
Nice!
Drafts really bring out the best in the NHL fans. LOL!
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I was just noting that as well. Can we stamp fail across their team picture?
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
connolly
i want him,if not trade down for nino
by Lakewood Islander on Jun 25, 2010 7:45 PM EDT reply actions
WHAT!!!! We get Fowler!!!!!!!!!!!
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YUP!!!!
This looks to be a VERY good draft day for us!!!!
What?
Columbus takes Johanson?
Looks like it’s Fowler for us.
Wow
wow x2. Good for us, but who would’ve guessed Johansen would ever be the first Portland guy off the board? amazing.
I cannot wait for Rakh-tober.
Snow would have had to gone out on an all night bender, been slipped a roofie, violated by centaurs and dropped off at the Staples center to not pick Fowler.
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Nino I could understand but if he pulls Connolly he deserves whatever he gets.
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
It's gotta be Fowler, right?
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jun 25, 2010 7:46 PM EDT reply actions
Its Fowler or trade
Nino could be had at 7 or even 8 now, if someone wants Fowler or Gormley more they will deal
not enough but if yes package 2nd rounder to move up further
by Lakewood Islander on Jun 25, 2010 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
That's legal in a trade???
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jun 25, 2010 7:48 PM EDT reply actions
Johansons goal was to be picked in the top three rounds?
LOL
That should tell you how dumb Columbus is.
Nice counterpoint.
Well played clerks. Well played.
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Where did your passion for hockey come from?
Answer: My clothing line.
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going crazy waiting!
please announce they traded for hall.please,please…im pathetic
by Lakewood Islander on Jun 25, 2010 7:55 PM EDT reply actions
Nino!
I think BCIsles is having a heart attack
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
WHAT? Cam Fowler is still on the board?
BC is dropping shots like water right now.
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This team just got REALLY dangerous down low
Most dangerous team in the NHL.
Philly is is in trouble.
I would have dropped back for the pick but I’ll take it.
hard to say, he’s a right wing. Depends on what we want to do with him.
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Ah, I’m sorry, you’re right. I don’t know why I put right, I meant left. haha. I was thinking Moulson, Schremp, Bailey but it came out backwards :(
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whats with fowler? did he pull a santana and noone is talking about it/
by Lakewood Islander on Jun 25, 2010 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
BC
ok, i am first going to wonder if you are actually garth… ok, maybe not, but i’m very excited still that we got nino and i must eat my perverbial hat i guess
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Happy Islander Fan
Sad at first that Gud was gone, but very happy they took a shot on Nino!
…also… check my Fan Shot as to why E was on stage… COULD IT BE TRUE!!!!
Maybe my crystal ball does work!
But what does all this mean to Jeff Tambellini?
I know that TB has been shopping some of their forwards but to pick up another high powered forward just makes the trade value of their other decrease…am I wrong?
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
if you play 'words with friends' on the ipod/iphone, my name is BLEWAN, search me out with a "go isles" and it's GAME ON!
That is why I said Please don’t say Connolly again. I’m with ya.
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
we get no media love
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Possibly prepping for a trade up?
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Can he speak English?
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
yes, he’s been in NA for a year remember?
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Who cares as long as he can score. Sorry I couldn’t resist.
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
bad news is gormley may be there for the rags
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I'm fine with that...
I just don’t want Fowler there, never wanted Gormley he will be very good but completely unspectacular.
they already have fowler (MDZ)
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+100000000000
we r sharing a brain here tonight judge
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Could you imagine Nino and Fowler? I believe that would make Garth the GM of the year hands down.
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
WELCOME TO LIGHTHOUSE HOCKEY
official Swiss blog of the NHL
get swiss army on the phone, we need more sponsors!
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I’m very happy with the choice. Wouldn’t of minded Connolly. Not suprised he went quickly. I think Yzerman made a smart choice there. Can’t believe Fowler and Gormley are still available!
cant beleive this but
i think it’s actually 65-70% this year and 99% next year mainly because i think he’s our 2nd biggest forward now
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his size is a factor as is his heart, desire
I think it will come down to how Gordon evaluates his on ice performance.
Ok so who goes next?
There is no way Fowler gets past ATL…unless they trade the pick…to the Isles. :)
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And once again Tambi can drive them there?
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
NNNNOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
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? burm? several reports, but f he looks tiny, but bergfors played well there, and everyone else is big… i think atlanta is making a team like the old nintendo hockey game, tiny and fast, middle, or big and slow, HAHA
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Someone has to get to Fowler before the Rangers. This can’t happen. I won’t sleep for years.
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If the Isles can’t get him I hope he would go to Dallas. He would fit in well there.
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey BC if your still here
Give me a quick quote on Nino and I’ll throw it into the story.
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
if anyone else has some interesting stuff on him feel free to add it, I’m about 5 – 10 min from being done.
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
cant wait for nino vs kadri now… awesome!
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actually I am more anxious to see Nino-Avery
Nino is quite the chirper himself and doesn’t back down from anybody.
hey BC, how bout that, johansen and nino, 2 picks apart, probably will be my only good prediction, lol
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Please Sather don’t do it. Don’t take Fowler. Whatever you do please don’t take Fowler.
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u think rags trade out now? maybe?
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I would love to see them get out of this position but Sather…well…he thinks he can draft now so I think he will make a pick.
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Did I mention pick horribly? Ok then let me throw that in there then.
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
ur not in north jersey are you? i remember going to a ralph’s as a kid for ices
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I agree horrible pick. Picking him in the 2nd round makes sense but taking him over fowler or gormley?? Stupid
Wow, Fowler still available, now I’m happy we didn’t take him.
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
Sounds like they got a new...
…. Domi.
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jun 25, 2010 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
Domi could pass and score…big difference.
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Why so many boos for Sather in LA? Not that I am opposed but wow. Good for the Rangers. A guy that will take stupid penalties when playing fast teams. I’m ok with that pick.
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I think the Rags are just naturally hated across the league for their time as the NHL Yankees.
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That makes sense but at least the Yankees win. The Rangers suck AND they draw the ire of the crowd. That is funny.
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Dolan vs Steinbrenner
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In a cage match to the death? I would pay for that one.
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
McIlrath before either of Gormley or Fowler? WTF???
by Nova Scotia Isles Fan on Jun 25, 2010 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
Good point. Lets invade their blog. WE"RE GOING STREAKING!!!!!!! WHOSE WITH ME? J/K
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Stars take Fowler…please say Fowler…do it or my head is going to explode. Although I could see the goaltender.
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sorry
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He better produce or the fans in Dallas…oh f%*$& it they won’t care. They barely know there is a team on the ice when they go to games.
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
at this rate, kabanov may go 3rd round
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At this rate Tinordi may be available for the Isles in the 2nd. OH YEAH!
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Pierre
is the biggest monkey in that TSN barrel. What an idiot, and to think he wanted to be a GM.
I cannot wait for Rakh-tober.
I love this draft so far. The Isles getting Nino and the Rangers picking McIlrath. That is just to perfect. Rangers fans cannot be happy that they passed on Fowler.
the watched pronger dominate is why (sadly, cablevision service died during the bad games that prick had in the finals)
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Yeah thats how I see him. Should turn out to be a servicable everyday defenseman but I don’t see him being a pivotal franchise type player
BTW Guys
Added the story on Nino, I think I covered all the major things on him.
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
if you want to know where Nino is from
look at the first video in my Nino post this AM…it is a little whack…but you see the tourist alpine image of Switzerland
graz or something right, 4 letters?
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You mean town as compared to nation>
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
So........
Are we happy with Nino?
by Nova Scotia Isles Fan on Jun 25, 2010 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
F yeah
if you play 'words with friends' on the ipod/iphone, my name is BLEWAN, search me out with a "go isles" and it's GAME ON!
and especially the way this has gone, trading down would have been dumb, now i think trading up for de haan was a great move
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I still think that was a great move when they did it. He can’t mature fast enough.
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I remember suggesting him back in January after the WJC
I think my comment was about how he was the best player on the ice when his team was completely overmatched and how he’d fit in quite well with the Isles.
I’m just not sure we didn’t miss a great defenceman.
by Nova Scotia Isles Fan on Jun 25, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
SO, The Ducks...
will they be adding another Fowl to their flock? ….D’oh, I went there.
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It is a natural fit.
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
You are all over this one. Nice! One flew over the Cou-Cou’s nest?
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I remember in the beginning of the season everyone was saying Kabanov and Fowler would be the top two picks this years draft. Funny how that turned out.
Some of Nino's Favorites
NHL Team: Chicago Blackhawks
NHL Player: Ilya Kovalchuk and Vincent Lecavalier
Shootout move: "Every time is different, but I like forehand and backhand"
Goal celebration: "Just put the hands in the air"
Video Game: NHL ‘10
Movie: Cool Runnings, I Can Do Bad All by Myself
TV Show: Jerry Springer
Cartoon: Hey Arnold
Website: facebook.com, youtube.com
Pump-up song: "Elements of Live" by DJ Tiesto
Restaurant: Moxies
Activity away from the rink: Bowling and hanging out with friends
Breakfast food: Toast and Nutella
Superhero: Roger Federer
I say more Vinny and less Kovaluchuk
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
yes, he really speaks more of Kovi
which is funny because he is so intense in his own zone— a terrific two way player as well as a goal scorer and forechecker
Weird
The Official NHL Blog of the Draft by Phil Coffey is missing the Islanders pick
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=532758
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
I give BCIsleman a lot of credit he’s been talking up Nino all year, long before I had ever heard of him and the media starting to take notice of him.
maybe the one where I went to see him play
but of course the scouts saw him plenty and Mark probably gave them a headsup as well
Maloney Makes me Cringe
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
Ok Snow BC who are you taking next?
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assuming no tradeup
here are some names:
Merrill, Tinordi, Telegin, Coyle, maybe Kabanov or Pulkinnen…some of them may be off the board
Please let it be Tinordi.
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Love Merrill and Tinordi too BC, those are very possible but I think they’ll be end of the first rd guys :(
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yeah but after how Fowler and Gormley fell...
Merrill would be great because he is big and a surefire #1…sleeper is Nino’s teammate Troy Rutkowski…very physical two way player who can play the point and knock forwards on their butts
I believe up top somewhere I mentioned that I think we’d go after Telegin too. I really like the way you think, we have a lot of common ideas. I think Petrovic might be there too.
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So why exactly was that Conolly kid from Entourage on stage with Garth? Its cool he’s an Islander fan.
I think he was on stage last year too
Kevin Connolly is a huge Isles fan, and is very public about it
I think Gormley dropping is the bigger story than Fowler
everyone was so high on Gormley leading up to the draft while Fowler was dropping slowley.
Yeah I’ve noticed that. He wears an Isles hat a lot. I thought it was just because the character was from NY.
Its actually been his idea to bring all that Isles stuff into the show and make his character an Isles fan, Ive read him talking about it. I have no problem with him being up there since this WAS in LA, after all lol.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Jun 26, 2010 7:44 AM EDT up reply actions
you know, either of those two guys could be #2 in every team’s books. But if every team has a different #1, and they’re available, well… they drop sadly.
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Bettman loves it when he gets cheers
He made sure to stay up there a while sucking that in.
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
That didn’t register until I read your post. You are on the money with that observation..
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Just a heads up
If you guys want to chat about the 2nd round and beyond tomorrow, I’m going to make a new open draft thread about an hour or two before it starts.
The Swiss are Coming, The Swiss are Coming!
+1
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it wrong to point out that the Thank you commercial going on right now shows the Isles and flashes KY on the screen?
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That commercial must have been made in Toronto.
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by metalcoconut on Jun 25, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I think for d-men in this draft for Snow it was Eric or bust
Fowler and Gormely don’t add something to the Isles that they don’t already have. But Nino has the toughness and scoring ability for a top 6 player. We really don’t have anyone beside Okposo with toughness, scoring ability and very good defensive ability. He’s Hossa or Iginla like I would say. Tinordi and Merrill are still available if Garth wants a big d-man but he could solve that in free agency and that might be his plan. I like Nino but he has to get a new number unless he can score more than Bossy
Dumbest pick of the night goes to the Rags
They’ve just outdone Milbury.
Did they just pick Brett Lindros or what?
Loved watching the VS guys try to provide cover for that one.
This draft seems to be dictated by each Franchises ability to attract goal scorers in the UFA market
I think that’s why you saw those two D slip so far down.
The guy the Rags picked might have easily slipped to the second round. I’ve watched a few of his games and I thought his skating wasn’t all that up to par even for Juniors.
Sick and Tired
Of the backhanded shots at Tavares.
Tavares > Duchene. Without JT no way that Moulson scores 30 goals. I don’t think Duchene could have done the same if he was here.
The Swiss are Coming, The Swiss are Coming!
Interestingly
I havent heard much about Mark Pysyk so far. Someone I like, but seems very quiet for a first round guy.
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Dumb Question
Who is worth anything other then Kabrele on the Leafs Defense?
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Snow still looking to move up into the first round
Per Katie Strang from Newsday.
It's verified by Botta
Who just spoke with Snow and was told the same thing.
Sadly, yes. Its not like this team has any other beatwriter.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Jun 26, 2010 7:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't even read Newsday
Can’t get it where I live.
So I really don’t care all that much. We don’t even have a paper which is a dying media anyways. Seems like the Blogs have taken over where papers left off.
Blogs just absolve writers from responsible reporting sadly. People like Dom, etc. are few and far in between. I get excited for stuff like the draft, but whether I know whether we’re going to trade or not, it’s still going to happen, and I’ll enjoy us kicking ass next season :)
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In Fairness, how many writers for newspapers are responsible?
If they screw up a headline, it’s not like they do an equally big retraction. It’s usually just a little square of fine print hidden somewhere.
The Swiss are Coming, The Swiss are Coming!
very true Webby, but I think a lot of writers can hide behind a screen or blog without really fearing repercussions for their articles. In many ways it does seem like writing has regressed in quality.
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Sabres
might go Etem here. I think they’d like a high energy skater with presence.
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He’s not huge, but not a tiny forward. He could project to a 6’0, 200 lb forward. I’d be satisfied with that. I think they would have liked a Bjustad kind of guy, but I think Etem would fit in well with the Sabres, if he could play in the middle then you have the option to move Gerbe / Ennis outside on the wing to utilize their speed over their small size.
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Botta
mentioned us potentially moving up and getting a nice guy in Etem. I hope not. I want the Sabres to get him, and I dunno if we need Etem here. Though if we did pick him, wow, watch out. Nino, Etem, Okposo? Get out of the way.
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little surprise, thought he went a little high, but Chicago knows what they’re doing, and they have another pick at 30. I could see them pulling Etem there if he’s available.
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Russian for the Caps, a Goalie For Phoenix
One of those is surprising, one of them is not
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not surprised by either necessarily, I am surprised at which tender Phoenix went with though.
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I think it’s a good idea to have a really solid guy in the system for them. Bryz is only 30, but Visentin will take a while to develop anyway. Montoya hasn’t ever lived up to the hype, and I can’t really think of who else they even have.
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Well...
good for Etem. Great pick for the Ducks, they have an excellent first round, what luck.
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Nelson
Interesting move, but I love it. Great size, and time to build up, but I like it. Definitely need to look for some defense soon though.
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THN had him at #29
Scout said he might be better than Bjugstad when he develops. Uncle was on the 1980 team with Ken Morrow and grandfather was on the 1960 team…so the bloodlines are there. Another big, strong physical Minnesotan center to compliment Anders Lee. We still might be able to get Troy Rutkowski at #65 or perhaps Patrik Nemeth.
Do you think we three third rounders we might move into the mid second? Or maybe package up someone to get back there? There are plenty of attractive picks left for the second, it’d be a shame not to see us move on one of them.
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Adding more size
When they moved up I thought it might be for Petrovic but I’ll take it.
179 lbs? Needs to seriously bulk up – maybe Garth’ll take him to some good Italian places out on the Island…
A good Swedish boy from Northern Minnesota, no. Lutefisk, lefse and aquavit should do the trick.
R.I.P. Hans und Franz... this is the price of professionalism.
by David Hanssen on Jun 25, 2010 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Man we miss stealing Etem by one pick.
Dont love the Nelson selection, not worth our two seconds if that was the deal. Huge developmental pick.
I think it will take some time, but I don’t really mind him going to NoDak either. He’ll polish off his game there a bit.
I cannot wait for Rakh-tober.
Since I’ll be watching a lot of WCHA hockey in the coming years, I’ll be able to keep track of Mr. Nelson. Probably the toughest hockey conference so he’ll be playing against some good competition in Wisconsin, UM, Denver and UMD
R.I.P. Hans und Franz... this is the price of professionalism.
by David Hanssen on Jun 25, 2010 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Yea but...
I don’t think it was worth a second to move up five spots. He might have been there at 35, and if not there is still plenty of talent on the board. It’s not a knock on Brock, he was going late first early second, if it was for someone like Etem I could understand, but we should have just waited it out.
Brock Sampson, er, Nelson
from SI.com:
“SI.com’s Allan Muir says: The nephew of 1980 Olympic Miracle on Ice star Dave Christian is projected as a hard-hitting power forward. Scouts are praising his smarts and his considerable work ethic. “He’s already a solid player, but you can tell how badly he wants to be more,” said one. “He’s a very coachable kid.” "
gotta love that review – we get another guy who can score, hit, and has a great work ethic. love it. good work Garth.
And the family started and owns Christian Hockey. I wonder what brand sticks he uses?
R.I.P. Hans und Franz... this is the price of professionalism.
by David Hanssen on Jun 25, 2010 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I like what's going on so far
We’ve added plenty of finese and pure skill with Tavares, Bailey, Rhent, and Schremp through trades and draft picks. Nino and Brock and the grit and hard hitting that we have skipped out on. Also like how were packaging picks now to move up. Over the past two years we made about 20 picks throughout all of the rounds. Now we should be focusing on more higher round picks. We also have now have a group of players that are ready now or in the next year (Nino, Harmonic, De Haan, Mikko, Jesse, Martin) and some who are projects and will take a few years but can be good players (Lee, Ness, Brock, Krill, Katic). Add them to curent NHLer’s KO, JT, Bailey, Mac, Hillen, and Nielsen we are looking pretty good with the right free agents. The A-Train might me rolling in this year!
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