Islanders sign Hilbert to a one year, two way deal
by The Fitz on Aug 18, 2010 3:59 PM EDT
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As reported via Twitter by the impeccable Katie Strang, the Islanders have signed Andy Hilbert to a one year, two way contract. Hard to imagine this will go over well with the fan base considering the uproar last week in regards to the Sim two way deal.
Hilbert is a decent 4th liner and I am sure this signing is only for depth in case of injuries, just as the Jon Sim signing was. Discuss below!!
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Okay... now we're talkin'!!!
Does anybody have the number to Nassau County Parks and Recreation. I think we’ll need to set a gathering point fo rthe cup parade. At the very least we should have the permits in place.
My cup is 3/4 empty, How 'bout yours?
whatever their trophy is called
;)
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Aug 18, 2010 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Our 1st line center in BP and injury fill-in on long Island
I liked Hilbert. I thought be did a good job as a bottom six guy. I doubt he will spend much time with the big club but this is a good depth signing. Personally I’d rather see him then Sim but I think both were good signings, considering they were both given two-way contracts. I forget who mentioned (I think JPinVA) it but someone was saying that we needed a good center in Bridgeport to help the development of our wingers there. Well, here he is. 79 points in 79 games for Providence in 04-05 and 25 points in 33 games last year with Minnesota’s affiliate.
all kidding aside...
I like the idea that first base andy will be around the team. He’s not a bad immitation of Richard Park either.
It was me yapping about the short list up the middle at the bridge…. and I like the signing as it also allows for short term call ups for multiple roles.
If he and Sim wind up playing more than 40 games at BP you’d have to like the idea that the kids should be playing meaningful AHL games down the stretch as well. NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT AT ALL.
My cup is 3/4 empty, How 'bout yours?
by JPinVA on Aug 18, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
A fair run for Bridgeport
Yes, meaningful games in Bridgeport would be good. Sounds like the Hisey fella has some talent too, which by god he must given his size.
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