Bits: A pause for breath before the storm
by Dominik on Sep 4, 2010 4:55 PM EDT
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We'll have new content up this weekend and on the U.S. Labor Day holiday Monday, but for now a quick reset: This is my periodic thank you to all the readers, commenters and lurkers of Lighthouse Hockey. Whether you've been here from the beginning or are just coming around, I hope you adore Frans find the tone of content and discussion rooted in a common cause: We love hockey, we live the Islanders, and -- most importantly -- we're here in the name of fun. You all certainly make following this team more fun for me.
On that note, some recent Isles stuff from outside includes TSN's 30 in 30 profile of the Islanders, as well as their fantasy preview, which predictably mentions Roloson's age, in accordance with WebBard's prophecy. The official site covers the project to build a stronger de Haan. Also, if you missed it, Doug Weight's post-signing interview with nhl.com was pretty insightful.
And around here, if you're not a commenting regular you may have missed some worthwhile discussions down the page or in the right-hand margin (or, in our feed of external Isles news on the left margin): Your favorite post-dynasty Islander, a hockey "what-if?" realignment discussion, and several FanPosts including a current favorite: the Lighthouse Hockey user map where we see just how spread our sector of the Isles fanbase is.
I never tell anyone to sign up to this site, because everybody uses the Web to their own tastes. But I will tell you that if you like lurking and occasionally reading comments, creating a login here makes it 100 times easier to see which comments (and posts) are new since you last logged in, even if you prefer to lurk.
Training camp is just around the bend. We'll do just what we did here last season -- plus more, as we'll have some new coverage opportunities this year and more contributions from our team of writers and FanPost regulars. Saddle up, enjoy your weekend, and y'all come back now.
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Enjoy the holiday, everyone.
I’ve been one of those “lurkers” for about a year before deciding to jump in a couple days ago. I gotta tell you, this site has become the first place I go to for Islander-centric info, and it’s also funny as hell. (I wouldn’t go near Newsday if they paid me $5.) Keep it up and Let’s Go Oct 9th!!
"That was a joke, son, don't you get it?" - Foghorn Leghorn
This place is definitely rockin, and it seems to be getting way more traffic from when I first remember coming by. Honestly, this (and The Arena of course) are no question my two favorite hockey sites on the web. I love a hockey site that has lots of knowledgable people and intense hockey talk, with none of the elitism. Thats not an easy task but you guys have done it! :)
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
Indeed, thanks Dom! By the way, Dom, or anybody, did you watch tennis this afternoon? If I’m correct, I recognized Frans Nielsen sitting in the player’s box of compatriot Caroline Wozniacki who beat Maria Sharapova and is the top-seed on the women’s side at this year’s US Open.
Thanks, everybody
And I’ve missed way too much of the US Open, but now I’m really kicking myself.
I think last year Streit got to meet Federer around the Open, if I remember right.
Lighthouse Hockey: Trying to reconstitute the Hogue-Turgeon-Thomas line from NHL 94.
Aren't streit and federer buddies?
And I missed Frans there, but I’ve been watching the us open on and off the last week.
Go isles or Go home.
They might be by now
I know early in his NYI tenure he was hoping to get to meet Federer.
Lighthouse Hockey: Trying to reconstitute the Hogue-Turgeon-Thomas line from NHL 94.
Well, buddies, they met last year at the US Open and enjoyed it, but I don’t think they’ve ever met again. And they won’t meet this year, as Streit is staying a little longer in Switzerland this summer, he’ll fly over next Monday.
But no doubt, Streit is a big fan of Roger and he actually plays tennis regularly, too. Federer on the other hand likes hockey, though I don’t know if he follows the NHL all that closely… But he attended a game in the playoff finals of the Swiss champion SC Bern (his favourite team) last April.
Frans confirmed
The Isles tweeted about it with this pic: [link]
Lighthouse Hockey: Trying to reconstitute the Hogue-Turgeon-Thomas line from NHL 94.
wow
Its nice to see Fransie and all, but who is that guy in the Red? Tell me you arent thinking that looks like the same person Im thinking!
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Sep 7, 2010 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I got nothin'
(Although I’m sorry to see those front-row sunglasses in style.)
Lighthouse Hockey: Trying to reconstitute the Hogue-Turgeon-Thomas line from NHL 94.
You dont think that looks like he who should not be named? It mean, it really honestly does.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Sep 11, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
That TSN preview was brutal. For some reason every one of those previews I’ve read brings up yashin. How does that even matter?
by Pauly C on Sep 5, 2010 7:08 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Its seems like the Canadian reviews are the ones most likely to still be fixated on Yashin.
But IMO they would be bringing him up regardless. If he was still here, they would have been bringing up how we should buy him out ever year.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Sep 5, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Handy Islanders Preview-by-Numbers
“The Islanders have [some nice young players] but [Yashin highest paid] + [DiPietro 13 games] + [Roloson 41] + when [Doug Weight is you biggest summer news] + [Wang] + [Milbury] + [backup goalie GM].
= “Yeah boss, I turned that preview in.”
Lighthouse Hockey: Trying to reconstitute the Hogue-Turgeon-Thomas line from NHL 94.
by Dominik on Sep 5, 2010 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
haha, that’s perfect
Trevor Gillies: Giving an all new meaning to "Mustache Ride"
Contributor to Lighthouse Hockey not sure if I'm the Sniper or the Enforcer.
I love this site, you always have done a great job with it. And the new admins as well. Hopefully this upcoming season shall be chockful of awesomeness.
by LI2Brnx on Sep 5, 2010 12:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Thanks!
Dom, Webby and Dave,
You gentleman have done an outstanding job making this a great place to visit, or for that matter, LIVE NY Islander hockey. As one of the unclustered dots on the LHH User Map I have to say that this is, by far, my favorite hockey centric internet stops.
My cup is 3/4 empty, How 'bout yours?
Yeah,...
…. what he said. :-) Or “she”. I shouldn’t assume.
As for TSN, they are, as always, contradicting themselves. They talk of all the young talent, and then say the Isles don’t have a lot of young talent. Priceless.
Warning: This post may cause Yashin Rashes, Spano Spasms, and Dingle Milburys.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Sep 5, 2010 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Because it’s easier to take the path that’s already out there, ignoring the fact that Snow has really restocked the Cupboard after years of prospects being ignored. Which is why when Rollie’s possible injury comes up, you never hear about Mikko Kosikinen, cause everyone just sees “Oh he was hurt” not “oh he had some insane games against Hershey”
Trevor Gillies: Giving an all new meaning to "Mustache Ride"
Contributor to Lighthouse Hockey not sure if I'm the Sniper or the Enforcer.
Nice...
Speaking of check-ups, have you been watching Louie on FX? The checkup scene with Ricky Gervais alone… (NSFW, people)
Lighthouse Hockey: Trying to reconstitute the Hogue-Turgeon-Thomas line from NHL 94.
I haven't..
but you are the third “recommend”… so I’m going to start tivo-ing it.
My cup is 3/4 empty, How 'bout yours?
I think the season finale might be tonight
But they usually show some reruns, and it’s on Hulu. Very unpredictable — he clearly has complete editorial control — but the comic moments are gold to me (“too depressing” to others). Sort of strikes me as up your alley.
Lighthouse Hockey: Trying to reconstitute the Hogue-Turgeon-Thomas line from NHL 94.
You may be on to something..
I really liked LCK on HBO, though the producers made it seem like he was on the same budget as the Honeymooners.
My cup is 3/4 empty, How 'bout yours?
so honestly, whats really wrong with you?
…aside from the tumor i hear in your lung (evil cackle)
In Garth we trust!
Fall is in the air
It’s time to drop the puck.
I miss coming home and vegging out to a game. I’m long past sick of baseball.
Hunter- Langenbrunner swap - a winner for both sides
Looks like there will not be a last minute deal for the Isles for a top 6 guy, so why not a swap. Hunter is big and slow ,but still 30. Parks infront of the net but is definitely not part of a rebuild. Langy is 35, but is 5 to 10 goals better than Trent. The Kovy deal means that Devs need to dump salary. [TH is about $500,000 cheaper than JL] The Isles get a guy who is a leader and could help the kids in a rebuild. and is Lou’s doghouse. Trent isn’t getting any better on the Island, but his size and style might go well in Newark.
I don’t think this is fantasy hockey, do You?
I don’t think this is fantasy hockey, do You?
Probably not — interesting proposition, actually. Except Lou needs to shed more money than that, and worse: taking on Hunter also gives him a cap problem next year and the following year, when Parise will have a massive raise.
So maybe if he did other deals and then found himself still just needing to shed $800k I could see it — but he’d have to worry about Hunter for two more years, unless he saw Hunter as a value at that price. But Lou’s really put himself in a position where he has to get rid of guys like Langenbrunner and Salvador and replace the with minimum wage players.
Lighthouse Hockey: Trying to reconstitute the Hogue-Turgeon-Thomas line from NHL 94.
Weight
as a Captain he has to be optimistic. you will never knowhis true feeling going into a season, but it does make you feel better about the team the way he talks about it.
Any task BIG or small, Do it well or not at all
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