Islanders Gameday: Blackhawks questions with SCH/Committed Indian
by Dominik on Jan 9, 2011 6:30 AM EST
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I mentioned this last week when they rolled into (and beat) Detroit, but the Islanders have one of those funny records with the Western Conference's last two champs: They haven't lost to either in over two years. As it relates to the Blackhawks, part of that was the game of Peter Mannino's life, and part of that was what-else-is-new Dwayne Roloson and a hat trick from Blake Comeau. Is there another hero-in-waiting wearing blue and orange tonight?
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That drought couldn't touch "1940": Second City Hockey
Re-reading the previews for that Detroit game on New Year's Eve and for yesterday's win in Colorado, I was clearly fearing the worst from this five-game Western trip and the continuing injury parade, which has now taken Frans Nielsen out for the last two games and possibly tonight's as well. And yet here the Islanders are, with a chance to make it a 4-1 trip -- with the only loss against the Oilers.
Sorry to be trite about it, but that's why I always find myself muttering, "This is why we watch." You just never know with this crazy game. I mean seriously, Jeremy Colliton.
And that gratuitous use of italics isn't to rip Colliton's game. It's just that after he left for Europe, I never expected to see him back in the fold. And now he's potting two big goals in an OT win. He wasn't even on an AHL contract at the beginning of the year.
Colliton's been solid in Bridgeport since returning this season, converting his AHL PTO into an NHL contract. His 16 points in 32 games down on the farm was more like what you might have expected after seeing him a few years ago while pulling a two-way role. Maybe a season in the SEL was what he needed, or maybe Nielsen will be back in a flash and that's the last we'll see of him. But with the Islanders facing another spate of season-spiking injuries, it's nice to have so many contributions come up from the AHL. Steadily, this organization appears to be building depth.
Four Questions with Hawks Blogger and Programmeister Sam Fels
You know what the price of depth is though? Money problems. Decisions. Dale Tallon definitely played a big role in why the Blackhawks had to cut some of their depth last summer, but even without his fumbling his creation the Hawks would've had some tough decisions after winning the Cup.
To learn more about how all that's going, I got some Q&A's out of Sam Fels, a Hawks blogger (at Second City Hockey) and editor of their fantastic underground gameday program, Committed Indian.
1. The offseason cap sell-off. How has the recovery gone? I know the Hawks' core was kept intact, but do they have a case to try and repeat as champs? What are the biggest depth problem areas?
Well, it's not been as bad as one might think, or that hasn't been the problem this season. What the Hawks lost was a measure of snarl, or jam, or whatever term Canadians are using these days. Especially in Andrew Ladd, who's hockey IQ was through the roof and could be counted on to get to the net constantly and be a stellar defensive forward. But the Hawks depth hasn't been eroded to the point where some would like to believe. Bryan Bickell has 10 goals, Viktor Stalberg has had his flashes, so has Jack Skille (though neither have any finish), and Jake Dowell is a massive improvement on Colin Fraser.
Still, it's hard to match what we lost, and the Hawks are lacking a couple bodies to just take up space in the crease. But the real problem this season has been the Hawks best players not caring most nights, not the replacements for the Alumni.
2. The Isles have a lot of hope invested in young players who are growing up at the NHL level on a budget roster. At what point (how far into their careers) did you know Duncan Keith, Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane were for real?
Toews pretty much from the moment he stepped on the ice. You could just tell that kid was as determined as they come. Kane was a little different. You could see the hands and vision even during his World Junior appearance before he went #1, and certainly during his rookie year. he question was would he improve where he needed to. When he came back his second year after winning the Calder and was even stronger and hard to get off the puck and had improved his shot, then I knew he would be a special talent. Sadly, he hasn't been sober since.
As for Keith, that was a little harder test case. It's so easy to notice players who are fast, and stand-out fast like Keith so it might look like they're doing more than they are. You'd see a flash here and there in his rookie year and second year, but the learning curve for a d-man is so steep that he spent most of those two years getting his head kicked in. His third year though, when the stupid passes went away, when he'd jump in the rush like he was Paul Coffey, and when he was consistently just skating his way out of trouble, that's when the light went off.
Editor's note: See any parallels, or are we just dreaming?
3. I remember the never-ending Niemi-Huet debate last year, but how have their replacements done? Has Turco been a disappointment, or did you always know it'd be weird seeing the Indian Head on his chest?
Turco has gotten more grief here than he deserved. He was a low risk signing, especially because this organization has been waiting on Corey Crawford for years. For some reason, Turco's teammates go into panic whenever he's in net, and he's been left out to dry multiple games. Maybe they aren't used to such an aggressive, puck-handling goalie, but he's clearly [f#+%ing] with their heads. When Crawford is in there, the Hawks more often are controlled and stable in their zone, clearing whatever rebounds are there and blocking way more shots. I don't get it, but as long as one of them is playing well I'm good, and they're actually both playing well at the moment.
4. What's your biggest compliment, and your biggest complaint, about Coach Q?
It's hard with this one, as Q has not had a good season. He consistently dressed John Scott, who doesn't serve a purpose -- especially as an enforcer/deterrent because teams are still running at Kane and Toews. He kept Nick Boynton in the lineup even though he's been a total sped this season. He's jerked around Stalberg and Skille even though these very well may be players we need to develop going forward. He's appeared at odds with the GM. So those are the complaints.
Compliment? Well, he did get us a ring, so there's that. It's hard to describe what a mess this team was under Denis Savard, at least tactically on the ice. And Q instilled a system that this wealth of talent so badly needed, and he made them all do it for two seasons and it was beautiful to watch. But this season he can't keep this team motivated, interested, or sticking to the plan consistently. I'm not sure he has another button than the whip. They'll eventually get there I have to believe, I just don't know if Q will have that much to do with it.
Thanks to Sam for doing this, and apologies for #$%ing a word. Since this is the main and distributed post, I had to think of the children. The Danish children, mostly.
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I'm assuming Nathan Lawson takes his turn, and if so he has an act to follow after Kevin Poulin's 34-save, first NHL win.
Edit: As JPinVA has been tracking, Blake Comeau's next point will be his 100th. Several home-grown Islanders are close to getting their 100th point all in an Islanders uniform -- something not done since Ziggy and Lachance -- but at 99 points Comeau is closest and, as luck would have it, healthiest. (Kyle Okposo's at 96, Frans at 95, and Radek Martinek is at 92.)
The Hawks are wavering a bit in a very tough division and really need to convert points this weekend (they let the Senators in it too long on Friday, but cashed in the bonus point in the shootout). They've been waiting at home while the Isles have traveled through the West and into Chicago after yesterday's afternoon game.
Still, the Isles powerplay is suddenly 7 of 15 the last four games, up over 18% on the year for the first time since the opening weeks. Plus, I mean: Jeremy Colliton. You just never know.
P.S. Au revoir, Miro. Still can't believe the Devils couldn't have signed him for just one measly game or so. Think of the jersey sales, Lou.
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FIG PAP 12:12
Gonna get my fig-gin’ guess in on time today.
Nearly enough defensemen to last through the injury bug
FIG
Just when you think your in the toilet you come out smelling like roses!!
by bigragoo16 on Jan 9, 2011 10:34 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
FIG
JT 7:15 GO ISLES. WINNING IS SO MUCH FUN TO WATCH
Just when you think your in the toilet you come out smelling like roses!!
by bigragoo16 on Jan 9, 2011 10:35 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
FIG Bailey 7:45
Any task BIG or small, Do it well or not at all
by Rickfansince76 on Jan 9, 2011 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
FIG
Bailey 14:37
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Jan 9, 2011 9:36 AM EST up reply actions
Grabs at 2:25
He finally buries one early..
The way this is going the Captian of the next Cup contending Islanders team is still in grade school......Results do matter..
FIG Tavaras
The kids on fire…Question tho, what happens here if you pick the right FIG? I know I got one right a few games back…Does Dom post it in any particular thread?
by KO21 on Jan 9, 2011 10:59 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
What 54_Fighting said
I made the mistake of putting the original file on one computer, not putting it on a Google doc or something like that. So I don’t always have it handy. But I’m going to shift it over so that I do. (Another thing on the long blog to do list.) I’ll post an update soon.
Lighthouse Hockey: And you shall know us by the fraying of our hips.
Cool!
Enjoying this blog, Dom…Keeping good Isles fans in one place
by KO21 on Jan 9, 2011 9:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Thanks! I’m enjoying it myself, obviously.
Lighthouse Hockey: And you shall know us by the fraying of our hips.
You didn't post a time
You can’t just pick “Tavares” because many will choose him. You need to also guess what time of the game he will score. That’s the tie breaker. If you didn’t guess a time in prior games, then you likely didn’t win. People who put down a time get preference.
(Although… If I recall correctly, if you don’t put a time down, then I think your guess is entered as one second into the game. If he scored really fast, and :01 is closer to his actual scoring time than the next guess, then I suppose you won)
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
Thats malarchy!
Nah, he did score in first few minutes…So if your right and nobody else picked him u can still win? I think my chances are good then, lol…Nobody pickes JT
by KO21 on Jan 9, 2011 9:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Colliton @ 12:45
Yeah, I decided to ride the bandwagon today.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 11:12 AM EST up reply actions
FIG: Moulson 21:44
I was gonna say Sim, but then I remembered I went with him during the losing “streak” so….no. Sorry Simmer. :(
Comeau... 4:00... his 100TH POINT!!!
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FIG Comeau 8:58
Go find yourself an open door.
by The Black Map on Jan 9, 2011 12:00 PM EST up reply actions
FIG - Hamonic @ 19:36
’Cause one of these days…
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Jurcina
14:00
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
by Keith Quinn on Jan 9, 2011 12:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Schtremp 8:48
John Tavares=The Franchise, The Future, and still only 20yrs old, SO GIVE HIM SOME F**KING TIME TO MATURE CRITICS! Not everyone is Wayne Gretzky(although Tavares did break some of his records....tee hee)
Gettin' Fig-y with it
Old MacDonald at 12:30
It was worth posting my drivel to get that link… That was the Shizzle my HansunFrizzle! - JPinVA
After being fired as head coach, now a "Special Adviser" to Lighthouse Hockey
Hockey Wilderness - Because misery loves company.
by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
Moulson @ 6:00
He wants his lead back.
You mean to tell me shooting the puck from 70 feet out doesn't earn us extra goals?
FIG
Comeau @ 12:15.
Streaky MF’er that he is.
This is not 'Nam, Smokey. This is hockey. There are rules.
Moulson 14:25
I’m on the “Moulson wants the lead back” crowd as well – he’s going to find a way to pot one before JT gets another.
Lighthouse Hockey: On the IR with swollen knees from praying for the injuries to stop.
FIG
Konopka! 11:43 – Garbage Goal….one of those “off a defensemens skates” goals. Doubt i’ll be winning the FIG tonight with that pick, but I’ll def be winning the FIF.
You should've seen her face. It was the exact same look my father gave me when I told him I wanted to be a ventriloquist.
Colliton
On Colliton, I’d expect that he will be sent back down to Bridgeport upon the return of Frans. However, I also think that he may be called up as an injury fill-in at least once more this season, unless Rahkshani or Ullstrom need a look in the NHL.
Id expect that too, but if he shows some consistency on the PP it might be hard to send him back. We’re talking about a player who has paid his due in the AHL, he is no little kid.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Jan 9, 2011 9:35 AM EST up reply actions
If he keeps on scoring they cant send him back
by KO21 on Jan 9, 2011 11:01 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I see Joensuu getting sent down before Colliton at this point. In one game up, Cap showed more confidence in Colliton then he has in JJ’s entire time up this season with the big club. As much as I hate to admit it because I was and still am a big fan of JJ, he’s struggling and at this point doesn’t seem to have much of a future at the NHL level.
It was worth posting my drivel to get that link… That was the Shizzle my HansunFrizzle! - JPinVA
After being fired as head coach, now a "Special Adviser" to Lighthouse Hockey
Hockey Wilderness - Because misery loves company.
by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
Colliton v Zeke
I’d like to see him get at least 10 more starts. If that extends past Frans’ return, then it might not be such a bad thing for him and Zeke to split some time. I like what Zeke brings, but I have to say that I am a little tired of the gratuitous fights that just puts our best FO guy in the box for 5 minutes… maybe Zeke needs a little more self esteem.
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FIG
BC at 11:04 in first… JT will become a sith lord soon, as what he is doing in front of the net requires the dark side of the force, just evil… pure evil.
Sometimes your the dog, sometimes your the hydrant
by risenrule on Jan 9, 2011 10:05 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Once you start your path down the darkside forever will it dominate your destiny.
by Torch7 on Jan 9, 2011 12:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Darth Varis.... works huh? or did some one already name our dark puckmaster.
Sometimes your the dog, sometimes your the hydrant
I don't think I have seen nor heard
the term “sped” since grade school in Long Island.
"We've made a final offer. We hope Ziggy Palffy will come to his senses. We have NO hope his agent will." - Mike Milbury
FYI: Blake Comeau is at 99 points...
I just updated the 100 PT race fan post. Hoping he does it with a FIG.
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Nice
Here’s the link, for those unfamiliar.
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On Colliton
And others: First, his initials are JC, and seriously, this place has been looking for help from JC for years! Beyond that, he’s a former 2nd rounder with some size who is now hitting the hockey “prime years” (like MM is) and has had to play in our farm system which was completely devoid of talent for years (best players, Jeff Tambellini and Trevor Smith???). It is a possibility that there is just some automatic chemistry developed now that he’s playing with quality players which would be new for the Islanders, because it so rarely happens that we develop a forward in BPT and can insert them into the top 6. This would be a great story for us! Let’s hope JC has a couple of miracles in him!
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
by Keith Quinn on Jan 9, 2011 12:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Jeremy Colliton
As far as I am concerned JC can walk on water. I have always hoped by some miracle to see him back in an Islanders uniform. With the rather curcuitous route he has taken to make that happen if that isn’t a miracle I don’t know what is.
I recall when he was playing in the world junior tournament before he got injured he was actually on Sidney Crosby’s line. Not exactly a checking line.
Also although Brent Sutter’s reputation may not be what it once was he did say that Colliton was a surefire NHLer.
by Isle Of Weight on Jan 9, 2011 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
I will be in the back of the basement today,
I have been setting it up for a home brewery, and it should make a nice dark corner to hide in…
Go winning team, and no fracking injuries!!!
Second City Hockey, come for the Hockey, stay up late for the Nerdfest!
Lighthouse Hockey, come for the Hockey, stay for the the injury report!
lol. I can't imagine how watching this game will be for you.
John Tavares=The Franchise, The Future, and still only 20yrs old, SO GIVE HIM SOME F**KING TIME TO MATURE CRITICS! Not everyone is Wayne Gretzky(although Tavares did break some of his records....tee hee)
If,
and I do mean if, I watch it, it will be like my seven year old watches Twilight. With my hands over my face and taking peeks through my fingers…
The game is only on MSG+ for me, and they sometimes block it here in IL.
Second City Hockey, come for the Hockey, stay up late for the Nerdfest!
Lighthouse Hockey, come for the Hockey, stay for the the injury report!
by burpchelischili on Jan 9, 2011 4:42 PM EST up reply actions
Ah, so you root for both teams? Bummer. Hope for a three-point game, and that the players decide to play pillow polo instead.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 4:51 PM EST up reply actions
could be worse, she could be a Rags fan.
I’m lucky, my wife couldn’t give a shit about sports. And she knows to stay away when the Islanders and Jets are playing.
This is not 'Nam, Smokey. This is hockey. There are rules.
JC poses many challenges to us in life
Birthdays crashing into gamedays one of the bigger ones.
Lighthouse Hockey: And you shall know us by the fraying of our hips.
POI (not the Hawai'ian appetizer.....)
Per someone on IPB that attended a scrimmage at Iceworks yesterday, both Kyle and Marti skated – and WELL; won’t be long at all now before they’re both back – Frans, no further word yet….also, sorry I missed all the responses to my sole posting last night (missed the game entirely; had a meeting…..) but I added a couple of comments……
Word yesterday was that he was close and might play today
I figure Colliton’s good game might have them play cautiously and let him sit an extra day but I’m hoping we see Frans. Chicago might have lost some of it’s punch but they still are a strong team. They have the 2nd best PP and the kill is a spot Frans can definitely help.
You mean to tell me shooting the puck from 70 feet out doesn't earn us extra goals?
Ride the hot hand
Colliton brings some added size and grit to the lineup. Keep him here and send JJ back down. JJ plays way too small. Trade for Commodore (maybe 4 Bruno) & when Kyle,Frans, and Marti come back, Reese and Sim sit. At some point, would love to see Ullstrom, and Wish up to see what they have. Grabner is like the freakin roadrunner. Haven’t seen straight up acceleration like that since P.Bure. He just needs work on his hands. Poulin is impressive, but lets not rush him.
hard time hating the Hawks
i like all their young studs ands hope our guys get there soon.the best i can comke up with is that we didnt get anything in their fire sale-namely versteeg
by Lakewood Islander on Jan 9, 2011 5:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions
...the way he's playing right now, that might NOT be a bad thing.....
…..and time will tell whether we’ve got our own Byfuglien in either Hamonic or Wishart…..
WHEN IS THAT BIG NEWSDAY ARTICLE BEING PUBLISHED?
I was on the lookout in todays paper did not see it. I thought it was around now that the article was supposed to be printed.
Anybody know when?
FB4Real
"Past performance Is Not A Guarantee For Future Results"
Hilarious Devils/Satan jersey note, Dom
I’d have bought one of those to give to one of my Devil-fan friends. =p
Lighthouse Hockey: On the IR with swollen knees from praying for the injuries to stop.
This could get interesting.
The Isles future looks brighter then most would think with these young core guys in place:
Tavares, Okposo, Bailey, Nielsen, Niederreiter, Grabner, MacDonald, Hamonic, and DeHaan.
Is this doubling as the game thread?
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 6:49 PM EST reply actions
***FYI: Consider this post the game thread***
Some tech issues were keeping the semi-regular separate game thread post from publishing, so this is the spot for in-game banter tonight.
Lighthouse Hockey: And you shall know us by the fraying of our hips.
Cool thanks.
Thought it was my computer that was giving me such trouble.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
Me too. A number of site not working right now and unable to post right now, try again in a few seconds things from the site.
The Isles future looks brighter then most would think with these young core guys in place:
Tavares, Okposo, Bailey, Nielsen, Niederreiter, Grabner, MacDonald, Hamonic, and DeHaan.
Must be all those Hockey Fans trying ti get the the Weathertech.com website
The way this is going the Captian of the next Cup contending Islanders team is still in grade school......Results do matter..
by Ukiddinme on Jan 9, 2011 6:59 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I will try to keep the banter witty and relevant tonight. I was told today in my sermon that I did my sarcastic points to deadpan, so I will try to be overtly funny.
It was worth posting my drivel to get that link… That was the Shizzle my HansunFrizzle! - JPinVA
After being fired as head coach, now a "Special Adviser" to Lighthouse Hockey
Hockey Wilderness - Because misery loves company.
by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
Degree of difficulty = 1.2
Good luck!
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
Ha!
I guess you have to punctuate those points in the sermon with, “AmIright?”
Lighthouse Hockey: And you shall know us by the fraying of our hips.
Well there's no sarcasm font in church so there’s that degree of difficulty.
It was worth posting my drivel to get that link… That was the Shizzle my HansunFrizzle! - JPinVA
After being fired as head coach, now a "Special Adviser" to Lighthouse Hockey
Hockey Wilderness - Because misery loves company.
by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
The current FIG standings
Anarcurt has 3
cunch punch, Hakker and IDigRcks have 2 apiece
The following people have one win each:
19holekc
54_Fighting
Icelanders
isles732
JPinVA
Les Beaver
MartyInd
mayrain
MLong86
MTBVibe
ogam5
pgat28
quin8722
since70too
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 7:01 PM EST reply actions
If I don't get at least one FIG win this season
It will be an embarrassment to my family.
Lighthouse Hockey: And you shall know us by the fraying of our hips.
I'm intentionally trying to NOT win every time.
I’m so bad at these types of things, I thought that would help me win. Guess not.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
Late faceoff tonight, too: 7:21 p.m.
Something about a Hawks legends ceremony.
The nerve of that franchise, cashing in on the legends of yore… {whistles innocently}
Lighthouse Hockey: And you shall know us by the fraying of our hips.
You’re entitled to say that. It’s not like YOU keep calling back all the Dynasty Isles.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
Heh, true
And honestly, the Hawks did so much self-inflicted damage under Wirtz they probably still need to stroke this.
Lighthouse Hockey: And you shall know us by the fraying of our hips.
It's also easier to bring the old champs around...
… when you have a shiny new banner to show them.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks to the later start time, I can watch more of the game.
First and foremost: making sure the Eagles lose. That trumps all else.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 7:05 PM EST reply actions
Go Pack Go
Living in Viking land as a Packers fan this year has been enjoyable, especially considering the escapades of a certain 41 year old. Plus I loathe and detest Philadelphia, so Go Pack Go!
It was worth posting my drivel to get that link… That was the Shizzle my HansunFrizzle! - JPinVA
After being fired as head coach, now a "Special Adviser" to Lighthouse Hockey
Hockey Wilderness - Because misery loves company.
by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 7:08 PM EST up reply actions
The only people who don't detest the Eagles are Eagles fans.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
Not just the Eagles, its Philly in general.
It was worth posting my drivel to get that link… That was the Shizzle my HansunFrizzle! - JPinVA
After being fired as head coach, now a "Special Adviser" to Lighthouse Hockey
Hockey Wilderness - Because misery loves company.
by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
go giants ,mets anf of course Isles! screw filthadelphia
trashiest fans in the world.
by Lakewood Islander on Jan 9, 2011 7:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Isles, Mets, Pack and Metro (Philly United = Suck) so yeah. That and I had a bad experience with the admissions department at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia so yeah.
It was worth posting my drivel to get that link… That was the Shizzle my HansunFrizzle! - JPinVA
After being fired as head coach, now a "Special Adviser" to Lighthouse Hockey
Hockey Wilderness - Because misery loves company.
by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
You mean the Metrostars? We’re Red Bull NY now.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 7:24 PM EST up reply actions
I’ll always refer to them as Metro shorthand. NYRB just doesn’t have the same ring to it.
It was worth posting my drivel to get that link… That was the Shizzle my HansunFrizzle! - JPinVA
After being fired as head coach, now a "Special Adviser" to Lighthouse Hockey
Hockey Wilderness - Because misery loves company.
by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
hey, some of us live outside Philly and only have their sports teams to watch. I do hate the Phillies.
Thanks to the Winter Classic, we have finally found ice worse then the Coliseums'
Contributor to Lighthouse Hockey not sure if I'm the Sniper or the Enforcer.
I was gonna say
I have Viking fan friends and Packer fan friends, but one thing everybody agrees on is hatred for the Eagles.
Lighthouse Hockey: And you shall know us by the fraying of our hips.
Commodore assigned to AHL by Columbus
Grant Clitsome recalled in his place. (Really, I just wanted to type “Grant Clitsome” again.)
More relevant, Fornabaio says it looks like Mikko will get his fourth start in five nights. Rub that hip!
Lighthouse Hockey: And you shall know us by the fraying of our hips.
Confirmed by Bridgeport’s twitter. It’s also Mikko’s 5th straight start overall. I guess they’ll be riding him as much as a Joel Martin backed up team would.
It was worth posting my drivel to get that link… That was the Shizzle my HansunFrizzle! - JPinVA
After being fired as head coach, now a "Special Adviser" to Lighthouse Hockey
Hockey Wilderness - Because misery loves company.
by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
Eagles going for it on fourth and goal from the 1
11 points down.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 7:18 PM EST reply actions
FIG pool list for the day
The game has started. Here’s the final FIG Pool list for today. Go Isles!
Bailey @ 12:00 – rtarturo
Bailey @ 12:00 – pdecanio
Bailey @ 14:37 – TheMetalChick
Bailey @ 8:14 – Lakewood Islander
Colliton @ 12:45 – ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles
Comeau @ 1:40 – andrew430
Comeau @ 11:04 – risenrule
Comeau @ 12:15 – cunch punch
Comeau @ 4:00 – JPinVA
Comeau @ 8:30 – backstop87
Comeau @ 8:58 – The Black Map
Grabner @ 10:12 – pippup
Grabner @ 11:11 – Zhora
Grabner @ 14:36 – Icelanders
Grabner @ 2:25 – Ukiddinme
Hamonic @ 19:36 – Dominik
Hamonic @ 7:36 – IslesinAZ
Joensuu @ 14:00 – ilopan
Joensuu @ 5:54 – Mulligan
Jurcina @ 14:00 – quin8722
Jurcina @ 23:11 – Hakker
Konopka @ 11:43 – mikefromVA
MacDonald @ 12:30 – David Hanssen
MacDonald @ 9:35 – 54_Fighting
Martin @ 12:47 – isles7890
Moulson @ 10:40 – Dougtone
Moulson @ 14:25 – MTBVibe
Moulson @ 21:44 – Les Beaver
Moulson @ 6:00 – Anarcurt
Parenteau @ 12:12 – since70too
Schremp @ 4:35 – Carl Rackie
Schremp @ 7:32 – IslesFanInNJ
Schremp @ 8:48 – OzzyFan
Sim @ 12:08 – FB4Real
Tavares – KO21
Tavares @ 15:22 – rockhouse15
Tavares @ 4:08 – Torch7
Tavares @ 7:15 – bigragoo16
Tavares @ 10:00 – kcNYI
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 7:21 PM EST reply actions
Not on the ice for the first PK, so I guess he's out.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, he's still out
Which with a groin, I figure just as well. More rest is always safer with those maddening things.
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lawson scares me
dont know what to expect from him
by Lakewood Islander on Jan 9, 2011 7:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
And a soul patch
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by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 7:26 PM EST up reply actions
First bullet dodged, second bullet incoming
Jurcina’s big hit in the corner is an interference penalty, but Isles kill the PP.
Now Bruno’s in the box for holding.
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And it struck.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
He should have stopped that
"We've made a final offer. We hope Ziggy Palffy will come to his senses. We have NO hope his agent will." - Mike Milbury
I don't either
And we’re getting no second angle. Like did it roll past him after he bent over? Or did it hit off the ribcage padding and glance on in?
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My guess
Puck hit him in the chest protector on an angle, ricocheted to his right and then went of his arm as he was bringing his arm into his body.
"We've made a final offer. We hope Ziggy Palffy will come to his senses. We have NO hope his agent will." - Mike Milbury
I'd buy that
Overhead angle after the break showed it at least hitting the ice inside the goal on a hard bounce.
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I was gonna say the same thing.
It seems like they’re having a tough time following the puck tonight.
Horrible job
Seriously, are the camera men and producers drunk? Every puck movement goes off screen, and the angles chosen are odd, too.
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I have sat
next to the camera men in the United Center… They get some amazingly well focused tight shots of the puck-bunnies in the crowd, but I have gotten used to following the puck by looking to the right and left of my actual TV screen.
Second City Hockey, come for the Hockey, stay up late for the Nerdfest!
Lighthouse Hockey, come for the Hockey, stay for the the injury report!
by burpchelischili on Jan 10, 2011 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
absence of franz means pk inevitably would give it up
especially vs. 2nd ranked pp
by Lakewood Islander on Jan 9, 2011 7:31 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Oh man, what a play RSH
Comeau stoned by Crawford on the play.
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The Packer-Eagles game will never end… Hurry up and beat the Eagles already!
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Eagles have a legit shot still
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Not anymore!!!! :-D
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
NOT ANY MORE!
WOOOOOO!!!!!
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by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
when i saw vick hurt his ankle i cheered
i f*ckin hate that guy, but unfortunately hes back. packers should have it though
Well now he can go home and kick his puppy to take out his frustrations.
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by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
And the neighbors' dog. And his mom's dog.
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
Damn!
Not a bad move by Grabner under pressure.
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His tribute
Seriously, that’s one of the things that’s wild about Nielsen’s backhand: He can generally get it up really high even under pressure. Hard for the goalie to get that even if he’s played it right.
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Is it me
or does Grabs never finish those?
"We've made a final offer. We hope Ziggy Palffy will come to his senses. We have NO hope his agent will." - Mike Milbury
Can't blame Grabs on that one.
Great move, even better save by Crawford.
He’s been fighting a cold according to his twitter, at least for the Avs game
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lawson leaving some huge rebounds
he is a candidate for newest whipping boy uf this keeps up
by Lakewood Islander on Jan 9, 2011 7:39 PM EST via mobile reply actions
lawson leaving some huge rebounds
he is a candidate for newest whipping boy uf this keeps up
by Lakewood Islander on Jan 9, 2011 7:40 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Thats 2 big stops
The way this is going the Captian of the next Cup contending Islanders team is still in grade school......Results do matter..
Lawson with the shot on goal
Ain’t no thang.
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Really?
I just missed it. The Packers just beat the Eagles, and life may resume.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
Ditto
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by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
He came out to get a no man's land puck that squibbed back to Isles zone
And he made no mistake about it, lofting it high and hard all the way down the ice to Crawford.
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new contract,he should by them himself
by Lakewood Islander on Jan 9, 2011 7:48 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Gotta walk the Dog
Since the Football game is over, I’ll be back after and watching the game.
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Be careful
Mike Vick is on the loose.
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by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 7:44 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
I'm here only for the next 17 minutes, then I'm switching to MSG+2
But god, we look slow in back to back road games.
kane is rsh ceiling
similar game
by Lakewood Islander on Jan 9, 2011 7:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Kane vs. Reese
Well that’s a mismatch…
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you vs. reese is a mismatch
by Lakewood Islander on Jan 9, 2011 7:48 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I dunno
I make Happy Gilmore look like Michael Grabner in terms of skating.
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by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
That’s faint praise.
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by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
Wonder what the ranking is there
Like a Top 20 player vs. player #705?
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Wow Reese improved...
The way this is going the Captian of the next Cup contending Islanders team is still in grade school......Results do matter..
If hockey had WORP or VORP
Reese would be the “replacement player” part of the equation.
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by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
It does have a similar measure (Hockey Prospectus' GVT)
Reese is at -.8 GVT (Goals versus Threshold)
I dunno
I’m a stathead for baseball but I haven’t gotten too much into advanced stats for hockey outside of CORSI
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by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
It's not a terrific measure
Because unlike in baseball, you have to measure context, which GVT does not. But it’s fairly damning on some players:
COUGH DIPIETRO COUGH
Context is the bane of all hockey stats.
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I hate the advanced stats for baseball, it makes Amazin’ Avenue impossible to read.
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Not sure why you hate them. They're better than the regular stats most of the time, and enhance your knowledge of the game.
That way you know Jeff Francoeur sucks ass from the start, instead of believing the newspaper writers who have a crush on him.
My feeling is that most of the basic stats can tell the same story, because everything will even out over time.
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I understand that people hate RBI’s as a stat, but there’s still a certain level of clutch hitting when someone is in scoring position
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Isles GVT
http://www.behindthenet.ca/2010/gvt.php?sort=14&mingp=&team=NYI&pos=
Guess who’s in last! (Not Reese)
if only the pass had gotten to him...
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Argh
Isles have gotten themselves a few nice counterattack chances here. Would’ve been nice to avoid two PKs right off the bat.
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hawks with a good goaltending? thats just plain unfair
by Lakewood Islander on Jan 9, 2011 7:51 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Well, cheers to Lawson for getting them out of that period
Felt like they were just hanging on through the hairy moments.
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how are they playing.. was watching the eagles game for my wife
I'm a mets, jets, islander, and terps fan. Also known as a glutton for perennial punishment.
Two early penalties put them behind the 8-ball
Hawks scored on second one. Got hemmed in multiple times, but used speed and forechecking a few times to get some pretty good chances. If they can’t regroup and have a better second period, we’re probably looking at, “Well, I’m tired, we’ve been traveling, 3-2’s a good trip, I’ve got a cold anyway.”
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isles playing reactionary hockey
captain jack gotta find a way to generate some extended time out of the defensive zone.if not for some big saves ,this easily could be 3-0 or 4-0
by Lakewood Islander on Jan 9, 2011 7:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions
UH-oh......
……looks as if the Devils have awakened from their early season hibernating; beat TB (and Rolo?) 6-3 with half of those in the third……
Oh, Shitcago.
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 8:13 PM EST reply actions
OK..now we can start scoring
The way this is going the Captian of the next Cup contending Islanders team is still in grade school......Results do matter..
Oh, right...
I forgot about the Rule of Two.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
:sigh:
Get stuck with Kane and Hossa out there on Gervais and Reese, and that can happen.
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Because you knew it would be the height of BS?
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
I'm certainly not a fan of them anywhere near a PK
But seriously…Jurcina/Gervais and Hillen/Reese sounds almost as bad…and those are your 2/3 lines…Hillen needs to find himself, he’s got a heck of an opportunity here.
Play MacDonald and Hammer 40 minutes? Truth be told Hillen’s been playing better of late with Jurcina’s help too.
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by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 8:17 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, it's tough
You have two pairs you can pretty much trust. But I’m not sure shuffling chairs works, and you might take collateral damage in the process of finding out.
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Would it be worth investing in a Commodore 64 on reentry? I know he has two and a half years left on the contract but with Columbus on the hook for half the salary might be worth the 1.5 mil.
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by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
Tough to say
Haven’t seen him, but haven’t heard good things about him when he was in the lineup. And $1.8-ish for the next two years…I don’t know. Be nice to have a puck mover.
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Oh, Grabs, Grabs, Grabs.
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 8:17 PM EST reply actions
Oh no!
Grabner had a proper breakaway this time, tried to be really sure with a big move — and lost the handle completely. Gonna hear about that one from @MMoulson.
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No
They’ve called a truce!
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by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
He'll get a sympathy card from Kovalchuk
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
He was supposedly suffering from a cold/flu for the Avs game, so I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt
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Was about to question how NJ scored 5 goals in the 3rd against TB
But it’s a #DanEllisProblem
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I’ve got 99 problems but Dan Ellis ain’t one?
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by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
I'm really getting sick of that goal song.
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 8:23 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Ouch, 3-0
Now Kane and Toews are picking on A-Mac and Hamonic. (Though it was a 3-on-2, with it looked like MMartin and RSH out there.)
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So you’re telling me the Isles are playing back to back road games? No…
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by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
grabner is just like ...
marty mcinnis was. he skates like the wind and gets tons of great chances but can never put the puck in the net. very frustrating.
They look tired
This ain’t the AHL guys wake up
by Torch7 on Jan 9, 2011 8:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Well
Apparently 3-0 is the “ON” switch. Let’s hope we can catch up in the 2nd 1/2 of the game.
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God did Butch just say Mee-lay insted of mey-ley?
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Waved off
because Sim got crosschecked???
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Nice to see THEY get goalie interference calls
Jesus. One of those nights where the Isles aren’t bringing it and the refs are making it worse.
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How is it called off
yet not a penalty? I guess they thought it was “incidental contact” that Sim initiated? Is that how that rule works? As opposed to being “pushed in”, or “taking out the keeper purposely”?
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I am now
at ease with the decisions and will follow without question…thank you.
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Rage
Against the Machine
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by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
You've got to be kidding me.
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 8:27 PM EST reply actions
how many fuckin times is ism gonna get pushed into the goalie and get called for interfernce?
seriously
Feels like he's getting reputaiton calls all season long
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Why do we always seem to get Goalie Interference calls against us?
Remember when the Pens were steamrolling DP all night? And then we got the goalie intereference after barely touching MAF?
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I'm good
Those are affectionately dubbed “Germ Pit” by those of us in the kid biz. Vile things…..VILE…THINGS
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Good point
but it’ll be YOUR ball-pit…the only kids allowed in would be yours, as long as they’ve done their homework
LOL
I was thinking the same thing. Fun in concept but then remembering the smell when I’ve been in one…for in-home germ containers, I’ll take the hot tub.
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Be the guy
who invents the “ball pit sanitation system” (like a pool filter of some kind), and you shall rule the world…or at least make a few bucks…either/or.
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They're making Bobby Hull sign jerseys all night?
Let the man take a game and a beer in peace. Unless he’s getting a mighty cut.
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No
The Sports Memorabilia machine must march on to eBay!
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by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
Powerball is nationwide.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
Amac
with the “one knee slide/keep” at the blue line…poetry.
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Wow. 4th line + Reese/Bruno out there against Hossa
How does this happen?
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Home team wants it that way.
As well as the rest of the universe.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 8:35 PM EST up reply actions
I can understand one group or the other
But all 5 together just tempts fate.
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The bigger question
How is Reese/Bruno a defensive pairing
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Lawson
appears to be becoming unglued….is this the whole game or just recently? If he is going to play for this team, he really needs to not get rattled easily.
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Don't expect good really...
just a little less….flaily.
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Is it OK for Zenon to fight yet?
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 8:38 PM EST reply actions
Yes.
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by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
as long as
he doesn’t take an additional stupid penalty. I’d rather him go out and lay a couple of huge momentum turning hits that cause the other team to take penalties…but you know what they say about beggars and choosers. I’d imagine we’ll at least get a few more faceoff wins either way.
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wel i think thats the game
unless we can have a great 3rd period comeback, i wont get my hopes up though
How can such a young team be so tired?
Yeah, I know about the flight. I know about back-to-back days. But still. They had 24 hours to rest, and I’m sure they were given a late check-out time at their hotel.
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 8:39 PM EST reply actions
Hockey Prospectus did a piece last year
Where they showed that teams who play back to back games on the road, are substantially less likely to win the 2nd game. It’s a MAJOR disadvantage.
In other not so good news
Rakhshani was demoted to 4th line duty tonight in Bridgeport.
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Good grief
Heading for post-game column suggestion: It’s a long plane ride from Back-to-backs unkind; back-to-backs across timezones worse.
edit
forget “it’s a long plane ride from”…caught mid-thought…believe it or not working at 8:40 on a Sunday night
Heh, message received either way. Schedule-wise this one definitely looked like the landmine.
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GM Garth Snow confirms via text he has no plans at this point in adding a goaltender; says DiPietro should be back at some point this week
A tweet from Strang.
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HA!
So since the Isles are sucking tonight, time to laugh at our rivals. Frolov tore his ACL, done for the year.
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for real? he wasnt that great for them anyways. i guess zucharello hangs around
by Lakewood Islander on Jan 9, 2011 8:46 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Matty ZA
I have such mixed feelings about Zuccarello Aasen. He’s Norwegian, I love his attitude and his style of play. But he’s a Ranger… Of all the teams he could have signed with, he had to sign with the arch-enemy.
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Hockey Wilderness - Because misery loves company.
by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
And Lawson
Is taking one for the team tonight.
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After being fired as head coach, now a "Special Adviser" to Lighthouse Hockey
Hockey Wilderness - Because misery loves company.
Are the refs
allowed to push you like that? I think that would be a problem in the NFL.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Howie and Butch
now harping on this. It seemed a bit over the top to me? Anyone else?
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Definitely.
I hope they send the video to the League. Not that they’ll do anything about it.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
That was totally weird.
I’ve never seen a ref shove someone like that. Very unusual.
Absolutely!
WTF was that?
Michel Cormier is that linesman’s name.
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You know what bugs me
is what if Hamonic snaps and pushes him back…I mean, of course he shouldn’t, but the ref shouldn’t have either and if you want players to keep that kind of composure, you would expect it even moreso out of the officials. I will google this man and dig up his dirt.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Yes, dirt!
Dirt 1: He is French!!!1
But I agree — why shove a player when he’s hyped up? Talk him down. You already jumped into the fight before anything can happen. The officiating crew has kind of pissed on the Isles all night, which makes an ugly loss worse.
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Ahhh
a younger linesman with 266 games of experience
http://www.nhlofficials.com/member_listing.asp?member_id=2461
Also the son of former player Michel Cormier
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/heatindex/articles/2008/04/09/20080409whatupwith0409.html
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=1100
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
And this is probably in his rookie season
he was the linesman who generated the report against Shane Doan
http://www.macleans.ca/canada/national/article.jsp?content=20070403_091517_5600
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Smoking gun!
Oh now that is interesting. Hamonic, that Western Canadian pig dog.
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Add the linesmen to my shit list.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 8:46 PM EST reply actions
Jez
We ran into a steamroller tonight
Thanks to the Winter Classic, we have finally found ice worse then the Coliseums'
Contributor to Lighthouse Hockey not sure if I'm the Sniper or the Enforcer.
It was worth posting my drivel to get that link… That was the Shizzle my HansunFrizzle! - JPinVA
After being fired as head coach, now a "Special Adviser" to Lighthouse Hockey
Hockey Wilderness - Because misery loves company.
by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
well,we really shouldnt expect them to beat a team like chicago on the road.its only because of pittsburgh and detroit that we deem it possible. i’m wondering if hawks are really this good or did the isles just plain not show up tonight? i feel the latter from the tired legs and altogether being 2 steps behind the play at all times. btw,vancouver welcomes us home tuesday
by Lakewood Islander on Jan 9, 2011 8:52 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Well
last time we had back to backs we took a 7-2 beating from the Rags…I’m sure it’s a bit of both.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Also
tonight is ’61 cup celebration and Mikita/Hull in house right?
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;ylt=AtVgcW64o.JP0PFNwt2eUl7vLYF?slug=ap-blackhawks-heritagenight
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
My sympathies.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
That's rough
Though to be fair, had you left it alone we just would’ve assumed “NFL” was another Butchism.
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did he really say "NFL"?
That would be soooooooooo Butchy.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
he did not
but kfallon2 is cutting Packers-Eagles post sound for 9p SC while watching…so i’m a bit puzzled with sports leagues
If you could work a Grabner breakaway miss in between TDs, that'd be great.
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Actually...
… if the video of this game comes in for highlights, could you please accidentally throw it into a wood chipper?
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
You tha man!
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
After that period
I feel slightly violated.
It was worth posting my drivel to get that link… That was the Shizzle my HansunFrizzle! - JPinVA
After being fired as head coach, now a "Special Adviser" to Lighthouse Hockey
Hockey Wilderness - Because misery loves company.
Capuano must have Hossa on his fantasy team
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Or Kane
It was worth posting my drivel to get that link… That was the Shizzle my HansunFrizzle! - JPinVA
After being fired as head coach, now a "Special Adviser" to Lighthouse Hockey
Hockey Wilderness - Because misery loves company.
by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 8:53 PM EST up reply actions
Or the linesman
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
Team is so Jekyl and Hyde
Is this the team that beats the Wings, Avs and Pens?
Or the team that loses to the Oilers and gets rolled by the Hawks?
Thanks to the Winter Classic, we have finally found ice worse then the Coliseums'
Contributor to Lighthouse Hockey not sure if I'm the Sniper or the Enforcer.
At least the Hawks are better than the Oilers.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
I would say "both"
Good enough to hang tight and steal some wins against much better teams, but very vulnerable to shit not going their way and having the doors blown off. They needed everything to go right in the big theft wins and are victim to factors like back-to-backs and such.
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Come on, boys! We still have something to play for!...
… We need to see who wins the FIG pool for the evening!
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 9:07 PM EST reply actions
My thoughts exactly. Unfinished business here!
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i’m out already ,2 people price is righted me
by Lakewood Islander on Jan 9, 2011 9:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Now watch Reese will score and no one will win.
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by Dominik on Jan 9, 2011 9:15 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Seriously...
Ad exec: “How can we pitch our product to hockey fans? Hey, I know… I’ll use Carl Malone!”
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 9:17 PM EST reply actions
Lawson has to feel shafted
“So let me get this straight: I get yanked after 2 goals on 3 shots, the rookie gets the easier start in back-to-backs, gives up 2 of 3 but is kept in, and now I’ve gotta play behind this?”
(In truth, I’m sure he didn’t stick with it this long without knowing his chances would come in janitorial situations.)
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Knowing DP...
… he’ll have plenty of chances against other competition soon.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
Bailey robbed. Isles penalty. Of course.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 9:20 PM EST reply actions
Bailey has had a few nice chances...One he created, down low, brought puck right in front of the net and beat like 4 Hawks but could get a shot off
Bailey is a very nice player…Hope he can get more consistant tho…So many incocnsistant Hockey players and I believe its mostly mental…
by KO21 on Jan 9, 2011 9:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Well I think this is the Isles fate tonight
It was worth posting my drivel to get that link… That was the Shizzle my HansunFrizzle! - JPinVA
After being fired as head coach, now a "Special Adviser" to Lighthouse Hockey
Hockey Wilderness - Because misery loves company.
The Islanders need a hyperbolic chamber.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 9:26 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Did you mean
Hyperbaric (like what Michael jackson slept in)? Hyperbolic is funnier though! And probably necessary also.
Rec’d!
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
by Keith Quinn on Jan 10, 2011 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
I told myself that I’d turn off the TV and get some sleep as soon as the Isles scored their first goal. They must be doing this now to spite me.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 9:29 PM EST reply actions
Watch
You will turn it off at 19:30, and they’ll finally pot one at 19:45.
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so let it be written, so let it be done.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
turned it off. did it work?
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
Just go to bed....and Forget about it
The way this is going the Captian of the next Cup contending Islanders team is still in grade school......Results do matter..
I guess not. Good night.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 9, 2011 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
I think Howie’s in his late baseball season, “no one in their right mind is listening to the Mets anymore” mode now.
It was worth posting my drivel to get that link… That was the Shizzle my HansunFrizzle! - JPinVA
After being fired as head coach, now a "Special Adviser" to Lighthouse Hockey
Hockey Wilderness - Because misery loves company.
Butch
“Stan Mikita was one of the dirties players in the National Hockey League”…then the girlfriend asked me many non-related questions and I lost focus…
/feels shame for not being able to focus on game and formulate one of those “um hmm” answers that allows me to continue to watch the game.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Then the next year he won the Lady Byng. the point was he changed his game.
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After being fired as head coach, now a "Special Adviser" to Lighthouse Hockey
Hockey Wilderness - Because misery loves company.
by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
The real point is
Those Czechs, I tell ya. Can’t trust ’em. They even quit at being dirty.
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I thought he was Slovak?
It was worth posting my drivel to get that link… That was the Shizzle my HansunFrizzle! - JPinVA
After being fired as head coach, now a "Special Adviser" to Lighthouse Hockey
Hockey Wilderness - Because misery loves company.
by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
Even worse!
No you’re right, good call, he was Slovak. I was so used to hearing him called “Czechoslovakian” before they split.
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A la Stastny?
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After being fired as head coach, now a "Special Adviser" to Lighthouse Hockey
Hockey Wilderness - Because misery loves company.
by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
ahh
interesting? Was he any good when he was a thug? Why did he change his game?
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Dunno. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay before my time.
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Hockey Wilderness - Because misery loves company.
by David Hanssen on Jan 9, 2011 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
He was chippy, but not scoring quite as much
I think the story was his mom or his daughter or something asked him about his play, so he changed.
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Daughter it was
Or so says the Hockey Legends story. Also, I guess he started producing big right in his second season, so yes he was a productive player while penalty-prone. I can’t imagine trying to break into the league as a Euro back then, even if you came over when you were 8.
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Yes, now let's put up a fight, after 60 minutes and a 5-0.
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Stupid fight
Way to go Zeke…someone needs to tell him to look at the clock first. Try it before 3rd 20:00
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
They really need to stop scheduling one team for back to backs and having them face a fresh team
This is exactly what happened against the Rangers. They were fresh and the Isles were both tired and unprepared. I don’t want to make excuses for them but man…
You mean to tell me shooting the puck from 70 feet out doesn't earn us extra goals?
Unavoidable, I'm afraid (schedule-wise)
I think young legs can help make up for an undermanned team when fresh, but can’t make up for an undermanned tired team when not fresh.
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Me too.
And even at the end I almost don’t blame him, since he never got a fair crack at Bickell.
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I'm fine with back to backs
It would just be better if they were playing a team who also played back to back
You mean to tell me shooting the puck from 70 feet out doesn't earn us extra goals?
2-5-2
in back to backs with the only wins coming against Colorado and the Devils. We are outscored 30-14 in back to backs, and 8 of those 14 goals came in the two wins. So that leaves 6 goals in the remaining 7 games. I wonder what the going rate is for back to back games though…it seems like 9 in basically 3 months is a lot right?
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Actually, if I remember the Isles are about in the middle of those
On the Forecheck does a super schedule each year that shows who has it the worst in terms of overall mileage and in number of back-to-backs.
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just saw this now, sorry
see below for additional stuff
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
I've wondered if the West's dominance has been because of the travel
A team in the West has to travel more to play it’s division and conference foes. Being that they are playing each other this zeroes itself off. But when they come east they can hit the Islanders, Devils, Rangers and possibly Philly without even changing hotels. Their East road trips are easier than our West swings. I don’t have any stats to back that it’s just something I’ve wondered.
You mean to tell me shooting the puck from 70 feet out doesn't earn us extra goals?
CORRECTION
I was wrong on this: The Isles have 20 b2b’s this year, which is tied for second-most in the league. Details will be in the recap shortly…
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CORRECTION, II
And I was wrong again: They are tied for third-most. I’ll just quit now.
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and you know what else
we have played the least games in the league…so unless other teams have more back to backs than us, our schedule really could have been spread out better especially considering 8 of 9 back to backs have been played with game 2 on the road. The only home game again being the Colorado game.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
what an uninspiring game
Thy look totally dead Back to back games are really the death of these young guys You would think the opposite because they’re younger
At least they are heading home
They have 24 home games left and only 18 road and say what you will about the old barn it does seem to serve a home ice advantage.
You mean to tell me shooting the puck from 70 feet out doesn't earn us extra goals?
No shot for the whiff
You mean to tell me shooting the puck from 70 feet out doesn't earn us extra goals?
I'd have to go back and look
I was at the bar and at the time it looked like he tried to pull forehand and just lost it.
You mean to tell me shooting the puck from 70 feet out doesn't earn us extra goals?
ah the joys of rooting for a developing team
Some nights you shout for joy, others you need to reach for the barf bag. No need to mention which this is. Don’t mind losing or getting shut out even. Do mind the lack of effort and being tired isn’t a valid excuse for this stinker. Hope they do better on my birthday Tuesday or folks up here will not let me hear the end of it.
I think they just couldn't establish......
….ANY sort of rhythm against the Blackhawks; Chicago’s forecheck was quite THOROUGH……
I just didn't see the effort
and the being tired excuse only goes so far. It’s the kind of effort I hope to see less and less.
sigh,
All I can say is that my team looked great last night… and my team looked dead last night…
My wife kept wondering what the hell I was doing, I was cheering and complaining at the same time. “Dammit Grabs! Great save Crawdad!”
Last night was truly a two city tale…
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…
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by burpchelischili on Jan 10, 2011 7:14 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Well
At least one of us went home half-happy. I guess your team needs the points more than your team does.
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BTW,
I love the new signature.
I tried to sneak up on my daughter this past weekend, and she said “I can hear you behind me Daddy, your knees always give you away.”
If I ever catch her the beating will commence…
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by burpchelischili on Jan 10, 2011 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
Ha
I wonder, is that an acceptable medical reason for knee replacements? (Patient Complaint: Condition interferes with proper parenting.)
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Heh,
It sounds better than the other reason… Interferes with patients ability to get a raise.
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by burpchelischili on Jan 11, 2011 6:09 AM EST up reply actions
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May 24, 1980: Tonelli to Nystrom. At long last, the steady build of the New York Islanders from expansion doormat to surprise semifinalist to annual contender reaches the promised land: Buoyed by a late season trade for Butch Goring that gave the team the depth up the middle GM Bill Torrey had been seeking, the Islanders knock off the Philadelphia Flyers in six games.
The victory justified the faith in coach Al Arbour who guided them from their second season to their first Stanley Cup seven seasons later. The Islanders would not be the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup, but they would be the only one capable of a dynasty.
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May 21, 1981: This time it was much easier. After falling to "only" 91 points in the 1979-80 season, the Islanders returned to their division title tradition, piling up 110 points -- a whole 13 points over second-place Philadelphia.
Between the quarterfinals (where they beat the upstart Oilers in six games) and the finals, the Islanders reeled off eight consecutive wins -- with a four-game sweep of archrival Rangers in between. As they defeated the Minnesota North Stars in five games for their second Cup, their goal difference in the final was a combined +10.
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May 16, 1982: Another year, another landslide title. The Islanders won the Patrick Division by a whopping 26 points over the second-place Rangers, and were seven points clear of their nearest competition for the President's Trophy, the still-not-quite-ripe Edmonton Oilers.
A first-round scare against the Pittsburgh Penguins turned in the Isles' favor thanks to John Tonelli's heroics, and a true dynasty was on its way: Past the Rangers in six games, then an eight-game sweep of the Quebec Nordiques and Vancouver Canucks to run away with the Stanley Cup.
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May 17, 1983: Not so fast, whipper-snappers. The Edmonton Oilers' steadily rising challenge for league supremacy took them all the way to the finals for the first time, where the New York Islanders summarily dispatched them in a four-game sweep. For the Islanders, the Dynasty was secured. For the Oilers, it was a powerful lesson in where talent ends and the demands of playoff hockey begin.
Four years, four Cups, 16 consecutive playoff series wins (a record that would grow to 19 until the rematch with the Oilers the following year). Mike Bossy scored 60 goals yet again, and Wayne Gretzky became acquainted with Billy Smith's crease.
