NYI-ATL [preview+thread]: Wanna tie me up with some of your ties, Ty?
by Dominik on Feb 1, 2011 1:18 PM EST
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Our first-half navel gazing (okay, 49 games makes it more like three-fifths) continues in the roundtable here and the grade-by-social-promotion report cards here, but now after five days off and two very fast Grabner loops there are actual games to be played.
Most of the league kicks back into action tonight, including the Islanders in Atlanta, where Kevin Poulin gets another start and Nathan Lawson's MCL prognosis has doubled in length. Ty Wishart is up with the Isles (#6 in your program), but Katie Strang reports both he and Milan Jurcina will not play.
Islanders (15-27-7, 14th/E) @ Atlanta (24-19-9, 8th/E)
[Charles V's son, plural] Arena
7 p.m. EST | MSG+, audio - WRHU 88.7
De-Waddelling is going well: Bird Watchers Anonymous
The Thrashers are most notably without Tobias Enstrom, whose loss hurts their powerplay -- especially now that Dustin Byfuglien has cooled off. Byfuglien's start was one of those great stories, and it's a successful re-transition for him back to the blueline, but hopefully people are a little more measured now about what constitutes Norris-caliber play. (Like maybe more than 6 seconds of PK time per game?) Because expecting consistent point production in a luck-and-bounce sport is a fool's game, particularly so for defensemen: Byfuglien hasn't recorded a point since 11 games ago, when he logged his 41st of the season.
Naturally, that means he'll break that slump tonight, probably with another OT winner to add to his six game-winning goals.
For the Islanders, Rob Schremp Hockey was again the extra guy at practice yesterday. In fact, the lines were so curious they bear reposting here:
26 Matt Moulson - 91 John Tavares - 15 PA Parenteau
40 Michael Grabner - 51 Frans Nielsen - 21 Kyle Okposo
57 Blake Comeau - 12 Josh Bailey - 37 Jeremy Colliton
17 Matt Martin - 28 Zenon Konopka / 44 Rob Schremp - 14 Trevor Gillies
So maybe Bailey slides back to center, and we'll see what remnants constitute the fourth line. Maybe Bailey and Comeau rekindle that opening-week magic...or maybe that was all a small-sample mirage.
On defense, Wishart was paired with The Chef in practice:
47 Andrew MacDonald - 36 Travis Hamonic
27 Milan Jurcina - 24 Radek Martinek
38 Jack Hillen - 42 Dylan Reese
6 Ty Wishart - 8 Bruno Gervais
But with Wishart and Jurcina not going, we're either going to see a reprisal of the Reese-Gervais pairing (hide your kids, hide your wife), or we'll see something like that pre-break tweak where Martinek is in charge of Reese and Hillen goes with Gervais. I know everyone wants to get a look at Wishart, since he was the return for Dwayne Roloson -- stuff like that is what the final 33 games are for, no? -- but alas, it's not to be, not tonight...
...Which doesn't mean I won't take his recall as an opportunity to further my lifelong goal to get every quote from Caddyshack into this site somewhere before I've taken my final breath. Right now I'm on pace to get that done before Doug Weight retires. And people say assistant blog-keeper doesn't mean anything...
The Goalie Situation
So Poulin gets the start tonight, which likely means Rick DiPietro draws the tougher assignment against the Penguins tomorrow. Poulin was absolutely nails in a 1-0 loss to the Penguins just before the break, but maybe Jack Capuano doesn't want him suffering from the team's performance on the back end of a back-to-back. Well, it's a thought.
Kids Develop in the Darndest Ways
Remember Zach Bogosian and the 2008 draft? Of course you do, since it was another episode of Isles fan histrionics. Interesting discussion and link at BWA on his progress this year. At the top of that draft, classmate Drew Doughty was an instant star in L.A., while the Blues took the slow and careful route with Alex Pietrangelo -- a move that is paying off in a fine season this year. Then you have Luke Schenn, who was not regarded as highly as that trio but had an "NHL body" and so was thrust into the league with the Leafs right away, with mixed results.
Point being, the Isles' Bailey -- for whom they passed over Schenn and traded down -- has had a surprisingly up and mostly down season. But the jury on that changes by the month, which is why the jury will rightly remain out for another few years. Baby steps.
Bottom Line
For the Thrashers, who were just 3-4-3 going into the break, it's back to business time. They hang on to the 8th seed by a thread over Carolina, so they'll need to regain their better form if they want to make this season more than a playoff tease.
For the Islanders, well, Capuano has already sounded the alarm not to feel too comfortable: "The microscope's on a lot of people," he's said, telling Newsday and official site reporters that the players and coaches now must play to impress.
Every day it seems we talk about the prospects in the system who will one day be pushing players up from below. I don't think any of the 20-somethings are in danger of losing their jobs just yet, but if they don't show they can take the next step in their development -- with consistent effort and smart decision-making -- one day their time will run out.
Return of the FIG: As the games resume, so must the seasonlong picks for First Islanders Goal (FIG). As always, if you're playing, leave your pick as a reply to the first FIG comment, or it might not be counted. Thanks.
New Daily Meme: Evgeni Nabokov is a scratch (cognitive difficulties).
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FIG: PAP @ 11:13
Eddie Dane: How'd you get the fat lip?
Tom Reagan: Old war wound. Acts up around morons.
FIG-Okposo gets it at 4:00
Any task BIG or small, Do it well or not at all
by Rickfansince76 on Feb 1, 2011 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
FIG: Grabner 35:00
After lapping the rink twice in a row as fast as he can, the Thrashers D Men get disoriented fall and fall on the ice. Grabs then pots the easy goal from right out front.
You just watch…
by The Danish Backhand of Judgement on Feb 1, 2011 1:52 PM EST up reply actions
FIG
Kenopka @ 15:23….eventually I’ll be right???
by FireGarthSnow on Feb 1, 2011 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
IOW
Grabner is the Super Tecmo Bo Jackson.
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Moulson 20:10
NO NO NO NO – just kidding. Wouldn’t do that to you.
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FIG JT @ 5:10
finally the isles score first! go on to win 3-1. put it in the net KO!
Blue and Orange.
FIG Grabner 10:00
Go find yourself an open door.
by The Black Map on Feb 1, 2011 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
MM @ 15:30
I watch hockey because I love the game...I watch the Islanders because I hate myself. ~JPinVA
Martin or Moulson? :)
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
FIG 20:31 EV NYI 40 M.GRABNER from 51 F.NIELSEN & 47 A.MACDONALD
Sarcasm is my permanent font.
FIG A Mac around 24:17...and its a Power Play Goal...
The way this is going the Captian of the next Cup contending Islanders team is still in grade school......Results do matter..
FIG Bailey 10:22
Time to start showing that he is truly a Center.
FIG: Frans @ 23:14
Now, kids, being eaten by a crocodile is just like going to sleep; in giant blender.
FIG PAP
RIGHT NOW…oh wait…game hasn’t started yet. Maybe my better half is right about all this premature stuff. But I digress..lets say 28 minutes in, with the wrench in his kitchen.
by DieHardDyingHard on Feb 1, 2011 5:18 PM EST up reply actions
Martin 4:28
The Isles future looks brighter then most would think with these young core guys in place:
Tavares, Okposo, Bailey, Nielsen, Niederreiter, Grabner, Moulson, MacDonald, Hamonic, and DeHaan.
FIG: Okposo 7:16
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 6:07 PM EST up reply actions
Grabner @ 17:34
Hope I didn’t place myself in between people who chose Grabs at 17:10 and 17:54.
But knowing you guys, two of you will do exactly that now. :-)
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 6:28 PM EST up reply actions
Oops
I wrote fall twice.
Doubt it is possible to fall once you have already fallen.
by The Danish Backhand of Judgement on Feb 1, 2011 1:54 PM EST reply actions
DEVILS ARE FOR SALE
I just heard this on WFAN. Vanderbeek looking for a Buyer.
FB4Real
"Past performance Is Not A Guarantee For Future Results"
heheheheheh
Russian Mark Cuban, save us!
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It's time for a Barons/North Stars-style merger
Can they move the Rock to Long Island. They can keep the Claude Lemieux mythology, we’ll take Parise.
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
Quebec Devils?
Goes with what most of Canada already associates with that province
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
NM's Chief Lady Pleaser. Just ask eightyseven.
Not likely. Bettman or some nhl head guy disallowed the sale of the coyotes to a canadien guy that would have moved the team there. So that probably won't happen.
The Isles future looks brighter then most would think with these young core guys in place:
Tavares, Okposo, Bailey, Nielsen, Niederreiter, Grabner, Moulson, MacDonald, Hamonic, and DeHaan.
I was just going to ask
If you guys thought attendance might increase if the team moved into the Prudential Center
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
NM's Chief Lady Pleaser. Just ask eightyseven.
No chance
1) While Devils fans reserve most of their tri-state hate for the Rags, they will not be happy with what they consider a second-rate team picking up where the Devils left off
2) Most Devils fans I know hate the move to Newark; this observation may be colored by experience, as I married into northern NJ and inherited Devils-supporting in-laws, who loved going to the Izod Center but hate dealing with taking mass transit or driving to Newark (which may as well be central NJ, in their eyes)
Eddie Dane: How'd you get the fat lip?
Tom Reagan: Old war wound. Acts up around morons.
So
Both rinks suck then for getting to?
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
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I live in NJ and have been to both spots
It depends on how you like to get to a game. The Rock is 2 blocks from the train, very convenient. Personally, I like it because I live close to the train. I hated the Meadowlands, still do. Getting in and out of that place is a nightmare. Parking in Newark is probably crappy and tailgating suffers as a result.
I watch hockey because I love the game...I watch the Islanders because I hate myself. ~JPinVA
Never been to The Rock
But I did enjoy going to the Meadowlands, it was easy for me to get out of the parking lot going eastbound. I know there used to be a big line of cars heading west though.
by Russel Ginart on Feb 1, 2011 5:19 PM EST up reply actions
Definitely not
Most Islander fans are on the Island. To get to the Rock we have to go to MSG then take another train to NJ… or drive through some of the worst traffic in America!
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 6:37 PM EST up reply actions
Speaking of sales......
Does the Arby’s/Wendy’s guy still wanna by the Isles ?
by Torch7 on Feb 1, 2011 7:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Headline full of win, Dom
After the FIG, I want to see the give the scorer a bottle of Gatorade and yell, “Cannonball! CANNONBALL IT!”
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it’s easy to grin
when the puck goes in
and you’ve got the FIG pool beat
but an Isle Worthwhile
is an Isle who can smile
and had the Thrash the defeat
ok, christen the boat Poulie
by nullzero00 on Feb 1, 2011 3:50 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Well done
Are you busy Saturday?…
…How’d you like to mow my lawn?
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“last time i saw a mouth like that it had a hook in it”
“Hey baby you’re alright. you must have been something before electricity.”
“You wanna make $14 the hard way?”
I ain't paying no $20.11 for no ticket
Well, then you ain’t gettin’ no ticket!
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You must a been something before electricity
Lol. It never gets old. Rodney rocked in that. I laugh like a fool every time
by Torch7 on Feb 1, 2011 7:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Tavares 22:32
Nabokov a healthy scratch….HA….
Does Reese have incriminating photos of Capuano or something? How the hell is this guy still in the lineup….
by JPinNYC on Feb 1, 2011 2:25 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
He must have
Reese goes, but Ty does NOT? I guess Reese is past of the future? Nooooooooooooo way!!!
by Russel Ginart on Feb 1, 2011 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
Nabokov
is strangely listed as an Islander on his SB profile page, but is not in the pull-down roster.
The pull-down roster is weird
Guys disappear when they’re sent down (like Joensuu), but other remain forever.
Someone needs to be fired.
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
Darn interns.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 6:38 PM EST up reply actions
FIG
Comeau 4:32 in 1st.
I bet Nabby is just waiting for the right opponent to dazzle LI in his historic opening start in Islanders’ blue.
Hunter said he was just finishing his check.
Wishing for the end of reese
hopefully ty wishart can show enough (which should not be that hard) to supplant dylan reese. one more semi-promising d man and we can finally say goodbye to gervais too. When the hell is jurcina coming back?
by Lakewood Islander on Feb 1, 2011 3:48 PM EST reply actions
Exactly
But why bring the kid (Ty) up and not play him?
by Russel Ginart on Feb 1, 2011 3:49 PM EST up reply actions
is that what they are doing ?
thats insane
by Lakewood Islander on Feb 1, 2011 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
Yeap!!!!
Ty Wishart is up with the Isles (#6 in your program), but Katie Strang reports both he and Milan Jurcina will not play.
by Russel Ginart on Feb 1, 2011 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe get him familiar with the team in practice first?
Then use him tomorrow as circumstances warrant?
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
Worst case Wishart is just a bigger version of Reese...
At least he’ll in-advertantly block some shots
Devils + Isles
Becomes a new team called the NY Islevilles – great talent and we can split the season betwenn both buildings until we build a new arena. Dom will this get me a permanent ban? Or would you prefer more RHS rants?
lol
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
Dom will this get me a permanent ban? Or would you prefer more RHS rants?
Only if they combine all the 6-foot-and-under players on the new team, and waive all the bigger guys.
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line combos
after the last 4 games, i think captain jack needs to make some drastic changes to jumpstart the offense. i would not mind seeing comeau on a line with jt but dont want to mess up that line. although,moulson proved last year that he can produce on any line.
by Lakewood Islander on Feb 1, 2011 3:50 PM EST reply actions
TV down
Anyone know of a link to where I can watch the game?
TWC won’t fix their wiring til at least Friday.
Get out of the sticks, Charles, move to Queens!! Come, Get some respect a Professional team deserves!!
I just got a black screen
with the twitter link and a dead ip address…weird
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Did we do a community projection on atdhe?
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by Dominik on Feb 1, 2011 6:48 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd like so many players' seasons.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 6:58 PM EST up reply actions
Holy crap!
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
News Article Here
Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/01/atdhe-sports-streaming-website-seized_n_817224.html
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Also
It moved, new address is this and appears to be looking fine
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
I didn't even try
just saw the site…yeah, video link not working…you may have to screw around with the GMT drop down thing?
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
i actually lucked out
msg+ has them, maybe bc the rags are on versus. up here theyd play the rags devils or sabres over the isles
Constantly building for the future.
by pgat28 on Feb 1, 2011 7:10 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Up here
I’m surprised that MSG and Time Warner in Albany doesn’t show middle school badminton over the Islanders.
i meant to say in oneonta
we probably have the same programming, one time i think a biography on oregon football was on over the isles once.
Constantly building for the future.
Might be TWC of the Southern Tier in Oneonta
I lived near Binghamton for a while, and faced a similar dilemma there. Time Warner in Albany would do that too, especially if the Sabres were also playing that night. I think the Islanders were blacked out in favor of the World Poker Tour earlier this season.
Nothing against Oregon, but I admit that I root for their rivals, the Oregon State Beavers.
Once you click on video the window drops down and there should be links to where the game is being broadcast.
Currently there are no options for the Isles game, but if you check the Boston\Carolina game you will find two link for places to watch that game once you click on the video button.
The New York Islanders....they make opposing goalies look gooooood.
Yeah i was just reading about it here
http://torrentfreak.com/us-resume-file-sharing-domain-seizures-110201/
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
Dare I start a Kate Murray is so fat... thread?? Hey the Lighthouse is dead right??
Hate Murrays so fat… When she fell over, she rocked herself to sleep trying to get back up again. (I’m really am a terrible person)
by backstop87 on Feb 1, 2011 4:45 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
It's always struck me as strange they named the team after the cities worst disaster!
by Torch7 on Feb 1, 2011 5:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I never quite got that either
But I liked their logo!
I guess Hurricanes and Earthquakes are similarly odd fate-tempting names.
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Anyone have a link for the game?
In so pissed cuz I forgot to set my DVR for next to games while I’m away…Its no acct so I can’t program it from the internet so if someone has a link please post..Thanks
by KO21 on Feb 1, 2011 6:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
LMAO @
Nabokov’s scratch reason!! Cognitive difficulties indeed! I’m on the bus ride home from the city and I’m howling
by Timtropolis on Feb 1, 2011 6:22 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Whats wrong with me?
I’m in Atlantic City relaxing @ the spa about to get a Therpeutic massage and I’m sitting here dissapointed that I’m gonna miss these next 2 games cuz I forgot to DRR it? WTF did I do when this technology didn’t exhist? Lol. I gotta let this go and accept it…I’m not gonna get to watch the game…hehe. There is something wrong w me…Thiks team isn’t even contending and I don’t wanna miss a thing…I guess I’m a sorry Isles fan…:(
by KO21 on Feb 1, 2011 6:35 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I can log in and program my DVR at home from the Internet
Maybe you can, too?
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 6:43 PM EST up reply actions
Youre right MC
But I rent an apt on LI and the Cable acct isn’t under my name…The landlord has control so I’m kind of caught between a rock & hardplace
by KO21 on Feb 1, 2011 8:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Bummer. Its a sweet one, too (not to rub it in lol)
At least youll get the highlights! :)
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
Replays
12 midnight and 12pm tomorrow…maybe ask someone to DVR it for you till you’re back?
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Might as well face it
you’re addicted to hockey
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
It's like Garth said:
“It’s a really special thing being a part of a rebuild”. Yea Garth, sure…special for whom??
maybe its
that “alternate” definition of “special”?
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
by Keith Quinn on Feb 1, 2011 6:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Per Strang...
Appears Gillies will be scratched and Schremp moves to wing? Hmmmm…we shall see
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 6:59 PM EST reply actions
holy crap
place is empty again tonight…remember to track the first Islander f-bomb!
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Just tuned into the game...looked at the crowd and thought we were the home team
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 Feb 1, 2011 7:11 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
As I hit post I saw yours go up..
The way this is going the Captian of the next Cup contending Islanders team is still in grade school......Results do matter..
Rec'd like our attendence figures.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
That would have been a COZO
if Meyer didn’t smash him.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
It helps to have someone like Schremp there.
I always wondered why more teams don’t try to have at least one puck handler on each line. You never know where you might get some offense from.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
Definitely
Especially when you have one in the doghouse anyway.
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
Bangers like that
I think allow Schremp to move around…those guys bang and crash, he moves. Looked real good, let’s hope it continues. My biggest concern is that I don’t think Colliton will be the answer on that other line. If they’re gonna put someone there, I’d rather it be Rhett or Ullstrom or JJ.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Anyone know what happen to all the live streaming sites?
Atdhe and channelsurfing have both been seized by homeland security. Now I cant watch Islander games…FUCKN TERRORISTS!! hmm….maybe all join the army
I don't understand
how this relates to homeland fucking security…I would have believed the FBI, FCC etc, but that doesn’t make sense…unless it is a foreign site, and even still???
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Huzzah,Huzzah and Huzzah!
You really got em this time Uncle Sam! Looks like Bin Laden’s gonna have to order Center Ice!
by backstop87 on Feb 1, 2011 7:21 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd
for the image of OBL watching NHL with that beard in a cave.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
....ANY unauthroized encroachment upon revenue streams.....
…..is looked upon as a breach of national security (economic interest threatened) It’s QUITE ridiculous, but – what ELSE is new????
I honestly cannot share you guys enthusiasm on this one
Yeah Ill watch a stream once in a while but I consider it gravy if I do, I certainly wouldnt EXPECT it.
Im pretty disgusted by all the Anti-American comments being made on sites right now. People dont know how goddamn good we have it.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
Not pleased by the seizures
Especially since I decided to forgo cable and just get high speed Internet in the apartment I moved into last month. Still, I understand why the seizures were made, and it will just encourage me to listen to the Islanders radio feed more often.
and is it just because it's foreign?
what’s the deal with HULU? Is that legal?
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
At least Hulu has a couple of classic Isles games in their collection
Hulu has some permission to broadcast what they show at least
I worked for Hulu
It’s completely legal. Everything they do is 100% on the level. They hold contracts with every single distributor and advertiser.
If the NHL had HALF a brain,
they’d make a particular team’s games available for, say, $49.99/season, with maybe a $24.99 playoff option – THAT, I’d pay for! But Center Ice is just TOO exorbitant…..
AND if they do something like that, not block internet subscribers from seeing games they pay for just because they are being shown on cable in that area.
But thats a whole different story- thats legal and something people pay for, they have a right to complain.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
I AGREE 100,000%
I suggested this to the NHL at the beginning of the season, and they said “It’s just not something we’re looking at right now.” Ridiculous. I have no need for all those other teams’ games. I just want the Isles. So why should I pay all that money just because I live out of market? It sucks. They would get so many more subscribers that way.
by rosey7 on Feb 1, 2011 7:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
.....I think I may try to contact my 'buddy' Bill Daly tomorrow at the league offices.....
- met him at the hearing in Mineola in 2000….
Can't stop the Patriot Act
Can only hope to contain its Star Spangled Ramming.
by afrosupreme on Feb 1, 2011 7:25 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Only lines 1, 3 and 4 are being used.
Where’s Frans, Grabs and KO?
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 7:16 PM EST reply actions
Ah, thanks.
I flipped over to the game just seconds late. The second line’s nickname should be Don’t blink!
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
Now this is just stupid
to have the Reese/Gervais thing here with the 4th line. I guess at some point though 4 lines 3 sets creates that naturally.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Grabner
might be our best overall forward, consistently doing little things, plus his speed
Constantly building for the future.
Dammit!
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 7:31 PM EST reply actions
As in "he got owned by FMIV"?
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
If i had a nickel
for every “1st goal” or “slump busting goal” against us this season, I’d have a shitload of nickels.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Or a subscription to Center Ice..
The way this is going the Captian of the next Cup contending Islanders team is still in grade school......Results do matter..
You know
it’s bull shit that we have to wait this long…I knew 10 minutes ago we weren’t getting that call…Islander style.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
That? A goalie interference penalty?
Naaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 7:36 PM EST reply actions
Atlanta announcers just called Freddy a solid hockey player
Are they smoking crack? I thought I was going crazy with cabin fever this winter.
I don't live in a yard
Apartment building. Whatever’s in the courtyard gets melted by the exhaust from the clothesdryers.
Pretty friggin’ buried in front, though.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
Nope
And I’m taking great pleasure in the fact the east coast has more snow than the Twin Cities right 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.
by David Hanssen on Feb 1, 2011 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
I think this is the first winter
I’ve contemplated shoveleing off my roof.
I think we’ve broken 70 inches of this shit in a month.
It's all fun and games...
Until the snow turns to ice, then falls off the roof of your house onto the roof of your car.
And thus began one of the more difficult winters of my life.
OMG, that sucks!
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
That was in 2003
The good news was that I was able to get the car fixed and actually drove it around until 2008. But it was a cold, windy winter walking around Oswego.
Damn... That looks like it had an unfortunate meeting with Brendan Witt
But in all seriousness, I’m glad nobody was in the car.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
I was actually in the shower when it happened.
So I heard no ice crashing sounds. But I think a collision with Brendan Witt would’ve totaled the car, leaving Witt unharmed.
Also, the ice did some damage to the front as well
It’s almost like Zdeno Chara was able to throw said chunk of ice onto the CR-V.
Too bad you didn't have your shot blocking specialists out there.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
Listening on radio
Was that goal a load of crap or a legit call?
by James Kannengieser on Feb 1, 2011 7:39 PM EST reply actions
Another nice shift by the 4th
Getting some good dump and chase, bang, dig and traffic shots. I like it.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
I didn't think it was possible to overestimate Grabner's speed.
But that’s what KO just did.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 7:42 PM EST reply actions
Best 1st period in a while i think
sadly.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
I really enjoy this Isles radio crew
Informative and energetic, with entertaining intermission features. Props to Hofstra.
by James Kannengieser on Feb 1, 2011 7:48 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Agreed
But we are required to uniformly rip it since it’s a college station and there are just a line of major stations dying to pay the Isles to broadcast their games.
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
Still Recruiting for a Sim Hockey League
Just to pimp this one last time, if your interested in GM’ing in a EHM league using the rosters from the beginning of this year check this link http://www.paperstreetbrigade.com/blog/?p=19701 for more info
or email me
Or leave a Reply here and I’ll get in touch with you.
We already have 5 people, looking to start with 10 and hopefully add people as the season goes on.
"When you’re dressing Dustin Freisen on your blueline, there’s no hope." ~ David
Contributor to Lighthouse Hockey not sure if I'm the Sniper or the Enforcer.
why would I want to be in a league
run out of Switzerland ? (I better get some recs for that)
NYI Hockey! We'll get that winless month yet!
by bob l on Feb 1, 2011 8:03 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Congrats to Grabs on #3 star of the week.
Weird that he won it with only 2 points though.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
KO JT MG
for a piece of that shift. Was that an accident?
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Yep
JT out with MM and PAP. Some long shifts tonight for some guys.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
.....COMPLETELY off-topic,
and I’m prob gonna REALLY, really date myself by asking, but – is there anybody on this blog that might have know how to get a ULTRA-rare Rolf Harris number, on mp3 or 45, called “Two Buffalos” (b-side of his OTHER hit in the U.S., “The King Of Caractacus Court”? Both, like “Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport”, are kinda novelty songs – but WTIC, the Whalers flagship station, used to play it often (specifically, Bob Steele)…..some site wants $60 for the only CD it appears on…..
I've never heard of him, but...
a quick search found a CD (Now and Then) with the song being sold at http://www.rolfharrisentertainer.com/shop.html for 16 pounds (~$26). Not cheap, but better than $60.
Wow
on that quick play Martin and Schremp were back…and very quickly.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Frans
Rides big Buff wide to force a bad angle shot. Strong for 175-180!
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Please let it be Hamonic's first goal already!
The poor kid is going to be talking to himself if it isn’t.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 8:08 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Definitely Hamonic
Moulson pointed right too him. Happy 1st travis!
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
That was beautiful liitle bit of patience on JT on that play
FB4Real
"Past performance Is Not A Guarantee For Future Results"
If JT were on a better team — say Tampa (sub him in for Stamkos) — what do folks think his numbers would be?
by AP77 on Feb 1, 2011 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
better
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
Well, that's if it was mini-Ditka.
The full-sized Ditka would be good for another 25 points.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
Who would win in a fight
Ditka or a hurricane?
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 Feb 1, 2011 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, so long as only ONE arm is tied behind his back.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
What
If the hurricane was named Ditka?
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 Feb 1, 2011 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
The laws of physics would have to be re-written to allow those two forces to even come into contact, let alone fight.
That’s like matter and anti-matter coming together. It wouldn’t matter who’d win, because the universe would cease to exist.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
I don't know if Brasky would win that fight
But both Ditka and Norris would come out of it pregnant with Brasky’s child.
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
They use Brasky's foreskin as a tarp at Yankee Stadium
by James Kannengieser on Feb 1, 2011 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Vivid, disturbing, hilarious
In short, nominee for film of the year.
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
I wonder what Stamkos would do if he were on the Isles?
FB4Real
"Past performance Is Not A Guarantee For Future Results"
he'd have 18 goals and 18 assists right now
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
FIG winner
If I have it right, vrwc is the FIG winner, picking Hamonic at 18:24. Please let me know if I’m mistaken.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 8:11 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
And if I AM right...
Then vrmc is on a two-game winning streak. You cannot stop vrmc; you can only hope to contain him (or her… I haven’t been formerly introduced yet).
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
Two-game win streak, and for a relative newcomer
We have a shaman in our mist. We must follow him. I am willing to sacrifice Reese as a display of my devotion.
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
Dude, it's not a sacrifice ...
… when you already want him dead gone.
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
The Hockey Gods
Would Prefer Reese Pieces, or at least Jeff Reese
"When you’re dressing Dustin Freisen on your blueline, there’s no hope." ~ David
Contributor to Lighthouse Hockey not sure if I'm the Sniper or the Enforcer.
WOW, thats impressive!
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
Now if I can just get those Lotto numbers right...
It’s a he. An Islander fan since the mid 70’s going to the NY Islanders Hockey School at Racket & Rink in Farmingdale when I was in Junior High (you have to be over 45 to remember that place). I still have Eddie Westfall’s hockey stick signed by such players as St. Laurent, Pat Price, Bobby Nystrom, Jude Druin and others.
-John (vrwc)
by vrwc on Feb 1, 2011 8:28 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Excellent!
Tell us stories.
(Seriously…old-days stories are always welcome and good for the pups’ history lessons. Plus: Respect to all who are older than Weight.)
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
All who are older than DW...
proud, but don’t like being reminded. NOTE: “DW is so old” thread was hilarious!
Bleeding orange & blue since '72.
One of the best threads I can remember
I’m just really happy we have more “veteran” fans on board lately…
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
Hey Dom
What constitutes a veteran fan? I’m about to turn 27, went to my first game when I was 5 (an 8-3 win over Calgary), but sadly they won their final Cup before I was born.
I did go to 3 games during the 93 playoffs though…all wins! Including the one win against the Montreal Cheaters…I mean Canadiens (6 men on the ice for that tying goal!!!).
Ha, never thought about that
I just selfishly resorted to “people who can share stories from the old days” — but I guess old days is pretty open-ended.
My dad put me in front of a TV half-way through the dynasty, so I have foggy memories, Jiggsy sounds, and general nostalgia and back-filled stories from him and Fischler.
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
Im not older than Doug Weight...
But we were in HS at the same time for a year!
That counts for something lol
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
Younger than Weight!!!!!!!!! lol
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
Hockey1919 (user here) has been taking some Weight-age grief lately
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
I noticed that,
I think I remember watching DW play with… wait for it… the LI Ducks!
Bleeding orange & blue since '72.
Wild Games in Commack
The way this is going the Captian of the next Cup contending Islanders team is still in grade school......Results do matter..
Early days of The Islanders
I remember having to walk to the NCVC in 5 feet of snow…6 miles..uphill, both ways..we had to use discarded tennis racquets for snow shoes cuz real ones were to $$..
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 Feb 1, 2011 9:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Nice
Thankfully the internal combustion engine came along…
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
LOL!
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
Was that because of the gas lines in the 70s lol?
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
Cool, thanks, Dave.
My name is Mike, by the way. Welcome aboard, and get to Vegas!
Commissioner of the FIG pool, 'cause I make one crappy player.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
if we get a PP
we will score
NYI Hockey! We'll get that winless month yet!
by bob l on Feb 1, 2011 8:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
loving poulins instincts
reading the play before it happens
by Lakewood Islander on Feb 1, 2011 8:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions
okposo looking much better imho
by Lakewood Islander on Feb 1, 2011 8:16 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Colliton
looking like the best player on that line tonight. They’ve been very quiet. Line 4 has been feast or famine.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Current FIG standings
Anarcurt 3
IDigRcks 3
cunch punch 2
Hakker 2
vrwc 2
19 Isle in NJ 22 1
19holekc 1
54_Fighting 1
BCISLEMAN 1
Hockey1919 1
Icelanders 1
isles732 1
IslesinAZ 1
JPinVA 1
Kaonashi 1
Les Beaver 1
MartyInd 1
mayrain 1
MLong86 1
MTBVibe 1
ogam5 1
pgat28 1
quin8722 1
since70too 1
TheMetalChick 1
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 8:19 PM EST reply actions
Josh needs to stop thinking and just hustle and trust his instincts
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
its so true
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
Someone is blowing their position in the offensive zone tonight
that’s the second time a puck from down low was sent all the way back.
So Schremp is basically still playing center on that line
With Konopka taking the faceoffs.
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
Didn't Konopka come from the Thrashers?
And if so, shouldn’t he be fighting twice as much, given his manner?
2011 is our year! Now if only seasons didn't span over two years.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
Ah thanks.
I was wondering why I hadn’t noticed him being too frisky.
Commissioner of the FIG pool, 'cause I make one crappy player.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 8:27 PM EST up reply actions
His line
hasn’t been in the offensive zone during an inopportune moment lately…it’ll come, it’ll come.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
True. Sad, but true.
Commissioner of the FIG pool, 'cause I make one crappy player.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
Tampa Bay
Though time with Columbus and Anaheim too.
…not that Zenon needs an excuse to fight twice as much.
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
sounds better then having Konopka run out for 10 second shifts just for the faceoff.
"When you’re dressing Dustin Freisen on your blueline, there’s no hope." ~ David
Contributor to Lighthouse Hockey not sure if I'm the Sniper or the Enforcer.
Assist to Grabner for popping it off the back of the net, preventing the whistle
Then a helper to Sopel for palming the puck back to KO.
And demerit to Okposo for tackling JT after the goal.
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
NOW we're talking!
Commissioner of the FIG pool, 'cause I make one crappy player.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 8:27 PM EST reply actions
KO is back!!!!
I watch hockey because I love the game...I watch the Islanders because I hate myself. ~JPinVA
WHOOOOOOOOOOOO! :D
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
now THERES some hustle
awesome work from Hillen and the Hustle Line!
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
That post was fast...what'd u do, have it pre-loaded??
The way this is going the Captian of the next Cup contending Islanders team is still in grade school......Results do matter..
PAP!!! /raises fist
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
When it rains, it pours (goals)!
Commissioner of the FIG pool, 'cause I make one crappy player.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 8:31 PM EST reply actions
I can SO deal with that!
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
It really was
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
PAP!
He was flashing the jazz hands on that one.
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
sopel got PAP smeared
by Lakewood Islander on Feb 1, 2011 8:32 PM EST via mobile reply actions 4 recs
If he isn't Fist F*%$ing someone
he is smearing them!! Classic
I watch hockey because I love the game...I watch the Islanders because I hate myself. ~JPinVA
love to see PAP fist f***ing pumping! Nice goal.
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
by Bryan2112 on Feb 1, 2011 8:34 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Damn, the Isles were out for blood at the end of that period!!!!!!!
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
No doubt
I just grunted and groaned like a patient during all that. “Do you need something removed?” was the call from the other room.
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
by Dominik on Feb 1, 2011 8:36 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Is this what the future looks like?
You mean to tell me shooting the puck from 70 feet out doesn't earn us extra goals?
Quebec will have some team to watch
Sorry I couldn’t help myself :)
I doubt tomorrow's
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
No screw that noise...They're winning their back-to-backs!!!
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
Never know
At least Pittsburgh is playing tonight too.
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
Pittsburgh can win tonight
Then the Penguins can have Rags hangover and get beaten by the Islanders.
I like it.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
I wouldn't complain if it is
I’m an optimist, and I think there is plenty to be excited about regarding the Islanders in the future.
My man, KO, scored the night I cant watch?
Go figure…Who else scored?
by KO21 on Feb 1, 2011 8:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Hamonic
Okpsoso
PAP
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
We outshot someone
17-9 in a period? Who are these guys? What has been done to my Islanders?
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
The Atlanta goal was a fluke though
It hit Hamonic’s stick and hit the leg of Poulin to go in.
You mean to tell me shooting the puck from 70 feet out doesn't earn us extra goals?
From behind the net, no less
They actually reviewed it to see if FMIV had kicked it.
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
Scary though
no one has a shot on that line
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Wish the Islanders
Played in Georgia then…legal is much sooner.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
He doesn't look decisive or confident, and lacks the hustle that goes with these missing qulaities.
:-(
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
Im so rooting for Bailey
He has shown what he is able to do in short spirts….I hope he gets it together…Hope he’s not a head case, always over thinking….
by KO21 on Feb 1, 2011 8:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Line 3
J. Bailey 10:03 0 0 -1 0 0
B. Comeau 09:49 0 0 -1 0 0
J. Colliton 08:58 0 0 -1 0 0
Line 4
R. Schremp 07:52 0 0 0 1 0
M. Martin 08:38 0 0 0 1 0
Z. Konopka 07:45 0 0 0 0 0
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Bailey is 6-1 on Faceoffs at least
You mean to tell me shooting the puck from 70 feet out doesn't earn us extra goals?
just leave him at center the rest of the year.
FB4Real
"Past performance Is Not A Guarantee For Future Results"
Grabner interview
Now THAT’s more of the traditional Austrian accent I was looking for.
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
So vaht you’re saying iz dat Grabner changes his accent for da local media?
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 Feb 1, 2011 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
Threat of inclement weather prevents me from scoring
Hammer, Ox, and PAP pick up my slack!
Let’s go Islanders!
nostrabobus
first the hamonic call(no fig) the the PP call I’m awesome
NYI Hockey! We'll get that winless month yet!
by bob l on Feb 1, 2011 8:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions
You've got competition
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 Feb 1, 2011 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
But will you see your shadow tomorrow?
You mean to tell me shooting the puck from 70 feet out doesn't earn us extra goals?
If that f---ing little groundhog sees his shadow tomorrow...
… I’m killing him and his entire family, so nobody can take up the mantle!
Commissioner of the FIG pool, 'cause I make one crappy player.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
How can he see his shadow if his hole is covered with 4 feet of snow and he cannot get out?
You mean to tell me shooting the puck from 70 feet out doesn't earn us extra goals?
Yeah! Or, wait… um… would that give us a shorter winter, or a perpetual one?
Commissioner of the FIG pool, 'cause I make one crappy player.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 8:54 PM EST up reply actions
Dunno
just a dead groundhog…I think a new groundhog would take over…those things multiply like groundhogs.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
I thought Groundhog day happened a couple months ago
When the team kept loosing and repeated the same mistakes. I swear Bill Murray was on the third pair with Reese.
You mean to tell me shooting the puck from 70 feet out doesn't earn us extra goals?
Wow, Reese can make ANYONE look bad.
Commissioner of the FIG pool, 'cause I make one crappy player.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 8:57 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Under
Two of them will be these home run pass attempts that actually connect.
Lighthouse Hockey: Oddly, we *do* particularly care.
Over.
Commissioner of the FIG pool, 'cause I make one crappy player.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
dumb question but is there anywhere to stream the game for free
by dougweight4coach on Feb 1, 2011 8:58 PM EST reply actions
Try MyP2P
You have to download a bunch of stuff. Usually SopCast and VLC
yeah i tried that but nobodys streaming thank you though!
by dougweight4coach on Feb 1, 2011 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
Hillen saved Marti's ass there
You mean to tell me shooting the puck from 70 feet out doesn't earn us extra goals?
Marty played like crap tonight.
If he continues like this no one will want him before the trade deadline….and certainly the Isles won’t want to sign him next year.
Punch to the face.
Not that it’ll be called of course.
Commissioner of the FIG pool, 'cause I make one crappy player.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 9:01 PM EST reply actions
Nice sucker punch by Byfuglien
I watch hockey because I love the game...I watch the Islanders because I hate myself. ~JPinVA
Bailey needs to watch the tape of KO tonight
That’s what we need him to do.
You mean to tell me shooting the puck from 70 feet out doesn't earn us extra goals?
Fucking KO
I know this is not gonna be accepted well, but he needs to get in there and protect FN and MG if he’s gonna be on that line…they’re both midgets.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
KO did NOT return the nastiness I'll agree, will he ever be that type?
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
Apparently not
but I think that is something a “future captain” needs to do. I don’t need him to drop the gloves necessarily, but make a statement, pull a guy out with authority…etc.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Maybe Kyle should talk to Amac about this
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
(cuz Amac "gets it")
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
That would be nice
I really like KO too, it’s that specific little thing that bugs me. I’m small, if my guys are getting mangled, I go in. I just feel like it’s a part of the bond of a team that shouldn’t have to be thought twice about.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Agreed on the bond
I think I have seen it in him, at least the frustration/no-way this isn’t happening response thing. Just rarely. I think he has a really long fuse; the guy is happy go lucky to the core, it seems.
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I totally
don’t want to feel that way about him either…it feels dirty.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
not tonight,buddy.not tonight
by Lakewood Islander on Feb 1, 2011 9:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
That isn't his game
I’m not sure I need more than 2 fingers to count the times I’ve seen him do something agressive. He is too mild mannered.
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Fuck his game
It’s not Gervais game either…that is part of being a teammate…not a part of having game.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Perhaps I should have said "nature"
It isn’t in his nature. I’m sure you’ve played with guys like that. I’ve met very few who can just turn it on. It’s usually better that they don’t, cuz they just end up getting their a**es kicked! lol
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better that they don’t, cuz they just end up getting their a**es kicked
Haha, this is me! But seriously, guys appreciate that. Especially if the guy they have outweighs them by 255-180.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Yeah
worst part about playing in adult leagues is weighing 165lbs and playing with hasbeens, wannabees, and neverwas’s that think we are in the NHL not a non-checking league.
I watch hockey because I love the game...I watch the Islanders because I hate myself. ~JPinVA
Had a guy try to start a fight with us at the final whistle a few weeks ago
His team lost, he was sore, and suddenly he got the big “I’m in the NHL and need to send a message” gene. His final taunt to my linemate was: “You suck at hockey!”
I said, “Dude, we’re playing at midnight on a Wednesday night. You better believe we suck at hockey.”
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by Dominik on Feb 1, 2011 9:15 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
You're a lousy f*cking softball player, Jack!!
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Sometimes it's not really a matter of getting your ass kicked
but getting the other guy something to think about. Getting your ass kicked for sticking up for a team mate is one thing, give the violator at least a nice knot on his eyebrow sometimes does the trick. He may whip your ass but next time he runs your boy he’ll think twice.
I'm not saying
I don’t see the value in it. I’m saying I just don’t see that in KO. Never have. I’d much rather he keep doing that… KO’s # 2!!
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I think
someone last week got his face broken by a gloved punch. You have to be careful with those 2 who are small…especially up against Buff.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Is Nino that type? I hope so, we could use some nasty + skill
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
god willing
I think Lee might be. Nino also got his ass kicked in his mini-fight though right. Who was that in the pre-season?
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
disagree.in the past he has stood up for his teamates.in every scrum he is there.not a fighter,but very protective of his linemates.no problem tonight with him,when he has shown the legs ,agressiveness,and strength on the puck that we were used to in the past
by Lakewood Islander on Feb 1, 2011 9:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
What?
I would love to see evidence of that other than the time Clutterbuck told him to shave his neck while he was defending Comeau.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Jumping in and being protective
is completely different than “returning the nastiness”. Even when KO jumps in to break something up I don’t recall seeing him “pissed” or “fuming” and very aggressive.
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I dont need Kyle to be Konopka
Id rather him having multi-goal games.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
Don;t make the mistake of thinking I'm talking about fighting
I’m talking about making sure that either of our arguably 2 best players this season don’t get hurt because you don’t want to put your nose in there.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
He just missed more than half a season because of some kinds of mysterious incidental contact at practice
I can understand him focusing on scoring. Thats what I WANT him to focus on, anyway.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
totally agree.KO can do no wrong
by Lakewood Islander on Feb 1, 2011 9:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
It's not surgery related
its KO personality related. I would like to keep our best defensive player intact and our leading goalscorer from becoming the league pinata after his recent exposure as a qualtiy player at the all-star game. Honestly, i don’t care who protects them, I just prefer it’s the guy who’s closest by…which in many past cases, is KO, who walks the other way.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
leading goal scorer over the last month
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Is Nino known for bringing the "nasty"?
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
Sorry just replied above
he is a contact player, but not a fighter. But just using the size and presence is good enough. Just push some guys away!
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
Surprised the Isles passed on Zack Kassian...not that he'll be Clark Gillies
but he sure is nasty
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
I'm all for goal scoring though
and physical play (not necessarily nasty) and I will always take those things first because nasty is easy to find. But yeah if you can find someone that packages all that together Tkaczuk, Primeau, Neely Gillies…man I love that!
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
i think that may turn out to have been a mistake by Snow, all depends on how DeHaan turns out -
by CanadianIsleslifer on Feb 1, 2011 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
If Larsson is off the table, maybe Landeskog, though not huge (6'1) fills this need.
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
I wonder if it was head issues scared them off
They’re really focused on all that with these kids.
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i suspect the same thing Kassian has been labelled a loose canon, Bertuzzi, Simon…I saw Stevie Yyzerman play in his rookie season and the first few after, he had guys like probert and kocer…hard to pass up on a guy like Kassian when you draft JT…I was holding my breathe when Snow was moving up in that draft, scared to death Snow was trying to get Ryan Ellis – will never know since Ellis was picked right before Isles took DeHaan
by CanadianIsleslifer on Feb 1, 2011 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
Its so true.
Isles are ALL about the character, it seems.
But when you look at how these kids get along and care about one another, you see a real benefit of that.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
The way I see it, I want him to be who he IS.
Im not gonna complain about who he is not.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
Listen, i hear you
But I swear, if I’m playing, and I am getting punched in the face by a bunch of guys and they’re bigger than me, and my teammate doesn’t come over, I think he’s a dick. And I understand that “that’s not me” thing, I do. But just understand that everyone that plays a “team sport” makes sacrifices for each other…for the team. I just wonder what it’s like to watch your teammate skate away from stuff like that.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
I can think of a few isolated incidents of that happening, and I can ALSO think of a few isolated incidents of him pushing people and sticking up for teammates. I think you focus on one group of isolated incidents far, far more than the other.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
That perhaps is fair
it is possible I didn’t see them, or they aren’t that memorable to me because i feel like that’s what you’re supposed to do. Don’t know. But seriously, I hate feeling this way, because he has everything else…I think that is why it bugs me so much> He is so close to being a complete player/leader, just take care of your men.
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
okposo is flying!
ive been dreaming of this for months
by Lakewood Islander on Feb 1, 2011 9:03 PM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Love having two real scoring lines...
…welcome back Kyle!
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
I was thinking of what this team looks like with Nino on it
The idea of having Okposo on the first line and Nino on the second. If Nino brings his aggressive style we saw in the pre season he should open tons of ice for his linemates.
I’m thinking particularly Bailey who’s stuck playing along side midgets.
Totally
Next year for me I want Bailey and Nino playing together and developing chemistry asap
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
I was also wondering how many points JT would have right now
If KO was healthy for the season. He’d have to be an easy point per game pace this season.
I think it's safe to say that KO is back. :-)
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 9:14 PM EST reply actions
Ye gods that was sweet!
Oh man oh man it’s nice to have two threatening lines.
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Seriously, when was the last time that happened?
I’m going back to when we had Yashin on the 1st line and the lucky 7’s on the second line.
Seems like, yeah
Nolan era, someone was always hurt and although there were vets who could score, you never knew who would be “on” on a given night.
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It's game like tonight's that will help you mightily do just that!
- but HEY, Hil saw something in him – could be worse….
Oh yea Comrie was our #1 center
before he changed his name to Rob Schremp(Hockey) and got moved to the 3rd line
We'll always have that opening weekend vs. Buffalo
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Damn
OK, if KO keeps going like that, he can be a bitch if he wants! I didn’t think he would have a 3 point night. If he keeps that up, fine!
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Fantastic pass from Grabs!
And a GREAT goal for my boy KYLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LOL!
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
HOLY SHIT!!!
NOW that’s poise and timing.
Beautiful!!!
I remember way back when we used to convert on 2 on 1s like that.
Almost once a game....
The way this is going the Captian of the next Cup contending Islanders team is still in grade school......Results do matter..
Ouch.
For a second, it looked like Martin’s eye was missing.
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 9:17 PM EST reply actions
Just a thought
If we’re not going to make “big moves” at the deadline. Anyone think we at least bring back a second rounder for this draft?
Craig Ramsay
So he lost his last NHL head coach gig in part for not being enough of a hard-ass, right? Is that going to be an issue for him here? Too much teaching, not enough kick in the arse when the players get smug and feeling too good about themselves? I hope not. I guess Dudley has his back no matter what.
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in his defense,the last time we faced them they looked totally different. also,players like antropov are notorious for taking games off
by Lakewood Islander on Feb 1, 2011 9:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Agreed
I just hate when players need to be babysat, and then the coach takes the fall. (Not saying that’s what’s going on in their slump…just thinking out loud.)
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The cameraman is having a devil of a time tracking Grabner tonight
Keep seeing those long bomb passes, hear Howie say “for Grabner,” and then wait for the camera guy to figure out what zone they’re in.
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Here's a rule of thumb for our cameradude...
… if Grabs is on the ice, and the Isles have the puck, immediately look 1-2 zones ahead.
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
camera work was bad first two periods
by Lakewood Islander on Feb 1, 2011 9:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Grabner must be one of those guys that gets hurt by the offseason
seems like one of those players that just needs to play all the time.
That might explain why he is notoriously horrible in camp
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
Seriously!
AND lucky for us that Tallon think he knows better than anybody.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
Van we just move the Thrashers to
Winnipeg, Hartford or Quebec already? Seriously, this team is having the best season they’ve ever had and there are less people there than show up @ NVMC. This is pathetic.
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It might be for the same reason...
… Is the monster storm extending that far south?
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
It’s not just tonight, it’s been all year that they’ve had poor attendance. The last time the Isles were in ATL in November, there were just as many empty seats.
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by David Hanssen on Feb 1, 2011 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
Alternate same reason
Their ownership history makes the Isles look spotless.
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So I guess that's why the Nordique fans were targeting them.
I feel bad for the true fans there, however many there might be.
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
There are Serious diehards, thats the part that hurts.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
And those diehards have been abused for a decade
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I know.
And I feel horrible for them.
However, as mean as this is going to sound, I dont know if its a good idea to give cities back franchises when they already lost them.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
Who has been successful?
I can only think of Minnesota.
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
Ah yes.
Although they were handed a Cup contender.
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
Sure were.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
Wellll.....if the winter classic festival Baldwin is putting on in East Hartford next month .....
…..draws 100K, then I’d say that bears serious re-consideration of the Whalers being revived…..
Dont see that happening either way.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
The Whale Bowl
It’s not just one game, but it’s a whole weeklong festival. The main events happen to be taking place on one day though, with a college game, a Whalers alumni game, and an AHL game at night.
Depends
I mean, I don’t know if Atlanta is a good sports market, period. But I don’t subscribe to the “they already lost a team” theory — especially with southern/western markets. The population is constantly moving south and west, so the Oakland/SF/SJ and Denver and Atlanta of today just is not nearly the same as their ’70s versions.
Pretty much all sports expansion in every sport has been about chasing this population movement, but sometimes they get ahead of themselves (or forget that there are 20,000 better things to do in SoCal then go to NFL games).
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I'm not sure of the long term viability of that either
Winnipeg and Quebec City may be too small to have long term financial success if the NHL returns to those cities. Hartford may be a different case, but I think that a Hartford team would have to market heavily throughout Connecticut and Western Mass.
If any city should get an NHL franchise, I’d go with Seattle, as long as they get an NHL ready arena (which I don’t think is even an option).
If any city should get an NHL franchise, I’d go with Seattle, as long as they get an NHL ready arena (which I don’t think is even an option).
Id say somewhere in Canada, honestly.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
Hamilton could work
As long as the Balsillies of the world don’t run the team.
Seattle could work too, and there’s a nice regional rivalry with Vancouver that could be had. There’s also some hockey history in Washington State as well.
Id say somewhere in Canada, honestly.
Yeah, in that case Winnipeg is the most likely candidate short term. They already have an NHL ready arena in the MTS Centre (opened in 2004, ~16,000 seater) while QC would need to build something new.
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by David Hanssen on Feb 1, 2011 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
Believe me, with a VERY high per-game average and a rabid core,
bringing back the Whale to the NHL is not such a ludicrous proposition…..
The Whale
XL Center needs to be replaced before that’s an option. There seems to be room to build a new arena next to Rentschler Field in East Hartford, but I’m not too certain on that. Pre-game and post-game entertainment would be limited to a Cabela’s outlet across the street.
Already in talks to be done, replacing the Civic Center (No way in hell I’m ever calling it the ex-something, It’s the HCC, just like it’s the NVMC) with an NHL ready arena in the same spot. Last I heard it’s just being held up (surprise, surprise) by the local government.
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by David Hanssen on Feb 1, 2011 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
Even if it wasn’t for lack of fan support and more the owners being douches? That’s what happened in Hartford and Winnipeg, especially with Hartford. Betman basically maneuvered an ownership team in place he knew was going to relocate the team to a southern market without regard for the Whaler fans.
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by David Hanssen on Feb 1, 2011 10:11 PM EST up reply actions
Wasn’t short lived former Isles co-owner Steven Gluckstern involved in moving the Winnipeg Jets to Phoenix?
Yeah, thats always worth considering
But that isnt really what happened in Atlanta.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 10:49 PM EST up reply actions
Quebec City and Winnipeg...
Fans base and ticket sales were not the problem for either of the two Canadian teams. Basically, NHL got too big for them, they could fill their arena, but no TV market of consequence…the province of Manitoba for example only has about 1 million ppl…800,000 of those live in Winnipeh – the next largest provincial city is Brandon with 50,000…how many ppl outside of their will watch/purchase Jets games etc…more or less a summary of what we hear here in Canada
by CanadianIsleslifer on Feb 1, 2011 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
That's what I worry about
This league is only getting more expensive. The Leafs revenue dominance (along with a few others) is raising the expense and buy-in level for everyone.
Without splitting up the Toronto territory with another team (and how likely is that), I’m afraid QC and/or Winnipeg would just be adding two more lower revenue teams, although probably more successful than a couple of the Southern ones.
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Leafs
The Ontario Teachers Pension Fund would need to pull out of owning the Maple Leafs before a 2nd Toronto area team is a possibility. The Leafs aren’t for sale either.
not sure...
their union mandate is to raise sharevalues and make money for teachers fund…there has been rumours of them selling..after getting cut of expansion fee, that might be time to sell
by CanadianIsleslifer on Feb 1, 2011 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
Rogers was rumored to be discussing a possible purchase of the Leafs
But apparently The Fund denied that rumor.
agreed...
bettman hates basille, RIM billionairre who wanted to bring coyotes – former Jets to hamilton, but b/c of what he did, the league did their own study and found that toronto market could support two more teams. the leafs are sold out and have been sold out for decades. the supply is no where near meeting the demand. ppl in toronto actual inherit seasons tickets, its almost impossible to get tickets outside of scalpers. don cherry is on record stating that hamiltom will eventually get a team, but it will be expansion, not relocated one as the league would not pass up on the huge expansion fee Hamilton would bring…leafs are on recorder – at least publicly – as not being opposed. could kill buffalo though as they are right on the border and have a large hamilton ara following.
by CanadianIsleslifer on Feb 1, 2011 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, expansion fee for that market would be hard to pass up. That’s one priority where I can’t really blame the owners.
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Mike...The storm goes that far south
Your aunt had to pull in the Still
The way this is going the Captian of the next Cup contending Islanders team is still in grade school......Results do matter..
Huh?
Is that a movie reference?
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
No movie...just the facts...
The GA portion of the family
The way this is going the Captian of the next Cup contending Islanders team is still in grade school......Results do matter..
I'm sorry... I'm dense.
I don’t have an Auntie down south.
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 1, 2011 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
Wooo
We Held a Lead, No Scary Endings!
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more important than the win is the return of Kyle Oposo to form
figure next year shremp and colliton are gone.nino comes up and we maybe sign one prime forward.streit returns.playoffs here we come
by Lakewood Islander on Feb 1, 2011 9:32 PM EST via mobile reply actions
And don't forget Rhett
The kid has been lighting the lamp in BPT and was impressive in the AHL All-Star game.
The future looks bright.
i wasnt that impressed woth him when he was up.needs more weight and probably another full year in bp.
by Lakewood Islander on Feb 1, 2011 9:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Elsewhere: Don't look now but
Roloson and the Lightning are up 3-0 on Philly.
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Rolo deserves a Cup
I have never rooted for another team to win the Cup, but I would love to see Rolo, Bergy and Thompson hoist it this year.
UPDATE
Roli robs Nodl, gets an ovation from the Lightning crowd as he’s doing his fiery Roli thing yelling at a ref or D-man, and then Stamkos goes the other way 2-on-1 and scores to make it 4-0. Sweet.
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I love Roloson.
I love Stamkos, too.
I just hate the Lightning. Its so odd.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 9:48 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Definitely talented, no question
but meh- screw him.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
FINAL: Roloson gets the shutout
4-0 over Philly.
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Do the Lightning have any more enticing prospects? Cuz I'd love to see Martinek win a cup with Roli, Bergy and the Bolts!
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
the low on what we need..ottawa is loading with top young D prospects, not including Karlsson, kid who represented them at allstar game…
by CanadianIsleslifer on Feb 1, 2011 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
That'd be cool
Also: Apparently Thompson just signed a two-year extension with them.
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If Poulin had enough games under his belt
…he would be tied for 2nd in the NHL in save % at .929
You mean to tell me shooting the puck from 70 feet out doesn't earn us extra goals?
Ah, Poulin.
I LOVE THIS KID!
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
Whoo- Poulin talkin! :D
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
TMC
I thought you wanted to send KP down and keep Lawson?(LOL) Anyways, You gotta feel good for KO after his 2nd goal, the smile on his face was priceless. My vote is in for next Islanders Captian #21!!!
by Russel Ginart on Feb 1, 2011 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
LOL
Poulin is my goalie!
I wanted everything to be picture-perfect for him, I guess… no rushing, clear smooth sailing. But its just not looking like its working out that way. Honestly, Im thrilled for him- even if I would have delayed my own joy in seeing him play just to make things better for him.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2011 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
POULIN!!!!!!!!
I loved him since the first time he came in the game. He’ done nothing to change my mind, and I love how early goals don’t seem to affect him in a negative ways.
And congrats to Travis.
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Feb 1, 2011 10:20 PM EST reply actions
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1979-80
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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.
1980-81
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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.
1981-82
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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.
1982-83
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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.
