Predators @ Islanders [game thread]
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Predators (25-15-4, 6th/W) @ Islanders (16-20-6, 14th/E)
1 p.m. | MSG+ | Audio: NHL - WRHU
Nassau [gloriously unsponsored] Veterans Mem. Coliseum
Predatory Prose: On the Forecheck
During the low point of last season, the Predators trounced the Islanders 5-0. Let's not do that.
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I had a dream...
That the Islanders beat the Predators on MLK day.
"He's depriving some small village of a pretty good idiot" - Mike Milbury on Ziggy Palffy's agent. On Twitter: @Dan_of_Science
by PGI on Jan 16, 2012 12:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions 2 recs
I had a dream...
That one day, Orange and Blue sweaters will once again lift the Cup!!
Oh Yes!! I have A dream!! That Johnny T will win the Conn Smythe!!
Oh Yes!! I have a dream!! That one day young players, and old players will walk hand in hand
Towards that dream!! Oh yes, I have a dream!!
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 12:47 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
lines
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#Isles lines: Moulson-Tavares-Okposo; Grabner-Nielsen-Parenteau ; Martin-Bailey-Rolston; Wallace-Pandolfo-Niederreiter
NYIslanders @NYIslanders 1m Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
#Isles d-pairs: Streit-Staios; Hamonic-MacDonald; Eaton-Jurcina.
islanders hockey, making a sane person go insane during finals week
I should check the schedule more often
By the time I realized it’s a matinee, I already had agreed to dinner with friends. I’ll send positive thoughts while eating a delicious pizza in Italy :)
"If you have what you say you have, I’ll make you rich. If you don’t, I’ll make you into shoes" Jim Moriarty 1/1/2012
Yeah, these sneak up on you
But they’re usually the same U.S holidays each year: Columbus, MLK, Presidents, if I’m remembering right.
Lighthouse Hockey: A flute with no holes is not a flute. A Dane with no holes is Frans Nielsen.
Haha I forgot there was an afternoon game too
I just woke up mins10 mins ago. Im used to a cold one during the game, today Im going to be drinking coffee
The New York Islanders: saving their best for the wrong conference since '05
by Chris McNally on Jan 16, 2012 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
I live 500 meters away from the Italian border
A field trip is not unusual ;)
"If you have what you say you have, I’ll make you rich. If you don’t, I’ll make you into shoes" Jim Moriarty 1/1/2012
To give you a rough idea
"If you have what you say you have, I’ll make you rich. If you don’t, I’ll make you into shoes" Jim Moriarty 1/1/2012
I'm Swiss to the core
"If you have what you say you have, I’ll make you rich. If you don’t, I’ll make you into shoes" Jim Moriarty 1/1/2012
Why not have a pizza party at home?
We need to recruit Islander fans where ever we can…..
They are not interested in NHL hockey
Their hearts beat only for HC Ambrì-Piotta
"If you have what you say you have, I’ll make you rich. If you don’t, I’ll make you into shoes" Jim Moriarty 1/1/2012
My two teams square off
My favorite team is the Islanders
My second favorite team is the Predators
I am rooting for a close game and no injures.
I am wearing my Preds gear at the Coli tho.
That feels weird to me.
I had Isles season tickets for 9 seasons.
Haha
Yes, I am confused as well. 2nd Favorite Team? haha
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.
OK, I've had enough of this geico flying pig commercial
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 12:55 PM EST reply actions
Weeee Weeee Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
The New York Islanders: saving their best for the wrong conference since '05
by Chris McNally on Jan 16, 2012 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
Prepare to hate everything due to the terrible advertisements on MSG+.
Official choice of Lighthouse Dog #1.
by Fabtraption on Jan 16, 2012 12:59 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
this is why I usually record the game on DVR and start watching 10 minutes in..
But today I’ll watch IRT so I can post with you fellers…
My favorite team is the Islanders...My second favorite team is the Predators
Me too, but today I have only one team. Screw the Preds.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 12:57 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
weeeeeeeeeeeeee
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee all agree
Wondering if the Islanders will start calling their goalies Cerberus...
by Nomore_Okposto on Jan 16, 2012 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
reply fail
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah
I was just in Nashville for a Predator vs Wild game and had a great time so I adopted the Preds as my second favorite team. Got a hat and jersey while down there so I figured I would wear my Preds gear.
by Alex Kinkead on Jan 16, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
I went to a Preds game once
They really put on a good time down in Nashville. The game I went to was a Ducks-Predators game in the 2005-06 season.
My second team tends to be a Western Conference team, and that usually changes every few years. It was the Preds for a while, now it’s the L.A. Kings. I also have an affinity towards the Buffalo Sabres, but I really bleed Islanders blue and orange blood and cry Islanders blue and orange tears.
oh what i would do
to have weber and suter on my team
Wondering if the Islanders will start calling their goalies Cerberus...
by Nomore_Okposto on Jan 16, 2012 12:58 PM EST reply actions
go on....
hopefully its more than what you would do for a Kondike bar?
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.
Lets Go Islanderrrrs!!!
clap,clap, clap,clap,clap...
Good news / bad news
The good news: as a Time Warner customer, i can finally watch an
Isles game today!
The bad news: the game was made possible because my grandma fell today and got Islander Hip. Waiting by the phone for calls fom the hospital so i can go and visit her.
Islander Hip has spread past the team and fans to fans’ loved ones. Be careful out there people!
Meanwhile, FIG for both this game and the prior one will be updated tonight. I likely won’t have much time to comment during the game (in fact i was looking forward to commenting on On the Forecheck for parts of this game, I like tose guys).
Go Isles!
Yet another Moulson brother-in-law.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 16, 2012 12:59 PM EST reply actions
Wish your grandma well
and tell her the tale of many an Islander who hurt their hip yet returned to play mediocre hockey for a long time to come
The New York Islanders: saving their best for the wrong conference since '05
by Chris McNally on Jan 16, 2012 1:01 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Will do thanks!
Yet another Moulson brother-in-law.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 16, 2012 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed
In all seriousness, here’s to a speedy recovery for your grandmother!
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.
That made less sense than i thought… My Grandma and parents are all in Cablevision/FiOS land, which is why i can watch the game, barring hospital visits which don’t look probable for the next hour or two.
Yet another Moulson brother-in-law.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 16, 2012 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
You know you're an Islanders fan
when you can still find something positive amidst all of the horrible tragedy.
Official choice of Lighthouse Dog #1.
by Fabtraption on Jan 16, 2012 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Thanks!
Yet another Moulson brother-in-law.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 16, 2012 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
Wow finally a positive of Thrashers leaving
Predators games on TV, so dont have to fuck with NHL.com
I live 5 hours from you, JIm
That and Rinne are kinda why i adopted the preds as my second favorite.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
Don't quite know if it's "Preds" love.
But i like the people at On the Forecheck, the Preds version of LHH.
Yet another Moulson brother-in-law.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 16, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
just thought of this
senile battle: stan fischler vs don cherry, who would win?
Wondering if the Islanders will start calling their goalies Cerberus...
cherry
fischler can at least speak proper english
islanders hockey, making a sane person go insane during finals week
Um...
Well, are we measuring their senility or are we measuring their insanity?
by IDCWhoYouLike on Jan 16, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
uhhhh
both?
Wondering if the Islanders will start calling their goalies Cerberus...
by Nomore_Okposto on Jan 16, 2012 1:03 PM EST up reply actions
No I mean
do they score points for more salient thoughts or the more insane thoughts?
by IDCWhoYouLike on Jan 16, 2012 1:04 PM EST up reply actions
ahhh
more salient thoughts (thank you for putting actual thought into this)
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by Nomore_Okposto on Jan 16, 2012 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
I'd have to go Fischler
I can actually follow his logic a little better than Cherry’s, however it would be close, like a 1 goal differential (if we’re using hockey terminology). Cherry just seems to have tangents he goes off on while he’s making the thought, and while Fischler has the same… well they seem at least germane to the overall point… lol
by IDCWhoYouLike on Jan 16, 2012 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
Cherry went nuts on Cappy calling that time out...
Fischler might be kind of zanny but he’s sensible…
Nobody hated cherry when he stuck up for us and told mario to quit crying.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
Never thought I'd be drinking a coffee while watching live Islander hockey..
but such is the case on a national holiday, the day after a Raven for me (Giant for some of you) playoff game.
I like it. Go Isles.
by BaltimoreIslander on Jan 16, 2012 1:04 PM EST reply actions
I remember going to Alaska for work
And being in a sports bar at 9 am to watch football, and it was dark. Talk about weird.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:08 PM EST up reply actions
Understatement of the year?
Cap on the radio pregame: “Johnny [Tavares] is very important to our team”
LETS GO ISLANDERS!
Tavares Hatty today, Feeling it!
btw, anyone in VA going to Caps Game Tomorrow?
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.
I'm not from VA but I'm going.. does that count? ha
by BaltimoreIslander on Jan 16, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
Sweet man!
I’m in the rafters (400 something), look for a white Peca Jersey. Usually head to Green Turtle b/w periods.
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.
I'll be the Isles fan with the obnoxious Caps fan...
… oh wait, they all are haha
I actually think said obnoxious brother got us some sweet lower bowl seats though.. so can’t complain too much about his interests.
by BaltimoreIslander on Jan 16, 2012 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
"Forgive them, for they do not know what they do"
They’re all bandwagon fans and have taken their Football shit talking ways and think it applies to hockey. That’s annoying and the fact that I have to pay 50 bucks for a non crappy seat.
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.
I meant crappy seat haha
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.
black guy just said
martin luther king day….wouldve thought he of all people wouldve said martin luther king jr. day.
Wondering if the Islanders will start calling their goalies Cerberus...
makes more sense
Wondering if the Islanders will start calling their goalies Cerberus...
by Nomore_Okposto on Jan 16, 2012 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbFCVw2plbQ
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
Is it me
or does seeing No. 51 passing the puck up ice to No, 40 just look right
The New York Islanders: saving their best for the wrong conference since '05
Butch, it's not
Pekka Rinna
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:11 PM EST reply actions
Well
that’s familiar…Wallace screen there
NY Islanders, just one irrational free agent signing away from contention!
Website:Lighthouse HockeyTwitter: @KeithLHHockey
Couldn't tell
Poulin probably still should have had it, but they let Kostityn in pretty far too.
NY Islanders, just one irrational free agent signing away from contention!
Website:Lighthouse HockeyTwitter: @KeithLHHockey
It's okay
We’ll just have to win this one 5-1
Nah
Sergei Kotstistn? however u spell it.
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.
he's awesome
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
Im pretty sure Wallace scored
The New York Islanders: saving their best for the wrong conference since '05
by Chris McNally on Jan 16, 2012 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
....well, THAT's gratitude for you! Hmmmmmph!
In memoriam: Virginia Ariel Cayon 1927-2011 R.I.P. Mom
The Preds dont let up many goals of late...
They gotta stop it now…
thats what Im concerned about
This is a game we usually lose…A team thats our equal…we beat teams that we are better than…
You can't be part of the "Cool Islander Goalie Club"
…without giving up the first goal on the first shot.
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
by Bryan2112 on Jan 16, 2012 1:13 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Anyone see what just happened to JT?
NY Islanders, just one irrational free agent signing away from contention!
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puck off the leg
This is my signature, not that you particularly care.
by Homey Chives on Jan 16, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
They're discussing it
Said he took a shot off his right lower leg
by IDCWhoYouLike on Jan 16, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
got tripped up
looked like he fell weird
Wondering if the Islanders will start calling their goalies Cerberus...
by Nomore_Okposto on Jan 16, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
and
nevermind
Wondering if the Islanders will start calling their goalies Cerberus...
by Nomore_Okposto on Jan 16, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
Nevermind
apparently took a puck in a bad spot on the leg/ankle according to Isles broadcast. Streit nailed him with a slapshot dump in.
NY Islanders, just one irrational free agent signing away from contention!
Website:Lighthouse HockeyTwitter: @KeithLHHockey
Thought Rinne wasn't playing?
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.
Think I might be ready for Nabokov now
NY Islanders, just one irrational free agent signing away from contention!
Website:Lighthouse HockeyTwitter: @KeithLHHockey
Again
wide open shot there with no D near the Predator, but poor angle there by KP.
NY Islanders, just one irrational free agent signing away from contention!
Website:Lighthouse HockeyTwitter: @KeithLHHockey
Yeah
Not gonna lie, that was a real tight high shot.
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.
does that qualifty as a spin-o-rama move?
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.
for staios it does
This is my signature, not that you particularly care.
by Homey Chives on Jan 16, 2012 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
Staois go away
No Sleep 'til....We Find Some Secondary Scoring
wow
Poeple will be pissed if we lose because Poulin is cold..
We'll be pissed if we win too haha ;)
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.
Oh yeah
But – Its somewhat true. Even if we win 3-2, people will complain about Cappy, Poulin being rested, etc.
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.
We seemed to do just fine this week when he was hot.
by TA on Jan 16, 2012 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
During the low point of last season, the Predators trounced the Islanders 5-0. Let's not do that.
Jinx. (I kid) we’re all islanders
by BaltimoreIslander on Jan 16, 2012 1:17 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Fixed
we’re all islanderswe all hate ourselves
Official choice of Lighthouse Dog #1.
by Fabtraption on Jan 16, 2012 1:18 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Wow, we can't even be happy for a period.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:17 PM EST reply actions
unrelated
guessing thats a grabner offensive zone orbit
Wondering if the Islanders will start calling their goalies Cerberus...
by Nomore_Okposto on Jan 16, 2012 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
Gillies
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
nice
Wondering if the Islanders will start calling their goalies Cerberus...
by Nomore_Okposto on Jan 16, 2012 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
Every time we start to lower our gaurds and become optimistic they take a step back..
I hope they can get some goals here and change the tide…
Rinne is 7 feet tall
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
and the pads make him like 6 feet wide
I think the pads are way too big…
I think it's too late.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
He's way too big. Just watch him. It's almost freakish watching him in goal.
he’s awesome. I wish he was ours.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
Don't like the sarcastic cheer for the save
Not for a B-port callup, come on fans
by BaltimoreIslander on Jan 16, 2012 1:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
.....WELL, in Spanish 'gozo' means, "I work"1
In memoriam: Virginia Ariel Cayon 1927-2011 R.I.P. Mom
Where oh where
Can we hide Eaton and Staios?
Lighthouse Hockey: A flute with no holes is not a flute. A Dane with no holes is Frans Nielsen.
by Dominik on Jan 16, 2012 1:20 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
....so Grabs at least has THAT much going for him over BC!
In memoriam: Virginia Ariel Cayon 1927-2011 R.I.P. Mom
That clip showed why Eaton, Rolston, & Staois are all on the scape wagon
No Sleep 'til....We Find Some Secondary Scoring
rolston
okay so rolston already moved to 3rd line…wondering how long it takes to move him to 4th and then finally out of the roster!
- actually, I'm wayyyyyy off; it means, "I enjoy"!
In memoriam: Virginia Ariel Cayon 1927-2011 R.I.P. Mom
C'mon Martin
What was that?
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.
But since December 26th we're 21 for 22 on the PK
Back to best since random convenient date stats for us
by BaltimoreIslander on Jan 16, 2012 1:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
yeah, he won't hit everybody perfect when you hit all the time.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
The crowd is asleep
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:24 PM EST reply actions
loud snores
Wondering if the Islanders will start calling their goalies Cerberus...
by Nomore_Okposto on Jan 16, 2012 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
Thats what giving up 2 quick goals in th 1st few minutes will do...
But Im starting to hear some cheers, now
I just heard a lady ask a vendor for some cotton candy
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
Two minutes for passenger-ing to KO
Lighthouse Hockey: A flute with no holes is not a flute. A Dane with no holes is Frans Nielsen.
Wow
Poulin is getting ABSOLUTELY NO HELP!
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.
nowish might be a good time for that timeout
or goalie pull…either or.
NY Islanders, just one irrational free agent signing away from contention!
Website:Lighthouse HockeyTwitter: @KeithLHHockey
fffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!
islanders hockey, making a sane person go insane during finals week
Okposo needs to stay with his man
No Sleep 'til....We Find Some Secondary Scoring
This aint all his fault
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
I meant for a 6th skater
This is my signature, not that you particularly care.
by Homey Chives on Jan 16, 2012 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
Call a Timeout now
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.
Almost another...Horny gets piled-on
"We want to keep beating them...to break their pride and break their season...is a huge thing for us." - David Legwand
Wrong thread sorry guys. Watching you too. lol
"We want to keep beating them...to break their pride and break their season...is a huge thing for us." - David Legwand
well you did have us wondering what you were really watching
The way this is going the Captain of the next Cup contending Islanders team is still in grade school......RESULTS DO MATTER..
Too much multitasking. Oh, and Hornqvist = Horny.
"We want to keep beating them...to break their pride and break their season...is a huge thing for us." - David Legwand
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah...
good try of covering it…
The way this is going the Captain of the next Cup contending Islanders team is still in grade school......RESULTS DO MATTER..
Hey Don,
It’s too early to be that drunk. ;-)
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
It's never too early :P
"We want to keep beating them...to break their pride and break their season...is a huge thing for us." - David Legwand
It's just the preds
And the greatest goalie in the world.
We don;t need to try.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
This is on the fucking coaching...
These guys have no right to think that any games will be easy…They are no better than the Preds…But they dont show up for these games against teams in the bottom of the league…
Interesting you say that
Michael Grabner @grabs40 23h
I think today it took longer to get dressed then practice itself..now off to @MMoulson for some football and homemade chilly #sundays
NY Islanders, just one irrational free agent signing away from contention!
Website:Lighthouse HockeyTwitter: @KeithLHHockey
So what you're saying is
Staois and Eaton are on an all-chili diet.
Official choice of Lighthouse Dog #1.
Another Monday holiday matinee shit performace!
Historically this team has sucked on Monday matinees!
Game over!
We are all Islanders, even if we’re from Jersey!
weeeee weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:29 PM EST reply actions
We're getting the cascade of collapse now
Couple stupid mistakes early puts them in a hole, now everyone playing head-in-rear.
Lighthouse Hockey: A flute with no holes is not a flute. A Dane with no holes is Frans Nielsen.
Yeah they came out good
Winning battles and that first goal seemed to kick the whole team in the nuts
No Sleep 'til....We Find Some Secondary Scoring
Big saves there by KP
could’ve easily been 4-0 there.
NY Islanders, just one irrational free agent signing away from contention!
Website:Lighthouse HockeyTwitter: @KeithLHHockey
Who do we play next?
We are all Islanders, even if we’re from Jersey!
by Russel Ginart on Jan 16, 2012 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
caps
This is my signature, not that you particularly care.
by Homey Chives on Jan 16, 2012 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
Tomorrow
then Phily on Thursday.
NY Islanders, just one irrational free agent signing away from contention!
Website:Lighthouse HockeyTwitter: @KeithLHHockey
UGH!
Finally realized I could listen to the game on my phone and 3-0!?
"If the bell needs to be answered, we've got the guys to answer it." "If they want to start something, that's fine."- Trevor Gillies
Twitter: JenWillyard
Just got here
forgot it was a 1:00 start
Who shat the bed?
seems the Islanders forgot also
The way this is going the Captain of the next Cup contending Islanders team is still in grade school......RESULTS DO MATTER..
Right now
The whole team… Poulin isn’t getting any D help, the forwards aren’t getting it deep, and the D has been worse than Swiss cheese…
by IDCWhoYouLike on Jan 16, 2012 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
So fucking frustrating.
And so fucking stupid. I really like Nabby, but don’t bring up a hot prospect and sit him for a fucking week when your starter makes numerous mental mistakes.
Official choice of Lighthouse Dog #1.
Let's see...
KP, Okposo, Rolston, Staois, Eaton, Mottau*
(*he’s not playing, you just know it’s his fault somehow)
Official choice of Lighthouse Dog #1.
Well, judging by this teams 2 Goal-per-Game threshold
Makes it easier for me to not watch the game and actually do something productive.
Working on MLK day = weak
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.
he certainly wasn't a packers fan this weekend
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by Homey Chives on Jan 16, 2012 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
could just be the luck of Carrie Underwood
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by Homey Chives on Jan 16, 2012 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
Islanders performance GROSS!
We are all Islanders, even if we’re from Jersey!
by Russel Ginart on Jan 16, 2012 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
agreed
theyre dumb
Wondering if the Islanders will start calling their goalies Cerberus...
by Nomore_Okposto on Jan 16, 2012 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
that mustard colored third jersey several years ago
is up there with the mighty ducks third jersey of the mid 90s
This is my signature, not that you particularly care.
by Homey Chives on Jan 16, 2012 1:37 PM EST up reply actions
Can we just start this game over?
We should be entitled to one-mulligan per season
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.
We did come back in the Toronto Game
but they don’t have rinne
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.
sry, meant almost
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.
Entertaining diversion
OT: Beer label quiz.
Lighthouse Hockey: A flute with no holes is not a flute. A Dane with no holes is Frans Nielsen.
I got it wrong! I chose Hamms.
We are all Islanders, even if we’re from Jersey!
by Russel Ginart on Jan 16, 2012 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
13/15
Didn’t Get the Cubs Beer and Japanese one. Is this bad? haha
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.
Hahaha - I was once young and dumb
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.
Nicely Done
Makes me feel a little less bad for knowing so much about beers haha.
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.
Actually
I learned a lot of those from years of stocking the beer case at my old man’s deli. I’ve probably known at least half of them since I was about 10.
11/15
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10/15
Proud to say I missed Natty Ice lol
by IDCWhoYouLike on Jan 16, 2012 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
14/15 - I have a problem.
Missed the Japanese one.
I love St. Pauli Girl ad: “Friendly, fun-loving beer.” IT’S A BEER.
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I'd like do a study
Amount of beers you know correlated to how many years you’ve been an islander fan.
May be statistically significant.
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.
by mikefromVA on Jan 16, 2012 1:55 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
9/15
I guess Im not a beer man.
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by Russel Ginart on Jan 16, 2012 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
His shot?
It was pretty well placed.
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I thought so
But JT would’ve found a way to pass that shit
The dude floated towards the net like an iceberg.
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by Fabtraption on Jan 16, 2012 1:42 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Sould mount a fog horn on him
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Too bad he couldn't be the iceberg the Titantic hit
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
Did you see how the 2-on-1 was played though?
The defense guarded high, was baiting him to take the pass (as he should). Rear replay showed Rolston’s shot was heading just inside the post. Good save.
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We just hate him Dom
That’s all.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
Heh, I know. I have no love lost for him.
I just try to question my biases and look at each play as if it’s not my favorite player or scapegoat involved.
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I just trust Bailey's shot more than Rolston's.
I’m amazed his shot didn’t fly around the boards.
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He should have missed
With his shot the puck would have rebounded off the end boards and right on Bailey’s stick for the easy score lol
by IDCWhoYouLike on Jan 16, 2012 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
Don't hate on the guy who helped the isles get to salary floor
the only positive thing he’s done for this organization
Rolston-Bailey 2-on-1
With Rolston carrying the puck, I wonder what the odds of a pass were there. And what the odds of Bailey actually shooting if he did get the pass.
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Good job grabs
real close
No Sleep 'til....We Find Some Secondary Scoring
Head up OKIE!
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Well, they're creating chances now at least
Three close chances.
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Looks like the No-Doz is starting to work
The way this is going the Captain of the next Cup contending Islanders team is still in grade school......RESULTS DO MATTER..
elbow JT up 3 -0?
where is the gritz?
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:39 PM EST reply actions
JT stuck up for AMAC when he got drilled...
I would hope someone gets to that Preds player…
AHHHHHHHHHHHH
look up to ceiling wondering why, why oh why
Wondering if the Islanders will start calling their goalies Cerberus...
Courtesy of my snarky relative
To the tune of We Will Rock You:
Kevin you’re no goalie
Big disgrace
They’re kicking your goal
All over the place.
We want we want Nabby
Clap clap bang
We want we want Nabby
What do Frans Nielsen, Scooby Doo, and Hamlet all have in common? They're Great Danes.
by LI51 on Jan 16, 2012 1:41 PM EST via mobile reply actions
A disgrace?
Thumbs down.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
Unfortunately I come from a rangers family
What do Frans Nielsen, Scooby Doo, and Hamlet all have in common? They're Great Danes.
by LI51 on Jan 16, 2012 1:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I hate day games.
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Sure glad this is the only matinee game today
So hockey writers can pretend that the Islanders have been playing like that all season.
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by PGI on Jan 16, 2012 1:45 PM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
that would be wrong...
We only play like this every other game on avg…
Its great to see Hillen doing an interview with bug eyes as a Preds player...Peter rubbed it in that he was having an "outstanding" season w the Preds....
Its never easy being an Isles fan….
Eh, he's pretty much the 7th d-man.
Suter’s out with the mysterious “upper body injury”, so Hillen is in.
"We want to keep beating them...to break their pride and break their season...is a huge thing for us." - David Legwand
I know..
Why would Bug Eyes say he’s having an “outstanding season”? Just to run it in Isles fans faces…This guy is a douche..
End of ONE, there is a God! only 40 minutes left of this tourture!
We are all Islanders, even if we’re from Jersey!
do we see nabby in the second?
I know the goals aren’t really on Poulin but does Cappy do it anyway or save him for tomorrow
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He needs a rest
I think you ride out Poulin and lay into the team between periods for playing so poorly.
Cool, we can pad this record because there's 39 games left
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Its crazy...
I think thats also on the coaching…
Sometimes
But it could also be they need to come out more ready mentally. That could go either way really.
by sayvillelax94 on Jan 16, 2012 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
Thats what coaching is for...
To get them prepared mentally..
Part of it
They gotta be able to motivate themselves as well
by sayvillelax94 on Jan 16, 2012 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
Would bet more fluke than anything
Like Moulson scoring the first goal of the game 8 times this season (or whatever it’s up to).
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But they let them up within the 1st few minutes or the 1st shot of the game...
Thats lack of focus, IMHO
Hornick was keeping track of that
It may end up in “The Skinny”. It hasn’t happened recently, so I haven’t seen that stat in a while. Now that it’s historical, I’d assume it will be in this one.
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damn you centre ice
HD feed is preds feed, standard is islanders!!
Atleast you get HD Feeds
I’m getting royally fucked by my cable provider with ALL of my feeds in Standard Def.
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.
Likewise
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Fairfax
Moved from Alexandria (fake AVA, the springfield alexandria) from FIOS with 1 HD Channel to Fairfax where all I can get is Cox.
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.
Are you in Old-town?
Didn’t think you could get Comcast in Alexandria
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.
Yep
Right next to TC Williams – Remember the titans haha
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.
Butch and Howie talking breakaways, Grabner
Butch claims he converted on 90% of his breakaways when he was playing.
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Yeah, Butchie never faced a butterfly
nor an overstuffed couch in the net.
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When I interviewed Bossy I tried to fish for what he think he'd do against today's goalies
Not a topic he was interested in, lol.
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way too many double grey gooses
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 2:01 PM EST up reply actions
He was noted for breakaway acument
But yeah.
Honestly this is what I’d love to know about Grabner and breakaway conversion rates overall. Doubt there’s anyone in the NHL right now who even makes a comparable to Grabner. Gaborik? Prime era Bure?
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staios with longer hair
Wondering if the Islanders will start calling their goalies Cerberus...
by Nomore_Okposto on Jan 16, 2012 2:03 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Jordin Tootoo @Jtootoo22 21h
Short trip to Long Island and now watching some playoff football. Not much else to do out here in the middle of now where.
Eat shit tootoo
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I always wonder why the teams stay in the Marriott.
Yes it’s convenient, but it’s a better PR thing if they stayed say somewhere with LIRR access to the city.
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Yeah, if I were the visiting team I'd keep them at Marriott
Get in, get out. No funny stuff. Avery won’t let you into clubs anyway.
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My point is that this is bad PR for the Isles and prevents players from coming here.
Well, disincentives. We’re not in the middle of nowhere, but the Marriott does give that impression.
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A lot of players love L.I.
it is the NMVC that they can’t stand……
I guess it depends on who makes those decisions
If it’s the Isles, then it’s probably cheaper to put a team up in the hotel right next to the arena (and this is certainly a budget-conscious organization)
If it’s the visiting team, then the Isles probably need to get the hotel torn down. Otherwise, a relatively out-of-the-way hotel right next to the rink seems pretty perfect if I’m coaching that road team
Lots of visiting players complain about nothing to do on Long Island
I think they just see the Coliseum, the hotel and whatever roads they take to and from the airport.
I do recall an article a couple years back where Eric Nystrom took a bunch of his (at the time) Calgary Flames teammates around Long Island so they’d stop badmouthing the place.
For fun, couldn't he go out and run some innocent passers-by from behind?
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by Dominik on Jan 16, 2012 2:05 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
he could always go to champions for $1 beers with the ticket stub!
Wondering if the Islanders will start calling their goalies Cerberus...
by Nomore_Okposto on Jan 16, 2012 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
must not let puck hit net
Wondering if the Islanders will start calling their goalies Cerberus...
by Nomore_Okposto on Jan 16, 2012 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, don't stand in front of Weber slapshots.
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Hamonic has to stop doing that
I appreciate the effort, but the inside ankle of that skate has nothing to it…hurts like hell, and knocks the whole area dead whether there is a major injury or not.
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just noting that Suter is not on the bench
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by Homey Chives on Jan 16, 2012 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
Hammer stays
he will end up being our version of Webber
islanders hockey, making a sane person go insane during finals week
Yes, let's not trade all our youth away again.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
No, it's not.
Hamonic is 21 with years of team control at a low price. Suter, not so much.
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by garik16 on Jan 16, 2012 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Definitely take this literally.
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THIS
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by Homey Chives on Jan 16, 2012 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, I know he didn't mean literally.
I’m just saying that price considerations are HUGE.
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Really wish the ref would GTFO there
completely ruined that cycle like 3 times.
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He made Rolston look agile
Although in truth, once I saw Eaton pinching in I just wanted a whistle.
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twice no less
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by Homey Chives on Jan 16, 2012 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
Indeed
I just assumed it would be over every time either one of them touched the puck. My mood changed like; Bailey (gogogog), Rolston (ugh, get backgetback), Martin (dig dig dig), Bailey (come on get it to the front) Eaton (fuck, who’s back).
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Ha, I know
Then (whew, Martin’s back)
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is macdonald
drunk? he looks it.
he’s been bad all year. i never saw him nore than a 3rd pair D
So...Poulin's floppiness
Is that supposed to be a positive quality?
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Kind of
it’s often described as “athleticism” when it works, and “poor positioning” when it doesn’t.
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enough with
the wallace already. he does absolutely nothing. t
better than into the net
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by Homey Chives on Jan 16, 2012 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
Fourth line owes everyone dinner
They’re getting killed out there.
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by PGI on Jan 16, 2012 2:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Gee you mean a line of an AHLer with no NHL skills, a super old and washed up NHL veteran with no offensive skills, and a prospect with 2 way skills
is bad? But but the synergy!
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5 on 3?
FIVE ON THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
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Bleed, John. Bleed!
Such a silly rule.
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Must be getting interesting on
JT’s penalties drawn per60.
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Not really.
http://www.behindthenet.ca/2011/5_on_5_pens.php?sort=10&mingp=&mintoi=10&team=&pos=F
Around 25th among forwards.
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Forget Duchene, Jeff Skinner is a freak.
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Hmm
on the other hand, there are only a couple above him when you look at the +14 in drawn vs. taken. And is tied for 13th in “drawn”. Getting better.
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Oh he's terrific
By contrast, Grabner’s been taking too many penalties this year, though he’s still a net positive. But it’s not an elite skill for him (more a product of his other great skills), like with other NHL forwards.
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I think the real funny thing is
and it may just be an “eye bias” by me, but nothing more egregious than usual is happening to JT, he just seems to be getting more calls lately.
You almost wish there was a neutral observer “crap that could’ve been called per 60” just to check variations on stuff like that.
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penalty drawer
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by Homey Chives on Jan 16, 2012 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
Hey MSG+
We don’t need to see the montage of JT getting the shit kicked out of him.
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Might want to take a couple shots here guys
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Shit Rinne
Killer saves
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Crap.
Wow, can’t even remember last time they had a 5-on-3 of decent length.
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Covers the net like a shooter tutor
who is self aware.
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I hear this Rinne guy might be a goaltender of considerable quality.
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Product of tiny sample size.
And nothing more. Isles PP is really middle of the pack.
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Yes. Non-even strength play is always a tiny sample size, affected heavily by random fluctuations.
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thats true but they were 5th on the league by mid season...
“You are what you’re record says you are”.
No. No you aren't. Records are misleading.
The worst team in the NHL was first in their division 20 games in. Now they’re barely in the playoffs. Why? Because they WERENT what their record said they were.
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by garik16 on Jan 16, 2012 2:25 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
at the end of the day, you are...
You say they are middle of the pack…where did u come up with that?
That's based upon shot statistics.
I still don’t trust those either, to be honest, but they’re far more trustworthy than goal-based stats (PP%, PK%)
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Goal driven stats, yes.
Shot driven stats are okay, but I’m still very hesitant to use them. There’s a reason people tend to stick to even strength stats.
Over multiple seasons I can tolerate shot stats for special teams.
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This is where scouting is really important
Since they can pick up the talent faster than we can rely on stats to see what’s luck and what isn’t.
But I generally try and rely upon the same shot-based stats as even strength…just prefer to not assume it’s true talent if not over multiple seasons.
For example, Grabner last year was arguably the best PKer in the NHL. This year’s he’s fallen back a good bit to around #25. His true talent is probably closer to #25 (a pretty good PKer), but I still can’t say if that’s true. (The stats this year argue that Rolston has been a good PKer….but he’s got 1/3 of the sample size of Grabner this year, so I trust those….not at all)
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OK
I mean, my guess without doing any math is that over an entire career, a guy probably doesn’t even experience an entire season’s worth of ice time on special teams. So I thought the answer might be watching the games (scouting), but I was wondering if there was something useful to back that up or not.
Basically in the era of free agency though, what you’re saying is it’s impossible to put stock into any team stats regarding special teams.
Pretty damn tough, yeah.
Yet another reason why EV stats are so important – while good PP/PK results can lift a team which is mediocre or slightly below average at EV (or poor special teams can do the opposite), the ability to predict Special Teams results and acquire players who will result in good special teams is so limited so as to make it impossible to really succeed that way consistently year in and year out.
Baseball analogy – think of a team with mediocre starters who tries to survive with an amazing bullpen. Unless you can clone Mariano 5 times, odds are good the bullpen could in fact be terrible. Just too small a sample to determine true talent and to prevent random fluctuations from making even talented players not have bad results.
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The Isles before today had played less than 3 games worth (212 minutes) of Power Play time.
Would you consider judging a team based upon 3 games?
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its a half season...
Thats hardly a sample size….
so many good chances no one can put it in
WHYYYYYYYYYY
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Well Everyone
2:20 is beer time…..What you drinking? I got the Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye IPA. Alright, nothing to send home about, but its better than most.
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They forget about the Mitch Korn factory for LSGs*
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Islanders defense
Needs to do a much better job with their gap control. Nashville goals #1 and #2 were results of the Islanders making bad decisions on whether to attack the puck carrier or drop back for the block. The Isles will drop back 90% of the time which really is giving NHL snipers too much time and room to shoot. Is our defense that slow? Are they all so afraid of letting the guy get by them? They need to stand them up, and I guess we need faster defensemen for that.
Also Staios fall…sigh…
by GreekIsles83 on Jan 16, 2012 2:25 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
Is our defense that slow?
In a word, yes!
Although Eaton’s aimless pass and Staios’ lifeless dump-in were also factors on the first two goals.
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The guys on the Buffalo team must be wondering "How did we lose to these guys?"
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Dammit Rolston
once bitten twice useless
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Correction
We need 4 haha.
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.
I haven't watched any Bport Games
But does Poulin give up a lot of rebounds there as well?
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On this team, John Tavares makes drop passes.
Brian Rolston dumps the puck in deep.
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by PGI on Jan 16, 2012 2:31 PM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
tavares to jurcina
never thought I’d hear that
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"Jurcina going to the net."
Dogs partying with cats!
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he's a 10 foot beast man
Stories shall be told of his arrival to Uniondale
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.
Unbelievable.
Okay, 3-0 first period or not, they can’t buy a goal against Rinne anyway.
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This will be a shut out
If none of those chances in the last minute didn’t go in, nothing is going to.
by GreekIsles83 on Jan 16, 2012 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
Can we trade Parenteau for someone who can handle the puck?
No confidence while stick handling there.
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How does a man rack up 30 assists in 42 games
Without knowing how to handle the puck?
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playing with JT got him those points.
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That's right.
I forgot.
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Besides
You think we’ll get someone worthwhile for Mottau, Eaton or Rolston?
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No, no and no.
But you don’t give away your good pieces unless you in turn get better pieces. That is nowhere on my 365 Things I Learned From Mike Milbury Daily Calendar, so I know it’s good advice.
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Milbury couldn't fill a month, much less twelve of them
Unless February through December are all cautionary tales.
We may be in the box, but you get the penalty.
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By chance, have you ever heard of Islanders Point Blank?
I have a feeling you’ll fit right in there.
by sayvillelax94 on Jan 16, 2012 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
I'm really not starting this with you
Feel free to continue though.
by sayvillelax94 on Jan 16, 2012 2:47 PM EST up reply actions
It just seem's like this team is perfect in some people's minds.
Or maybe someone will take our junk and hand us first round draft picks.
Reality sucks, and so does this team the way it is now.
Get out of the sticks, Charles, move to Queens!! Come, Get some respect a Professional team deserves!!
I know we're not perfect
We’re quite bad, in fact. I just don’t see the merit in trading away one of the few guys on this team that can score.
by sayvillelax94 on Jan 16, 2012 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
ok so one vote for the Islles bein perfec t the way they are
Get out of the sticks, Charles, move to Queens!! Come, Get some respect a Professional team deserves!!
no, we are NOT putting out another brushfire in here
Every damned game thread – really? “Quite bad” suddenly equals “vote for perfect the way they are”?? And everyone who makes a comment feels the need to preface it with “but you’re not alowed to say that”??
FOR THE LAST TIME -
The problem is NOT that people disagree. The problem isn’t even that the same discussions and arguments happen. The problem is the disgregard for other people. Everyone has a bug up their ass about the way they see the Islanders, and every difference in opinion becomes a shooting war in here. And nobody seems to be capable of good-natured disagreements in opinion.
Just calm down for five seconds. Is it worth the angst to reply to someone being snippy? Is it worth it even if you KNOW you’re right? Just let it go.
We may be in the box, but you get the penalty.
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by mikb on Jan 16, 2012 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Mikb,
I’m not in this one, but there certainly is a problem here with bashing people who take the uber-positive vibe. Even mostly positive posters get jumped on when saying something somebody did wrong.
It’s the exact opposite of IPB.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
* don't take
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
You have a point
It really is two-way – we’re going beyond disputing the position to attacking the posters personally for being “always negative” and telling them to go back to IPB.
Game threads seem to be more rough and passionate, especially when the Isles are getting thumped, but we’re all fans, and we all love hockey, and a difference of opinion doesn’t always have to be a fight. Everyone has an occasional moment; for some people it’s now a habit and that has got to stop.
We may be in the box, but you get the penalty.
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by mikb on Jan 16, 2012 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
I really appreciate
The attempt at maintaining civility. Now, could you do that with politics?
by BobSulli on Jan 16, 2012 10:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Why is he saying that the Isles are perfect?
Because he doesn’t want to trade away one of the leading scorers on the team, which is the one thing this team can’t afford to lose.
by IDCWhoYouLike on Jan 16, 2012 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
Unless you're getting back a bonafide D man
I don’t see how you replace the puck movement and possession PAP provides at the same cost though. That’s probably the bigger point.
Teams very rarely trade different players for the same attribute without some other consideration (like $ etc.).
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thats the idea
get something back that’s not garbage.
Get out of the sticks, Charles, move to Queens!! Come, Get some respect a Professional team deserves!!
I get you
but you specifically mentioned “somebody who can handle the puck”. Are you talking about trading him for a guy with a better ability to handle the puck?
Point is, why would another GM do that? Besides that, he’s not really been the problem today at all according to the statsheet. The team had three defensive brain farts, fell behind and are now being clamped down on by one of (classically), one of the best defensive teams in the league.
Just have a problem suggesting a guy on pace for 70+ points being suggested for trade for a better possession player when clearly, there aren’t a whole lot of those around.
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This.
Saying Parenteau is actually pretty good, perhaps can handle the puck, is not the same as saying the team is perfect.
I find paranoia and woe-is-me sets in when false dichotomies are stated, then challenged.
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Seriously
Just be it know that if in fact there is a position that a person chooses to defend, that in no way implies the person defending it thinks the team is 25-10-7 on the season.
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and when someone criticizes the team doesnt mean they are any less of a fan
That’s how some people act…Like I said, i wasn’t talking about the mods when I said LHH police…
PAP
Must die!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Serioulsy. he’s awesome.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
That's was supposed to say Pap bashers
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
Ok, whatever...But this place would be boring and useles if we all drank the Kool Aide...
I drank it all off season…I had expectations..I talked shit all off season, saying this team will surprise people..Garth fucked it up and It was very deflating…
Most of the people on LHH have the same feeling.
We just respond to it differently.
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by Fabtraption on Jan 16, 2012 2:56 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The Isles
must be Tootoo Hornquist today…Spaling around on Hillens pulling their Legwands until their Bourque
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Rinne is extraordinary
This game was effectively over at 2-0, let alone three. If the Islanders make it interesting, maybe they can build on it tomorrow night.
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by PGI on Jan 16, 2012 2:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions
ryan lambert @twolinepass 1m
rinne should turn in video of that second period for his vezina reel. stopped all 19 shots he faced, including five at 5-on-3. unreal stuff
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Hes huge...
I wonder if Wangs idea of putting a Sumo wrestler in nets would actually work…I say why not? Although he might have enough padding without the pads which just evens it out, lol…
Slight off the off topic
The mrs. posited yesterday during the Giants game that it might be an advantage to hire an offensive line of sumo wrestlers. I bellowed “Wang” at her and went to get another drink as she sat there in complete confusion.
by GreekIsles83 on Jan 16, 2012 2:47 PM EST up reply actions
That would be a good idea as well...
Why the heck not?
May not work well
when you have speed rushers coming from the outside…or getting out in front and blocking downfield. That has to be something people have considered already though. They might in fact be too big to run through holes with.
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Both intermission interviews are Preds players...
Have some balls and do interviews when you’re not winning..
Good job MSG
Isles are losing, and let’s see who do we interview in the two intermissions? Oh, oh oh, I know, let’s interview an ex-isle in Hillen, and then hell, why not interview Weber and whet the appetite of Isle’s fans everywhere showing them what they can never have!
/rant over
"You look really good in that Nashville Uniform"
Seriously?
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.
Yep
I mean, its nice to interview the other teams players. I do like to get exposure to stars outside our market. Little less ass kissing would be nice though haha.
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.
That was fucked up then...
I cant believe this guy is an Isles analyst…Why would he say such a thing when Isles fans are pissed he was sent away? What an asshole…
No no, that was to Weber not Hillen.
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.
Peter Peter Peter.....
You do realize you work for MSG and cover the Islanders?
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.
I have no problem with interviewing apposing player...
I do have a problem with the Isles coverage all together, tho…
I agree
But the NHL as a whole has poor coverage … NBC sports and NHL net are getting a little better tho
by LETS GO ISLANDERS!!! on Jan 16, 2012 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
We had Jaffe who was phenomenal...
The Isles fans don’t deserve that tho…
THIS
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by Homey Chives on Jan 16, 2012 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
Why can't we have a goalie rinne
Lol wonder what it’s like to have a legit goalie
by LETS GO ISLANDERS!!! on Jan 16, 2012 2:45 PM EST reply actions
Rinne > Lundqvist
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 2:46 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Seriously, I just want to ask anyone here this question:
How could a line of Wallace-Pandolfo-Nino EVER possibly work out in a positive manner?
Please explain.
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they add to the cap.
LOL
Get out of the sticks, Charles, move to Queens!! Come, Get some respect a Professional team deserves!!
by Martys301 on Jan 16, 2012 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
meanwhile JTs getting his head smashed into the boards
But we are at the cap floor.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
and your point is?
Get out of the sticks, Charles, move to Queens!! Come, Get some respect a Professional team deserves!!
You know what my point is
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
Once again, Gillies/Haley being on this team is not actually something that deters opponents from attacking JT.
HES OUR BEST PLAYER, OF COURSE THEY"RE GOING TO TRY TO ROUGH HIM UP.
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I didn't see his head banging off the boards at the end of last season.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
He wasn't scoring 80 points last season
and his HEAD ISNT BANGING AGAINST THE BOARDS. Sign #10000 that you’re wrong: when you’re using extreme hyperbole and you’re going entirely on anecdotes.
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"and his HEAD ISNT BANGING AGAINST THE BOARDS. Sign #10000 that you’re wrong:"
Why are you so angry about my opinion? The same one 99 percent of NHL players have.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
If there is repercussions teams will be aware...
If it was me and I knew my head would get pounded by Gillies or Haley I would think twice before trying to run the opposing best players or goalies…
It's common sense really
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
it wouldnt eliminate shit from happening but it would be a deterrence..
there is no arguing this fact…
Nothing is 100 percent
but all you have to do is watch before and after the pens game last year to see it.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
Gillies wouldn't pound on the guy who elbowed JT today.
They guy isn’t a heavyweight. Gillieis wouldn’t go after him. Neither would Haley. They only participate in staged fights with other heavyweights or lightweights. When has Gillies gone after someone who wasn’t a heavyweight? Answer: HE DOESN’T
I don't need to type it again.
You’re welcome to your opinion.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
He did once
to defend JT against CLB last year the guy he fought was not a heavyweight but he laid a bit of a cheap shot on JT
I think that was a fighter too though
albeit with a bit more skill than most fighters. Forget who it was though.
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Boll I think
that sounds about right, but they had another jackass on that team that I can’t remember.
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Yeah, once
Liten, I understand what you guys are saying. It is frustrating to see the lack of fire that Gillies brings. It needs to come from the other guys, however. Gillies and Haley are not good hockey players. We need guys like KO, Bailey, JT, PAP, Hammer, Martin to step up and defend themselves if there needs to be defending. The days of the enforcer are over. You can’t have a roster spot given to a guy who plays 2 mins a game an who fights.
Thats why Haley is a good fit..
he can actually play
I like
old time hockey too, however Haley is not the answer right now.
36 games in 3 yrs with 3 points and 122 pim is NOT what this tem needs. We struggle 5 on 5 bad enough. No reason to to play 4 on-5.
If he had some more offensive upside or learns some in BP it would be a different story.
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I wouldn't
I’d prefer Ullstrom or Rahkshani or DiBennedetto over them. I don’t want to replace one broken part with another. Haley is not the long term answer, and never will be. Rahkshani or Ullstrom or Dibo might be, so I’d rather see them.
Agree
on Pandolpho. Reasoner, in a different role has 18 pim and five points in 28 more games. (Haley 7 gm, 0 pts., 28 pim) so I’m not sure. Rolston’s stats even surprise me 36 games, 8 pts and 4 pim. All 3 have made some real bonehead plays that vet’s should not make. Haley makes them too! Let him (hopefully) learn in BP not to make those and improve his offensive play there this year.
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Offensive upside
LOL.
We have like 4 or 5 players with offensive upside on the roster.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
I know,
but in Haley’s 7 games here this year can you honestly say that right now he has any either? See above, let him work on them in BP. I like the kid, but just don’t think he is ready yet or would benefit the club or himself from being here full time.
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This
Players need to be able to take care of themselves, fight through physical play and let their skill dominate proceedings
Increased success on the PP will also deter some physical play, but then again, there is only so much deterrence for the dirtiest of attempts
That's absolutly untrue...
Gillies and Haley, especially, Haley, do not only do staged fights..
But they don't just fight people who wrong our good players
It doesn’t happen. I know we think it does, but it really doesn’t. If someone hits one of our guys, Gillies or Haley will go after their goon/enforcer/heavyweight. They will very rarely go after the guy who actually did the crime.
I've seen Haley go after
Avery, Carcillo and Talbot and Bickel.
All guys that did something to one of our players.
but let’s ignore the facts.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 3:32 PM EST up reply actions
No reason to tell the truth
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
Although Tabot did grab haley, and regretted it, lol.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 3:34 PM EST up reply actions
Dude, relax
I’m not saying I have all the facts. I wish I had a memory good enough to remember every single game, but I don’t.
For the most part, the big fighters only fight the big fighters. Also, Gillies and Haley are not good hockey players. The bottom line is the guys who have the skill need to defend themselves.
dude, we have a few others that aren't good hockey players
Or haven’t you noticed.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not saying that
I just don’t see the point of dressing a guy that will only play for 2 minutes and go out there to fight. I also don’t see the point of dressing guys like Wallace, Staios, Eaton, Mottau, Rolston, but we do. And honestly, they’re bad, but they (with the exception of Wallace, in my opinion) bring more to the table than Haley or Gillies.
I don't see the point of dressing Brian Rolston
but it’s happening.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
I agree
But, on any given day, he brings more to the Islanders than Gillies or Haley. He does. He sucks, I hate him and I wish he was gone, but he’s still better than Haley or Gillies. I would rather se Rahkshani or Ullstrom in his spot, but I don’t make that decision.
by billymac23 on Jan 16, 2012 3:42 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
"But, on any given day, he brings more to the Islanders than Gillies or Haley"
I would bet the players on the team disagree with you.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 3:43 PM EST up reply actions
I don't know
And I don’t pretend to know. I have no idea what the players think. I wish I did, but I don’t. Maybe you’re right. I don’t think the players hate Rolston, but I don’t pretend to know that.
Honestly, I don’t know if I like the fact that they need to feel protected to play better. I think that means we have drafted a soft bunch of guys who aren’t willing to fight for themselves. That’s what they need in order to get better.
I don't pretend to know either
That’s why I day “I’d bet”
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 3:49 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not trying to bait you
Just trying to have a conversation
by billymac23 on Jan 16, 2012 3:50 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yep, and you did it repesctfully, thank you.
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 5:10 PM EST up reply actions
The only thing that's gonna keep JT safe
Is JT. He’s a really tough kid. He’s keep going, and doesn’t really have any quit in him. That’s the only thing that will keep him safe.
Any opposing team will look to keep JT off the scoreboard. The best way to do that is to hit him. I don’t think many teams take liberties with him, but there are a few exceptions. However, Haley and Gillies will not deter that.
JT has to keep playing his game, and becoming a beast. He’s been getting more calls lately, and as he further emerges, he will get more. Then, he will make opponents pay by scoring on them. That’s how he’ll be left alone.
UGH!
just got out of a 3 hour training session and we are down 3-0?
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Its your fault
if it had been a 1 hour training session, maybe it would have only been 1-0.
by GreekIsles83 on Jan 16, 2012 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
move along nothing to see here.....
I did the same thing. I’m at work and just remembered that there was a game…quickly went to ESPN and see 3-0. Crap…back to work.
The difference between this year and last year is
last year we could say, “If Streit and KO were here we would be much improved”, those excuses are not here now which makes this so much more depressing
Not to mention we have to continue to sit through
Eaton, Rolston, Wallace and Pandalfo
Still waiting for a GOZO
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 16, 2012 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
wallace isnt that bad
he is on a two-way
Wondering if the Islanders will start calling their goalies Cerberus...
by Nomore_Okposto on Jan 16, 2012 3:00 PM EST up reply actions
He's pretty lousy.
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I have to agree
Wallace started stronger, he has the occasional hit, and he does hustle his but off, but he hasn’t been as noticeable. The whole fourth line as currently constructed is struggling a bit. Nino makes the occasional good move, but he follows it up with two bad passes to the other team. Kid needs more time to cook, Pandalfo needs to hang em up, Wallace prolly needs to let someone else try his role.
by GreekIsles83 on Jan 16, 2012 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
Which could be a problem in how he is being used
Nino is supposed to be a skilled guy, he probably should be playing with some more skillful players and more than fourth line time. But at the same time, I do see him as a bit of a liability right now. Too many rookie mistakes. You mitigate it by putting him on the fourth line. Islanders really are kind caught on this one. I really see next year as a year for Nino’s development (either AHL or third line).
by GreekIsles83 on Jan 16, 2012 3:07 PM EST up reply actions
We're going to have off games
I understand that. I’m an Islander fan.
But I can’t stand being shut-out so often. Is there a stat-line for teams that have been shut-out the most? I would have to guess we would be on top.
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.
It took a period for Poulin to warm back up...
the mismanagement merry go round never stops…
So I havent been watching this whole game
But is it just me or is Nino ready for some more minutes? I wouldn’t mind seeing Nino Bailey Martin and regulating Rolston to fourth line minutes. Doubt we’d ever see that though.
Constantly building for the future.
There you go
that was Martin/Bailey/Nino
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Ah
Really though I just don’t see Rolston has anything more than Pandolfo like. Can’t do anything to good offensively but knows the game so isn’t much of a liability. He’s a cap mule so lets treat him like one.
Constantly building for the future.
we looked good on a 5 on 3
Get out of the sticks, Charles, move to Queens!! Come, Get some respect a Professional team deserves!!
How
long was it, since we didn’t score, controlled the zone ? or got good shots?
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Eh
the first 15 minutes were an atrocity…since then, it hasn’t been awful, but the Preds are really limiting good chances now.
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Is that NBA Guy who started following the islanders still posting?
I did enjoy his pictures
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.
Good thing they used Rolston on the Bailey-Martin line for 40 minutes.
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that was absolutely incredible
i just wish i kind of knew what it was about
by BaltimoreIslander on Jan 16, 2012 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
I've resorted to doing laundry
during this yawner
This is my signature, not that you particularly care.
At this point, I don't even care if we win
I just wanna see JT keep his point streak going.
Barry Trots
has disrespected us!!!111
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Well, when [anyone not coaching the Islanders or not speaking French in Montreal] does it,
it’s good coaching. When Cappy [or that English speaking Satan Lover in Montreal] does it, it’s a mockery of everything hockey has ever stood for ever and ever.
I'm waiting for Cappy to start clapping at Trotz...
It’s 3-0, and you’re calling timeout!?!?!1111
by billymac23 on Jan 16, 2012 3:12 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Parenteau look pretty good from what I've seen
I think splitting him from JT is letting him do what he do a little more.
Constantly building for the future.
I'd just like?
A performance where we’re solid all over the ice for 60 mins & manage to shut out the other other team. Also not make nearly every goal tender we come up against look world class. Oh well here’s to beating the capitals tommorow!!!
3 Teams 3 Different Sports Same Torture!!!
by Kung Fu Panda 48 on Jan 16, 2012 3:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Who said he wasn't?
3 Teams 3 Different Sports Same Torture!!!
by Kung Fu Panda 48 on Jan 16, 2012 3:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
this will be the 8th time we got shut out
Get out of the sticks, Charles, move to Queens!! Come, Get some respect a Professional team deserves!!
Howie equating MLK's dream speech to a coach motivating a team
This game is officially an insult.
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by PGI on Jan 16, 2012 3:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions
teardrop
more like it
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by Homey Chives on Jan 16, 2012 3:16 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hopefully
So will the Islanders.
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by PGI on Jan 16, 2012 3:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Hooray
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Well looks like I finally got a FIG point
I never really clarified if my 2:57 was from beginning or end of the game haha.
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.
YAY!!!
Its shallow, its pedantic, and I know at this point useless, but I am glad Rinne (or Renee as Butchy just called him) isn’t getting a shut out vs the Islanders.
Also happy JT extended the streak.
Thank you Ryan Suter!
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by Bryan2112 on Jan 16, 2012 3:21 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Cappy's just happy b/c now he gets a shot to pull the goalie
by BaltimoreIslander on Jan 16, 2012 3:21 PM EST reply actions
Just as you write that, I see Poulin running towards the bench.
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Neilsen
2 huge slap shot opportunities, two big misses.
why even play a goaltender to begin with?
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by Homey Chives on Jan 16, 2012 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
Did u see Juice just back up instead of going to the puck in the ozone?
he does that allot
Wow, talk about giving up
Great Job on the face-off jurcina
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.
longest I've seen this team with extra skater
not give up a goal About 2:30?
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With a first period like that
Nobody wins anything. Except the other team.
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by PGI on Jan 16, 2012 3:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Hopefully they come out strong tomorrow on the Road
That 1st period may have been the worst hockey I’ve seen this team play all season.
We usually play the Caps really hard, so that’s in our favor.
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.
JT to make it 10 in a row!!
& a win against the the Capitals? Magic 8 ball says yes!!!!!
3 Teams 3 Different Sports Same Torture!!!
by Kung Fu Panda 48 on Jan 16, 2012 3:41 PM EST reply actions
Only if?
You use it’s powers for good!! But if you ar gonna use it for evil make sure you use it against all the teams looking down on us in the Atlantic Division!!! Oh sod just use it on any team whobstand in our way when we take the ice…. :)
3 Teams 3 Different Sports Same Torture!!!
by Kung Fu Panda 48 on Jan 16, 2012 4:02 PM EST up 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.
