Red Rover, Red Rover, Send Kevin Poulin on Over
by Dominik on Jan 9, 2012 6:46 PM EST
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PrintIt wasn't exactly home cooking, but Anders Nilsson got the benefit of NHL travel, service and salary through the end of the 2011 holidays while serving as Evgeni Nabokov's backup for the past 2.5 weeks.
Nilsson did not see any playing time -- Nabokov, whose numbers against Tuesday's opponent are ... unsound, drew eight consecutive starts after Al Montoya (concussion) hit the shelf -- so the 21-year-old Swede didn't get the chance to bump up that .849 save percentage from his 100 minutes of NHL work this season.
Now Nilsson steps aside, and back down for game action, as Player of the Week [FanShot] Kevin Poulin gets the callup to the Islanders on the heels of a 4-0-0 week for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers that saw him "stop 98 of 100 shots for a 0.48 goals-against average and a .980 save percentage, registering three consecutive shutouts and making a run at a 54-year-old AHL record."
The status for both recalls was and remains "emergency" basis, with Montoya skating but not yet off IR and Rick DiPietro in the gym but not on the ice (TL instead?). Newsday's Arthur Staple even suggests Poulin may get the start against the Red Wings, who are near the top of league standings and the top possession team in the league. After coming roughly 28 minutes short of Johnny Bower's AHL record, that would be one of those mixed rewards for a job well done.
This can't be related (can it?), but from his Sharks days Nabokov does have a career 3.53 GAA and .888 save percentage in 29 starts against the Red Wings. I imagine ugly numbers are associated with most goalies' career records against the red machine.
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Quite Simply
There’s no reason to make this move, unless Poulin is starting Tuesday. BP Doesn’t play again until Friday anyway.
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Why wouldn't you expect him to start some games?
Nabby hasnt been good and Poulins been stellar in the AHL…So it makes sense to bring him up when the team needs some good goal tending…
by KO21 on Jan 9, 2012 6:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Nabby has been ok
He hasn’t been the greatest, and unfortunately with this defense the goaltending has to be stellar. I’d like to see what Poulin has at the NHL level, I’m just afraid of what this is going to do with his confidence. I agree it’s time to give him a look but the defense being as porous as it has been the last couple of games, unless they make some changes this is going to be a long trip for Poulin.
by IDCWhoYouLike on Jan 9, 2012 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
He's one of the few young guys who, in my opinion, has no issue with confidence
He seems incredibly cocky and I love that about him. We need a guy between the pipes that has swagger. DP has had that swagger since he was drafted too… except now the only swagger he has is during the 10 minutes it takes him to hobble from the bed to the toilet.
by sayvillelax94 on Jan 9, 2012 9:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh how I love ze swagger
Like when Roli stopped a penalty shot and glared at the guy as he skated away. I can’t remember what game that was, but it was definitely last year.
All Who Oppose Grabner Shall Perish.
It was against the Canadiens
I believe it was Benoit Pouliot who took the shot. It was quite badass lol
"Mario Lemiuex… I used to respect you."- Turgeon1992
Lets face it....Nabby hasn't been good in his last 2 or 3 games...
He was good for a while but he needed a break…It seems like our coach doesnt know when to let off the gas..
Heh
Of course I would’ve thought Nilsson would get a game in during one of those back-to-backs…
But yeah, start or not, the week Poulin had deserves a pat on the back. And if Montoya is close then this may be the only chance to get him in … until the next goalie injury.
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by Dominik on Jan 10, 2012 12:05 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
There is one reason- $$$.
Guys make a LOT more money coming up with the Isles than they do in BPT. The organization may have wanted to give Poulin a lil extra somethin for his outstanding streak and fine play. No reason to give all the NHL-level moolah to Nilsson and none to Poulin, right?
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Jan 10, 2012 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
I always wonder how much of a factor that is
I mean it can’t really apply in most cases, but if you’re talking about a backup goalie who just challenged a 54-year-old record, that’s one way to give him a small bonus, isn’t it?
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yup
Also a good chance to have your medical staff and top-level coaches and trainers get a look at the kid during and after practice, to see how that knee is holding up.
We may be in the box, but you get the penalty.
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I was excited when I got the tickets for the game on my birthday...
but now I’m PUMPED. POULIN TIME!!!
Poulin for Nilsson
See? And you guys said Garth never makes any trades…
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by PGI on Jan 9, 2012 7:22 PM EST via mobile reply actions 3 recs
I wish I could remember what game that was
Why is Poulin guarding the side of his net and not the front? How did he get over there? Not that it’s not a nice save (and a great picture), but the context puzzles me.
We may be in the box, but you get the penalty.
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Dallas Stars, Poulin’s first start this year. I blame Jurcina
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LOL
Juice is even more out of position there. Not exactly covering anyone, is he?
We may be in the box, but you get the penalty.
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from what i've been reading around...
Montoya is feeling really good and he may return sooner than we think. Isles would have to play Poulin considering how well he’s been doing in the AHL. so it’s possible that Nabokov is seeing his final days as an Islander.
"son of a bitch i'm sick of these dolphins"
- Steve Zissou
Kinda what I'm thinking....
Poulin’s the future, and if/when Montoya is ready then they can move Nabokov, before his numbers get much worse. I am guessing Garth & Co. figure Poulin’s ready, this time for real.
I am guessing Garth & Co. figure Poulin’s ready, this time for real.
I dont think so… not until the time comes when Nabokov is traded or next season.
I think they are taking their time with Poulin. I actually like the way they are handling him.
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by TheMetalChick on Jan 9, 2012 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
i'm thinking Nabby goes no where until the trade deadline, when he'll fetch the maximum return
by CanadianIsleslifer on Jan 10, 2012 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
LOL!
But hey- if they do, then the Isles will have gotten Montoya for literally nothing.
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by TheMetalChick on Jan 10, 2012 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
Poulin's had a really nice week
To reverse what was not a nice start to the year.
With only four healthy (including Montoya) goalies on these shores, I wouldn’t anticipate any moves soon.
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Love that kid.
I hope his knees hold up.
"We owe him a lot more than he owes us at this point. He's been stellar all year. He still gave us a chance to win this one, and we've got to find a way."
—C Josh Bailey, on G Al Montoya after a 5-3 loss Tuesday in Montreal.
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 9, 2012 7:46 PM EST reply actions
Love Poulin
Remember last year, I wanna say it was his first start and he had something like 45 saves against the Canucks?
by bjay on Jan 9, 2012 7:59 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Three goals allowed on 53 shots and the ridiculous Mason Raymond shoot out goal…
by dunnowhat2type on Jan 9, 2012 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
The complete stop reverse and backhand that should have been waived off goal
And the thing is, Briere’s against the Devs this season was even worse.
If the refs won’t waive off either of those, then they will never waive off any shootout move ever. Continuous motion my ass. You may as well camp out between the circles and line up your shot like a fucking putt. Maybe the refs can hold up those “Quiet” signs too so the shooter isn’t distracted.
We may be in the box, but you get the penalty.
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by mikb on Jan 9, 2012 10:50 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Gary loves shootouts!!
"We owe him a lot more than he owes us at this point. He's been stellar all year. He still gave us a chance to win this one, and we've got to find a way."
—C Josh Bailey, on G Al Montoya after a 5-3 loss Tuesday in Montreal.
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 9, 2012 11:41 PM EST up reply actions
At first, I read this as "Gays love shootouts!!"
then I got really confused by what that might mean…
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by Fabtraption on Jan 10, 2012 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
Sorry this is off topic, but isn't one of our readers the "sign guy"?
Michael Schuerlein @islesblogger 43m
I wonder if the #isles #signguy knows he’s on the NBC Sports #believe commercial?
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by Keith Quinn on Jan 9, 2012 9:28 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I believe somebody did post about making the sign about Nino.
"We owe him a lot more than he owes us at this point. He's been stellar all year. He still gave us a chance to win this one, and we've got to find a way."
—C Josh Bailey, on G Al Montoya after a 5-3 loss Tuesday in Montreal.
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 9, 2012 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
Well....
Im ready for Poulin!
I just hope he doesnt get run like the rest of our goalies…(maybe its not such a good idea to have him play.)
Yeah that needs to stop
Eventually Goalies get run over to the point of no return… We can’t let that happen with Poulin…
All Who Oppose Grabner Shall Perish.
Oh, I have some people to agree with about this for once
Nice to see.
"We owe him a lot more than he owes us at this point. He's been stellar all year. He still gave us a chance to win this one, and we've got to find a way."
—C Josh Bailey, on G Al Montoya after a 5-3 loss Tuesday in Montreal.
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 9, 2012 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
not this again
You wouldn't believe how good the Corsi is for my NHL 12 Be A Pro player.
by ArsenalLI on Jan 9, 2012 10:40 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
sucks when you collapse a picture only to have it return when you refrsh.
"We owe him a lot more than he owes us at this point. He's been stellar all year. He still gave us a chance to win this one, and we've got to find a way."
—C Josh Bailey, on G Al Montoya after a 5-3 loss Tuesday in Montreal.
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 9, 2012 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
I think KP might stick up for himself though
"We owe him a lot more than he owes us at this point. He's been stellar all year. He still gave us a chance to win this one, and we've got to find a way."
—C Josh Bailey, on G Al Montoya after a 5-3 loss Tuesday in Montreal.
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 9, 2012 11:38 PM EST up reply actions
Aside from holmstrom, I wouldn't worry about any Red Wings really running or making contact with him.
They may run his brain around his head from so many pinpoint passes, but I doubt he gets run or messed with against the wings.
What do you mean they won 4 cups in a row? Is that possible?
Howard is a serial running victim himself.
"We owe him a lot more than he owes us at this point. He's been stellar all year. He still gave us a chance to win this one, and we've got to find a way."
—C Josh Bailey, on G Al Montoya after a 5-3 loss Tuesday in Montreal.
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 9, 2012 11:47 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, he is.
But the luxury of playing for the Red Wings should make up for it.
What do you mean they won 4 cups in a row? Is that possible?
It didn't keep him from complaining to the media about it.
"We owe him a lot more than he owes us at this point. He's been stellar all year. He still gave us a chance to win this one, and we've got to find a way."
—C Josh Bailey, on G Al Montoya after a 5-3 loss Tuesday in Montreal.
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Jan 10, 2012 6:31 AM EST up reply actions
Sweet!!
Hopefully Poulin will play tomorrow. (so excited!!)
All Who Oppose Grabner Shall Perish.
by pippup on Jan 9, 2012 9:55 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Yay!
Nabby can use a game off, and Nilsson has been idle for a while- coming in cold against the Wings is not a good idea. The organization is putting their hottest goalie up against the Wings, and I am in agreement with it. :)
Also I really do love Poulin, so Im happy we get to see him again!
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I hope he wasn't overworked in BP and gonna get "tired"/"worn out" syndrome.
Tuesday, if he starts is gonna be his 5th start in 8days. Damn, that’s a workload.
What do you mean they won 4 cups in a row? Is that possible?
Good point, that is a lot of starts.
Maybe he is only in if Nabokov has problemas?
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by TheMetalChick on Jan 10, 2012 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
Marchand got 5gms:
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=610834
What do you mean they won 4 cups in a row? Is that possible?
by OzzyFan on Jan 9, 2012 11:45 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
What's disheartening is
that he forfeits $150K+ in salary, whcih is somewhere between 2 and 5 times what I make in a year.
STOP effin' messin' with my FnGO!!
by Nova Scotia Isles Fan on Jan 10, 2012 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
DP factor?
Maybe having a goalie with a lower save percentage than DP on the Isles stats will make his numbers look less pathetic.
the 21-year-old Swede didn’t get the chance to bump up that .849 save percentage
Sadly goaltending is not the issue with this team!
Nabby, Poulin, Al, is not whats ailing this team. Yes last year we had the goalie carousel but not this year. Defense is whats killing this team, so enjoy your time KP, are you ready to stop a lot of shots?
We are all Islanders, even if we’re from Jersey!
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