Islanders Bits: Kevin Poulin Returned to Bridgeport
by Dominik on Feb 1, 2012 7:05 AM EST
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PrintUpdate: After the win last night, Kevin Poulin has been returned on loan to AHL Bridgeport.
A sampling of Islanders and NHL coverage below includes Brian Rolston, healthy scratch; Casey Cizikas, Player of the Week; and Marek Zidlicky, Minnesota malcontent with a NTC and one year left on his contract.
Recaps of last night's 5-2 win from: Yours truly | Newsday with a deep recap, including John Tavares on his winner: "I told Matt and Kyle we needed a response." Done, sir. | Canes Country says Canes can't stop Tavares | IPB, with special nod to the ordeal of finding MSG+3k | NYIFYI on JT picking up where he left off | Eyes on Isles on JT's ... hey wait, I'm sensing a theme here.
NHL.com's headline featured Tavares' four points, but also this from Poulin: "The last couple years there have been three goalies here ... When you get the call up, you just have to be ready. I just focus on the game and my team."
More:
- The Skinny from last night with lots of fodder from Eric Hornick.
- Newsday with several status updates (including Marty Reasoner) and Brian Rolston on his scratch: "There's a few factors there, but I take full responsibility for not producing more."
- Matt Moulson feature: NY Islander – Matt Moulson – The Road to the NHL | Sportsideo
- It's nice when one hot AHLer is up getting another look in Rhett Rakhshani, while another is named AHLer of the Week, and neither is named David Ullstrom.
- Around the league, some theater in Minnesota, where Marek Zidlicky has been scratched three times in a row and is malcontent: Unhappy Wild defenseman Marek Zidlicky: 'I can't be quiet' | StarTribune.com and the response: Wild coach Mike Yeo on Marek Zidlicky: "One thing for sure, we’re going to talk" | StarTribune.com
- Speaking of which, David Poile on the trade market: "What I want now versus what I can later are two different things because of the parity you have in the NHL." GMs starting to size market as trade deadline nears - NHL.com
- Playoff Push: For SB Nation's NHL hub, I compiled the rough records each team could need to make the playoffs.
- The Leafs got their turn getting hosed by the refs ... for the Penguins' sake.
- Ray Ferraro's audio during the commercial break wasn't supposed to air, and isn't quite SFW, but mocks Dion Phaneuf.
- Players on players: Malkin, Sens, Blues lead All-Star players' poll - NHL.com - NHL Insider
- Chalk talk: The Whiteboard: what’s your responsibility on a lost d-zone faceoff? | Backhand Shelf | Blogs | theScore.com
Would you check in on what Minnesota might want for a distressed asset in Zidlicky, or does his discontent scare you off and the NTC make you figure this isn't on his list anyway?
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Good to get a win to start the 2nd half of the season off!
Good to see JT carry on from where he left off!
About time the refs called a penalty on one of our opponents!!!
Good to see Poulin & Rakhshani both given a chance & take it!
Big game against the Sens on Friday new win streak to roll with Go Islanders!
3 Teams 3 Different Sports Same Torture!!!
by Kung Fu Panda 48 on Feb 1, 2012 7:25 AM EST reply actions
Points in January
So just how many points did JT get in January?
I know he had 3 at the beginning of the month and 4 yesterday, and there was at least 1 game where he did not register a point (first TOR game).
by barry_hal_oliver_24 on Feb 1, 2012 8:27 AM EST reply actions
From the irreplacible Eric Hornick:
Eric Hornick @ehornick
Boy that Evgeni Malkin had a super terrific fantastic month, didn’t he? 12-4-16. Oh, Tavares’ month: 9-13-22. #ISLES #NHL #Penguins
(PS: Hornick is amazing. But boy does he need to take a web design class or pay someone who knows HTML. That website is a tough read sometimes)
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by PGI on Feb 1, 2012 9:52 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Dare to p*o*e*t that pace, and
those are numbers approaching the Eighties’ level of output! 22 X 6 months (approximated) = 132 points (a total that Trottier led the league with one season back then, if I’m not mistaken)…..it’s unlikely JT can maintain such a rate, but…..we CAN dream, y’know…..
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(PS: Hornick is amazing. But boy does he need to take a web design class or pay someone who knows HTML. That website is a tough read sometimes)
This is his new and improved website, just FYI.
He’s just not a computer guy. He is into putting hard breaks (pressing enter) at the end of lines instead of letting them wrap by themselves.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 2, 2012 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
He's on my fantasy team
so I’m pretty annoyed with both him and Yeo right now.
Official choice of Lighthouse Dog #1.
He might be happy because he probably wouldn't be scratched.
It’s a risk, but in the “make a stab for an upgrade” category, it might be their best option, depending on MN’s asking price. Him and Streit signed through next year might make a nice bridge.
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I had
a thought this morning. We’re all wondering if the Poulin callup means Al or Nabby is possibly on the move, since it really is out of left field. What if they were showcasing Poulin himself?
There’s no way that’s the case, is there?
by afrosupreme on Feb 1, 2012 8:53 AM EST via Android app reply actions
Was wondering that too
I guess you never know, if someone likes him. TBL wants a long-term solution in goal, maybe they’ve envied him. Just seems like a weird market though, goalies being what they are.
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Feels weird saying this but
I think it was just shrewd roster management by the Islanders. Montoya last played on the 24th and Nabby before that. Lot of time to sit and rust. Poulin played on the 27th and had a good game nearly tying the record number of saves in Bridgeport. Team generally start off slow after any kind of break. I think it was just a case of playing the goalie who had played most recently and was hot to give Monty/Nabby more time. Looked like it paid off.
From what I have seen of Poulin the Isles would be crazy to ship him out instead of Nabby or Monty. This kid has some real potential. I want to see a Monty/Poulin tandem next year.
by GreekIsles83 on Feb 1, 2012 11:32 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
You may be right
I was thinking, “Well, Nabby and Montoya at some point are going to have a ‘rusty’ game anyway, so it really doesn’t solve anything.” But combine that with a possible slow start by Isles skaters after the break and that may have been Isles’ thinking.
Simply because of salaries I don’t think it would make sense to trade Poulin, even if Montoya and Nabby both wanted to stay. Either of those two should cost about $2 mil more than Poulin for next season…. Unless Isles like Nilsson better than Poulin, but I don’t think they do. Plus, when Isles are contenders, Nabby will likely be retired or ineffective whereas Poulin could be a good starting goalie.
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by North Dakota Red Eagle on Feb 1, 2012 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
This won't be shocking, but ... I didn't have a problem with it at all
I think by our nature we microanalyze some of these decisions that are truly messing around the fringes of what have very minimal odds of making a big difference.
Beyond the possibility of factors we do not see/know (Al tells trainer, “me foot be hurtin’” or Sudsie tells Cappy, “Al needs some separate work”) and any little rewards like, “Sorry we didn’t get you in last time Kevin, but how about a gamer in Carolina”), there are just too many ways these sequences can unfold and be made moot by something like Tavares not scoring or Mottau feeding the opponent’s star in the slot.
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They simply cannot trade the kid.
Would they? These are, after all, – and I hate to say this since I have been a fan for over 30 years – the Islanders.
Garth Snow
does like his talent though, he is not going to give up a 21 year old Goaltender that is making the case to be our starter for years to come. There has been very little prospect movement at all from Garth, except for cutting ties with those who are not cutting it. We have a fat cupboard and he is building the team so that everyone competes to keep their spot and push the guy above you.
Each year for the next several years we will see bridgeport with a healthy flux of college and junior prospects starting, which means pushing the big club. Holes filled from within, which will lead to holes being filled from trades. A good and deep prospect pool gives you leverage when making trades. Development of these players will only get better as well. Think about it, its only been about 4 years now that Bridgeport is seeing any real young talent and this will continue.
by ghalbart on Feb 1, 2012 11:45 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Yeah, Garth ain't trading him
How do Islander fans spell hope?
T-A-V-A-R-E-S
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Feb 1, 2012 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
Please don't make that assumption
Mike Milbury is no longer pulling the strings THANK GOD. If he was, you think the majority of this team would be together for going on three years? If anything, Garth is exact opposite of the “trade everyone all the time” regime.
It’s bad enough every two-bit hockey rag and comment board troll makes the same joke. Fans really shouldn’t. The days of trading highly-touted prospects are over.
(knock on wood)
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by PGI on Feb 1, 2012 11:52 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I'd have a run at Zidlicky
I know he’s old, but if you can get him for a year or possibly a short extension, he can be a nice bridge until the kids are ready and additional help on the PP and easily upgrades the D. He’s obviously disgruntled, isn’t playing anyway and his value is probably down and he may not cost much.
Minnesota needs forward help right? Prospect or picks could probably get it done. If Wiz was had for a 2nd/5th, would that be enough to get it done? I’d definitely part with that even if it’s for one season. Those picks would take a while to pan out and at some point soon, BPT will be overstocked with prospects…we’ve already seen a couple of players sent to the ECHL, so losing a prospect or two (lower end) may not be a big deal. Maybe Wishart and a 2nd? I’d hate to lose Rhett or Ullstrom, but it’s something you’d have to look into.
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Would the rights to Klementyev (sp) and Joennsu + a 4th work also?
or a combo of the above or is that too much
Why yes, I do have a man crush on Bailey and Martin, and no, I don't care what you think about it
Klementyev is done (he's signed in Russia with Lokomotiv next year)
and pretty sure Joensuu has a two year deal in the SEL (or is it Finland?)
I have to think he ends up being worth a similar package to Wiz (or slightly less) given his contract (a little more expensive than when Wiz was traded) and his age. Although his resume is longer.
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I just dont want to give up on Wishart yet
I know he was a 2006 pick, but i still have hope that he can end up as a top 4 D man. You have late bloomers, and LATE bloomers and I think WIshart is of the latter. I would rather keep him and give up a combo of our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th round picks than give up ty
Why yes, I do have a man crush on Bailey and Martin, and no, I don't care what you think about it
So
You think something like a 2nd and a conditional late rounder? I could live with that, though a second might be steep since it’s probably still a top 40 pick.
I would, too. For the right price.
And price is a late round or conditional pick. I wouldn’t give up a prospect or a higher pick for him.
He hasn’t played particularly well this season, but from the story it seems like Mike Yeo has tried to shackle him offensively. He won’t have that problem with the Islanders, that’s for sure. Plus, he’s only signed for another year. Which means the Kid’s Krew gets another year at the Bridge. His cap hit isn’t an issue.
But he’s Chuck Fletcher’s problem. Garth doesn’t need to do him any favors.
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by PGI on Feb 1, 2012 9:58 AM EST up reply actions
agreed, 2nd round pick is too much
a top 9 pick should get a good D prospect, if Isles miss playoffs, but the 15 – 22 picks will also feature the next level of top D in this draft. The Isles may very well be planning on moving up in the draft and getting a second D man in this grouping, like Ollie Maata or Slater Koekoek…probably hoping for Morgan Reilly or Griffin Rienhart if they pick top 10 withe their own pick. Anyway, one each form those two pairs would certainly solve the greatest weakness in the prospect pool.
by CanadianIsleslifer on Feb 1, 2012 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe, but he's another small defenseman
If Isles can get Zidlicky for cheap, I wouldn’t mind, but they already have Streit, AMac, and Reese as small defensemen for next season, in my eyes. It’s not a big need for Isles.
It may make sense if they can get Zidlicky for cheap and then use Streit in a deal for a bigger defenseman or a power forward. (But I’m not thinking Zidlicky could replace what Streit does on the power play.)
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by North Dakota Red Eagle on Feb 1, 2012 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
My favorite moment from last night
I was yelling looking at one of the kids, who was juggling knives or something, and looked back to the game to see an Islander pick up the puck near Carolina’s blueline and enter the zone 2 on 1. The guy accelerated so quickly I yelled, “Go Grabs!”
Then I caught the jersey number … 91.
by afrosupreme on Feb 1, 2012 9:23 AM EST reply actions 3 recs
I was yelling looking at one of the kids, who was juggling knives or something…
ಠ_ಠ
Official choice of Lighthouse Dog #1.
Now if only Grab's stick skills would catch up to JT's.
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by North Dakota Red Eagle on Feb 1, 2012 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
Or even if he had hands like your kid's, I'd settle for that.
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by North Dakota Red Eagle on Feb 1, 2012 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
Also on Zidlicky
Here, he would most likely get Top-4 minutes if paired with Streit, which means we can waive one or two of Mottau, Eaton, or Staios, and honestly, at this point, I feel like he would want to play anywhere where he would be getting good minutes on a team that is playing great hockey
Why yes, I do have a man crush on Bailey and Martin, and no, I don't care what you think about it
Exactly this
He certainly can’t be worse than any of those guys…and he gives you another PP point man instead of using a forward or Jurcina. Every asset gained makes every other player more expendable in terms of trades to acquire other pieces. This is one of those things.
If he plays well, you keep him around, maybe look to extend him. It also makes it easier to add other D men to trade packages. If he is meh, you only spent picks on him anyway. (If he can be had for picks).
I’d still rather have a big bruising defenseman, but this works too. And again, if you can flip him and a prospect for a shut-down guy, you’re doing well.
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Read PP forward as Rolston
Exactly, at this point, he cant hurt us, only help, and I think that the added mentality of throwing him into top 4 minutes saying “look, you are being paired with Streit, do your thing and f**k up people’s s**t” will or could honestly make him want to play better by basically giving a giant FU to the Wild
Why yes, I do have a man crush on Bailey and Martin, and no, I don't care what you think about it
Any chance of a straight-up Eaton/Zidlicky trade, do you think?
Eaton is a relatively solid guy, likely not to make too much trouble on or off the ice. If Minnesota is looking to shed salary and get rid of someone who wants more time than they’re willing to give, it could be win/win for everyone.
Still feels weird cheering for Nabokov
No
I wish, but no. Our bottom three is arguably the worst in the league (and safe to assume it would be a short argument and everyone would laugh and laugh and laugh after it was over). I doubt very much that any of those guys could net more than a 5th-7th round pick individually.
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FTFY
I doubt very much that any of those guys could net more than a 5th-7th round pick individually if packaged together.
FTFY
I doubt very much that any of those guys could net more than a 5th-7th round pick individually if packaged together…with Evgeni Malkin
by GreekIsles83 on Feb 1, 2012 12:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Now this is just getting mean
I was trying to be nice! :)
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If Minny took Eaton for Zidlicky, straight up?
I think Garth Snow would be prosecuted for witchcraft. At the very least, someone would have to make sure Chuck Fletcher hadn’t had a debilitating stroke or something.
We may be in the box, but you get the penalty.
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Poulin returned to Bridgeport
Sticking with El Cubano and Nabby.
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Ridiculous
How do Islander fans spell hope?
T-A-V-A-R-E-S
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Feb 1, 2012 10:17 AM EST up reply actions
Is it? Seems they may have wanted to give nabby and Montoya a few more practice days to get back in the swing of things. But the sinister stuff is way more fun.
Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock...
by Turgeon1992 on Feb 1, 2012 10:42 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Poulin got paid for good performance.
That’s how it seems to me, any. “Come on up and we’ll pay you for 12 games at once.”
Is Rahkshani still around? I liked his game last night. He looked much more impressive than last year.
by Les Beaver on Feb 1, 2012 10:18 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Wang decided to hand out money?
All of a sudden?
How do Islander fans spell hope?
T-A-V-A-R-E-S
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Feb 1, 2012 10:19 AM EST up reply actions
I like to think it's called "incentive."
But I don’t know. Seems odd they’d call him up for one game like that, with 2 healthy goalies.
Not so odd
Turgeon nailed it…Nabby/Monty have been sitting since Jan 24th. It takes a while for hockey players to get into gear after rest. Poulin had last played on the 27th making 51 saves. Honestly think it was just a shrewd way to try to get a win.
by GreekIsles83 on Feb 1, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
Rahk has not been returned.
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by edavidmorris on Feb 1, 2012 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
well he was a lot better than Rolston
and deserves it. I really like the look of the new #2 PP. Bailey with Nino and Rahk could be a nice way to get some goals from other guys.
Any task BIG or small, Do it well or not at all
by Rickfansince76 on Feb 1, 2012 11:04 AM EST up reply actions
Well the next game isn't until Friday
A deal might still be in the works. They can always recall KP again tomorrow.
No Sleep 'til....We Find Some Secondary Scoring
It was the right move
bring him in because heplayed what twice last week while Nabby last played on the 23rd and Al on the 24th
Any task BIG or small, Do it well or not at all
by Rickfansince76 on Feb 1, 2012 11:00 AM EST up reply actions
What is this logic you are applying to the goalie situation? Don't you know each roster move must be scrutinized as if the isles were the illuminati? Sheesh.
Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock...
by Turgeon1992 on Feb 1, 2012 11:04 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
We should agree with everything
Their record of success proves it.
How do Islander fans spell hope?
T-A-V-A-R-E-S
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Feb 1, 2012 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
How do Islander fans spell dispair? R-D-P!
We are all Islanders, even if we’re from Jersey!
by Russel Ginart on Feb 1, 2012 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
I am NOW baffled by this goalie merry-go-round!
Why use KP, sit EN, and scratch AM? Only to send KP, back BP? I have a headache from this!
Rhett, played very well, quite impressed with his attitude and determination last night.
We are all Islanders, even if we’re from Jersey!
by Russel Ginart on Feb 1, 2012 11:21 AM EST up reply actions
I've been baffled all year by the player/roster juggling of this team
last night was one of the few times they had 12 solid forwards playing as 4 dynamic lines, even though the secondary scoring lacks – Rolston hopefully has played his last game for this team – likewise Mottau – and likewise Reasoner at least for this season
and why Eaton over Reese?
this team seems to not want to have 18 positive contributors each game for some reason – baffling
Maybe they just wanted to see Poulin play again before trading Nabokov.
"Oh no. He's got some speed. I might have to take his legs out." Rick DiPietro shortly before the first stitch came out.
A subtle stab at ESPN?
In Staple: “After a couple of fluky bounces, Tavares, as he’s done so often this season, came up clutch.”
But not if you look at CPI.
What ESPN guy meant
Was that JT is so far and above better than anyone else that he deserves his own list. By the way he has been playing, he certainly does. He’s turning out to be everything they expected of him and more when they drafted him.
JT will lead us
to the promised land. Guarantee that snipers around the league will want to play with him. Who would not want to be set up all day long by JT, ask Moulson or any other Islander.
JT91 named first star of January
Or do it here..whatevs, it’s a glorious day!
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by Keith Quinn on Feb 1, 2012 12:12 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Brooklyn article in NYT NY Metro Section
Testing the Ice Where Hockey Was an Afterthought
with some talk about the Brooklyn Americans.
typically not a lot here:
Mr. Wang declined a request to talkthen
"We already have some of the most passionate fans in the league supporting our young team," Mr. Snow said, "and we are looking forward to expanding our base into Brooklyn."
That was what the owner of the New York Americans, Mervyn Dutton, known as Red, tried to do in 1941. To attract a new fan base that year, Mr. Dutton moved the team’s practice site to the Brooklyn Ice Palace, on Atlantic Avenue between Nostrand and Bedford Avenues, into a dedicated ice rink that has since been torn down. He moved to Brooklyn and had his players do the same. They wore "Brooklyn" across their jerseys, and then crossed the river to play in Manhattan.
ended with:
Robert Sanna, Forest City Ratner’s executive vice president for construction and design development, said the construction team would also have to design additional locker rooms for hockey players." The ice, which will be manufactured in July, will stay underneath the basketball floor permanently.
Nice catch
This is pretty interesting too:
the seating capacity will be reduced to 14,500 from 18,000 for basketball, which would make it the league’s smallest rink. Retractable seats will mostly be collapsed on one end, closest to the Atlantic Terminal side, and therefore the alignment around the rink will resemble a horseshoe.
So in essence no seats behind one of the goals. That’s sort of fascinating. Also paves the way for all sorts of “lucky horsehoe” headlines down the road.
The Isles can have their own Kop!
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There can be a 67% decrease
In DiPietro booing this way.
Strategy
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." The ice, which will be manufactured in July, will stay underneath the basketball floor permanently.
This line is very interesting, why have the ice permanently if there is not a permanant hockey team using it?
We are all Islanders, even if we’re from Jersey!
by Russel Ginart on Feb 1, 2012 1:26 PM EST up reply actions
Doesn't mean NHL team, though
They could host exhibitions, ice shows, skating competitions, and a college team or minor-league franchise. It gives them flexibility on days when the Nets are not playing, at least. Long-term, there are definite concerns that a team would struggle to earn enough when max capacity is 14,500 per home game. That’s something like 3000 fewer seats than a typical NHL rink, and some of these modern buildings seat 20,000 or more. Even if you can’t bank on every seat being sold, that’s something like $75,000 from the tickets, and with concessions that number could easily go over 100K.
I mean, that’s better than four million bucks out the door over the course of a regular season. If the team is good enough to draw like that, figure in at least $1500,000 per home playoff date (the tickets are pricier). We might be talking real money here.
We may be in the box, but you get the penalty.
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Doesn't that cause a lot of condensation
and slickness on a hardwood floor (NBA)…wonder if that can work.
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I think most arenas do that
If you have both an NBA and NHL tenant, it’s easier to leave the ice down and put the floor on top, especially on a quick turnaround. It’s too difficult and time-consuming to remake the ice surface each time – you have to freeze the layers properly, re-do the lines and logos and adverts, and keep it at the proper temperature.
This video demonstrates the turnaround very well. That underlayer insulates the ice.
It’s even crazier in arenas that remove some or all of the dasher boards around the court, instead of just the glass and netting.
We may be in the box, but you get the penalty.
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also
This is an excellent demonstration of what it takes to build the initial ice surface. Added bonus: it’s the Mecca of Hockey™.
We may be in the box, but you get the penalty.
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Sometimes you gotta make room
For a Barry Manilow concert.
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by Dominik on Feb 3, 2012 3:31 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
JT Appearance
NYIslanders @NYIslanders
JT will appear at 5:20 p.m. on @NHLLive on NHL Network and at 5:30 on NHL on the Fly. Tune in.
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The Featured Poll
On Rhett.
Way may already have a run away winner there.
by barry_hal_oliver_24 on Feb 1, 2012 1:21 PM EST reply actions
Howie's Rant?
Did anyone end up posting a link?
Can’t find it.
Youth?
Why waste them? Play the youth. roslton and Staios cannot keep up with the speed. In fact few teams can. They had the best record the 2nd half last season with youth. Trade the Eaton’s and Rolstons and bring up the youth. Seems Cappy can coach the younger team better.
by Madswede-Turtledove on Feb 1, 2012 4:27 PM EST reply actions
Did anyone see the Newsday listing of Goalies since Billy Smith
This quote about DP is funny:
RICK DiPIETRO, 2001-11
314 games played
129-133-36 T/OTL
Like it or not, the truth is that Rick DiPietro is the closest the Islanders have come to a franchise goalie since Billy Smith. Drafted first overall in 2000 and handed the keys to the franchise by Charles Wang thanks to a 15-year, $67.5 million contract in 2006, he’s had a bumpy ride to say the least.
He has been successful at times — he was 32-19-9 with a .919 save percentage as the Islanders made the playoffs in 2006-07 and was an All-Star in 2007-08. But since a hip injury suffered during the skills competition of the ’08 All-Star Game, he has been a disappointment.
In addition from the fact that he has played just 34 games since the end of 2007-08, he has also won only two playoff games in 10 years. Recently, injuries have derailed his career to the point that it’s hard to envision him still being with the franchise when his contract runs out in 2022.
DID ANYONE EVER REALLY THINK HE WAS GOING TO ACTUALLY BE HERE IN 2022
I think there is a better chance now then there was when he signed the contract.
Sigh.
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by North Dakota Red Eagle on Feb 1, 2012 5:41 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
On Toronto's January penalties
http://twitter.com/#!/TSNResearch/status/164804653605847040
@TSNResearch Kevin Gibson
Leafs shorthanded 17 times in January is the lowest for any team in January the past 20 years
Bah.
"..."
by Thaddeus Ballpheasant on Feb 1, 2012 6:57 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
What a disciplined team!
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by North Dakota Red Eagle on Feb 1, 2012 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
It gets even better
@SportsnetSpec Mark Spector Sports
Amazing. Leafs get the bad call last night, and 1 night later, are spared a 4-min histick when refs missed Kessel on Letang. Comes around.
"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
How about this though
Steve Dangle Glynn @Steve_Dangle
Despite not allowing a powerplay goal for over a month, the Leafs still have the NHL’s worst PK (75.1%). Columbus is 29th (76.0%).
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Well, when you barely have to do any PKs for an entire month, theres little opportunity to improve your team stats.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 2, 2012 9:39 AM EST up reply actions
Still though
You’d almost think that 17 would be at least 10% of your season total. And to put up a goose egg on 10% and still only be at 75% is kind of amazing.
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The Pens announcers were going off about it last night
I felt dirty agreeing with them, but they were right.
I guess I knw what was up when that ref from Tornoto called that dive on JT with 3 minutes left in the game in December.
How do Islander fans spell hope?
T-A-V-A-R-E-S
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Feb 2, 2012 9:09 AM EST up reply actions
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May 24, 1980: Tonelli to Nystrom. At long last, the steady build of the New York Islanders from expansion doormat to surprise semifinalist to annual contender reaches the promised land: Buoyed by a late season trade for Butch Goring that gave the team the depth up the middle GM Bill Torrey had been seeking, the Islanders knock off the Philadelphia Flyers in six games.
The victory justified the faith in coach Al Arbour who guided them from their second season to their first Stanley Cup seven seasons later. The Islanders would not be the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup, but they would be the only one capable of a dynasty.
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.
