Bridgeport/Islanders Prospect Roundup, Feb. 13
by Mark D on Feb 19, 2012 8:34 AM EST
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The new thing in Bridgeport seems to be spotting the opposition a lead to begin the game. This weekend a 2 goal lead for Adirondack wasn't enough for them. Maybe next week they can try coming back from 3 or 4 goals behind. Maybe even bring back Joel Martin to make things a little more sporting. While BP is on a 8-1-0-1 tear in their last 10 games, it hasn't been enough to catch the hated Connecticut Whale who are 7-1-0-2 in their last 10. But BP is within 5 points of CT with 3 games in hand and in the 7th seed with a 3 point cushion on 9th place.
Saturday February 12th Vs Adirondack (Flyers)
Could you get any further away from the NHL then Jon Landry last year? The 28 year old defenseman moved on from the CHL (a level below the ECHL) to European hockey. He had a 9 game stint with Cologne of the DEL, before moving on to the EIHL the following season. The EIHL, which I too had to look up, is the top level of hockey in the United Kingdom. Landry was 2nd in scoring on his team, the Braehead Clan, a Scotland based hockey team with 58 points in 54 games. This year he gets his first full time stint in the ECHL and racks up 30 points in 35 games before getting a tryout with BP. During this tryout he's gotten 10 points in 12 games, 1 point more then Calvin de Haan has in 32 games. He's also not the same Jon Landry that played with the team last year.
That was an awfully long intro that had very little to do with the game. If you guessed it was mostly because BP only played 1 game since my last writeup, congrats. After spotting the Phantoms a 2 goal lead in the first, BP came back with a vengeance. They put up 20 shots in the 2nd period, with Casey Cizikas (Rhett Rakhshani) getting the 1st goal and David Ullstrom (Jon Landry) getting the 2nd goal on the PP. Just a minute into the 3rd period Ullstrom (Matt Donovan, Landry) struck again while on the PP. They then decided to let Anders Nilsson close the door on Phantoms as they were outshot 9-5 in the final frame. Ullstrom was named 1st star and Landry 2nd star. [Highlights] [Highlights from Last weeks Whale game]
Natural Born Kirills
Kirill Petrov played 1 game this week and notched a goal; on the season he has 16 goals, 12 assists for 28 points in 50 games.
Kirill Kabanov had a strong week, on Wednesday he had a goal and an assist while being named 1st star despite the shootout loss for Shawningan. On Friday he had a repeat performance, posting another goal and assist in Shawningan's 3-2 win. Saturday he didn't have a point. He has 18 goals and 24 assists for 42 points in 40 games.
CHL
On Wednesday Ryan Strome had an assist in a game in which Niagara outshot Erie 62-18 but lost 2-1 [highlights]. Strome had another assist in Niagara's 5-2 win. His big game of the week though was last night, a game in which he had 2 goals and an assist (Niagara only scored 3 goals) but was only named 3rd star of the night. Mitchell Therot played all 3 games this week, but had no points.
John Persson only played in 2 of 3 games for Red Deer this week. He had a single assist over those two games.
Brenden Kichton had 1 assist in 3 games this week for Spokane, and not surprisingly Spokane dropped all 3 games this week.
Huge week for Andrei Pedan, on Friday night he assisted on both Guelph goals. Then on Saturday he had a goal and 2 assists, being named 3rd star in Guelph's 9-1 rout. Pedan's 5 point weekend is better then his monthly point totals for every month but December in which he had 7 points.
Hit the Books*: NCAA
*Don't bde a Goof 101
It is not going well for Notre Dame, who dropped both games this weekend to extend their losing streak to 5 games. They only have 3 wins in their last 12 games. No points for Anders Lee or Robbie Russo this weekend.
On Friday Night Brock Nelson had 3 assists as North Dakota won 4-2. Nelson didn't have any points on Saturday as UND tied Michigan Tech 1-1.
Wisconsin ended their 5 game losing streak with a win over Denver on Sunday night. Jason Clark played both games this weekend but had no points.
Scott Mayfield didn't score a point for Denver as they took on Wisconsin, but from reports he was looking so good that he was getting time on the 1st PP and PK units.
Cody Rosen did not play this weekend. On the bright side it was Senior night on Saturday, and both goalies on Clarkson are seniors.
Finnish Loans & Trust
Mikko Koskinen played a game this week. In 18 games he has a 2.32 GAA, .916 SV% and an 8-4-3 record.
Jesse Joensuu has 10 goals and 13 assists through 43 games.
Johan Sundstrom played 3 games this week and had an assist. On the season he has 5 goals and 3 assists in 43 games.
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Braehead
Weirdly enough, the Braehead Clan are my ‘local’ team.
Didn’t realise Landry had made it onto the BP team, well done to him.
And yes, the EIHL is pretty dire, Theo Fleury managed to dominate the entire league in the season he played here….at the age of 35/36.
by JohnnyRock84 on Feb 19, 2012 10:15 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
I didn’t realize it was a different Landry from the one who played with the team last year until this morning. I wonder if they accidentally brought in the wrong Landry for a tryout and just went with it.
It reminds me of this story about the Seattle Seahawks back in the day. They were scouting an offensive tackle, and they didn’t have much of a scouting staff. So the head coach was watching the film and wrote down the number of the player they wanted to draft. Unfortunately the coach wrote down the wrong player, and they ended up drafting a guy who was only on the team because they were short players. He showed up to camp for them and couldn’t even complete drills.
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"I wonder if they accidentally brought in the wrong Landry for a tryout and just went with it."
Gotta love the minor leagues!
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 19, 2012 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
could have really done
without the picture of jeremy lin on an new york islanders HOCKEY website.
jeezus, has there ever been overkill on one guy in any sport. EVER? man, i’d love for him to be a flash in the pan and never hear his name again. which will what probably be what happens
by ripcurl2121 on Feb 19, 2012 10:29 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Relax Rip
Just having fun with the overkill on Lin. Plus he is the reason MSG is back on TWC
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by Mark D on Feb 19, 2012 10:37 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Also
to hell with puppies and rainbows
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by Keith Quinn on Feb 19, 2012 10:56 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 4 recs
Why sarcasm?
To hell with cats too.
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Yes, there HAS been a guy or two who are in "overkill" status.
Sid Crosby, for example.
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 19, 2012 11:02 AM EST up reply actions
Crosby even waiting till the Allstar Game to announce an injury update
even in the Allstar game, still wanting to dominate the headlines
by CanadianIsleslifer on Feb 19, 2012 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, but c'mom
crosby really was/is the best and most talented player in the league and has been for 4 years. whatever accolades he gets is deserved whether you like him or not
I have issue
with any player who puts themselves above the league.
I’m so sick of hearing about Roy, Lemieux, Gretzky, etc….
Just once, JUST ONCE, I would love to hear a casual hockey fan talk to me about Bossy or Neely.
by Bleuchz on Feb 20, 2012 2:37 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I think it's more the media than Cosby, Lemieux, Gretzky putting themselves above the league.
With Roy, you’re probably right.
American media like to focus on one or two star players at a time per sport. For the past 10 years (or so it seems) it has been Landon Donovan in men’s soccer. (And that is a shame, because Donovan is the wrong type of player to attract casual American fans to that sport.) And in basketball and football this has been very evident since Michael Jordan.
It’s been an interesting year for the NHL in that respect because Cosby’s been out and Ovechkin’s been cold. So we’re seeing a better mix of guys in the spotlight.
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by North Dakota Red Eagle on Feb 20, 2012 11:28 AM EST up reply actions
"has there ever been overkill on one guy in any sport. EVER?"
it’s almost as bad as Tim Tebow. almost.
Can you please just Linlax?
What do you mean they won 4 cups in a row? Is that possible?
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by OzzyFan on Feb 19, 2012 2:02 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Yes
a game and a period last year, a game this year. Karpowich (the starter) has just been absolutely insane, he’s got a .925 SV% and 5 shutouts but is only 15-11-6. His SV% is 2nd in the ECAC and the two other full time starters closest to him have combined for all of 10 losses.
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by Mark D on Feb 19, 2012 10:42 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
What's funny
I just looked to see if Karpowich had been drafted yet (to make a "let’s draft karopwich joke). He was, in the 7th round in 2008 by the … St Louis Blues.
Dom needs to start the Clarkson goalie fan club.
No, no, no. Not two Jon Landrys.
We asked for two John Tavareses.
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by North Dakota Red Eagle on Feb 19, 2012 10:53 AM EST reply actions 4 recs
At this point two Hamonics would be awful nice… sans the nose breakage, of course!
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 19, 2012 11:25 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Lol
When is that schnozz of his gonna heal? And, will it be more funny lookin than it was previous? >;-)
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
They take forever
I had that surgery twice, but not the metal stents that were put up there. I think that means the sinus cavity was a bit crushed and septum deviated or something. I think if it was just the regular variety, he might have been back sooner, but there is a big risk of bleeding just from breathing too hard (even if you’re not hit). It’s still tender and stuff and you can’t rub it.
You certainly can’t blow the ol’ hockey “snot rocket” at all.
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There is two John Tavares's, the other is the Gretzky of Lacrosse
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by CanadianIsleslifer on Feb 19, 2012 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
Good on Umlat
scoring some more goals. Hopefully we see him back up with the team in good time and Rolston off that third line. Keep it going Bridgeport.
Nice story on Landry, thats dedication.
Brock Nelson entering beast mode for his team, it seems like. Guy is just putting up points, and from all accounts a great 2 way player. Hope to see him soon at Bridgeport or competing for a spot on the Isles. It will be nice to finally insert guys with size.
Ryan Strome, a keeper, your future number 2 center when all is said and done. If the CHL deal expires next year, bring up to Bridgeport and start getting him the reps to dominate the AHL. 2013 season sees Strome on the team.
by ghalbart on Feb 19, 2012 10:57 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
also
Time to start thinking, if Notre Dame does not make it to the post season, to get Lee Signed and play with Bridgeport while their season is still going into hopefully the Playoffs.
At his age
if Lee is serious about playing in the NHL he has to make a move now. His game won’t develop much playing college hockey.
I agree
Nelson seems to be leaving Lee behind on the depth chart….Strome has all the skills to be a very special player, but needs to add a bit of size for NHL to avoid injuries…he really should be in AHL next year, not CHL or NHL.
While we’re on the subject, been impressed with Ness overall…I think you can have up to two smallish D, and with Ness’s speed and smarts, he might be one worth while. Another 16 pounds, getting him up to 186, would do wonders.
by CanadianIsleslifer on Feb 19, 2012 12:30 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Great stuff as always, Mark. I just have one question....
… what the hell’s a “Nola”?
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 19, 2012 11:04 AM EST reply actions
The only jersey in pro-sports right now worse then the Islanders “None More Black”
The last thing I think when I see NOLA is New Orleans.
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Gotta love Vasquez's defense
Oh my God, this is Jeremy Lin !!!
by Kaonashi on Feb 19, 2012 12:01 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Ah, thanks.
I’m not up on my third jerseys for my 23rd-most-liked sport.
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 19, 2012 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
At least its top 25.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 19, 2012 10:56 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
hahahahaha
We may be in the box, but you get the penalty.
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If you were down here...
and saw all the beauty that is mardi gras, you’d realize how awesome those nawlins jerseys really are.
/scarfs down some more jumbalaya
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Reply fail to webbard
/jummmmmmmbalaya
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
haha
I Do love Jumbalya. Maybe the uniforms look good, the NOLA is just kind of dumb.
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Our NY is their NOLA
I guess cuz ‘NO’ would really look dumb ;-)
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
It'd be awesome if they had a great defense.
You think you’re gonna score? Um… NO!!!!!
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 19, 2012 2:57 PM EST up reply actions
Any word on de Haan and his shoulder?
So much for Calvin being out 4-6 weeks as his has been out 6 weeks now.
I haven’t heard from Garth about plans on Petrov. I believe the Isles can sign him in mid April when the KHL playoffs end. For his age he’s doing quite well imo. Like to see Petrov with the Sound Tigers next season but that’s a no-brainer. I guess it comes down to dollars and is he willing to play in the AHL for a year or two before joining the Isles.
2 years ago
They said he was looking NHL ready when he was at Prospect camp. He might make the team as a 4th liner to start things off
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he would definitely need
to adjust to the NA game. But would he be more enticed signing an ELC with a fat bonus and playing in the AHL with our other Russian Kiril or would it be better to shove him on the 4th line to see a progression more like Nino. Not sure how immediate his impact would be, but he certainly has talent and has been playing in the KHL for sometime, while being a big boy.
I personally would send him off to the AHL with Kiril and let them become competitive when it comes to making the club, since we do not want to see any crazy russian factor that follows these guys around. I want to see Pavel Datsyuk from KK and I want to see a better Antropov from Petrov.
I have a feeling Petrov is further along than Nino in his development.
After playing with men for a while, you’d think Petrov would be a better 4th liner next season than Nino was to start this season. But the adjustment to the rink may take time… A much different example: Malkin (with 10x the talent) wasn’t globally expected to dominate the NHL his first season. Petrov could surprise us and be a good middle-6 forward from the get-go.
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by North Dakota Red Eagle on Feb 19, 2012 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Nah, he serves on purpose on a 4th line.
the KHL is a harder league than the AHL, and he’s had 3 years of that experience, including good performance there this year. He’s ready for a real line.
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I think he meant that Petrov has to get used to the smaller rinks
And therefore the additional hitting, grinding, etc.
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 19, 2012 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
I agree on those points, but a smaller ice surface means that you have to adjust your positioning everywhere on the ice, and that takes some time. I still have a lot of hope for Petrov. :)
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 19, 2012 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
DeHaan=Need calcium. lol
What do you mean they won 4 cups in a row? Is that possible?
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by OzzyFan on Feb 19, 2012 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
And duct tape.
Lots of duct tape.
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 19, 2012 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
A line of Petrov, Kabanov with Nelson in the middle would be nice to see in Bridgeport next year
Isles need to get bigger and those three on the same line would be a good start/
by rickrays on Feb 19, 2012 12:25 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Kitchton on D should be there too
by CanadianIsleslifer on Feb 19, 2012 12:26 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
The Sound Tigers may be bigger than the Isles next season, lol.
Especially if Ness is on this side of the Sound.
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by North Dakota Red Eagle on Feb 19, 2012 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
Quick Question.
Riddle me this Batman
Which prospects you think are “shoo-ins” to make the team next year??
by Torch7 on Feb 19, 2012 4:16 PM EST via mobile reply actions
All depends on
Who/if we sign anyone.
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by edavidmorris on Feb 19, 2012 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
I have to think Ullstrom for one as he continues to produce and looked pretty good with Isles earlier this year.
My guess is Nino will be playing in Bridgeport next year. Donovan should make the club as well as Poulin.
SOUND TIGERS WIN!! SOUND TIGERS WIN!! THAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA SOUND TIGERS WIN!!
In a shootout 2-1 with the greatness that is Jon Landry scoring the winner (lone SO goal) in the 5th round. Nilsson 21 shots 20 saves. Only Bridgeport goal 2, Bridgeport, Ullstrom 19 (DiBenedetto, Donovan), 16:37 (PP).
by rickrays on Feb 19, 2012 5:57 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
up to 6th in the conference and has 3 games in hand on Hershey, Wilkes-Barre and more importantaly Connecticut
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Feb 19, 2012 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
Katic should be back soon which is great news
Add de Haan to the defense hopefully in March and this team can make a deep run in the Calder Cup playoffs. Like to see the Isles sign Nelson and Lee to get them AHL experience. Sound Tigers season ends one week after the Isles season so if Bridgeport can continue their hot play you might see the likes of Cizkas, Ullstrom, Donovan etc get a call up in in March to get a look at them in the NHL. Isles could send them back down to the AHL once their season ends.
As Steve Austin used to say - can I get a "Hell Yeah?"
Arthur Staple @StapeNewsday
Evgeni Nabokov’s agent, Don Meehan, tells Newsday that contract talks with #Isles will likely start soon. More soon on newsday.com/sports
by AM7 on Feb 19, 2012 7:33 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Woohoo!
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by North Dakota Red Eagle on Feb 19, 2012 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
Wow.
I did not see that one coming.
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Feb 19, 2012 8:52 PM EST up reply actions
Staple's article
Some interesting points including Nabby wanting to stay. Also if he signs it looks like Montoya is on his way out as Garth said he envisions Nabby and Poulin together next season. No mention of DP either. Also looking like Nabby is missing significant time.
Also noteworthy is KO is out with the flu now and Nino may get chance on one of the top lines, I would like that
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They should send Wallace down and call Ullstrom up
Wallace adds nothing on offense with KO out. I’m guessing it’s Poulin tomorrow and Montoya Tuesday night.
That was Staple about Poulin not Garth
Garth hasn’t said anything about the issue. Staple was speculating saying it “appears” he envisions Nabby & Poulin next year.
Definitely a poster at Lighthouse Hockey until 2015, then maybe somewhere else.
Well, why not?
I mean why wouldn’t Nabby want to hang around a while – if the Price is Right, of course. He may have settled in a bit, the weirdness of last year having given way to a number of solid performances recently, and he may not want to change teams yet again. Shocking idea, right?
It is Diduck.
by Paumanok on Feb 19, 2012 9:36 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
2 yrs, 2.5 mil hit
It would be a 35+ contract under terms of the current CBA, so the hit would count even if Nabokov goes to minors for whatever reason. Considering he’s both younger and probably better than Roloson, that would be quite a reasonable deal. Roloson gave the Isles 70 games of .909 goalkeeping, while facing 32.65 shots per 60 minutes, which is quite a heavy workload. Nabokov could presumably give them better than that.
Amazingly, the Isles’ ragtag, stopgap defense has allowed “only” 29.7 shots/60 this season. That’s not so great, but a three shot improvement means one fewer goal every three games even with mediocre goalkeeping. At league average (.911) it works out to four fewer goals every 15 games. Nabokov could certainly do that, and with a better blue line (also not unreasonable) holding shots down further, the Isles will get their money’s worth at $2.5 million.
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I think he’d probably ask for (and get) a bit more $$- but Id be thrilled with that.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 19, 2012 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah $2.5million would be a steal most likely
Probably wants more. Anyone know what his contract in SJ was? I’m thinking for him to resign he’ll need 2 years 7 million at the least. Maybe a 3 year deal will guarantee him signing because it’s longer term.
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by edavidmorris on Feb 19, 2012 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
Here's the weird thing, though
Him wanting more money is what started his KHL to Long Island by way of “Detroit” adventure in the first place. The money just isn’t out there for goalies anymore. He can want it, doesn’t mean he’s gonna get it. Not that he hasn’t done everything that’s been asked of him and more, because he has. He deserves a good wage. But hopefully he’s learned his lesson from last time.
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$2.5M
would be too much in my opinion unless they know DP is retiring. He’s been hurt twice this year, and has had portions where he’s stunk. Additionally, if he needs this heavy of a workload to play well, how useful is that for getting Poulin games (if that indeed is the tandem)?
Remember: Below the cap floor
Giving money to guys who are performing a valued service for the team means fewer cap mules.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 20, 2012 9:59 AM EST up reply actions
performing a valued service
I’m still not sold we’ll get that from Nabby, but I guess we’ll see. If they do pay higher than $2M, I hope it’s a one year deal.
by afrosupreme on Feb 20, 2012 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
It's a gamble.
Never know when the wheels will fall off a goalie. It it ends up $3 mil per for two years, I can live with that. But I’d rather see $4 mil for one.
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by North Dakota Red Eagle on Feb 20, 2012 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
Who ARE you sold on in this organization goalie-wise for next season?
IMO Nabokov is a very good choice to give money to for the next season or two.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 20, 2012 12:00 PM EST up reply actions
All I'm saying
is I don’t know if I have any more faith in him than Montoya or Poulin. So if they can sign him cheap for a year, two at most if he’s very cheap, then fine. But I fail to see why he’s being considered such a consensus answer to the problem, especially when Montoya would almost certainly come cheaper, and potentially has more of a career in front of him.
The whole thing is very funny. Everyone and their mother hated the guy for spurning us (though I argued it was completely understandable and didn’t hurt the Islanders). Now he puts together a couple of good months and everyone thinks he’s going to be able to keep it up for two years. This makes as little sense as hating him for not reporting.
by afrosupreme on Feb 20, 2012 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
Isles dont need “cheaper”. In fact if they do not spend more money on goaltending, they may literally be forced to overpay guys like Rolston to play on the team again.
It would be great to say that the Isles will be successful in luring players that deserve 5m contracts to this team, but what if they arent? I know Id much rather give an extra mil to guys like Nabokov.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 20, 2012 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
I know Id much rather give an extra mil to guys like Nabokov.
That’s fine, but they haven’t done that with any other players they’ve resigned, so I’m not sure why they’d start with a 37 year old goalie. I think you always have to approach the FA season as if you will be able to land players, which means resigning your own guys at their market value, or lower.
I dont really seeit as any different than signing Roloson.
Only Roloson was older.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 20, 2012 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
Perhaps
But we didn’t really have any in-house alternatives at that point. And Rolson played pretty well for us, but again, it was basically what you’d expect from an average goalie. At best, he didn’t suck.
Roloson also didn’t have a NTC-maybe Nabokov doesn’t ask for one this time around, but I find that unlikely.
Fantastic Game today in Bridgeport
will post more tomorrow
Donovan, Ullstrom & Cizikas are all good to be very good
The team as a whole is very solid right now
promising
You were right about one thing Cary
it looks like BP had the better D all along, barring Hammer, Amac and Streit
by CanadianIsleslifer on Feb 19, 2012 10:03 PM EST up reply actions
went to both bridgeport games
this weekend. ullstrom had 3 real nice goals in the 2 games and he is really too good for the ahl.. 2 of them were sweet one timer lasers. he could have had a couple more but was stoned a few times. it’s a fun team to watch play, plus any arena that plays motorhead during the breaks is ok with me
remind me why ullstrom’s not on the island again? oh yeah, they have so much secondary scoring they have no room for him! if they are serious about a playoff run like they say, he would be here. the useless cap mule can sit in his nice suit in the pressbox and still serve that purpose.
it was really dumb bringing up wishart if they werent even planning on using him. donovan was getting run ragged with the amount of ice he was getting. the other d there now are echl/pto tryout types. donovan looked good though and like a potential 2nd pair d- man to me. i think he’ll be better than a-mac, who to me is just an ok 3rd pair d-man on a good team
cizikas has a great motor, never stops. and when he takes faceoffs in the deep o-zone he does a bull rush toward the net instead of drawing back. cool to wacth. he almost scored a few times with it. he’s definately an nhl player. similar to bergenheim but better hands
rakshani went off sunday and i dont think he returned. he looked woozy
people continue to mess with haley and then wish they hadn’t
by ripcurl2121 on Feb 20, 2012 1:35 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Correct me if I'm wrong
Ullstrom missed time due to a concussion this year?
Maybe giving him time to grow in the AHL this season and not risk bringing him back up to get hurt again?
I’d like to see Cizikas but I also buy into the “let the kids learn to win” down there.
Actually I’m probably alone in this but I’m very, very, very interested in Casey moving to wing alongside Fransy.
oh and dibo
was bugging the shit out of joel rechlich in sundays game.
i sat right behind hersheys bench and rechlich basically spent the game opening up the latch to the door for players comiing off the ice, i think he had 30 seconds of ice time. but he yaps nonstop, especially for a guy that never see the ice
he had a huge problem with dibo all game from the bench. everytime dibo came off he would yell at him. dibo just laughed and it drove rechlich nuts.
when i shouted to him…“hey recher, for a skillless goon who never sees the ice, you sure yap alot”…… oh, the look he turned and shot me. if looks could kill. such fun!
when i shouted to him…"hey recher, for a skillless goon who never sees the ice, you sure yap alot"…… oh, the look he turned and shot me. if looks could kill. such fun!
OMG! Ha, ouch.
He is a really nice guy- I talked with him the day of the march & rally at NVMC- but that is funny!
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 20, 2012 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
yeah, i've heard he's a nice guy,
we were just having some fun. ill give him one thing – even though he barely played, he encourages every single teammate and taps them on the head when they came off their shift.
he was still into the game even while barely playing and was standing for most of it rooting on his team thats not easy to do when your not playing
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The victory justified the faith in coach Al Arbour who guided them from their second season to their first Stanley Cup seven seasons later. The Islanders would not be the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup, but they would be the only one capable of a dynasty.
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May 21, 1981: This time it was much easier. After falling to "only" 91 points in the 1979-80 season, the Islanders returned to their division title tradition, piling up 110 points -- a whole 13 points over second-place Philadelphia.
Between the quarterfinals (where they beat the upstart Oilers in six games) and the finals, the Islanders reeled off eight consecutive wins -- with a four-game sweep of archrival Rangers in between. As they defeated the Minnesota North Stars in five games for their second Cup, their goal difference in the final was a combined +10.
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May 16, 1982: Another year, another landslide title. The Islanders won the Patrick Division by a whopping 26 points over the second-place Rangers, and were seven points clear of their nearest competition for the President's Trophy, the still-not-quite-ripe Edmonton Oilers.
A first-round scare against the Pittsburgh Penguins turned in the Isles' favor thanks to John Tonelli's heroics, and a true dynasty was on its way: Past the Rangers in six games, then an eight-game sweep of the Quebec Nordiques and Vancouver Canucks to run away with the Stanley Cup.
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May 17, 1983: Not so fast, whipper-snappers. The Edmonton Oilers' steadily rising challenge for league supremacy took them all the way to the finals for the first time, where the New York Islanders summarily dispatched them in a four-game sweep. For the Islanders, the Dynasty was secured. For the Oilers, it was a powerful lesson in where talent ends and the demands of playoff hockey begin.
Four years, four Cups, 16 consecutive playoff series wins (a record that would grow to 19 until the rematch with the Oilers the following year). Mike Bossy scored 60 goals yet again, and Wayne Gretzky became acquainted with Billy Smith's crease.
