Where's Wallace? Claimed by Lightning on Waivers. UPDATE: Casey Cizikas Recalled.
by Dominik on Feb 23, 2012 1:59 PM EST
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**Afternoon update: Casey Cizikas has been recalled. Aaron Ness and Kevin Poulin have been returned. Travis Hamonic and Evgeni Nabokov are back as expected.**
At last we have a conclusive answer to The Wire-inspired question, "Where's Wallace?"
In Tampa Bay via Bridgeport, that's where. The Tampa Bay Lightning claimed him off waivers today.
Tim Wallace (who bears zero resemblance to the -- um, spoiler alert? -- murdered fictional 14-year-old in this century's best television show, but an NHL season is long and prompts silliness such as this) now joins a distinguished line of former Islanders from String's, I mean Snow's, crew who found new product and new work with Marlow, I mean Yzerman, in Florida.
Put on waivers for reassignment yesterday, Wallace was actually in Bridgeport for a post-practice skate today when told of the news, according to Michael Fornabaio. Fornabaio also reports there are no hints to any forward callups, if any are pending.
Which is not necessary, exactly -- Wallace was waived as an extra forward already and saw minimal fourth-line minutes when he did play. His departure does not hurt the Islanders directly, but he was a contributor earlier this season in Bridgeport. (Of course, the Sound Tigers have been on a tear since Jan. 1, all without Wallace, so who knows their secret.) If Wallace was to take the place in Bridgeport of a callup, they'll have to PTO or rehab their way around that.
But Wallace? With the Lightning selling off players for picks, he'll join Nate Thompson and the gang of TBL-over-NYI coverup tattoos as Steve Yzerman rides out the season with an eye on next year. It's all in the game.
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Yzerman: Where’s Wallace at? … Where’s the boy, Snow?
Snow: Yzerman, shut your mouth.
Yzerman: Where’s Wallace? That’s all I wanna know.
Bettman: Kid, you better think…
Yzerman: Where’s Wallace? Where the $%## is Wallace? Huh? Huh? Snow? Snow? Look at me! Where the $%##is Wallace? HUH!? I don’t want this Payless-wearing motherf$%##r representing me. I’ma get my own man. So just get back in your car and get the $%## back to Long Island.
Snow: A’ight, you stupid mother$%##, you made your decision.
Yzerman: Yeah, I made my decision. Where’s Wallace at? Where the $%## is Wallace? Where’s Wallace, Snow? String! Where the $%##is Wallace? Huh? Snow?! Tampa Bay, son. TAMPA BAY, GARTH. YO’ BOY IN TAMPA BAY NOW. HE’S A LIGHTNING PLAYER, SON!!! HE A LIGHTNING!!!
by Les Beaver on Feb 23, 2012 2:07 PM EST reply actions 11 recs
Until he scores against the Isles!
Because you know he will.
Lighthouse Hockey: A flute with no holes is not a flute. A Dane with no holes is Frans Nielsen.
A-HaHAHAHAHAHAhah... heh... oh.
I’m sad now.
We may be in the box, but you get the penalty.
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And...
Boy, you whipped that up quick.
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by Dominik on Feb 23, 2012 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
A startling look
into the inner world of NHL general managers.
(PS: I gotta watch The Wire one of these days/months/years)
"He's depriving some small village of a pretty good idiot" - Mike Milbury on Ziggy Palffy's agent. On Twitter: @Dan_of_Science
Only got through the first two seasons
which is pretty sad on my part since I watched a ton of HBO growing up. I only caught the first two seasons (I used to rent the DVDs from the library) so I never got around to watching the third season.
Official choice of Lighthouse Dog #1.
I decided against linking the scene in question in the body of this post
Because it is quite f-bomb filled. But for comments section anyway: Where the F is Wallace?!
I have no idea whether that scene translates without the context of the series leading up to that point, but as an addict of the show it was a riveting moment.
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by Dominik on Feb 23, 2012 2:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I don't get HBO, but combined with Les Beaver's script it cracked me up!
"Scorching the back of my neck with a revolving red light!"
gives me hope......
Maybe someone, anyone, wants Rolston? Anyone? Please?
by Whitby on Feb 23, 2012 2:19 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions 1 recs
The Lightning are as obseesed with former Isles players as the Isles used to be with guys from Boston. Moreso, even.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 23, 2012 2:26 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
"used to be"?
Are you saying they’ve shaken the habit?
Lighthouse Hockey: A flute with no holes is not a flute. A Dane with no holes is Frans Nielsen.
Heh... well its certainly calmed down a bit.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 23, 2012 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
FYI Kate Strang is a joke
I thought she’s supposed to be a NY Hockey reporter for ESPN? She posted the Wallace snippet and that’s her first post on the Isles in a month? Nonsense.. I mean, at least, come off like you actually cover the team. Her idea of a headline "Henrik makes a left pad save in practice" and that’ll go on the rangers blog.
by AM7 on Feb 23, 2012 2:31 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Two things
1) If Caps miss playoffs, I don’t see Hunter keeping his job.
2) Hamrlik never really cared to work on his English it seems. (I don’t blame him. If I were a hockey player in Europe, I’d still be speaking poorly after 15 years. But most foreign players seem to clean up their English over time.)
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by North Dakota Red Eagle on Feb 23, 2012 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe he has been concentrating on his French so he could communicate in Montreal.
Every time Mike Mottau plays defense, a snow angel gets its wings.
I'd take him back
I never wanted him to go, frankly. And even the shell of his former shelf has got to be better than the Isles’ current bottom pair, one of whom may have been driving the Zamboni at the beginning of the season.
We may be in the box, but you get the penalty.
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by mikb on Feb 23, 2012 3:43 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I mean he's still a solid D Man
Far better than our bottom 4. Contract’s a bit much however for a guy who’s currently 2nd Pair D material.
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A Cap Mule who can actually pull a little weight?
Sign me up.
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by mikb on Feb 23, 2012 3:59 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I was hoping to avoid cap mules.
But I’m still dreaming obviously, the floor is so high.
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Anyone that can piss off Dale Hunter is welcome in my book.
I haven’t watched a lot of the Cappy’s this season, I can only watch one non-playoff team at a time, but I was in the pro-Hamrlik cap when he was with the Isles as well.
Every time Mike Mottau plays defense, a snow angel gets its wings.
by Hockey1919 on Feb 23, 2012 4:08 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
So whats with the rumors linking Jack Johnson and K.O.
If a winger was going to be moved, I’d think PAP would be in play. Is Johnson really as bad a “D” as the talk around here? Just a power play specialist?
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AND "Thank you Dale Tallon"
Wouldnt make much sense
for the Isles to trade KO’s reasonable contract for JJ’s rediculous contract while giving Parenteau an extension.
by EastsideIslander on Feb 23, 2012 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah
This guy played for the USA Olympic team. People are making him out to be an awful player to trade for, but honestly who wouldn’t like a 40 pt defenseman that moves the puck, plays the point on the PP and takes top-4 minutes?
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by edavidmorris on Feb 23, 2012 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
Do you remeber how Wisniewski's defensive play? Jack Johnson makes Wiz look like a good defensive d-man.
Seriously. Jack Johnson is a sub-par #4 d-man that can put up points, from his advanced stats and completely disastrous +//- on a defensive team. And he’s got a horrible long contract. No touch. Jack Johnson is really terrible, and the only thing keeping him in the NHL is his PP production and that stupid contract. The man is terrible. Not better than A-mac/Streit/Hamonic. And in complete honesty, Wisniewski has a better contract than him. Jack Johnson is terrible and we really should slap ourselves if we trade for him, and we literally should start a riot if we trade Okposo for him, let alone PAP as a rental. He is that atrocious defensively.
What do you mean they won 4 cups in a row? Is that possible?
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by OzzyFan on Feb 23, 2012 4:40 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
+1
Hit the nail on the head.
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Yeah, probably a tad. He's still not an elite offensive d-man though, so that just makes it look worse.
What do you mean they won 4 cups in a row? Is that possible?
"John Tavares(a top 10 forward in the NHL)"-Neil Greenberg
I heard about those too. I hope for your guys’ sake you keep Okposo, I like his potential and game a lot… Jack Johnson is one of the shoddiest defensive d-men in the league. Guy creates offense and is useful on the powerplay, but for what he is getting paid he should be more than competent in his own zone.
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by Dig Deep on Feb 23, 2012 4:44 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Great, so Mottau's coming.
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Well, and Hamonic.
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by edavidmorris on Feb 23, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
Wishart and Wallace being off the team clears room for Hamonic
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You already sent down Wishart
Why do you need to play Staios?
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urge to live, fading....
We may be in the box, but you get the penalty.
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by mikb on Feb 23, 2012 4:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
So that leaves the Islanders with 6 healthy D
and one Mike Mottau. Fuck.
Official choice of Lighthouse Dog #1.
The NHL should investigate the islanders
for collusion to not make the playoffs. I know they don’t have a chance, but it is becoming inexplicable at this point in the season to let Rolston play another second and to insert mottau into the lineup over Ness and Wishart. They are going to get embarassed by the rags without even trying to ice a better lineup. Who the fuck did haley sleep with that he can’t crack this piece of shit roster?
by randyboyd on Feb 23, 2012 4:23 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
There are more former Islanders on Tampa than I can count.
Doesn’t say much for counting ability though. I always have troubles after I get to “three.”
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Doesn’t say much for counting ability though. I always have troubles after I get to "three."
I hope it doesn’t take you another 54 years to get to four.
Official choice of Lighthouse Dog #1.
by Fabtraption on Feb 23, 2012 4:30 PM EST up reply actions 11 recs
Y’know. I come here and just try and contribute to the conversation and then you have to go and say something like that.
Words can hurt too. They can cut deep.
@DigDeepNYR
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by Dig Deep on Feb 23, 2012 4:31 PM EST up reply actions 8 recs
I try to be a good host
But I won’t lie, I totally laughed at Fab’s comeback.
If it makes you feel any better, I rec’d your response too, Digger. You accepted that with good grace.
We may be in the box, but you get the penalty.
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No worries, I can take my licks. And I am sure you guys can too, it’s been a long time since 2007.
Seriously though, of late I have really enjoyed the character of the team and the direction it is headed.
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It feels dirty for Isles and Rangers fans to respect what the other team is doing
And yet … nevermind, let’s discuss coffee cake recipes. This is getting awkward.
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by Dominik on Feb 23, 2012 5:31 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Only if they are Drakes coffee cakes.
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Direction it is headed.....
another 1st round playoff elimination. :-)
I had to. lol
What do you mean they won 4 cups in a row? Is that possible?
"John Tavares(a top 10 forward in the NHL)"-Neil Greenberg
SHHHH. that was us you were talking about.
Potvin was one of the greatest d-men of all time and better than any career long Ranger you had! That’s better. lol
What do you mean they won 4 cups in a row? Is that possible?
"John Tavares(a top 10 forward in the NHL)"-Neil Greenberg
Sorry
Like a long-term Scott Gomez contract, sometimes you Ranger fans make it too easy to laugh at you.
Now I’m going to go back to burning all of my Fisherman jerseys.
Official choice of Lighthouse Dog #1.
by Fabtraption on Feb 23, 2012 4:44 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Just do your best not to get tripped up on the current alternate jersey, the Knicks have been looking for it since 1997.
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by Dig Deep on Feb 23, 2012 4:45 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
to be precise: the fad was started in 1946
by the Rangers. Wang will follow any bad ideas, no matter how old or disliked.
Ha! Made me chuckle
We’ll give em up for Jeremy Lin, probably better than Rolston.
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by GreekIsles83 on Feb 23, 2012 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
i just wish haley was going to be here friday
to beat up some more rangers.
but no point bringing up the bridgeporters now. let them have their run at the ahl cup. ness and wishart are back there now, and katic and dehaan are close. the islanders arent making the playoffs. its a pipe dream. so keep that group together and let them win together.
plus, i go to alot of bridgeport games and want to see them instead of pto/echl types. thats the real reason they should stay there!
Casey Cizikas to be Recalled
#Isles to recall C Casey Cizikas from BPT, send G Kevin Poulin down, D Travis Hamonic off IR. Hamonic, E. Nabokov both in tomorrow vs. #NYR.
Why yes, I do have a man crush on Bailey and Martin, and no, I don't care what you think about it
So assuming I have this right - given that Nabokov was never on IR
In the last 24 hours we’ve sent down or waived 4 players -Wishart, Ness, Wallace, and Poulin, and regained 1 (Hamonic). Uh, is there a reason to have 3 empty roster spots?
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Cizikas was recalled
Why yes, I do have a man crush on Bailey and Martin, and no, I don't care what you think about it
Bridgeport
BP is hurting for defensive bodies, with Hammer back we’ve got 7 on the roster (despite how much we dislike Eaton, Staios, Jurcina, and Mottau.) No need to keep Poulin here if Nabby is back. Wallace gets replaced by Cizikas.
Definitely a poster at Lighthouse Hockey until 2015, then maybe somewhere else.
Smart idea to pull Bridgeport's top scorer though?
I’d rather they recalled a DiBo-type instead so that there’s a minimal effect on Bridgeport’s run. I’m assuming this will be a short recall though.
Official choice of Lighthouse Dog #1.
I get the feeling they are in tryout mode
calling up guys from the AHL bit by bit to see what they can contribute at this level.
Definitely a poster at Lighthouse Hockey until 2015, then maybe somewhere else.
Cizikas
and Mottau
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this makes me feel better about Ness going down
shows the team is trying to see what they’ve got out of certain guys
Definitely a poster at Lighthouse Hockey until 2015, then maybe somewhere else.
He does
A devoted backchecker and responsible in his own end. It will be nice to see someone actually minding the low slot and not just waving at opposing defenders cutting through the middle.
We may be in the box, but you get the penalty.
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by mikb on Feb 23, 2012 5:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Strangely enough
I would LOVE to see more out of Mike Mottau myself.
We may be in the box, but you get the penalty.
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by mikb on Feb 23, 2012 5:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger
Sources say Carter to LA is possible…perhaps, likely, but not imminent. Minute by minute watch now.
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Yeah, this has to be close to done...
1m Bob McKenzie Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
LAK and CBJ are working hard to get a Jeff Carter trade done — Jack Johnson’s name featured prominently as well — but told not done. Yet.
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Told #LAKings are out of the Rick Nash talks, but — as others have said — #CBJ C Jeff Carter to the Kings is a distinct possibility.
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Are the Blue Jackets really going to pitch a defense featuring James Wisniewski AND Jack Johnson?
How does Scott Howson still have a job?
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by Fabtraption on Feb 23, 2012 5:56 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
After just getting rid of his best possession center
He’s now going to get rid of his best two way center for a bad defensive defenseman to play in front of the league’s shittiest goalie.
Inconceivable.
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by Keith Quinn on Feb 23, 2012 6:02 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Every time I want to complain about Garth Snow
I look elsewhere in the league and see the complete fleecings and fusterclumps going on, and then I high-five myself for the rest of the day.
We may be in the box, but you get the penalty.
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by mikb on Feb 23, 2012 6:11 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I keep waiting for Garth to fleece somebody
If everyone else can do it, why can’t he?
But then I remember Milbury and I count my blessings.
by CloseCallJiggs on Feb 23, 2012 6:28 PM EST up reply actions
Just hope for rational trades.
Fleeces are bonuses.
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Why isn't Snow making deals with Howson?
Surely a Nash for Mottau deal could be in the works. Howson likes Islander defenseman (see Martinek, the Wiz) and I’m sure we can convince him that Mottau will help to shore up Jack Johnson’s shaky defensive play,
Seems like a no-brainer to me.
Every time Mike Mottau plays defense, a snow angel gets its wings.
Wow, if that trade goes through, they aren't gonna see the playoffs for at least another 4-5yrs.
What do you mean they won 4 cups in a row? Is that possible?
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Done
Aaron Portzline @Aportzline
#CBJ have traded C Jeff Carter to #LAKings for D Jack Johnson and a first-round pick.
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by Keith Quinn on Feb 23, 2012 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Wow. Good for the kings. There top 3 centers are incredible now.
OOOOOO center depth.
What do you mean they won 4 cups in a row? Is that possible?
"John Tavares(a top 10 forward in the NHL)"-Neil Greenberg
"getting rid of a bad contract and bad top 4 d-man and bringing in an arguably top 30 center".
Can’t blame them for trying. GM might lose his job if they don’t make the playoffs.
What do you mean they won 4 cups in a row? Is that possible?
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Ehhh
I think there’s something dreadfully wrong with the system in LA, wouldn’t be surprised if Carter struggles out west
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WOW
Just…wow. Does the Kings defense get better just by the removal of Johnson?
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Defensively yes. But they do lose his "overrated" 30-40pts/yr of offense.
What do you mean they won 4 cups in a row? Is that possible?
"John Tavares(a top 10 forward in the NHL)"-Neil Greenberg
Good thing they have good goalten--
Oh.
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Latest word is
Carter for Johnson and the Kings first (which should be mid to late first round)
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This is kind of weird
since they also have Richards to end up with Carter too. What’s their final payout for the pair? They definitely paid less for Carter than CBJ did…
Schenn, Simmonds, a 3rd, Johnson and a first
Not bad…considering they are a really strong defensive team anyway and that they have defense that is stuck in the pipleine, it’s a good move for them for the time being…in five years though, could be trouble.
If those guys are ridiculous again though, it may be almost impossible to get he return that Holmgren got in Philly.
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I already find it somewhat hilarious that they have Richards/Kopitar down the middle and are stuggling for a playoff spot.
If they get Kopitar/Richards/Carter down the middle and can’t make the playoffs, someone needs to be fired. 3 arguably top 30 centers, all defensively responsible, all 30goal threats, all 60pt threats, and no playoffs? I think that should make Kings fans cry. I would piss myself if we ever assembled that kind of talent down the middle in the top 9.
What do you mean they won 4 cups in a row? Is that possible?
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by OzzyFan on Feb 23, 2012 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
One of them has to move to wing on the top 6 for this to make sense though, no? I’d guess Carter or Kopitar.
Well, you can do what the Flyers did with Richards if you want:
3rd line 5-on-5 toi checking minutes + high PP/high PK time. That would probably be the smart move. You could probably get away with playing each of them 19-20min/gm though in different scenarios.
What do you mean they won 4 cups in a row? Is that possible?
"John Tavares(a top 10 forward in the NHL)"-Neil Greenberg
The flyers usually just threw Richards with 2 checking forwards and made him play D/checking line.
And he was very good at it. The man is somewhat magical at running a checking line.
What do you mean they won 4 cups in a row? Is that possible?
"John Tavares(a top 10 forward in the NHL)"-Neil Greenberg
With all that scoring down the middle, maybe they might buy Pap as a rental
playmaking winger
I guess it would be top prospect and second pick
by CanadianIsleslifer on Feb 23, 2012 11:43 PM EST up reply actions
No
not too bad. Though you wonder if they still had Simmonds or Schenn if they’d feel compelled to add another scorer.
Can we arrange some kind of 7 seed vs. 7 seed Cup?
Philly and L.A. in a deathmatch? I’d watch if it were single-elimination.
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by Dominik on Feb 23, 2012 8:06 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
anyone having issues with the site?
They call it the Mausoleum, but they should call it the Insane Asylum, because that is what its like being an Islanders fan. Even so, I bleed blue and orange and always will. GO ISLANDERS!!!
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Feb 23, 2012 6:58 PM EST reply actions
yup, its been up and down
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 23, 2012 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
Subban
Love Subban. He takes practice seriously. Can he ever skate. Would look very nice in an Islanders uniform. Might come cheapish, maybe. Would definately do straight up for PAP.
They'll never trade him, I don't think
But when I dream of fleecings, that’s the fleecing I dream of.
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The timing is uncanny
P.K. Subban keeps getting in fights – with his teammates
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by Keith Quinn on Feb 23, 2012 8:17 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Wow. Just cut him off from his teammates in practice.
It’s not like he needs to practice much with them given his skillset. The man has all the o and d potential in the world, aside from average size.
What do you mean they won 4 cups in a row? Is that possible?
"John Tavares(a top 10 forward in the NHL)"-Neil Greenberg
He's not much liked in Montreal
judging from the comments there.
I gotta admit, he’s got mad skillz. But is it worth it to have a Dman slewfooting your own forwards at practise?
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by Nova Scotia Isles Fan on Feb 23, 2012 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
None that the Isles should willingly give up
I believe it’s just Parenteau, Poulin and Hamonic for Francophone Islanders. Junior level prospect Mitchell Theoret was born in Montreal, but from what I can read, spent part of his childhood in Kitchener.
by Dougtone on Feb 23, 2012 9:28 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
+1
So happy for this kid. He could have folded years ago, but he stayed strong. It speaks to his quality of character.
by CloseCallJiggs on Feb 23, 2012 8:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
OT but I want to state for the record
that star athletes (especially goalies in the middle of a Playoff run) should never be allowed near sharp objects.
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by Nova Scotia Isles Fan on Feb 23, 2012 8:58 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
What about Pancakes?
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by Mark D on Feb 24, 2012 12:15 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
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by Keith Quinn on Feb 23, 2012 9:05 PM EST via mobile reply actions
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According to Dreger and McKenzie
Dustin Brown is now in play. I like him a bit.
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by Keith Quinn on Feb 23, 2012 9:06 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Good second liner
He’d be a great replacement for Parenteau if PAP doesn’t re-sign, plus he has a manageable contract + length. LA is pushed up against the cap – how about Brown for PAP + 3rd pick to start?
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He also said they might look to trade their backup goalie. Any chance Nabokov would waive the NTC to go to back up Quick in LA?
Why would they trade Bernier?
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by Fabtraption on Feb 23, 2012 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
Don't know really
I guess to get scoring more scoring help? McKenzie mentioned on the Trade Centre video that they are hearing his name come up.
by afrosupreme on Feb 23, 2012 10:03 PM EST up reply actions
Why Not?
Quick has pretty much proven he’s for real.
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Are we allowed to have that much physicality on our team? :-)
Here’s the advanced stats:
http://www.behindthenet.ca/nhl_statistics.php?c=0+1+3+5+4+6+7+8+13+14+29+30+32+33+34+45+46+63+67&ds=1&f3=DUSTINBROWN&f1=2011_s+2010_s+2010_p+2009_s+2009_p+2008_s+2007_s
And he’s making $3.2mil/yr for the next 2yrs. I find it weird that their young “cheaply paid” captain is on the block. I wonder what they’d want for him? Aren’t they in win now mode or are they gonna try and make a super line with 2 of Richards/Carter/Kopitar on 1 line?
What do you mean they won 4 cups in a row? Is that possible?
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#SNtrade. Nabokov’s rep Don Meehan + #Isles Snow talked today regarding a contract extension. As of now he’s not expected to be moved by Mon
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You cannot move him, if he does not want to be moved. He has a No Movement Clause,
Every time Mike Mottau plays defense, a snow angel gets its wings.
(its a NTC, not a NMC- but still)
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 24, 2012 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
Thanks for the correction.
Even when a NMC it can happen, if the guy agrees to move. True the Islanders can send him to the minors (wouldn’t clear waivers). Key point he isn’t going anywhere he doesn’t want to go.
Every time Mike Mottau plays defense, a snow angel gets its wings.
Yup!
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 24, 2012 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
Big Mistake not considering the facts before making bold proclamations like this.
Big Mistake…. Huge Mistake……Enormous mistake.
Snow does not decide whether Nabokov moves, Nabokov does.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 24, 2012 10:13 AM EST up reply actions
Is that a Pretty Woman quote?!
And before anyone asks, yes, Mrs. Lighthouse gets the remote during non-hockey hours.
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All you armchair NHL GM’s, do you understand that tonight we are playing the rangers, who are one of the best and tougest teams in the NHL and we have the weakest bunch of wimps any islander team has ever dressed? Does that not concern you? with a fan base like you all, we deserve to get pummelled tonight in every way!
Learn to at least spell Howatt. Armchair tough guy.
Every time Mike Mottau plays defense, a snow angel gets its wings.
I figured it was more of a "Bily" type of spelling choice.
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by TheMetalChick on Feb 24, 2012 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
How realistic would this be?
Isles trade PA to team X
Team X sends prospects to Columbus
Columbus sends Derrick Brassard to Isles.
Been swirling in my mind the last couple of days. But can’t figure team X.
Althoug Canucks, Jets, Capitals come to mind.
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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.
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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.
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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.
