Lot of virtual coverage bopping around about the Islanders, who are becoming a buzz story (always a double-edged sword, that). Some show up in this site's left-margin headlines, some don't.
So here's some of that, this and the other...
Later today: A look at last year vs. this year. Sneak preview: This year is better. Plus: Whatever you wanna talk about.
- Good news for me: Andrew MacDonald is sticking around a while. Witt's status undetermined as of last night. And if you get Newsday, Gordon likes MacDonald. (Actually, Gordon likes him even if you don't subscribe.)
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Dennis Wideman is still smarting from
being overspeeded bycoughing the puck up to Richard Park's forecheck. If he'd caught Don King's presser, he'd know what hit him. -
John Tavares and Matt Moulson make a good line, good buddies, and fierce Xbox opponents.
- Justin Bourne has a theory in his special to USA Today about injuries today vs. the glory days.
- Puck Daddy's worst 10 teams of the decade only has one Islanders entry. Guess which one (hint: not last year's).
- The full McLean's interview with Gary Bettman that Mirtle excerpted last week is now online. Puck Daddy also has an interesting take there.
- Speaking of, a Sharks co-owner waxes poetic abot Balsillie. Great. [From the Rink]
Islanders Blogger Theorizing Galore:
- Bryan at The Rivalry calls the Islanders for real (although he's still calling SOLs "loser points." For shame).
- B.D.'s take on the Islanders rising, with an obligatory Rags jab, (yes, they lost last night at home). He brings up the Isles' blocked shots, which is another double-edged sword: Blocked shots mean you give up a lot of shots, which means you're playing with ... oh screw it, this is still a thin-margin team, so that's just how it's got to be. Also at H.I.: Another proponent for Andy Sutton's season. AP77 just slammed his head on his desk.
- Stat trick for the Boston game [Forever1940]
- Okposo Net has thoughts on top-line chemistry, Mark Streit and what's gotten into Sutton.
- Netminder 39 considers the Islanders' playoff merits [Islanders Blogger]
Is this real life? I'm just gonna enjoy this while it lasts...
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