Lighthouse Hockey - New York Islanders 2013-14 Season Opener: Isles Take Two Points in New JerseyLighthouse Hockey: Try to fixate on something else.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50729/lhh-fav.png2013-10-05T01:32:01-04:00http://www.lighthousehockey.com/rss/stream/45657492013-10-05T01:32:01-04:002013-10-05T01:32:01-04:00Postgame Video: Capuano on the good, bad, ugly
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<p>The first line left something to be desired. The second and third lines picked up the slack.</p> <p>In Jack Capuano's post-game interview (<a target="_blank" href="http://video.islanders.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=451955">posted on Islanders TV</a>) after the season-opening 4-3 shootout win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.allaboutthejersey.com/">New Jersey Devils</a>, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/">New York Islanders</a> head coach told media who he liked, who he didn't (well, as much as he ever does that), and how he hopes the team is ready to step forward from last season.</p>
<p>Among the topics:</p>
<ul> <li>Michael Grabner's lethal speed, and how the play he made to create his final (unsuccessful) breakaway was truly impressive.</li> <li>Why he thought the <span>John Tavares</span> line struggled. (Poor puck management.)</li> <li>Which lines he liked (the second and third).</li> <li>How the game was more wide-open than he expected, with defense jumping into the offense on both sides. (No traditional Devils yawner, this.)</li> <li>Those old goalies.</li> </ul>
<p>More <a href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/10/4/4801708/new-york-islanders-2013-14-season-opener-vs-new-jersey-devils">Lighthouse Hockey coverage and commentary on the win here</a>. Views from the other side <a href="http://www.inlouwetrust.com/2013/10/5/4804654/new-jersey-devils-edged-in-shootout-by-new-york-islanders-lose-4-3">are at In Lou We Trust</a>.</p>
<p>The Islanders play the second of a back-to-back Saturday for their home opener against Columbus.</p>
https://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/10/5/4804838/postgame-video-jack-capuano-islanders-win-devilsDominik2013-10-04T22:03:31-04:002013-10-04T22:03:31-04:00Recap: Moulson ends shootout as Isles win opener
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<figcaption>"Hey Matty, tonight you are honorary Dane." | Bruce Bennett</figcaption>
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<p>A back-and-forth game saw multiple leads won and lost, and multiple isolated shootout breakaways turned away by two old goalies playing beyond 65 minutes.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/">New York Islanders</a> picked up two points on opening night for the first time since 2007, going goal for goal (and goal per period) with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.allaboutthejersey.com/">New Jersey Devils</a> through three periods and one overtime before a lengthy but scoreless shootout ended with <span>Matt Moulson's</span> conversion.</p>
<p>His was the only shootout try out of 12 attempts to beat the two goalies, who at age 38 and 41 have qualified for their official "Wily Veteran" cards. It gave the Isles the tiebreaker victory, officially 4-3, and absolved the team of sins and lapses during an otherwise entertaining open to the season where several newcomers made positive first (or second) impressions for both teams.</p>
<p align="center"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20132014/GS020016.HTM">GS</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20132014/ES020016.HTM">ES</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.extraskater.com/game/2013-10-04-islanders-devils">Corsi (fancy stats galore)</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20132014/PL020016.HTM">PBP</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20132014/TV020016.HTM">TOI</a> | <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20132014/FC020016.HTM">Faceoffs</a> |</p>
<p>This game had a season opener's chaotic feel to it, with the Isles both dangerous and sloppy at alternating times, and the Devils also sloppy but looking like they played last night and were determined to rebound from their shutout loss in Pittsburgh.</p>
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<h5>First Period: 1-1</h5>
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<p>The Devils opened scoring when <span>Dainius Zubrus</span> found space in the slot to shoot hard enough that the puck bounced off the top of <span>Evgeni Nabokov's</span> glove, dropped off the crossbar and landed for <span>Damien Brunner</span> to beat <span>Travis Hamonic</span> to the puck and knock it into an empty net.</p>
<p><span>Michael Grabner</span> tied things on a self-created breakaway up the middle -- with a serious hat tip to Hamonic, who found him in stride with a diagonal through the neutral zone -- on a play where the Devils appeared to forget just how fast Grabner is. Even when he received Hamonic's pass, Grabner had two defensemen to beat. But he split them simply through acceleration, and <span>Martin Brodeur</span> flopped to anticipate a deke, only to see Grabner slide it under Brodeur's torso.</p>
<h5>Second Period: 1-1 Too (2-2)</h5>
<p>The Devils took the lead again in the second period on a broken play that put a bouncing puck right on Michael Ryder's stick in the high slot with an open look through traffic. He wisely tried upstairs on Nabokov (who probably never saw it through four bodies) and was rewarded.</p>
<p>Grabner tied it again, again using his speed as <span>Josh Bailey</span> slapped a clear up the right wing boards. This time Grabner didn't have room to cut in front of the angling Devils defenseman, but that didn't matter: His angle was enough to beat Brodeur low with 6:17 left in the middle frame.</p>
<h5>Third Period: Yes, This Was 1-1 As Well (3-3)</h5>
<p>Grabner featured in the go-ahead goal as well, on a pretty give-and-go alliance of Underrated Small European Hockey Countries. His combo with <span>Frans Nielsen</span> began with a diagonal neutral zone pass from <span>Matt Donovan</span>, and was finished by Nielsen on a crafty backhand that took advantage of Brodeur's advancing age and apparent difficulty bending down as easily as he once did.</p>
<p>The Devils got it back however, converting six minutes later just after the expiration of a power play where they held play in the Isles zone for nearly the entirety. The Isles threatened to reclaim the lead quickly: <span>Kyle Okposo</span> hit the post on a two-on-one, and Grabner created yet another breakaway for himself by deceptively taking a Frans Nielsen pass off his skate to fool Marek Zidlicky. But this time Brodeur stopped the low shot.</p>
<p>The Islanders then had their best of two power plays on the night, forcing Brodeur into several scrambles but never finding the kill shot. <span>Brock Nelson</span> set up <span>Pierre-Marc Bouchard</span> for a great backhand tap on a rushed 2-on-1, but Martin Brodeur made a highlight pinwheel toe save that will ensure broadcasters insist "he's still got it" for at least another few months.</p>
<h5>Overtime: 0-0 (3-3)</h5>
<p>Nothing too remarkable here, though Hamonic dangerously coughed the puck up behind the net late in OT, a mistake that nearly led to a golden Devils chance if not for the Danish Intervention of Nielsen.</p>
<p>In the shootout, some notables: Evgeni Nabokov did well to stop a Brunner backhand deke, while Nielsen's own backhand was judged to be flubbed wide. Nabokov actually stretched the left pad on two attempts, including <span>Patrik Elias</span>' sneaky try. Josh Bailey hit the post, but Matt Moulson finally ended the the six-round shootout with its only conversion, a forehand just inside the stick-side post.</p>
<h5>The Newcomers</h5>
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<li>Brunner and Ryder certainly made their mark for the Devils, each tallying and helping New Jersey forget <span>Ilya Kovalchuk</span> for this night. Hamonic's pass on Grabner's goal eluded Jaromir Jagr's reach.</li>
<li>For the Isles, Brock Nelson impressed with several little maneuvers on a line with fellow new lineup members <span>Peter Regin</span> and Pierre-Marc Bouchard. Nelson nearly had his first point when he intercepted Martin Brodeur in <span>Rick DiPietro</span> mode. But the puck got caught in Nelson's skates until he ended up behind the net, and Brodeur recovered. </li>
<li>Nelson also took a costly retaliatory hooking penalty on <span>Steve Bernier</span> shortly after the Isles took a 3-2 lead in the third period, which led to Brunner's goal that tied it at 3-3 seconds after the penalty ended.</li>
<li>Donovan was good and calm with the puck -- as billed, essentially. His role is clearly to look for the offensive opportunities from the back end, and he did so even beyond his assist.</li>
<li> <b>Hybrid Icing: </b>I didn't mind it, and it should make the game safer. Seems odd to make the call so late (the hashmarks) rather than the top of the circles, however. One year-ending (or worse) injury per year is too many.</li>
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<h5>The Takeaway</h5>
<p>So it was a sloppy night but also an exciting one, a refreshing contrast to other recent early-season tilts with the Devils. Two things that stood out to this viewer:</p>
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<li>The Islanders' third line poses real danger and competence with the puck, which is nice considering Michael Grabner is no longer on it. </li>
<li>Although there was enough messy play to go around, something that survived the end of last season was an organized, sharp breakout once the Isles regained possession in their zone. The Isles support one another on those breakouts and make calm passes under pressure. That was a key to their revival last season and will be necessary to sustain it in the new year.<br>
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<p>And you, dear reader? What did you like, what did you hate, what did you see or swear you think you saw?</p>
<h5>Up Next</h5>
<p>Tomorrow is the home opener for the Isles, who welcome the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.jacketscannon.com/">Columbus Blue Jackets</a> to the Metropolitan Division. Columbus lost tonight at home to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.matchsticksandgasoline.com/">Calgary Flames</a>.</p>
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https://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/10/4/4804302/new-york-islanders-vs-new-jersey-devils-shootout-victoryDominik2013-10-04T16:00:08-04:002013-10-04T16:00:08-04:00Lines, Links and Storylines for Isles Opener
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<figcaption>Leading the way. | Bruce Bennett</figcaption>
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<p>Hockey-hockey-hockey, hah-ah-ckey / Hockey-hockey-hockey, hah-ah-ah-ah-key... (Sing to tune of your choice...but no Wilson Philips please)</p> <p>Cue the excitement, hockey is finally back -- and this time there was no war between suited billionaires and athletic millionaires to wait out before it all returned.</p>
<p>Instead, just an offseason of moves under a new CBA and a temporarily reduced salary cap. Not all of the New <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/">Islanders</a>' moves will be in evidence for tonight's opener in Newark against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.allaboutthejersey.com/">Devils</a>, but several important ones are reflected in the expected lines below:</p>
<p align="center">Moulson - Tavares - Okposo<br>Grabner - Nielsen - Bailey<br> Nelson - Regin - Bouchard<br> Martin - Cizikas - McDonald</p>
<p align="center">MacDonald - Hamonic<br>Visnovsky - Hickey<br>Strait - Donovan</p>
<p align="center">Starter: Nabokov<br>Backup: Poulin</p>
<p><b>Namely:</b></p>
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<b>Bye Boyes, Bye Boyes, What You Gonna Do?</b> <span>Brad Boyes</span> is gone, signed in the Career Resuscitation Camp known as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.litterboxcats.com/">Florida Panthers</a>. In his place, during camp the Isles tested <span>Pierre-Marc Bouchard</span> (free agent signing from Minnesota), <span>Josh Bailey</span> and Kyle Okposo. Look for Okposo to get the first crack tonight.</li>
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<b>Grabner, Elevated:</b> Okposo (or Bailey's) move means <span>Michael Grabner</span> slots back into the second line. Previously he made the third line dangerous while continuing his excellent PK work. For now he's back <a target="_blank" href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/9/20/4718156/2013-14-islanders-previews-frans-nielsen-michael-grabner-pk">with PK running mate Frans Nielsen</a> at even strength too.</li>
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<b>It Is Your Destiny: </b>With Mark Streit moving on to Philadelphia, <span>John Tavares</span> is the new captain. In accordance with the prophecies.</li>
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<b>OHhhhhhhklahoma!</b> In Streit's place, <span>Matt Donovan</span> brings the offense from the blueline. You'll hear coach Jack Capuano speak a lot about how he likes the Oklahoma native's willingness to "activate" -- which basically means pinching in or joining the rush as the fourth attacker. He's the first Oklahoman in the NHL, they say.</li>
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<b>The Reverend Brock: </b>Fellow rookie <span>Brock Nelson</span> also gets his shot, having won a de facto training camp battle with <span>Ryan Strome</span>, <span>Anders Lee</span> and <span>Johan Sundstrom</span> to claim a spot at forward opened up by Cal Clutterbuck's injury.</li>
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<b>Regin-omics:</b> Another low-hanging free agent fruit for Garth Snow is former Senator and <span>Frans Nielsen</span> buddy Peter Regin. The Dane has seen injury troubles sabotage his last two seasons, bumping him from the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silversevensens.com/">Senators</a>' plans as their fountain of prospects has yielded results while his shoulder kept him on the shelf. If his shoulder is healthy and his fitness is back, he'll be useful. If not, the Isles have replacements ready and waiting in Bridgeport.</li>
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<p>Scratched tonight are rough boys <span>Eric Boulton</span>, <span>Matt Carkner</span> and rookie <span>Griffin Reinhart</span>, the 2012 4th-overall pick who impressed in camp enough to stick around. He'll have to impress further, or win a job through injury, to stay past 9 games played.</p>
<p>On the Devils' side,<a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.northjersey.com/blogs/fireice/comments/no_morning_skate_for_devils_today_brodeur_to_start_home_opener_vs._isles/"> no announced lineup changes yet</a>, but Jaromir Jagr did play last night and <a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.northjersey.com/blogs/fireice/jagr_excellent_in_devils_debut_start_of_learning_process_for_schneider_clowe_gets_involved/">was deemed "excellent"</a> by his coach. Also following the Devils: Fellow SB Nation site <a target="_blank" href="http://www.inlouwetrust.com/">In Lou We Trust</a>.</p>
<p><b>Other notes and reads since the morning bits post:</b></p>
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<li>Newsday's <a target="_blank" href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/isles-files-1.812028/nelson-donovan-to-play-season-opener-1.6197367?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter">Arthur Staple with some mid-day updates</a>, including quotes from Jack Capuano on rookies Brock Nelson and Matt Donovan.</li>
<li>Eric Hornick has your <a target="_blank" href="http://islanders.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=685460">history and numbers in the Skinny</a>. This is the fifth time the Islanders have yawned the season open against the Devils.</li>
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<span>Matt Martin</span> dates a gal. Her father is somewhat known in New York. So Martin comes up on the father's <a target="_blank" href="http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/10/03/boomer-carton-islanders-star-john-tavares-is-excited-to-hit-the-ice/#.Uk8CYKD9_Qk.twitter">radio show when they talk to John Tavares</a>.</li>
<li>Justin Bourne: The Islanders are good. Or maybe they're bad. <a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2013/10/04/2013-14-nhl-previews-choose-your-own-opinion-new-york-islanders-edition/">You can argue either way, naturally</a>.</li>
<li>Frans, <a target="_blank" href="http://nextimpulsesports.com/2013/10/04/nhl-center-ice-watch-vol-1-meet-owner-nhls-best-nickname/">owner of the NHL's best nickname</a>? Yes.</li>
<li>The familiar theme, this time in the Post: <a target="_blank" href="http://nypost.com/2013/10/03/islanders-must-prove-worth-over-82-games/">Isles need to prove they're for real</a> for 82 games.</li>
<li>Here is the Islanders official <a target="_blank" href="http://islanders.nhl.com/v2/ext/pdf/2013_14_NYIslanders_Media_Guide.pdf">media guide in PDF form</a>.</li>
<li>Heh: The Islanders' ECHL affiliate <a target="_blank" href="http://www.stocktonthunder.com/2013/10/04/thunder-sign-forward-corey-trivino/">Stockton Thunder have signed former Isles pick Corey Trivino</a>.</li>
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<h5>They Said It</h5>
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<p>"John reminds me of Denis Potvin," Fischler said, referring to the Hall of Fame defenseman who was the No. 1 overall pick by the Islanders in 1973 and later helped them win four straight Stanley Cups. "There’s a parallel to the way both were top overall picks plus the growing pressure and attention as the team improved. John’s growing maturity is roughly equivalent to the way the team is maturing. He’s as dedicated a young player as I have ever seen."</p>
<p>-<a target="_blank" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/04/sports/hockey/after-isles-big-step-tavares-takes-pressure-in-stride.html">The New York Times, quoting longtime scribe</a> and broadcaster Stan Fischler</p>
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<h5>FIG Picks</h5>
<p>Each year we solicit First Islanders Goal ("FIG") picks before each game. The rules are simple. Follow <a target="_blank" href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/10/4/4801688/fig-picks-season-opener-vs-devils-oct-4">along with the others here</a> to see format and such. There is no money involved, but for the winner: on your deathbed you will receive total consciousness. Which is nice.</p>
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https://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/10/4/4803486/new-york-islanders-opener-lines-vs-new-jersey-devilsDominik2013-10-04T15:11:18-04:002013-10-04T15:11:18-04:00Isles Refresher: What the Isles did last summer
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<img alt="The new captain." src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/zY1TNT0441uZ7CWeFCUgbdC5saw=/0x974:3080x3027/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/20662145/182044766.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>The new captain. | Bruce Bennett</figcaption>
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<p>Because if you're changing diapers at 2:30 a.m., you might as well test yourself on whether you recall all of the New York Islanders' offseason moves.</p> <p>Tune out on <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/">New York Islanders</a> news during the offseason? A prodigal fan returning to the fold now that they're relevant again?</p>
<p>We got you covered. Here's a brief albeit sleep-deprived* overview of their offseason moves and how this team is different from the 2013 edition that returned the franchise to the playoffs for the first time in six years but was eliminated by the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pensburgh.com/">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> in six games.</p>
<p>Oh yeah, not mentioned in the video: The Islanders <a href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/9/9/4711242/john-tavares-captain-new-york-islanders-history">named franchise superstar John Tavares their new captain</a>. But if you aren't familiar with Tavares, then you have to do more homework than a five-minute crash course can provide.</p>
<p>Follow along all season at Lighthouse Hockey: We'll keep you marginally informed. Our commenters will keep you mightily entertained.</p>
<p><em>*Sorry, this blogger has a newborn in the household. Mistakes will be made.</em></p>
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https://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/10/4/4803432/new-york-islanders-2013-14-preview-summer-refresherDominik2013-10-04T09:30:04-04:002013-10-04T09:30:04-04:00Isles Gameday: Opener vs. the Devils
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<figcaption>Finally, we can drop this thing. | Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sport</figcaption>
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<p>The Islanders finally open their season against a team that opened their own last night.</p> <div>Finally, we're here. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/">New York Islanders</a> open their season tonight in Newark against a New Jersey Devils team smarting from last night.<br>
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<div>The Islanders have a few new names -- including two prospects earning promotion -- and we've previously looked at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/9/27/4776102/new-york-islanders-season-preview-questions-2013">some of their key questions here</a>. What of these Devils?<br>
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<p align="center"><a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/793636/NYI-thinblade.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="height: 50px;" class="photo" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/793636/NYI-thinblade_medium.jpg" alt="Nyi-thinblade_medium" height="50" width="131"></a> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/803257/NJD-slimfork.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="height: 50px;" class="photo" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/803257/NJD-slimfork_medium.jpg" alt="Njd-slimfork_medium" height="50" width="132"></a> <br><b>Islanders (</b>0-0-0<b>) @ <a href="https://www.allaboutthejersey.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Devils</a> (</b>0-1-0<b>)<br>7 p.m. EDT | MSG+</b><b> | Audio: </b><a target="_blank" href="http://islanders.nhl.com/club/RadioPlayer.htm?id=2013020016">NHL</a><b> - </b><b><b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/Colleges/SOC/WRHU/wrhu_listen.html">WRHU</a> <br></b>[</b>Ilya Doesn't Live Here Anymore<b>] Center<br>This Too Will Pass:</b> <a href="http://www.inlouwetrust.com/">In Lou We Trust</a></p>
<h5><b>Who are they?</b></h5>
<p>The third "metro" team, now staying home with their metro rivals in a resurrected and expanded Patrick Division that's dubbed New Coke, I mean "Metropolitan Division."</p>
<p>They are a team for whom the percentages -- shooting and save -- were unkind last season. Their hope is that those level back out toward something resembling normal. With a new goalie the latter is likely. Without the league's best shooter the former is more of a question.</p>
<h5><b>Why are they?</b></h5>
<p>Before there was a purple baseball team, there was a hockey team called the Colorado Rockies. After failing as the Kansas City Scouts -- hey, there's more K.C. in the Devils than in the Isles after all! -- and then failing as Don Cherry's Rockies, the franchise moved to the Meadowlands, where they languished before winning a <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl-playoffs">Stanley Cup</a> in the lockout (Part 1) shortened 1995 season played under the specter of a move to Nashville.</p>
<p>But that was a long time ago, and I'm the only one who ever brings it up. Hockey history is fun.</p>
<p><b>What are they?</b></p>
<p>They are a team that lost their best offensive player in <span>Ilya Kovalchuk</span> to cap <strike>de-circumvention</strike> retirement but gained a good goalie in Corey Schneider this summer. Naturally they scored zero goals against <span>Marc-Andre Fleury</span> last night while Schneider gave up three. Because small samples are fun. (Hey look, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2013/10/3/4800978/marc-andre-fleury-with-a-behind-the-back-save">Fleury made a highlight reel save last night</a>, the Proven Winner must be back, CTRL-V, etc.)</p>
<p>The Devils are unlikely to be shut out again tonight, at home, for their home opener, against <span>Evgeni Nabokov</span>, who has five shutouts in 83 games as an Islanders goalie.</p>
<p>But Martin Brodeur, who didn't start the season opener for the first time in ages last night, will be in goal for the home opener. Brodeur and Nabokov are a combined 79 years old, which means the Kubrick films of their childhood didn't even foresee iPhones.</p>
<p>In Lou We Trust <a target="_blank" href="http://www.inlouwetrust.com/2013/10/3/4800974/new-jersey-devils-sloppy-shut-out-pittsburgh-penguins-3-0-season-opener">described the Devils as sloppy and a victim of the Penguins' transition game</a> in last night's 3-0 loss in Pittsburgh. Before the season, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.inlouwetrust.com/2013/9/28/4778670/new-jersey-devils-season-preview-questions-2013">ILWT described the three key Devils questions</a> (and added breakdowns of each position) as questions about the offense, about how they will split crease duties, and how Lou will keep their site name from becoming a cute relic, like a U.S. Postal Service slogan.</p>
<h5>FIG Picks</h5>
<p>We'll have more as the day and opening weekend goes on -- don't forget, the Isles home opener is Saturday versus the Metro newbies, the Columbus Blue Jackets.</p>
<p>For now, have some fun and<a target="_blank" href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/10/4/4801688/fig-picks-season-opener-vs-devils-oct-4"> pick the first Islanders goal (FIG) here</a>, won't you?</p>
<p>Otherwise, chime along here or read other stuff.</p>
<h4>More from Lighthouse Hockey:</h4>
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<li><a href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/10/3/4796866/zeitgeist-nhl-shuts-down-fighting-us-government-satire-bettman-cherry?utm_source=lighthousehockey&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">Zeitgeist: NHL Shuts Down In Impasse Over Fighting</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/9/30/4787778/islanders-cuts-reinhart-donovan-nelson-strome-pulock?utm_source=lighthousehockey&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">Islanders Cuts: Reinhart, Donovan and Nelson Stick, Strome Bridgeport Bound [UPDATED]</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/10/3/4795986/bits-tao-of-cappy-jack-capuano-andrew-macdonald-josh-bailey-islanders?utm_source=lighthousehockey&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">[Bits] The Tao of Cappy. Plus, Yormark on Unis, Bailey Time and the Glorious Lack of Drama</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/10/1/4778096/predictions-2013-14-nhl-season-satire-thomas-hickey-babcock-capuano-kessel-kings-of-leon?utm_source=lighthousehockey&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">Zeitgeist: More Predictions for the 2013-14 NHL Season</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/10/2/4792388/bits-islanders-andrew-macdonald-okposo-colin-mcdonald-brock-nelson-phil-kessel?utm_source=lighthousehockey&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">[Bits] AMac & Okposo Get A's, CMac & Brock Bond, Phil Gets Paid</a></li>
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https://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/10/4/4799402/ny-islanders-vs-new-jersey-devils-gamedayDominik2013-10-04T07:15:05-04:002013-10-04T07:15:05-04:00[Gameday Bits] Finally, the Islanders Get to Play
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<figcaption>Alright! We get to play, too. | Paul Bereswill</figcaption>
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<p>The 2013-14 Islanders hit the ice for the first time tonight against the New Jersey Devils.</p> <p>It's been a long off-season, full of questions and hopes. In a few short hours, we'll start to answer those questions and, with a little luck, inch closer to realizing those hopes.</p>
<p>But enough of my yakkin'. Here are some links to tide you over until then.</p>
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<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/">Islanders</a> Stuff:</h4>
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<li> <span>John Tavares</span> and <span>Josh Bailey</span> talk to Islanders TV about the upcoming season opener against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.allaboutthejersey.com/">Devils</a>. [<a href="http://video.islanders.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=756&id=450495&lang=en" target="_blank">Islanders</a>]</li>
<li>Cal Clutterbuck skated for the first time yesterday after his leg laceration. Here's photographic evidence. [<a target="_blank" href="http://instagram.com/p/fAjp5yEwy6/#">Islanders Instagram</a>]</li>
<li>Kevin Schultz asks the question we have all been asking ourselves all summer: was the Islanders' last season a fluke? [<a href="http://islanderspointblank.com/islanders/breaking-bad-is-the-isles-resurgence-fact-or-fluke/" target="_blank">Point Blank</a>]</li>
<li>A neat <span>Michael Grabner</span> profile from the NHLPA's site. Person who got him into hockey? His mom. [<a href="http://www.nhlpa.com/news/an-austrian-in-new-york" target="_blank">NHLPA</a>]</li>
<li>CBS's Jeff Capellini says the season rests on the shoulders of <span>Evgeni Nabokov</span>. [<a target="_blank" href="http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/10/03/capellini-islanders-wont-be-defined-by-rising-stars-but-by-goaltenders/">CBS NY</a>]</li>
<li>PuckBuddy's Vinny Piccolo talks to Chris Botta about many things Islanders and otherwise including the You Can Play project and, yes, the blog hullabaloo from a few years ago. [<a href="http://puckbuddys.com/2013/10/03/a-team-grows-in-brooklyn/" target="_blank">PuckBuddies</a>]</li>
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<h4>While You Were Sleeping:</h4>
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<li>That hilarious and way-over-the-top meltdown on the bench is going to cost Patrick Roy $10,000, courtesy of the NHL. When reached for comment, Anaheim coach and target of Roy's wrath Bruce Boudreau said, "Ten Grand?! You know how much Haagen Daas that'll buy?" [<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2013/10/3/4799522/coach-fight-patrick-roy-fined-avalanche" target="_blank">SB Nation NHL</a>]</li>
<li>The Las Vegas Wranglers of the ECHL signed a goalie to a tryout contract last night. Some guy named <span>Ilya Bryzgalov</span>. [<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2013/10/3/4800638/ilya-bryzgalov-rumors-goalie-joins-echl-team-on-tryout-contract" target="_blank">SBN</a>]</li>
<li> <span>Dennis Seidenberg</span> got a 4-year contract extension from the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/">Bruins</a>. [<a target="_blank" href="http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2013/10/3/4800746/vier-weitere-jahre">SCOC</a>]</li>
<li> <span>Jason Pominville</span> signed a five-year extension with Minnesota. [<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2013/10/3/4798668/jason-pominville-contract-extension-wild" target="_blank">SB Nation NHL</a>]</li>
<li>Meanwhile, Pominville's old team, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.diebytheblade.com/">Buffalo Sabres</a>, will be without <span>Ville Leino</span> indefinitely thanks to a cracked rib. Must have injured himself carrying that huge monkey on his back. [<a target="_blank" href="http://www.diebytheblade.com/2013/10/3/4800404/buffalo-sabres-ville-leino-injury">Die By The Blade</a>]</li>
<li>Also, Sabres president Ted Black offered up a vehement defense of the team's already despised third jersey for this season: "If you don't want it, don't buy it" and "If it's a turd sandwich, I'll have to eat it." Are turd sandwiches popular in Buffalo? [<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/buffalo-sabres-president-3rd-jersey-turd-burger-ll-150636078--nhl.html" target="_blank">Puck Daddy</a>]</li>
<li>I'm not the only one <a target="_blank" href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/10/3/4796866/zeitgeist-nhl-shuts-down-fighting-us-government-satire-bettman-cherry">who can have some fun </a>with the endless, irritating, futile NHL fighting debates. This one uses graphs. [<a target="_blank" href="http://canucksarmy.com/2013/10/2/look-nhl-we-have-to-talk">Canucks Army</a>]<br>
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<p><b>Vintage Video: </b>The Islanders host the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/">Maple Leafs</a> in the 1997 home opener at the Coliseum. For tonight, let's hope a few guys play like Claude Lapointe did this time 16 years ago.</p>
<p>PS: Sixteen years!? Goddamn!</p>
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<h4>More from Lighthouse Hockey:</h4>
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<li><a href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/10/3/4796866/zeitgeist-nhl-shuts-down-fighting-us-government-satire-bettman-cherry?utm_source=lighthousehockey&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">Zeitgeist: NHL Shuts Down In Impasse Over Fighting</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/10/3/4795986/bits-tao-of-cappy-jack-capuano-andrew-macdonald-josh-bailey-islanders?utm_source=lighthousehockey&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">[Bits] The Tao of Cappy. Plus, Yormark on Unis, Bailey Time and the Glorious Lack of Drama</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/10/2/4792388/bits-islanders-andrew-macdonald-okposo-colin-mcdonald-brock-nelson-phil-kessel?utm_source=lighthousehockey&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">[Bits] AMac & Okposo Get A's, CMac & Brock Bond, Phil Gets Paid</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/9/30/4787778/islanders-cuts-reinhart-donovan-nelson-strome-pulock">Isles Cuts: Reinhart, Donovan, Nelson Stay</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/9/27/4776102/new-york-islanders-season-preview-questions-2013">NHL Preview: 3 Key Questions for the Islanders</a></li>
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https://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/10/4/4800962/ny-islanders-news-opener-oct-4-2013Dan Saraceni2013-10-03T07:30:04-04:002013-10-03T07:30:04-04:00[Bits] The Tao of Cappy
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<figcaption>"No, really. I'm right behind Al Arbour. Why are you giving me that look?" | Bruce Bennett</figcaption>
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<p>With Special Guest Star, supermodel Carol Alt.</p> <p>Like Milan Jurcina lining up a hip check, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/">Islanders</a>' 2013-14 season is slooooowly getting closer. Inch by excruciating inch.</p>
<p>Last night's scores from <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/scoreboard/nhl" target="_blank">SBN Nation NHL</a>.</p>
<h4>Islanders News:</h4>
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<li> <span>This Jack Capuano profile by Arthur Staple includes a lot about the coach that many might not know, such as his motivational methods, his (rare) post-game blow-ups and his interesting list of ex-teammates (Dave Nonis!) [</span><a style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;" href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/after-paying-his-dues-in-minors-jack-capuano-a-major-factor-behind-isles-bench-1.6184328?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter">New$day</a><span>]</span> </li>
<li> <span>Staple on the Islanders getting off the good start and winning games before, ya know, Christmas. [</span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/to-contend-islanders-need-a-faster-start-1.6185935?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter">Dolan$ Paper</a><span>]<br></span> </li>
<li><span>Staple also updated us on the statuses of <span>Travis Hamonic</span> and <span>Michael Grabner</span>. Both seem okay.</span></li>
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<p>Michael Grabner back on the ice at <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Isles&src=hash">#Isles</a> practice. Same for Travis Hamonic, back in regular blue defenseman's sweater.</p>
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) <a href="https://twitter.com/StapeNewsday/statuses/385410892080238592">October 2, 2013</a>
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<li> <span>Garth Snow was on The Butch Goring Show yesterday. Snow talked about his youth, his career and his life after hockey. Big thing for me: he reveals the interview process for the Islanders GM job that no one knew about it until after he got the job. [</span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hockeythisweek/2013/10/02/nhl-talk-radio--the-butch-goring-show">Hockey This Week Radio</a><span>]<br></span> </li>
<li> <span><span>Andrew MacDonald</span> was on Sirius XM radio, I assume to talk about the Islanders. [<a href="http://islanders.nhl.com/club/podcastplayer.htm?pid=379&iid=43774">Islanders<span>]</span> </a></span> </li>
<a href="http://islanders.nhl.com/club/podcastplayer.htm?pid=379&iid=43774"> </a>
<li> <span>Marketing honcho Brett Yormark caused a minor stir yesterday by using the words "Islanders" and "uniforms" in the same sentence within earshot of another human being. Yes, there will be a black and white third jersey when they move to Brooklyn. Yes, the constant haranguing on his Twitter feed caused him to back off on plans to change the primary colors. No, you shouldn't freak out but it's probably too late. </span><a href="http://islanders.nhl.com/club/podcastplayer.htm?pid=379&iid=43774"><span>[</span></a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/SB-Blogs/On-The-Ground/2013/10/SMS-Brett-Yormark-Brooklyn-Nets-Barclays-Center.aspx">Sports Business Daily</a><span>]</span> </li>
<li> <span>Christian Arnold of New York Hockey Journal wants to see <span>Josh Bailey</span> on the top line with <span>John Tavares</span> and <span>Matt Moulson</span>. [</span><a href="http://www.nyhockeyjournal.com/news/2013/10/02_chemistry_comes_quick_for.php">NYHJ</a><span>]</span> </li>
<li> <span>Islanders Enter 2013-14 Season Drama Free. Nice, isn't it? [</span><a style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;" href="http://eyesonisles.com/2013/10/02/new-york-islanders-enter-2013-14-drama-free/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter">Eyes on Isles</a><span>]</span> </li>
<li> <span>Um...sorta Islanders related: Carol Alt on the attraction to athletes and keeping those relationships going. Must be cool to just say in a conversation, without a hint of sarcasm, "You know, Brooke Shields and I were talking about this other day..." [</span><a style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;" href="http://swimdaily.si.com/2013/10/01/carol-alt-dating-athletes/">SI Swim Daily</a><span>]</span> </li>
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<h4>Also:</h4>
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<li> <span>Sadly, the blood clot in his leg will keep <span>Tomas Vokoun</span> on the shelf for 3-6 months. To him, I wish the best of luck. To the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pensburgh.com/">Penguins</a>... not so much. [</span><a style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;" href="http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2013-10-02/tomas-vokoun-out-3-6-months-leaves-penguins-without-safety-net">The Sporting News</a><span>]</span> </li>
<li> <span>Three NHL GMs - Steve Yzerman, Jim Rutherford and Ray Shero - tell Darren Dreger that fighting should be either banned outright or more harshly penalized. I'm so sick of these arguments distracting from hockey that I have no idea where I stand anymore. [</span><a style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;" href="http://www.tsn.ca/blogs/darren_dreger/?id=433262">TSN</a><span>]</span> </li>
<li> <span>Which seems like a good time to check in with noted non-fighter, Ivy League grad and former Charlestown Chief, Ned Braden. Hey, how's that little gal of his doin'? [</span><a style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;" href="http://theclassical.org/articles/back-to-where-we-started-from-catching-up-with-ned-braden">The Classical</a><span>]</span> </li>
<li> <span>James Mirtle breaks down the heights, weights and ages of all NHL teams. The Islanders are the lightest team in the league. The heaviest: the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.jewelsfromthecrown.com/">Los Angeles Kings</a>. Must be all those In N' Out Burgers. [</span><a style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;" href="http://mirtle.blogspot.ca/2013/10/2013-14-nhl-teams-by-height-weight-and.html">Mirtle</a><span>]</span> </li>
<li>Some very smart bloggin' folks answer questions about the upcoming season for The National Post. Participants are Kent Wilson of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.matchsticksandgasoline.com/">Flames</a> Nation, Joe Yerdon of Pro Hockey Talk, Tyler Dellow, PPP's Julian Sanchez and friend of LHH/active stick enthusiast Laura Saba of Habs Eyes on the Prize. [<a style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;" href="http://sports.nationalpost.com/2013/10/02/nhl-bloggers-panel-everyone-agrees-the-toronto-maple-leafs-have-made-some-mistakes/">National Post</a>]</li>
<li>"...Shit." [<a style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;" href="http://www.awfulannouncing.com/2013/october/hockey-announcer-swears-after-botching-name.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter">Awful Announcing</a>]</li>
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<p>Hold on. For one more day.</p>
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https://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/10/3/4795986/bits-tao-of-cappy-jack-capuano-andrew-macdonald-josh-bailey-islandersDan Saraceni