Comments on: POCK IS HERE TO PLAYHe’s on a one-way deal, and injuries are mounting http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/09/pock-is-here-to-playhes-on-a-one-way-deal-and-injuries-are-mounting/ Independent, Daily Coverage Of The New York Islanders Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:35:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Jason W http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/09/pock-is-here-to-playhes-on-a-one-way-deal-and-injuries-are-mounting/#comment-168 Jason W Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:27:47 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=527#comment-168 Pock may not be something special, but its nice to have a Umass Minuteman on my Isles. It was tough to root for him playing for the Rangers. I hope he pans out and plays well. Pock may not be something special, but its nice to have a Umass Minuteman on my Isles. It was tough to root for him playing for the Rangers.

I hope he pans out and plays well.

]]> By: Dmarie http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/09/pock-is-here-to-playhes-on-a-one-way-deal-and-injuries-are-mounting/#comment-155 Dmarie Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:37:31 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=527#comment-155 Oh please how many other sports hold out injury info to the media thats nothing new. Is it fair? probably not. I honestly don't know what the answers are for this team, other then to say..its a work in progress and it's goin to be a long time before we fans see what we're hoping for, a run for the "cup" What I'm hoping for is to see some good hockey being played that shows promise. Oh please how many other sports hold out injury info to the media thats nothing new. Is it fair? probably not. I honestly don’t know what the answers are for this team, other then to say..its a work in progress and it’s goin to be a long time before we fans see what we’re hoping for, a run for the “cup” What I’m hoping for is to see some good hockey being played that shows promise.

]]> By: The Mick http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/09/pock-is-here-to-playhes-on-a-one-way-deal-and-injuries-are-mounting/#comment-137 The Mick Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:08:21 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=527#comment-137 Get the Bulin wall...ha ha...I guess we'll see the extent of Ricky's injury. Like the rest of the guys I don't understand this injury policy. The NFL discloses all injuries, as do the rest of the major sports. Why is the NHL taking this road? Seems counter to the rest of the sports. Anyway, I was hoping Hillen would make the team, doesn't look that way now. Get the Bulin wall…ha ha…I guess we’ll see the extent of Ricky’s injury. Like the rest of the guys I don’t understand this injury policy. The NFL discloses all injuries, as do the rest of the major sports. Why is the NHL taking this road? Seems counter to the rest of the sports.

Anyway, I was hoping Hillen would make the team, doesn’t look that way now.

]]> By: Chris TMC http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/09/pock-is-here-to-playhes-on-a-one-way-deal-and-injuries-are-mounting/#comment-135 Chris TMC Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:12:36 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=527#comment-135 Todd Walsh: Butchie is a great guy, but he is never going to be coach here again. It would be absolutely RIDICULOUS for Botta to fight that battle, it makes absolutely NO sense whatsoever. Goring does not want to be coach of this team, there is no reson for him to be coach of this team, and he should not be coach of this team. Saying so and bringing this up here and now when our new coach, who is on a multiyear deal, has yet to coach a single frickin game is also ridiculous. Additionalyly, it has absolutely nothing to do with what Botta was talking about here! Todd Walsh: Butchie is a great guy, but he is never going to be coach here again. It would be absolutely RIDICULOUS for Botta to fight that battle, it makes absolutely NO sense whatsoever. Goring does not want to be coach of this team, there is no reson for him to be coach of this team, and he should not be coach of this team. Saying so and bringing this up here and now when our new coach, who is on a multiyear deal, has yet to coach a single frickin game is also ridiculous. Additionalyly, it has absolutely nothing to do with what Botta was talking about here!

]]> By: Tony D http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/09/pock-is-here-to-playhes-on-a-one-way-deal-and-injuries-are-mounting/#comment-129 Tony D Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:45:10 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=527#comment-129 get real, Dee. get real, Dee.

]]> By: HIlbertSnipe http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/09/pock-is-here-to-playhes-on-a-one-way-deal-and-injuries-are-mounting/#comment-128 HIlbertSnipe Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:57:41 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=527#comment-128 khabibulins on waivers... not stating that I would want him... i just saw it and I am brainstorming who would pick him up... khabibulins on waivers… not stating that I would want him… i just saw it and I am brainstorming who would pick him up…

]]> By: Sexier than Usher usher http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/09/pock-is-here-to-playhes-on-a-one-way-deal-and-injuries-are-mounting/#comment-127 Sexier than Usher usher Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:51:00 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=527#comment-127 OK, let's play the speculation game... Campoli isn't slinged or bandaged. Would a broken clavicle (collar bone) be sling worthy because that is the Petrov injury and popped into my mind for some reason. Often when people fall or crash into something as Chris did they'll try to catch themselves with an arm and the clavicle will break. Could also be a shoulder separation with hopefully no torn labrum. C-Botts should have gone "Hey Camps!" and given him a playful shot in each shoulder to see if he winced. I understand the thinking behind this new injury policy but the problem is it reeks of self importance. The NHL has this miniscule percentage of people who would even care about this and the problem is THEY REALLY REALLY CARE! So now you're creating a disconnect with your most rabid fans. Not good because they are the lifeblood of the sport. For NYI especially you have a fan base that is going to try and stay patient through what could be a rough year. And now they are going to have do so while not having any clue about the status of anybody. So you're gonna take people with a high probability of instances of frustration and up the ante. I have a question... If God forbid someone has a real tragedy will that be covered up as well. Does this new policy of CIA level clearance for injury disclosure have the potential to create a Weekend at Bernie's scenario where a corpse is propped up next to the other "healthy" scratches? "We didn't want to give other teams an edge in selecting Funeral Homes." Matty's being absurd again... That's right because this is absurd. This is entertainment folks. We finally have some media showing up to give us some air time and we institute a media blackout. If the Isles are good at nothing else it's their impeccable sense of timing that we should admire. haha. Let's just "no comment" all the beat writers back into their holes to cover the WNBA playoffs and interview Met fans crying like they just lost a loved one. You can't write this stuff. OK, let’s play the speculation game… Campoli isn’t slinged or bandaged. Would a broken clavicle (collar bone) be sling worthy because that is the Petrov injury and popped into my mind for some reason. Often when people fall or crash into something as Chris did they’ll try to catch themselves with an arm and the clavicle will break. Could also be a shoulder separation with hopefully no torn labrum. C-Botts should have gone “Hey Camps!” and given him a playful shot in each shoulder to see if he winced.
I understand the thinking behind this new injury policy but the problem is it reeks of self importance. The NHL has this miniscule percentage of people who would even care about this and the problem is THEY REALLY REALLY CARE!
So now you’re creating a disconnect with your most rabid fans. Not good because they are the lifeblood of the sport. For NYI especially you have a fan base that is going to try and stay patient through what could be a rough year. And now they are going to have do so while not having any clue about the status of anybody.
So you’re gonna take people with a high probability of instances of frustration and up the ante.
I have a question… If God forbid someone has a real tragedy will that be covered up as well. Does this new policy of CIA level clearance for injury disclosure have the potential to create a Weekend at Bernie’s scenario where a corpse is propped up next to the other “healthy” scratches?
“We didn’t want to give other teams an edge in selecting Funeral Homes.”

Matty’s being absurd again… That’s right because this is absurd. This is entertainment folks. We finally have some media showing up to give us some air time and we institute a media blackout. If the Isles are good at nothing else it’s their impeccable sense of timing that we should admire. haha. Let’s just “no comment” all the beat writers back into their holes to cover the WNBA playoffs and interview Met fans crying like they just lost a loved one. You can’t write this stuff.

]]> By: HIlbertSnipe http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/09/pock-is-here-to-playhes-on-a-one-way-deal-and-injuries-are-mounting/#comment-125 HIlbertSnipe Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:36:28 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=527#comment-125 First off, I am trying to find common ground between this policy and the old policy. I know I don't share my medical information with everyone, but on the other hand, I also do not play for a professional sports organization. It absolutely sucks for us, the ticket buyers and team supporters to not be in on "the know." All I want to know is how long they will be out... Second... Pock. I like the acquisition regardless where they are going to use him... but I like it especially if Campoli is going to be out for a while. For those of you who think this is a step back on "The Plan" by not bringing up Hillen or Lee instead... I think your crazy. They will mature in Bridgeport as well... it is professional hockey... and I guarantee you they will get their shot in the NHL this season the way these injuries are already happening. Pock can be a big minute guy in B-Port and or a 5 or 6 dman on the Isles roster. Plus, I go to the University of Massachusetts and he was a BIG TIME d-man for Amherst and a big impact player in Hockey East during his four years here. Third, Paul Newman. For those of you who have recognized his humanitarian work more-so than his acting, I recommend you check out a 4 minute piece my brother put together for Newman's Own. My brother does video work and has been working on this short piece for some time now and has been aware of Newman's rapid decline in his health. The link is... www.Newmansown.com and it is located on the bottom right of the page. R.I.P. Paul. Fourth, awesome blog CB, it really has exceeding all expectations I have had for it. I can't wait to see this thing bumpin' in the midst of the Isles regular season glory haha! First off, I am trying to find common ground between this policy and the old policy. I know I don’t share my medical information with everyone, but on the other hand, I also do not play for a professional sports organization. It absolutely sucks for us, the ticket buyers and team supporters to not be in on “the know.” All I want to know is how long they will be out…

Second… Pock. I like the acquisition regardless where they are going to use him… but I like it especially if Campoli is going to be out for a while. For those of you who think this is a step back on “The Plan” by not bringing up Hillen or Lee instead… I think your crazy. They will mature in Bridgeport as well… it is professional hockey… and I guarantee you they will get their shot in the NHL this season the way these injuries are already happening. Pock can be a big minute guy in B-Port and or a 5 or 6 dman on the Isles roster. Plus, I go to the University of Massachusetts and he was a BIG TIME d-man for Amherst and a big impact player in Hockey East during his four years here.

Third, Paul Newman. For those of you who have recognized his humanitarian work more-so than his acting, I recommend you check out a 4 minute piece my brother put together for Newman’s Own. My brother does video work and has been working on this short piece for some time now and has been aware of Newman’s rapid decline in his health. The link is… http://www.Newmansown.com and it is located on the bottom right of the page. R.I.P. Paul.

Fourth, awesome blog CB, it really has exceeding all expectations I have had for it. I can’t wait to see this thing bumpin’ in the midst of the Isles regular season glory haha!

]]> By: Gajonka http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/09/pock-is-here-to-playhes-on-a-one-way-deal-and-injuries-are-mounting/#comment-124 Gajonka Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:30:44 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=527#comment-124 Yes, Snow is a sneaky bastard? Couldn't we get anyone better? Seemed like it was in desperation- he took from the closest waiver list. BOTTA- WHATS THE INSIDE SCOOP WITH THIS GUY, BUG/SMALL CAN HE FIGHT, SKATE?!?! Yes, Snow is a sneaky bastard? Couldn’t we get anyone better? Seemed like it was in desperation- he took from the closest waiver list. BOTTA- WHATS THE INSIDE SCOOP WITH THIS GUY, BUG/SMALL CAN HE FIGHT, SKATE?!?!

]]> By: Todd Walsh http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/09/pock-is-here-to-playhes-on-a-one-way-deal-and-injuries-are-mounting/#comment-123 Todd Walsh Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:27:15 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=527#comment-123 Hey Chris, good job on the site. Hey any chance you lobby for Butchie like you did Sugden? Who knows more about winning than he does? Personally I think he should be the head coach, but since we seem to have a good one with Gordon, any chance Butchie gets the assistant coach spot? Seriously, what does Scott Gordon really know about winning stanley cups on Long Island? Hope he listens to Trots and Butchie and Morrow, guys like that. Nothing would be more frustrating if Gordon doesn't know how to get his team to beat the rangers. Some of the coaches that come through here don't seem to know how to do it. Think about it, when Butchie was here, his teams played the rangers hard, even though they were last place teams. Hey Chris, good job on the site. Hey any chance you lobby for Butchie like you did Sugden? Who knows more about winning than he does? Personally I think he should be the head coach, but since we seem to have a good one with Gordon, any chance Butchie gets the assistant coach spot? Seriously, what does Scott Gordon really know about winning stanley cups on Long Island? Hope he listens to Trots and Butchie and Morrow, guys like that. Nothing would be more frustrating if Gordon doesn’t know how to get his team to beat the rangers. Some of the coaches that come through here don’t seem to know how to do it. Think about it, when Butchie was here, his teams played the rangers hard, even though they were last place teams.

]]> By: Brian http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/09/pock-is-here-to-playhes-on-a-one-way-deal-and-injuries-are-mounting/#comment-122 Brian Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:25:15 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=527#comment-122 If they liked Pock so much, they could have had him last year when he was put on waivers. If they liked Pock so much, they could have had him last year when he was put on waivers.

]]> By: SNOW READ THIS! http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/09/pock-is-here-to-playhes-on-a-one-way-deal-and-injuries-are-mounting/#comment-121 SNOW READ THIS! Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:36:35 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=527#comment-121 Lets go Islanders. Way to go Snow. Lets hope he is a good dmen. I thought he was decent. Lets go Islanders. Way to go Snow. Lets hope he is a good dmen. I thought he was decent.

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