CAMPOLI LIKELY TO RETURN TO LINEUP
Campoli definitely looks a bit like Shia LaBeouf
4:15 pm - Chris Campoli could return to the Islanders lineup as soon as Thursday at the Coliseum against Dallas and will definitely be back by the time his team hosts the Rangers on Monday night.
Campoli appears to have survived three straights days of practice and is close enough to game shape. After practice, coach Scott Gordon revealed Campoli will likely return by Monday at the latest and, referring to a player’s timing after missing so much action said, “It’s just head and hands now.”
Campoli politely fought off the painful and unnecessary dance injured Islanders players are forced to go through with the media these days. He reported that he felt great and would be ready to go when needed, but couldn’t confirm his return date.
There may have been a tip-off that his return is near. While the Islanders practiced the power play today, Campoli took a regular turn at the point while Jack Hillen did not. This is like an NFL quarterback getting more snaps in practice. Campoli could be back sooner than later.
When he is, expect Thomas Pock to stick while the still-developing Hillen eventually gets more quality snaps in Bridgeport. Which, for a very solid prospect like Hillen, would absolutely be the right thing to do.
LaBoeuf at left, The Beef at right.
27 Responses to CAMPOLI LIKELY TO RETURN TO LINEUP
Campoli definitely looks a bit like Shia LaBeouf
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It will be great to see him back on the ice. I just hope it’s not a short stay. Good Luck Chris.
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sketchykg says:
Good, Hillen could use some time at the Bridge.
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UIF says:
Jeez, I thought that was Campoli in both pictures, haha.
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Dan says:
I am an Islander fan from NJ, and I have been reading the blog since it started…This is good news. I hope he can stay healthy the rest of the year
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Chris TMC says:
Yay! Cant wait til Campoli returns- he is one of my favorite Islanders!
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Joe says:
Jax, Im with you there, we need him up.
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JLaMonica16 says:
c’mon, we dont need Fritz
we got Comrie as our muscle
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kevin says:
we need fritz. good to see campoli healthy. he prob gets hurt from doing shia labeuofs stunts in movies
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Hoppy says:
We can definately use Campoli back on the point, hopefully in time for the Dallas game.
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ny711ot says:
great to hear about campoli. if the sob can stay healthy he can have a productive career…but in my opinion this is the year we cut ties with those who cannot….that includes sutton, meyer, gervais and i love him to death but martinek as well…. u cant build a d with guys on ir…..its time that durability is weighed as much as potential, otherwise we will be stuck in the mud for the next 3 – 5 yrs.
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walter says:
lets not beat around the bush hes back because he was done filming transformers 2
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Mark says:
This is great news for our team defense, its pretty obvious that Hillen can’t handle NHL size and skill yet.
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LOL!!!!!
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You try playing pro ice hockey and not get injured. You think a guys built like Sutton are fragile??? Snot like their trying to get injured just involved in collisions, etc.
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thank goodness, i thought that was going to be a longer injury. welcome back campy. we need you more than we ever thought.
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Pat says:
Hey Chris – what happened with “The Wrecker?” He got shipped to Utah today – but they signed him to a 3 yr contract. I guess he has a “3-Way” contract?
Pat
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admin says:
Pat: yes. Rechlicz is an enforcer project who was deemed not ready to take a regular AHL shift, plus they already have the Fritz. Don’t know if it was a three-way deal when he signed it, but it is now. He’ll play for Kevin Colley in Utah…CB
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Jax says:
Is this team afraid to have a heavyweight in the lineup? it’s going to take Okposo getting destroyed before they wake up. This team is becoming harder and harder to watch. Nothing worse then watching a soft boring team with no offense skill. Why should I get a ticket package again?
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James says:
Definitely, definitely, definitely. You hit the nail on the head. Could not agree more. Chris Campoli and Shia Labeouf look exactly alike. The resemblance is uncanny.
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John says:
You beat me to it, Chris. I was thinking about that one all week.
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dmarie says:
oh good gald he’ll be back soon! and whoa! talk about having a twin..unreal!
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13MoreYears says:
We thoroughly DON’T need Fritz.
By the way, can he even skate??
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LOL- Shia LaBeouf looks a LOT like Campy facewise… but Shia is a small guy and he makes Campy look like a total beefcake in comparison!
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Vlad from Brooklyn says:
This Team desperately need the D-man who shoot pucks on net and strong on the point in PP. Capy is the perfect one. Plus he definetly fits the new system with his offensive abilities. Welcome back Campy!
Where is Fritz!!!!!