Comments on: CHECKLIST: How 08-09 Will Be Judged11:00 am - The List grows with your contributions http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/10/checklist-an-interactive-blogitorialhow-08-09-will-be-judged-by-the-readers-of-pb/ Independent, Daily Coverage Of The New York Islanders Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:39:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Lee Schlesinger http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/10/checklist-an-interactive-blogitorialhow-08-09-will-be-judged-by-the-readers-of-pb/#comment-20482 Lee Schlesinger Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:25:35 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=1152#comment-20482 Chris Campoli, Bruno Gervais, and Jeff Tambellini proving that they have what it takes to play at the NHL level. Up to this point, they havent proven themselves at all. Chris Campoli, Bruno Gervais, and Jeff Tambellini proving that they have what it takes to play at the NHL level. Up to this point, they havent proven themselves at all.

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]]> By: Ebz http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/10/checklist-an-interactive-blogitorialhow-08-09-will-be-judged-by-the-readers-of-pb/#comment-970 Ebz Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:10:28 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=1152#comment-970 C.B. awesome site. 1. Earn respect 2. Get a new tv deal with SNY, I am so tired of being the red headed stepchild in that house!!! 3. Like someone said eariler, make a push for FA's Higgins and Komecerack next offseason to show the fans some dedication to winning. 4. Read # 1 on the list C.B. awesome site.

1. Earn respect

2. Get a new tv deal with SNY, I am so tired of being the red headed stepchild in that house!!!

3. Like someone said eariler, make a push for FA’s Higgins and Komecerack next offseason to show the fans some dedication to winning.

4. Read # 1 on the list

]]> By: Dmarie http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/10/checklist-an-interactive-blogitorialhow-08-09-will-be-judged-by-the-readers-of-pb/#comment-960 Dmarie Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:23:39 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=1152#comment-960 This may be off topic a bit (not sure) But Marketing this team better would be helpful if they want to draw "new" fans. I got my cablevision statement today an enclosed was a nice schedule for the Rangers! but no Islanders, hmmm? Like I said, I think this may be off topic but I didn't know where to add it, I just wanted to mention Marketing. This may be off topic a bit (not sure)
But Marketing this team better would be helpful if they want to draw “new” fans.
I got my cablevision statement today an enclosed was a nice schedule for the Rangers! but no Islanders, hmmm?
Like I said, I think this may be off topic but I didn’t know where to add it, I just wanted to mention Marketing.

]]> By: Diane http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/10/checklist-an-interactive-blogitorialhow-08-09-will-be-judged-by-the-readers-of-pb/#comment-957 Diane Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:45:25 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=1152#comment-957 I would say sticking with the new "system". If it really produces "exciting hockey" and make the Isles a "tough team" to play against as advertised, then we as fans, as well as the coaching staff and all of the players, need to commit to being patient while the Isles become familiar with the ins and outs of it. As long as they stick to it they should be successful by end of season. Which in turn will make the fans less cantankerous. For a day or two. I would say sticking with the new “system”. If it really produces “exciting hockey” and make the Isles a “tough team” to play against as advertised, then we as fans, as well as the coaching staff and all of the players, need to commit to being patient while the Isles become familiar with the ins and outs of it. As long as they stick to it they should be successful by end of season. Which in turn will make the fans less cantankerous. For a day or two.

]]> By: Michael Pastore http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/10/checklist-an-interactive-blogitorialhow-08-09-will-be-judged-by-the-readers-of-pb/#comment-955 Michael Pastore Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:21:59 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=1152#comment-955 If we are rebuilding why is Hilbert & Meyer even on the team? Trade them for a couple of pucks it would addition by subtraction. If we are rebuilding why is Hilbert & Meyer even on the team? Trade them for a couple of pucks it would addition by subtraction.

]]> By: Robert Harnick http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/10/checklist-an-interactive-blogitorialhow-08-09-will-be-judged-by-the-readers-of-pb/#comment-950 Robert Harnick Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:31:49 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=1152#comment-950 Play Comeau and Okposo over Hilbert. Hilbert has no place on a rebuilding team since he will never amount to anything better than a barely adequate 4th liner. Hope we finish last and get Hedman or Taveras. Either way we need to draft players capable of being the best players on a championship team. If the Isles think that someday Josh Bailey will be a great second line center than they shouldn't have traded down to get him. With the 9th pick in the draft I need to get a first not a second line center. Get the Lighthouse project approved. Play Comeau and Okposo over Hilbert. Hilbert has no place on a rebuilding team since he will never amount to anything better than a barely adequate 4th liner.

Hope we finish last and get Hedman or Taveras. Either way we need to draft players capable of being the best players on a championship team. If the Isles think that someday Josh Bailey will be a great second line center than they shouldn’t have traded down to get him. With the 9th pick in the draft I need to get a first not a second line center. Get the Lighthouse project approved.

]]> By: Michael Pastore http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/10/checklist-an-interactive-blogitorialhow-08-09-will-be-judged-by-the-readers-of-pb/#comment-940 Michael Pastore Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:43:48 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=1152#comment-940 08-09 Should be to evaluate our young talent OBJECTIVELY!!!! @ the trade deadline be sellers & accumulate as mant picks as possible in the draft. As long as I see growth by our young talent I will be happy. 08-09 Should be to evaluate our young talent OBJECTIVELY!!!! @ the trade deadline be sellers & accumulate as mant picks as possible in the draft. As long as I see growth by our young talent I will be happy.

]]> By: Dallas MacDonald http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/10/checklist-an-interactive-blogitorialhow-08-09-will-be-judged-by-the-readers-of-pb/#comment-938 Dallas MacDonald Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:36:43 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=1152#comment-938 1. Finish dead last. 2. Trade all FA vets for draft picks and prospects at the trade deadline. 3. Draft wisely. 4. Give young kids the advantage of lots of ice time to develop. 5. After grabbing a Tavares or Hedman attracting free agents to play with our other youth and using assesets to bring in quality players via trade to filll holes. 6. Higgins and Komosarek are available soon, two servicable Long Island boys to help bring in the crowds (SHOULD hard after both) 7. NEED THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT TO BE GREEN LIGHTED. 1. Finish dead last.
2. Trade all FA vets for draft picks and prospects at the trade deadline.
3. Draft wisely.
4. Give young kids the advantage of lots of ice time to develop.
5. After grabbing a Tavares or Hedman attracting free agents to play with our other youth and using assesets to bring in quality players via trade to filll holes.
6. Higgins and Komosarek are available soon, two servicable Long Island boys to help bring in the crowds (SHOULD hard after both)
7. NEED THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT TO BE GREEN LIGHTED.

]]> By: Paul http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/10/checklist-an-interactive-blogitorialhow-08-09-will-be-judged-by-the-readers-of-pb/#comment-936 Paul Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:34:26 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=1152#comment-936 To Have the Hockey Gods help our Islander Organization...............Amen! To Have the Hockey Gods help our Islander Organization……………Amen!

]]> By: CTW http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/10/checklist-an-interactive-blogitorialhow-08-09-will-be-judged-by-the-readers-of-pb/#comment-930 CTW Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:15:20 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=1152#comment-930 1) Chris... Really enjoying the new Point Blank...Keep Up The Good Work & Continued Good Luck !!! NOTE TO Chris: (feel free to edit this) The Organization gave you "Chicken ----" and you turned out "Chicken Salad". Well Done !!! 2) I must begin my observation with an assumption... As in years past, most "EXPERTS" have OUR Isles projected dead last... AND are surprised, or silent when April rolls around & "Those Pesky Islanders" (as Ricky D. said) are still sniffing around the PLAY-OFF Picture. This year,I'll assume (and HOPE Steadfastly) that they will, Once AGAIN be in that HUNT... And make the following point... 3) This TEAM must avoid, what I call "The Christmas Crap-Out". You know what I'm referring to... That agonizing stretch sometime between mid-December & mid-February (the "dog-days" of the NHL season) where there's a HORRIBLE string where 2 or 3 points are garnered (usually in OT losses) over a 10 to 12 game span. The result is demoralizing for FANS, and I'm sure the TEAM takes very little pleasure in having an otherwise respectable season begin It's swirl around the rim, as it heads down the "CRAPPER". This Melt-Down then disappears as mysteriously as it arrived & leaves the club scrambling for points and position down the stretch. I have hope that Coach Gordon and Staff will somehow stave-off the dreaded "C C-O" and instill hope & confidence in a brighter future... 4) GO GET-EM BOYS !!!! (I say "boys" cuz even the "Old Veterans" are a lot younger than I.) 1) Chris… Really enjoying the new Point Blank…Keep Up The Good Work & Continued Good Luck !!! NOTE TO Chris: (feel free to edit this) The Organization gave you “Chicken —-” and you turned out “Chicken Salad”. Well Done !!!

2) I must begin my observation with an assumption… As in years past, most “EXPERTS” have OUR Isles projected dead last… AND are surprised, or silent when April rolls around & “Those Pesky Islanders” (as Ricky D. said) are still sniffing around the PLAY-OFF Picture. This year,I’ll assume (and HOPE Steadfastly) that they will, Once AGAIN be in that HUNT… And make the following point…

3) This TEAM must avoid, what I call “The Christmas Crap-Out”. You know what I’m referring to… That agonizing stretch sometime between mid-December & mid-February (the “dog-days” of the NHL season) where there’s a HORRIBLE string where 2 or 3 points are garnered (usually in OT losses) over a 10 to 12 game span. The result is demoralizing for FANS, and I’m sure the TEAM takes very little pleasure in having an otherwise respectable season begin It’s swirl around the rim, as it heads down the “CRAPPER”. This Melt-Down then disappears as mysteriously as it arrived & leaves the club scrambling for points and position down the stretch. I have hope that Coach Gordon and Staff will somehow stave-off the dreaded “C C-O” and instill hope & confidence in a brighter future…

4) GO GET-EM BOYS !!!!
(I say “boys” cuz even the “Old Veterans” are a lot younger than I.)

]]> By: Buddyhackit9 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/10/checklist-an-interactive-blogitorialhow-08-09-will-be-judged-by-the-readers-of-pb/#comment-916 Buddyhackit9 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:29:37 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=1152#comment-916 Carry a HW and dress them in 50+ games over the season to protect a young/small team. Carry a HW and dress them in 50+ games over the season to protect a young/small team.

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