Comments on: THE PRE-GAME SHOW: Ottawa at NYI, 7:05 pmMartinek back…ESPN show…more of your Qs http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/11/the-pre-game-show-ottawa-at-nyi-705-pmmartinek-backespn-showmore-of-your-qs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-pre-game-show-ottawa-at-nyi-705-pmmartinek-backespn-showmore-of-your-qs Independent, Daily Coverage Of The New York Islanders Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:00:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Willis http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/11/the-pre-game-show-ottawa-at-nyi-705-pmmartinek-backespn-showmore-of-your-qs/#comment-7024 Willis Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:29:11 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3076#comment-7024 Wait, doesn't Hilbert have 3 goals already this year? And it's early! Anyway, I'm with Doc on this, if we didn't have Hilbert there would have been sooooo many more points for so many of the opposing teams. I'm talking since he's been with the Isles. He does his job well and comparing him to Fritz is apples and celery. CB, I hope to be able to read your book in the not so distant future! Wait, doesn’t Hilbert have 3 goals already this year? And it’s early! Anyway, I’m with Doc on this, if we didn’t have Hilbert there would have been sooooo many more points for so many of the opposing teams. I’m talking since he’s been with the Isles. He does his job well and comparing him to Fritz is apples and celery.
CB, I hope to be able to read your book in the not so distant future!

]]> By: Spinner9 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/11/the-pre-game-show-ottawa-at-nyi-705-pmmartinek-backespn-showmore-of-your-qs/#comment-7022 Spinner9 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:48:43 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3076#comment-7022 The thing about Hilbert is he would probably be more valuable on a better team. He plays his role very well with the Islanders, however we are so lacking in scoring his offensive deficits really show through. On a team with a potent offense he would only be asked to do what he does best and they wouldn't need or expect an offensive contribution. The thing about Hilbert is he would probably be more valuable on a better team. He plays his role very well with the Islanders, however we are so lacking in scoring his offensive deficits really show through. On a team with a potent offense he would only be asked to do what he does best and they wouldn’t need or expect an offensive contribution.

]]> By: JOE RVC http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/11/the-pre-game-show-ottawa-at-nyi-705-pmmartinek-backespn-showmore-of-your-qs/#comment-7017 JOE RVC Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:46:22 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3076#comment-7017 can someone get cj pappa some caffeine before the games..this guy is so mellow his interview with jackman between periods was so bad. can someone get cj pappa some caffeine before the games..this guy is so mellow his interview with jackman between periods was so bad.

]]> By: Matt http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/11/the-pre-game-show-ottawa-at-nyi-705-pmmartinek-backespn-showmore-of-your-qs/#comment-7005 Matt Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:26:03 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3076#comment-7005 Komisarek is going to fetch more than Streit that is one thing you can count on. Free agency will drive up his cost even more. The kid has so much upside he is probably going to be worth it. Last year when the rags were playing them and were up 5-0(and wlost 6-5) that kid began leveling people and changed the whole momentum of the game. He has got that Phanuef like quality to him. Yeah I know he doesn't have the offense but he's a game changer. Plus it would be good to have a local kid playing for us. It's incredible how much hockey there is on LI and there isn't more home grown talent! Hilbert is fine as a 4th line player and has definetely playing a better game this year. Believe me I've never been a fan of his but he has def stepped it up a bit. Komisarek is going to fetch more than Streit that is one thing you can count on. Free agency will drive up his cost even more. The kid has so much upside he is probably going to be worth it. Last year when the rags were playing them and were up 5-0(and wlost 6-5) that kid began leveling people and changed the whole momentum of the game. He has got that Phanuef like quality to him. Yeah I know he doesn’t have the offense but he’s a game changer. Plus it would be good to have a local kid playing for us. It’s incredible how much hockey there is on LI and there isn’t more home grown talent! Hilbert is fine as a 4th line player and has definetely playing a better game this year. Believe me I’ve never been a fan of his but he has def stepped it up a bit.

]]> By: Strummer's Army http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/11/the-pre-game-show-ottawa-at-nyi-705-pmmartinek-backespn-showmore-of-your-qs/#comment-6998 Strummer's Army Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:54:37 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3076#comment-6998 JP in VA well said. Kevin I 100% agree. I dare Sydney Crosby to cross our blue line if three of the guys on it are Witt, Sutton, and Komisarik. Lights out kid! A super value guy we should get good offense, great skater, huge hitter, ferocious fighter etc. is Kevin Bieksa from Van. He has a foot injury now so ya want see him Monday but youtube the guy and check out his stats. Van's new GM had cap and resigning issues and Bieksa was available at the draft for a 4th rounder. Snow should have jumped all over it. The GM actually said on tv they were shopping him for a 4th rounder. Most of us agree on what the mold of the team we want is. Hopefully Mr. Snow is starting to see it. I know Janikowski is seeing the need for bigger defense now that they are loaded with small speed guys. Wheter we go Tavares or Hedman in the draft the next pick we make (even if we have to trade up to the back of the first round) is Taylor Doherty. 6'8" 220lb RD who can skate and do it all. He and Hedman could be the top pairing in a few years. Imagine that 6'7" 231 and Doherty's size at their draft age? Give them a few years to finish growing, what a top pair. If it is Tavares we still need Doherty. This draft has him going 22 the other has him going 3rd pick of the 2nd round. http://www.mynhldraft.com/2009/NHL-Draft-Profiles/Taylor-Doherty JP in VA well said.

Kevin I 100% agree. I dare Sydney Crosby to cross our blue line if three of the guys on it are Witt, Sutton, and Komisarik. Lights out kid!

A super value guy we should get good offense, great skater, huge hitter, ferocious fighter etc. is Kevin Bieksa from Van. He has a foot injury now so ya want see him Monday but youtube the guy and check out his stats. Van’s new GM had cap and resigning issues and Bieksa was available at the draft for a 4th rounder. Snow should have jumped all over it. The GM actually said on tv they were shopping him for a 4th rounder. Most of us agree on what the mold of the team we want is. Hopefully Mr. Snow is starting to see it. I know Janikowski is seeing the need for bigger defense now that they are loaded with small speed guys.

Wheter we go Tavares or Hedman in the draft the next pick we make (even if we have to trade up to the back of the first round) is Taylor Doherty. 6’8″ 220lb RD who can skate and do it all. He and Hedman could be the top pairing in a few years. Imagine that 6’7″ 231 and Doherty’s size at their draft age? Give them a few years to finish growing, what a top pair. If it is Tavares we still need Doherty. This draft has him going 22 the other has him going 3rd pick of the 2nd round. http://www.mynhldraft.com/2009/NHL-Draft-Profiles/Taylor-Doherty

]]> By: doc http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/11/the-pre-game-show-ottawa-at-nyi-705-pmmartinek-backespn-showmore-of-your-qs/#comment-6997 doc Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:42:53 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3076#comment-6997 "apologize" “apologize”

]]> By: doc http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/11/the-pre-game-show-ottawa-at-nyi-705-pmmartinek-backespn-showmore-of-your-qs/#comment-6996 doc Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:41:40 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3076#comment-6996 You should understand my point Anit-HILBERT fans... I prefaced my post by saying it's impossible to compare players... and i'm not saying Hilbert is Brosius... what I am saying is that on a team with Jeter, Bernie, Clemens, Mariano etc... that it was players who aren't the stars... like Brosius, Hayes, Spencer etc... that play key roles in winning games and championships. I realize that many here are too blinded and or thick to understand a simple point. So I apologixe for being "confusing". DOC You should understand my point Anit-HILBERT fans…

I prefaced my post by saying it’s impossible to compare players… and i’m not saying Hilbert is Brosius… what I am saying is that on a team with Jeter, Bernie, Clemens, Mariano etc… that it was players who aren’t the stars… like Brosius, Hayes, Spencer etc… that play key roles in winning games and championships.

I realize that many here are too blinded and or thick to understand a simple point. So I apologixe for being “confusing”.

DOC

]]> By: JPinVA http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/11/the-pre-game-show-ottawa-at-nyi-705-pmmartinek-backespn-showmore-of-your-qs/#comment-6993 JPinVA Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:22:29 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3076#comment-6993 Just a final thought (by me) on First base Andy vs the Beast. Andy is definitely a key role player on the team. I understand that. My point was that when thompson returns they will probably lose Jackman... and Thompson, Park, Bergy and Nielsen are all Hilbert type players but they all have added value. How many of those guys do you need? especially when Andy destroys offense, rather than create it. Andy needs another change of scenery. Fritz is like having a nuclear missle in your backyard. You may never have to use it, but it's pretty nice to have. Plus, FRITZ does something that Hilbert just can't do. He EXCITZES the fans. With every hard check, or borderline slash people start looking to the bench..."when is he going to tap Fritz?" It's just my contention that this team needs Fritz more than they do Hilbert... especially if they could get a 2nd rounder or a 220 lb AHL "D" for him. He is a good role player that is solid on the dot as well... so either one of those prices is not out of the question. Plus he's cheap. But where does he fit in with the Isles who need balanced scoring over three lines. He just can't finish, unless he actually gets the puck, unchecked in the crease... and even then he's only .250. Just a final thought (by me) on First base Andy vs the Beast.
Andy is definitely a key role player on the team. I understand that. My point was that when thompson returns they will probably lose Jackman… and Thompson, Park, Bergy and Nielsen are all Hilbert type players but they all have added value. How many of those guys do you need?
especially when Andy destroys offense, rather than create it. Andy needs another change of scenery.
Fritz is like having a nuclear missle in your backyard. You may never have to use it, but it’s pretty nice to have. Plus, FRITZ does something that Hilbert just can’t do. He EXCITZES the fans. With every hard check, or borderline slash people start looking to the bench…”when is he going to tap Fritz?”
It’s just my contention that this team needs Fritz more than they do Hilbert… especially if they could get a 2nd rounder or a 220 lb AHL “D” for him.
He is a good role player that is solid on the dot as well… so either one of those prices is not out of the question. Plus he’s cheap. But where does he fit in with the Isles who need balanced scoring over three lines. He just can’t finish, unless he actually gets the puck, unchecked in the crease… and even then he’s only .250.

]]> By: Mike from Queens http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/11/the-pre-game-show-ottawa-at-nyi-705-pmmartinek-backespn-showmore-of-your-qs/#comment-6988 Mike from Queens Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:36:01 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3076#comment-6988 Kevin, I know Komisarek and Streit are two totally different players, but if Streit fetched $4.1 mil over five years when people were sour on his defense, then I'm guessing Komisarek is at least in that range. I think there would probably be more interest in Komisarek than there was in Streit because of Komisarek's age and his growing reputation, so I'd probably put him at around 5 mil a year. Scott Hannan got 4.5 in the 07 summer, so I'm thinking Komisarek would at least start there, but probably end up at around 5-5.5 mil. Kevin,

I know Komisarek and Streit are two totally different players, but if Streit fetched $4.1 mil over five years when people were sour on his defense, then I’m guessing Komisarek is at least in that range.

I think there would probably be more interest in Komisarek than there was in Streit because of Komisarek’s age and his growing reputation, so I’d probably put him at around 5 mil a year. Scott Hannan got 4.5 in the 07 summer, so I’m thinking Komisarek would at least start there, but probably end up at around 5-5.5 mil.

]]> By: guerin13 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/11/the-pre-game-show-ottawa-at-nyi-705-pmmartinek-backespn-showmore-of-your-qs/#comment-6984 guerin13 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:03:11 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3076#comment-6984 eric - i've noticed that a lot of the canadian media loves to take shots at the isles. sometimes we give them a reason to but usually we don't. i really do think it has to do with jealousy over our 4 cups. it's like they're furious with us for winning cups before the leafs or sens did. nothing would be sweeter than if we won another under snow. eric – i’ve noticed that a lot of the canadian media loves to take shots at the isles. sometimes we give them a reason to but usually we don’t. i really do think it has to do with jealousy over our 4 cups. it’s like they’re furious with us for winning cups before the leafs or sens did. nothing would be sweeter than if we won another under snow.

]]> By: kevin http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/11/the-pre-game-show-ottawa-at-nyi-705-pmmartinek-backespn-showmore-of-your-qs/#comment-6981 kevin Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:43:21 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3076#comment-6981 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vePzUshzpws http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vePzUshzpws

]]> By: kevin http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/11/the-pre-game-show-ottawa-at-nyi-705-pmmartinek-backespn-showmore-of-your-qs/#comment-6980 kevin Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:39:51 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3076#comment-6980 o strummer, i think they locked weber up so thats unfortunate but if they keep going for players like this then this team will be tough to beat o strummer, i think they locked weber up so thats unfortunate but if they keep going for players like this then this team will be tough to beat

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