CHECKLIST: The 2009-2010 ISLANDERS
An interactive blogitorial, for sticks and giggles
So here’s the plan for the weekend: a much-needed look away from the current squad – win or lose tonight in Nashville – and a look ahead.
By request in the You Play Point Blank Editor segment, here’s my wild, barely-educated guess at what next season’s opening night lineup could look like. It is not necessarily what I think the roster should look like, but rather what it will look like.
You play too, in Comments. Only one rule: just one post per reader. Don’t even try to break the rule – you will be taken down! Take your time with it – we’re here all weekend – and have fun.
Point Blank has upwards of 10,000 different readers every day on the site (yes, office hours Monday-Friday are the peak times…imagine that!). From now until Monday at noon, we’d like to see contributions from as many of you who’d like to play along.
If there’s any news today and tomorrow, we’ll drop it in ETC at the end of this entry. We will set up an entry later this afternoon to discuss tonight’s game in Nashville.
Here goes.
The 2009-10 New York Islanders
Andy Hilbert - 2009 first round pick – unrestricted free agent (29 or younger)
Sean Bergenheim - Josh Bailey – Kyle Okposo
trade acquisition - Frans Nielsen – Trent Hunter
Full-time free agent enforcer - Nate Thompson - Richard Park
Mark Streit – Unrestricted free agent (29 or younger)
Andy Sutton - Matt Gilroy
Chris Campoli – Freddy Meyer
Radek Martinek
Rick DiPietro
Joey MacDonald or free agent
Head Coach: Scott Gordon
Notes:
- Only 4 players 30 or older: Park, Martinek, Sutton, Streit
- Place the forward lines in any order. Again, there likely will not be a clear-cut first line.
- Not listed, but a wild prediction of most likely UFA to re-sign in ’09: Mike Comrie.
- If some of your favorites (and mine) are not here, it is not by mistake.
- Would have had Blake Comeau on here, but after Friday night…
- Yes, I don’t have anyone from the current Bridgeport roster. Most likely prospects to see some time next year: forwards Jesse Joensuu and Trevor Smith and defensemen Dustin Kohn, Andrew McDonald and Jack Hillen (if re-signed).
- Robin Figren? No. I expect he’ll need most of the season in the AHL. Mike Komisarek? The smart money has him staying in Montreal. Kirill Petrov? Too early.
- That third-line left wing trade acquisition? No idea. Just having some fun here.
Play the game here in Comments.
83 Responses to CHECKLIST: The 2009-2010 ISLANDERS
An interactive blogitorial, for sticks and giggles
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M Howard says:
You wrote first round pick for the forward position. I’m assuming you would rather see john tavares than viktor hedman. Am I right? If so, can you explain your reasoning?
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guerin13 says:
this is fun. i’ll give it a whirl.
gionta trade trade
comeau bailey okposo
t. smith nielsen hunter
hilbert thompson park
walterstreit hedman
sutton gilroy
campoli meyer
martinekdp
macdonaldnotes: witt and bergie are traded in the off-season. macdonald and hilbert re-signed. weight, guerin, silly, comrie traded at the deadline. gordon and comeau make up. gionta is our big ufa splash.
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Edturner says:
Yeah, I read the rules CB but you have to add one more question. Where will the Islander be playing next season?
Now, I am going to give the players some thought and I will answer that later.
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Sedin-Sedin-Hunter
Comeau-Bailey-Okposo
Bergenheim-Nielsen-Smith
Hilbert-Walter-ParkStreit-Komisarek
Campoli-Hedman
Meyer-SuttonDiPietro
MacDonaldTrade: Witt, Guerin, Sillinger, Weight, Gervais, Martinek
Sign: The Brothers Sedin to matching $6.5 mil/year contracts at 4 years; Komisarek gets $4-5 million to come home.
Gordon finally sees the light on Comeau, and combines his three young studs to fill out the second line.
Trevor Smith comes up when the next guy gets hurt, and proves enough to earn a spot for next year (a la Comeau should’ve)
Mitch Fritz is a perennial healthy scratch, except in games that promise to be scrappy.
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Mike from Philly says:
Ok here we go, now alot depends on the draft and if the new arena is approved by the spring so I am going to base this off us actually getting things to go our way for a change….
Tavares Bailey Free Agent Signing
Okposo Hilbert Comeau
Park Hunter Neilsen
4th Line….Streit Free Agent
Witt Martinek
Campoli Meyer
Gervais as depthDP
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isles72 says:
m gaborik-nielsen-okposo
hilbert-bailey-comeau
bergenheim-j madden-hunter
thompson-park-sim
bouwmeester-streit
campoli-sutton
witt-martinekdipi/mack
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Steve says:
The only chance for survival is drafting Tavares or Hedman. Then we must break the bank to sign hometown, Islip Terrace raised Komisarek, the next Islander Captain! If at least 1 of those 3 is not in an Islander uniform next year, all is lost!
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Islanders1984 says:
CB you really think Witt will be gone, what a shame if thats true. Such a huge mistake to fire Laviolette. Nothing agianst Gordon, But I would take Peter Laviolette Tommorow
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ny711ot says:
CB,,, Do I sense a bit of discord with u and coach gordon, as he is now trying to excuse away our poor play? why not a review of his job to date as one of your blogs? base it on the performance of the team in various scenarios and if necessary how they would be remedied with coaching and positional adjustments….
this team looks all out of sorts in their own end.
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Ferdinand says:
Nice article….
Well Mike Komisarek won’t sign with us, because he’s gonna be the next capitain of this team.
We sign Higgins 2-4 millions per year
We sign Antropov 4-5 millions per year
We sign Orr 1 million per year
We sign Kovalev or Afinogenov 3-4 millions per yearComeau Antropov Kovalev/Afinogenov
Higgins Bailey Okposo
Hilbert Nielsen Hunter
Orr Thompson ParkSutton-Hedman
Streit-Witt
Campoli-MeyerDipietro
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Drive45 says:
The Islanders must keep losing this year (and maybe next)to land Tavares and Taylor Hall (in 2010). It will bring the fans and respect back. Milbury is no longer here to trade away the great young prospects. How one man can do so much damage? I like the young lineups mentioned.
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Brian says:
CB, do you feel there is any chance that the Isles are able to land a useful prospect for any of their veterans at the deadline that will be able to crack the lineup next season?
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Gionta – Tavares – Okposo
Comeau – Bailey – Hossa
Bergenheim – Nielsen – Hunter
Hilbert – Park – JackmanStreit – Komisarek
Hillen – Witt
Campoli – Meyer
GilroyDiPietro
MacDonaldFirst Call-Ups:
- Tambellini
- Joensuu
- Figren
- SmithSignings that May Occur:
- Hamonic
- Rhakshani
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B.P. says:
UFA – Neilsen – Hunter
Joensuu – Bailey – Okposo
Bergie – Park – Hilbert
Sim – Colliton – JackmanBouwmeester – Streit
Komisarek – Martinek
Hedman – Sutton7th- Meyer/Hillen
And ANOTHER top 5 pick will be ours no doubt rolling with that group of forwards.
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Matt Scordato says:
CB…way to early to even being projecting on this, granted it’s just for fun, but is our team so miserable, so pathetic that here we are, the season isn’t even 1/2 over yet and its come to this? Answer: YES!!
Keep it up boys, losing is for your own good.
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Rob says:
Chris, agree with the lines… I would insert Comrie because i feel the first round pick is going to be Hedman who will be on D. Off topic, but important this losing has to stop. I was not expecting much. But i was not expecting this. Id let Gordon go. Laviolette is out there. Lets bring him back and go from there. He is the guy who brought this franchise back once already. I know you disagree and would like to hear your comments on a blog.
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Steve C. says:
Renovation starts in summer for Nassau Coliseum
GM-Garth Snow
Head Coach-Peter Laviolette
Assistant Coaches-Ken Morrow, Bryan Trottier
G-DiPietro
G-McDonald
First Line:
Okposo-Bailey-FA (Sykora, Tanguay?)
Second Line:
Bozak-Tavares-Player from a trade (Guerin, Weight, Martinek and a draft pick at trading deadline)
Third Line:
Hunter-Nielsen-Comeau
Fourth Line:
Hilbert-Park-Thompson/Jackman/Fritz (need an enforcer to beat the pulp out of the other goons in the NHL to protect!)
Defense: Streit-Komisarek
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HilbertSnipe says:
Scordato- Losing is not for the boys own good. It’s for the franchises own good as well as the fans. It must suck to be a player that hustles their ass off and still is in the loss column every night.
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mm30 says:
Ok – a combination of what I think will be and what should be
C
Mike Fisher-4.2
Josh Bailey-1.72
Franz Nielsen-.525
Nate Thompson-.525RW
Kyle Okposo-1.67
Steve Sullivan-3.00
Trent Hunter-2.00
Richard Park-.750LW
Fredrik Modin-3.50
Sean Bergenheim-.863
Blake Comeau-.850
George Parros-1.25D
Mark Streit-4.10
Victor Hedman-3.50
Mike Komisarek-6.00
Freddy Meyer-.588
Chris Campoli-.633
Radek Martinek-1.50
Matt Gilroy-2.00G
Rick DiPietro-4.50
Joey MacDonald-1.50Estimated Cap Number:$45.174
This was fun CB!
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BringTheReign says:
FA – Tavares – Bozak/Smith
Okposo – Bailey – Comeau (he’ll find a way)
Bergenheim – Neilsen – Joneesu
Hilbert – Park – HunterStreit Campoli
Sutton – Gilroy
Komisarek – MartinekDP
J-Mac -
Bryan says:
Connolly(ufa) Traverse Guerin
Bergenheim Bailey Okposo
Neil(ufa) Nielsen Hunter
Comeau Park HilbertThompson
Witt Martinek
Komisarek(ufa) Streit
Campoli MeyerGervais
DiPietro
Schaefer(ufa)I believe that Weight, Comrie, Sillinger and Sim will be moved at the deadline. I know everyone has a love affair with MacDonald but he has been awful most of the time. I would give Jackman a spot but I dont believe they will.
Other UFA’s I think we will look at are Havlat, Brashear, Blake (buyout), Scuderi, Nittymaki and Backman.
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isles4ever says:
Sean Bergenheim – Frans Nielsen – Brian Gionta
Blake Comeau – Josh Bailey – Kyle Okposo
Jesse Joensuu – Trevor Smith – Trent Hunter
Andy Hilbert – Nate Thompson – Richard ParkMark Streit – Mike Komisarek
Chris Campoli – Victor Hedman
Freddy Meyer – Brendan WittRick DiPietro
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Shoe says:
here is my shot at it…
Afinogenov – Tavares – Hunter
Okposo – Bailey – Bergenheim
Park – Franzen – Nielsen (I know he is a C)
Hilbert – Thompson – Peters
Streit – Scuderi
Sutton – Hillen
Campoli – Martinek
Same G tandem
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Joe says:
Hilbert should be a 3rd or 4th liner. I hope they can go out and get Godard back.
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my 2 cents
that college guy-comrie-okposo
comeau-bailey-bergie
nielsen-tavares-hunter
thompson-park-enforcerkomisarek-streit
meyer-campoli
hillen-wittRicky D
Joey Mac -
Isles316 says:
This is almost impossible to do. The Isles have about 8 free agents but lets guess.
Okposo-Bailey-Hunter
Comeau-Comrie-Smith
Jonsseau-Neilson-Park
Jackman-Hilbert-TambelliniStreit-Komisarek
Hedmen-Witt
Campoli-MeyerDipietro
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Steve NYC says:
I don’t think the team will get too many new faces. But here it goes.
In no line order
Centers: Bailey, Comrie, Frans, Nate
RW: Okposo, Hunter, Park, Jackman
LW: Hilbert, Bergie, Comeau, (FA or draft)
D: Sutton, Campoli, Striet, Hillen, Meyer, Gervais or trade
G: DiPietro, Joey MacSteve
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Obviously our weakest link this year is defense and M. Streit is our best Dman according to another teams scout (agreed). I think Witt/Sutton will both be gone, Gordon’s system needs quick skating Dman that can push the puck up the ice. Tavares must be #1 draft choice, this team needs offensive star for the long term. I don’t think Comeau will make team, something not right between him and Gordon. CB, this is really cool fun, especially knowing everyone else is wrong and I’m the only one right (gee-gee-gee-gee-gee-gee)
Defense
Mark Streit – Unrestricted free agent (29 or younger)
Chris Campoli – Freddy Meyer
Gilroy – Martinek
HillenG
Rick DiPietro-4.50
Joey MacDonald-1.50Joensuu – Bailey – Okposo
Bergenheim – Tavares – veteran from trade
t. smith – nielsen – hunter
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Jack L says:
Bergenheim Tavares Okposo
Smith/Bozak Bialy Joensuu/Comeau
Hillbert Nielsen Hunter
Jackman Colliton ThompsonStreit Campolli
Hillen Martinek
Meyer Matt GilroyDP
Joey MacDonaldTrade: Park, Witt, Sutton, Guerin, Sim, Comrie, Weight.
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Isles Fan in Ulster County says:
Truthfully, I think this is a pointless exercise, but it does help to forget about the lost season.
My wish list? I was behind Flash in the beginning, and up until last night. Now, I’d like to see a coach that doesn’t give his system a free pass, and blame it on the personnel. The Islanders may not be stacked with talent, but you have to play towards your strengths–the system may be excellent, but you have to adapt. Gordon has shown that his system lacks serious defensive chops.
Here is my future Islanders:
C-Bailey, Tavares, Nielsen, Park
LW-Comeau (he and Go-Go finally kiss and make up), Bergenheim, FA, 2008 pick, enforcer
RW-Hunter, Okposo, Guerin, B-port player
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jon says:
Two years ago the Isles made the playoffs. Now we are a laughingstock. And Garth Snow is doing a good job? Hmmm
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jbranny says:
What makes anyone including you Chris, think the Isles will be able to land Matt Gilroy? They can’t offer him any more money than any other team and right now the Islanders is not a very attractive team to play for.
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I would also get rid of Martinek (injuries), Witt (too slow and not committed to Gordon) and Sutton (injuries and turnovers).
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Here is my rendition of the 2009-2010 NY Islanders:
Sean Bergenheim – Josh Bailey – Kyle Okposo
Trent Hunter – Franz Nielsen – Jeff Tambellini
Andy Hilbert – 2009 1st Rounder – Blake Comeau
Tim Jackman – Nate Thompson – Richard ParkFreddy Meyer – Chris Campoli
Andy Sutton – Mark Streit
Radek Martinek – 2009 Unrestricted Free Agent/2009 1st Rounder/Solid Prospect Recieved in a trade at the 2009 Trade DeadlineRick Dipietro
Joey MacDonaldWhere I disagree with Chris Botta:
Unless the Islanders pick up additional bonafide prospects that inch out Tambellini and Comeau for roster spots, I can’t foresee the Islanders giving up on these two guys. The only concern will be if the two of them end up being exposed to waivers and get plucked. I think that’s more of a concern for Tambellini than it is for Comeau. There are too many prospects in the islanders system that would benefit from a year or two in bridgeport. Comeau and Tambellini do not fit into that category. The only consideration is that Tambellini is no longer with the Islanders. Which I think would be a poor decision. He has the speed and he has a great shot when he uses it. Give him more time.Tim Jackman has handled himself fine in fights. Plus, he actually has been creating scoring chances for himself. There’s not many players who can play the little minutes that he does and still is able to create opportunities (if only he would bury a few of them…) and is not a defensive liability (Don’t I see him on that penalty kill sometimes?).
The Departed:
Doug Weight – Traded at the 2009 Trade Deadline for a 1st Rounder in 2009 or 2010 + Solid prospect +/- additional darft pick (Anything less would be maddening) (Please read my prior post just below)
Bill Guerin – Traded at the 2009 Trade Deadline for hopefully a 1st or 2nd Rounder in 2009 or 2010 or a solid prospect
Mike Sillinger – Traded at the 2009 Trade Deadline for hopefully at least a mid round draft pick or a half solid prospect
Mike Comrie – Traded at the 2009 Trade Deadline…Hopefully he starts putting up numbers over the next quarter of the season in order for the Islanders to get an early round draft pick or a solid prospect
Brendan Witt – Traded at the 2009 Trade Deadline for an 2009 early round draft pick
Jon Sim – Late round draft pick if we’re lucky. Otherwise bought out of his contract.
Bruno Gervais – Still in the Islanders system
Tom Pock – Somewhere in this worldWouldn’t it be nice if the Islanders were to sign Mike Komiserak who is due to be an urestricted free agent? He would be a great replacement for Brendan Witt.
In the end, the Islanders should aim to get several more solid prospects into their system and lose some of their older players. And don’t forget to continue to groom the ones that are already in an Islanders uniform.
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Nick says:
okposo-bailey-bergenheim
comeau-nielsen-hunter
tambellini-comrie-park
hilbert-colliton-thompsonwitt-streit
campoli-meyer
hedman-gilroydipietro
macdonalddont need an enforcer because we’ve had one and he isnt even seeing the ice so its a waste
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dmen77 says:
I’ve got an A and a B. I think we are going to finish in the bottom 2, maybe even worst overall. For argument’s sake, I will say we end up with #1 overall. We are in dire need of either Tavares or Hedman, and I really believe Snow’s decision has to be made on what he has a better chance of doing – signing a big name forward, or signing a big name defenseman:
A – drafting Tavares
Comeau-Bailey-Okposo
Bergenheim-Tavares-Hunter
Guerin-Nielsen-Weight
Parros-Park-Thompson/Hilbert
JackmanStreit-Komisarek
Campoli-Sutton
Martinek-Meyer
Gervais/HillenDiPietro
MacDonaldB – Drafting Hedman
Comeau-Bailey-Okposo
Bergenheim-Nielsen-Hunter
Petrov-Comrie-Gionta
Parros-Park-Hilbert/Thompson
JackmanStreit-Sutton
Campoli-Hedman
Martinek-Meyer
Gervais/HillenDiPietro
MacDonaldIf you go with “A” and draft Tavares, we should try to sign Guerin and Weight (I didn’t say re-sign as I believe both will be traded at the deadline), then you go after a big name defenseman like Komisarek.
If you go with “B” and draft Hedman, we need to make a splash at forward…and this time it doesn’t even need to be in free agency – we need to get Petrov here early. Sign Comrie (also traded at the deadline), keep the youth movement going and build for the future.
Both situations show the NEED to sign Parros to protect our youth.
Now that I looked at what I wrote, it appears B is the way to go to building for the future. Build from the net out and sprinkle in free agent forwards when the time is right.
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Angelo says:
Comeau Bailey Okposo
FA Tavares Hunter
Bergie Neilsen Park
Hilbert Thompson JackmanStreit Martinek
Sutton Meyer
Gervais CampoliDP
JMac*FA should be veteran, playmaking winger to set up Tavs and Hunter.
Depth:
Forwards
Walter
T. Smith
JoenssuuDefence
Callahan
Hillen
GilroyGoalie
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Vlad from Brooklyn says:
What is your choice of the El Capitane?
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Dadi says:
Islanders 2009/10 ?
No Comrie, no Guerin, no Sim, no Pock…and I’ll be OK -
Greg says:
KEEP:
Gervais, Witt, Campoli, Streit,
Bergenheim, Park, Nielsen, Comrie.LOSE:
Tambellini, Martinek (perhaps trade Radek for someone who can play a full game without getting injured).ACQUIRE:
An average goalie to alternate games with DP.
A winger who can pass real good.
A center who can shoot real good.
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Hurrapop says:
Sorry for before, stupid cell phone…
Lines in no particular order
UFA-Comrie-Okposo
(I dunno I hope not Sim or Tamby)-Bailey-Comeau
Hilbert-Nielsen-Hunter
Jackman-Thompson-ParkCall ups: Smith, Joensuu
Hedman Campoli
Sutton Streit
Meyer Witt(? or UFA)Call ups: Hillen, (someone else, hopefully not by probably Gervais)
DP
Joey MacBryan post #22, Please no Havlat, he’s made of glass like Martinek, but other than that he’s pretty good… I’m just saying
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Sorry again,
Bergy-Comrie-Okposo
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Ryan says:
1st round pick-Baily-Okposo
Comeau-Comrie-UFA
Bergenheim-Weight-Guerin
Jackman-Park-Hunter
Streit-UFA
Campoli-Meyer
Sutton-Gervais
DP
Joey Mac -
DP's Hip says:
Same as this year but with new heros made captain to be here until our prospects are ready, and we’ll promote the guy we drafted ahead of Tavares, Hedman and Cowen.
No more Witt, Martinek, Guerin or Weight.
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JayK says:
There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Guerin or Weight is going to bring us a first rounder. Nobody is going to trade a 1st rounder for a rent-a-player.
But if we could get a second rounder for Weight, which I think is possible, it gives us five of the top 60 picks in June. That would be sweet.
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why doesn’t Gordon like Comeau?
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ISLESFAN999 says:
Okposo Bailey Hunter
Nielsen Tavares Comeau
Bergenheim Thompson cHRIS Neil
Park Hilbert EnforcerD-
STREIT CAMPOLI
GILROY MEYER
UFA SUTTON
# 7 DMEN GERVAIS
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islanderfan72 says:
Petrov Taveres Guerin
Comeau Bailey Okposo
Bergy Nielson Hunter
Hilbert Thompson ParkWitt Streit
Campoli Gervias/Marty(when healthy)
Sutton MeyerDP
MacDonaldNotes:
The only way Petrov will be here is if oil prices stay as low as they are. Paychecks won’t go through and players will come to the nhl again. We will have the 2nd overal pick and choose Taveres. Higgins and Komisarek will not come here, although I would love to see Long Island talent on the Islanders. They will be signed by Montreal long before UFA. Guiren will be resigned. He may or may not be traded. Him resigning all depends on how/if his trade is handeled by managemnet. Witt is not leaving. Tamby will be packaged with Weight at the tradeing deadline. Gordan will be here to coach another year. -
Strummer's Army says:
Is there a prize for the best one Botta?
Petrov Tavares Okposo
Bergenheim Bailey Hunter
Comeau Nielsen Joseneau
Dustin Byfuglien(Trade Chi) Collitton/BOZAK(cfa) JackmanKomisarik Bieksa (from Van)
Sutton Streit
I’d like a Shea Weber type even if it is acquiring blue chip prospect near ready to play. Matt Gilroy (CFA signing)
HillenDiPietro
MacDonaldPossible others Park & Walter.
Ridderwall, Figren, Gratchev and a few others join Bridgeport making it more of a place for developing legit Isles talent.*This is a true rebuild.
**This team is much bigger then current version.
***This team is much more hard hitting. Every d-man can also play on the PP.
***This team has numerous talented fighters including a legit heavy weight who can really play the game in Byfuglein (who is probably already friends with Okposo).
****No one will mess with Islander goalies anymore.
*****This team is much more talented then this years version and can grow together.
******Can role 4 legit lines who can all score and 3 legit d-pairs.
*******THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR SNOW NOT TO GET BIEKSA AND BYFUGLEIN RIGHT NOW.
********TRADE all players and prospects who don’t fit.
*********Try not to pick after the 4th round in this years draft. The team had two drafts with tons of picks and have restocked the system. Now it is about Quality over quanitity. Package the later picks to move up. Make sure the team gets D Doughty out of the draft and other big physical guys who can play.
*********Hire a coach who specializes in coaching defense.
*********Bring back Roland Melanson as the goalie coach.
*********Start building the lighthouse.
**********Implement the toughest off season conditioning program the NHL has ever seen. Do it like the NFL where the guys easily add 15lbs of muscle in a summer.
********If Josenau and Petrov aren’t ready then fill in their spots but it will only be a year. -
Islander505 says:
Bossy/Trottier/Gillies
Comeau/Turgeon/Pallfy
Nystrom/Goring/Tonelli
Sutter/Sutter/SutterPotvin/Jonsson
Morrow/Persson
MAB(SHOTS!!)/KasparaitisSmith/Chico
BUURRRPPPP…..Sorry, watz goin on here? I’m was weeding Logan’s article in Newsday about MAB (SHOTS!!)and now Ahm here.
Waz goin on?
ah hell, Ahm goinnnn back to Logan’s shtory…maw fun dare. -
Jim says:
Alright…
Sedin.. Sedin.. Afinogenov
Bergy.. Bailey.. Okposo
Hilbert.. Comrie.. Hunter
Comeau.. Nielsen.. ParkSteit.. Hedman
Campoli.. Martinek
Sutton.. Meyer
MalikDP
MAC -
cody says:
Sedin-Sedin-Gaborik
Hunter-Bailey-Okposo
Bergenheim-Nielsen-Comeau
Park-Hilbert-JackmanStreit-Komisarek
Campoli-Witt
Gilroy-Meyer-Put our draft pick in the ahl unless its hedman. Look at what stamkos is doing…
-This is a complete pipe dream by the way. But OVERPAY if possible. We have an absurd amount of capspace this summer. Our prospects still need time in the AHL, to make a difference in the NHL. Yeah, OKposo, Bailey and co. are “keeping up” but neither are lighting it up. -
isles3113 says:
Islander505… why in the world is comeau in with all of those players??… at first i laughed but then i saw him… hes a good player but not great and wont be great like the rest of those guys… hes a 2nd line player at best when he is on his game
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Mike H says:
Park-Tavares-UFA signing
Comeau-Bailey-Okposo
Bergenheim-Nielsen-Hunter
Fulltime Enforcer-Thompson-HilbertI’d love to resign Weight and Guerin but I think it makes more sense to move them for assets. We could still resign them, but it would be unlikley.
Witt-Martinek
Sutton-Streit
Campoli-Meyer
Matt Gilroy hopefully for the first callup guy. He will play for the inevitable Martinek injury. I don’t see Witt being moved.DP
DanisIsles trade MacDonald to some team looking for a capable backup.
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Mike O says:
Bergenheim-Comrie-Guerin
Tambellini-Bailey-Okposo
Figren-Sillinger-Hunter
Nystrom-Joensuu-ParkKomisarek-Streit
Aucoin-Campoli
Meyer-GilroyDP-Ray Emery
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James says:
Traded by the deadline: Weight, Guerin, Sillinger, Park, and Witt.
Tanguay-Bailey-Okposo
Bergenheim-Comrie-Comeau
Hilbert-Nielsen-Hunter
Parros-Thompson-JackmanHedman-Komisarek
Streit-Campoli
Sutton-MeyerDiPietro, MacDonald
Extras: Colliton, Martinek, Gervais
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CB:
Not terrible but i see some glaring mistakes. Both Guerin and EITHER Weight or Comrie will head up the 1st line next year. Jackman will be a fixture on the 4th line. Gordons system isn’t made for an enforcer who cant skate. I can see them trying to move Bergie. He shows flashes but seems he can not get over the hump. On D, Sutton does not fit this system and will be moved. Hedman will be the Isles first round pick and make the team out of camp. I agree with most everything else.
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scatchard38 says:
Tavares-Weight-?
?-Bailey-Okposo
Bergenheim-Nielsen-Hunter
Hilbert-Park-JackmanStreit-Seidenberg
Leopold-Meyer
Koistinen-Sutton -
This should be fun.
Zherdev – Weight – Bozak
Comeau – Bailey – KO
Bergy – Nielsen – Hunter
Hilbert – Thompson – ParkKomisarek – Martinek (until he gets hurt)
Sutton – Streit
Campoli – Scuderi/ Gilroy (take your pick)
Meyer IV
HillenRickey
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Disolutioned Brian in VA says:
Forwards:
Bailey
Okposo
Hilbert
Park
Tambs
Sim
Fedetenko
Vasicek
Walter
ThompsonD-Men:
Streit
Traded Down D-man 1st rounder with grit/heart
Malik
Campoli
Martinek
Pock
SkinnerDP
WeekesFUN TIMES IN ’09-’10 with my prediction
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Sedin-Sedin-Hunter
Bergenheim-Weight-Guerin
Park-Baily-Okposo
Hilbert-Thompson-JackmanKomoserek-Streit
Boumeester-Hedman
Martinek-Campoli (or Meyer)ISNT IT THE TIME TO DREAM?
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Original Rob says:
McInnis-Green-Palffy
Clark-Semak-Plante
Bertuzzi-Sweeney-Flatley
King-Hendrickson-DalgarnoSchneider-McCabe
Lachance-Severyn
Vaske-KasparaitisSoderstrom
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T says:
Doug Weight will sign a multi-year extension, Bill Guerin will sign elsewhere, Joey MacDonald will be resigned (if he continues good play), Komisarek will be signed (hopefully), one (or two) of the Sedins will be signed, Mike Comrie will re-sign, and Maybe Derek Morris will sign as a free agent.
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jfn6958 says:
Being an older fan, I am more apt to be skeptical about any ” rebuilding” plan.It is all about the money and until Wang gets The Lighthouse approval, we are going to go the “rebuilding” ( aka CHEAP) way.If the Islanders wanted to, they could get decent free agents by overpaying( like the Mets had to do with Pedro Martinez and Carlos Beltran).I mean Shea was just as much a dump as the Coliseum.Like I said, it’s all about the money.
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Daniel says:
are these supposed to be realistic? or in a perfect world? Because most of the lineups I am seeing listed seem extremely unrealistic.
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Dallas MacDonald says:
Gaborik (6) Demitra (4) Hossa (7)
Okposo (1.6)Tavares (1.7) Bergenheim (.86)
Comeau (.69) Bailey (1.7) Hunter (2)
Park(.75) Neilsen (.525) Jackman (.55)
Thompson (.55)Streit (4.1) Komisarek (4.5)
Sutton (3) Gilroy (2)
Meyer (.587) Campoli (.633)
DP (4.5)
Joey (.55)Cap hit: 47.245 million
Might be a pipe dream, but the three Slovaks are looking to play together next year and we’d have the cap space and Tavares (wishing). Otherwise maintain the re-build, which wouldn’t hurt my feelings. -
Witty says:
Centers: Bozak / Bailey / Neilsen / Thompson
Wingers: Okposo / Higgins / Comeau / Bergenheim / Hunter / FA Aquisition / Park / Full Time Goon FA
Defencemen: Hedman / Streit / Sutton / Gilroy / Meyer / Campoli
Goalies: Dipi & Joey Mac
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Kyle says:
Trade/UFA-Bailey-Okposo
Hunter-Nielsen- Comeau
Bergie- Trivino- Figren
Park-Hilbert-JackmanHedman-Streit
Bouwmeester- Campoli
Sutton- KohnDP
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Brian B says:
Comrie-Bailey-Okposo
Hunter-Tavares-Bergenheim
Tambellini-Nielsen-Hilbert
Thompson-Peca-JackmanSmith, Comeau, Walter, others
Streit-Bouwmeester(Overpay)
Martinek-Campoli
Sutton-MeyerHillen, Gervais, Callahan
I think Guerin, Weight, Sillinger, Park, and Witt will be traded at deadline or offseason.
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Randy Boyd says:
There are currently 2 unemployed coaches who have won a cup within the last 5 years. Imho, the conjecture on next years lineup pales in comparison as to who will coach them.
My holiday wish for my beloved, battered isles is for them to stop this failed experiment and get a real nhl coach to lead a true rebuild.
How wonderful would it be to never hear or speak of overspeed and the system and even scott gordon ever again?Btw, why would anyone think that brian gionta would come to this mess?
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Westfall says:
Sean Bergenheim-Mike Comrie-Jason Blake
Blake Comeau-Josh Bailey-Kyle Okposo
Andy Hilbert-Frans Nielsen-Trent Hunter
Daniel Carcillo-Matt Duchene-Richard Park
Nate ThompsonAndy Sutton-Mark Streit
Brendan Witt-Freddy Meyer
Chris Campoli-Radek Martinek
Bruno GervaisRick DiPietro
Joey MacDonaldCoach: Peter Laviolette
Here’s how it goes down:
The mess gets worse over the next few weeks and Wang and Snow have no choice but to can Gordon. Laviolette is hired, DP is healthy, and the team starts to improve, especially on D. Tambellini comes back and starts to score some goals.
Guerin (NJ), Weight (Buff), Sillinger (Pitt), and Sim (Clm) are all moved at the trade deadline for 3d thru 6th rd picks.
Snow also takes advantage of Tamby’s improved trade value and moves him and a pick to Phoenix for tough-guy middleweight Daniel Carcillo.
The Isles choose fourth in the draft and take Brampton Battalion center Matt Duchene.
Mike Comrie realizes his demand in the market is low and re-signs a multi-year deal to stay comfy on LI.
Jason Blake is bought out by Toronto. His buddy DP convinces Mr. Wang to bring him back.
The Lighthouse is finally shovel-ready by July 2009.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2009-2010 New York Islanders.
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Randy Boyd….Amen…..
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Cary says:
Blake Comeau – Tavares – UFA
Richard Park – Josh Bailey – Kyle Okposo
Sean Bergenheim – Frans Nielsen – Trent Hunter (C)
Andy Hilbert – Ben Walter – Tim Jackman
Mark Streit – UFA
Andy Sutton – Matt Gilroy
Chris Campoli – Radek Martinek
Freddy Meyer
Rick DiPietro
Joey MacDonald or free agent
Head Coach: Scott Gordon
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Paul says:
Jared Cowan is the number three guy in the draft, if I am not mistaken, right Mr. Botta..can we get a scouting report?
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Marc says:
I’d like to the Isles to keep Bailey, Okposo, Bergenheim, Nielsen, Comeau, Streit, Sutton, Witt, and Park. If Sutton and/or Witt has great trade value at the deadline, go for it! You know the old saying… less is more… less talent = more (higher draft pick.) DiPietro’s not going anywhere. Hopefully the veterans are healthy and traded close to the deadline for prospects & picks. I wouldn’t mind re-signing Guerin, Weight, Sutton, Witt and/or Comrie as free agents if they are rented out for the rest of this season. For those of you who put “UFA” as part of your wish list, realize that the likelihood of a “first line” player signing with the Isles is probably less than slim or none. The Lighthouse & draft pick are my two biggest concerns, in that order. I am also willing to see what the Snowman does the rest of this season before deciding if he should be retained. I’m not thrilled with many of Commissioner Gordon’s actions and statements but am also willing to let the losses continue to mount to get the coveted top pick, while hopefully the youth movement continues. For now, can you please put Okposo & Bailey on the same line, perhaps with Park?
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Alex says:
Gaborik – Spezza – Okposo
Guerin – Tavares – David Booth
Bergenheim – Weight – Hunter
Park – Nielson – JackmanBouwmeester – Streit
Christian Backman – Campoli
Witt – Meyer
HillenVokoun
MacDonaldComeau, Bailey, and Hilbert for Spezza
Sign Gaborik, Bouwmeester, Backman
DP for Booth and Vokoun
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tsharaf says:
Hilbert had better not be on a line with our top draft pick and an UFA.
UFA-top pick-UFA
Comeau-Bailey-Okposo
Bergenheim-Nielsen-Hunter
Hilbert-Thompson-ParkStreit-UFA
Sutton-Meyer
Campoli-WittUnload Comrie, Sillinger, Martinek, Gervais and – if he doesn’t do anything by the trade deadline – Tambellini. Release Sim PUHLEASE! If you must have an enforcer, someone from the 4th line has to go.
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Makela24 says:
1) Throw $$$ at komicerak. Need Long Island guys. Get the college Long Island guy to. Any try and hard as you can for Higgins.
Taveras, UFA/Trade (C), UFA/Trade
Comeau, Bailey, Okposo
Bergy, Neisen, Hunter
Hilbert, Park, UFA EnforcerKomicerak (C) -Striet
Camploi – Witt (A)
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Heatley-Spezza-Bertuzzi
Comeau-Jokinen-Hunter
Neilsen-Bailey-Okposo
Hilbert-Park-JackmanSchneider-Streit
Brewer-Green
Campoli-WittLuongo
FAOh- I’m sorry, I was just imagining what the 2009-2010 lineup could be if the Isles had kept their good players for the past 10 years and then drafted just a bit differently. Call it the All-Hindsight Team.
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Zach says:
Okposo-Bailey-Taveras
Neilsen-Bergenheim-Hunter
Comeau-Taveras-Tambellini
Hilbert-Park-SmithMeyer-Campoli
Kohn-Streit
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the bomber says:
the 2009 version of the Las Vegas Strippers (in waiting)…
okposo/bailey/hunter
bergenheim/park/tambellini
hilbert/neilson/jackman
fritz/walter/comeaustreit/meyer
campoli/gervais
sutton/pockdipietro
used bag of pucksour #1 pick will be returned to juniors or sweden or timbuktoo after snow sees how dumb he was for keeping bailey in NY to die this year. we will trade the rest of our misfit toys who are too old or too slow to play in our einstein – like coach’s (who wants to reinvent the sport) rediculous system. and there is zero chance that we will get someone good to sign to play here, no matter how much we overpay him. we are the worst organization in hockey, and when the lighthouse gets squashed, we will all be looking for a new team to root for…..
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dslate says:
Hey Chris, first time long time. I’d like to add my 2 cents.
2009-2010 is too close so I’m looking a year further.
This is what I think the 2010-2011 run for the cup is going to look like.
Kovalchuk – Tavares – Okposo
Bozak – Bailey – Higgins
Langenbruenner – Nielsen – Hunter
Nystrom – Thompson – Park/HilbertKomisarek – Streit
Leopold – Martinek
Scuderi – CampoliMeyer
Hillen
GilroyDP
? maybe a proven backup (Osgood?)
it depends on what happens in the draft but here we go. o and im going to use tavares as our pick. and move him to wing.
tavares-bailey- free agent
okposo- that awsome college guy-hunter
blake comeau- park – bergie
full time enforcer logging about 5 min per game so some good players can fill this spot-hilbert- jackman
witt- J-bo
sutton- komiserek
gilroy- campoli
meyer
DP
either joey mac or free agent.
notes: wanted thompson but jackman and him are like the same so either of them fit that bill.