Comments on: ISLANDERS 4, PANTHERS 2Everyone you want excelling did better than OK

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:25:34 +0000

The team looked much better with a full lineup (No Fritz) and able to roll the four lines. Smith did not look out of place and the D-men appear to be getting the system much better. It is still evident how much they miss Sutton especially physically on the the PK. Bergy’s goal was the prettiest of the year, and he was not reaching today but always plays hard and physical. Go Isles

By: frank nyc

frank nyc — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:48:57 +0000

i will say it again, I couldnt be happier about how Okposo and Comeau are progressing. Aside from wins and losses this is what you want to see this year. Future cornerstones for this franchise putting up numbers and making plays.
Also trevor smith looked great out there. He looked comfortable with the puck and was not afraid to shoot like alot of young players are. Also is Bergy not the most frustrating player ever. He has the ability to wow you with his skill like yesterday, then he disapears for a few games. He needs to put that skill to good use. He is a great skater and can handle the puck with the best of them. GO ISLESSS

By: The PolishPrince

The PolishPrince — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:15:43 +0000

Brian at 32, Mueller is having a heck of a season isn’t he. I was at the draft party when we passed on Mueller to take Okposo. I remember being pretty disapointed at the time ’cause I was hoping Brassard would fall to us but that Mueller would be a great consolation prize. KO is starting to show his talent and I believe he’ll be a solid player for us no doubt. I also recall telling Ryan O’Marra at that same draft party that Smith was gonna draft a goalie LOL. Nice kid, too bad he hasn’t been able to put his game together.

By: dose

dose — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:52:46 +0000

I agree with the comments about Comrie
playing well right now, and about the chemistry he seems to have with the kids. But, am I seeing things or does he shoot when the pass looks like the better play and visa versa a heckeva lot? Does anyone else think that?

By: o-town isles fan

o-town isles fan — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:50:28 +0000

Yes, Petrov was quite disappointing…I am hoping it was a nagging injury, but man he is such a floater its not even funny…haven t checked his TOI, but I didn t see him much in the first period. No energy to his game, and sure to be one of those players that gets the big man floating tag put on him. Reminded me of Kvasha, which is scary in its own right. I would say Ullstrom has a better shot of making the Isles…Getting Tavares is key!

By: Dadi

Dadi — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:06:28 +0000

Tavares is OK, but Hedman is still my man.Long-term he’s better choice for our Islanders…
All the best in 2009!

By: isles72

isles72 — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:52:19 +0000

I agree with post 33
Its really going to piss me off seeing Tavares pulling that Thrashers jersey over his head

Waddell has more lives than Milbury

By: isles72

isles72 — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:27:37 +0000

atta boy Comrie -get that trade value to spike

By: The PolishPrince

The PolishPrince — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:10:10 +0000

I like what I’ve seen from Comrie the last few games. However, anyone else feel he is maybe, just maybe, playing for a new contract only to regress once he gets it?

By: JayK

JayK — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:15:35 +0000

Let’s make a New Year’s resolution: we will not speak John Taveras’ name, lest we guarantee that the fourth or fifth seed win that lottery.

By: brian

brian — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:26:59 +0000

The pom poms are out from Botta regarding those superstars Comeau and Oksopo. Make Toews and Kane look like amateurs.

As far as I’m concrned, bout time Oksopo start playing well. That kid in Pheonix taken one pick after him is playing pretty well, no?

By: Dallas Mac

Dallas Mac — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:39:39 +0000

Tavares with the hat trick tonight. What was the score anyway? I lost track, when the 3-0 lead disappeared so quickly. Go Canada go. Go Tavares to the Islanders.