Comments on: ISLANDERS NOTEBOOK: Second EditionMartinek setback…Comrie’s rehab…Blake Kessel http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/12/islanders-notebook-tambellinilaviolettehamonic-spurgeon-invited-to-team-canada-camp/ Independent, Daily Coverage Of The New York Islanders Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:42:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Chris TMC http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/12/islanders-notebook-tambellinilaviolettehamonic-spurgeon-invited-to-team-canada-camp/#comment-10068 Chris TMC Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:29:19 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3850#comment-10068 I really wish people would calm down about Radek Martinek. the guy has yet to miss one game, the organization specifically stated that they are NOT saying theres anyting serious with him, but there are fans that suddenly have him crippled for the remainder of the season. Jeez... Isles fans complain and get mad that players are rushed back on the ice when they are hurt, but then when the organization exhibits caution and lets a player rest and feel better after a hefty collision in practice (and a hefty collision in Ottawa) the Isles fans complain and get mad, too! What can they possibly do to make some Isles fans happy??? I really wish people would calm down about Radek Martinek. the guy has yet to miss one game, the organization specifically stated that they are NOT saying theres anyting serious with him, but there are fans that suddenly have him crippled for the remainder of the season. Jeez… Isles fans complain and get mad that players are rushed back on the ice when they are hurt, but then when the organization exhibits caution and lets a player rest and feel better after a hefty collision in practice (and a hefty collision in Ottawa) the Isles fans complain and get mad, too! What can they possibly do to make some Isles fans happy???

]]> By: MikeyMitts http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/12/islanders-notebook-tambellinilaviolettehamonic-spurgeon-invited-to-team-canada-camp/#comment-10061 MikeyMitts Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:48:41 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3850#comment-10061 Is this Minn rehab for Comrie a look for the wild? Comrie for Gaborik. Is this Minn rehab for Comrie a look for the wild? Comrie for Gaborik.

]]> By: Jim http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/12/islanders-notebook-tambellinilaviolettehamonic-spurgeon-invited-to-team-canada-camp/#comment-10054 Jim Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:41:52 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3850#comment-10054 Actually, Ness' play this season doesn't warrant a spot on Team USA. Why are you making excuses, Chris? Actually, Ness’ play this season doesn’t warrant a spot on Team USA. Why are you making excuses, Chris?

]]> By: Spinner9 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/12/islanders-notebook-tambellinilaviolettehamonic-spurgeon-invited-to-team-canada-camp/#comment-10004 Spinner9 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:48:16 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3850#comment-10004 Dumping Martinek makes no sense, if he's hurt you won't get value for him and if he's healthy he's our best all-around defenseman. Of course it'd be great if he were more durable but so far it hasn't happened. We don't have a reliable replacement for him either, Hillen's more of a offensive d-man. He's very solid when he plays and costs relatively little. Dumping Martinek makes no sense, if he’s hurt you won’t get value for him and if he’s healthy he’s our best all-around defenseman. Of course it’d be great if he were more durable but so far it hasn’t happened. We don’t have a reliable replacement for him either, Hillen’s more of a offensive d-man. He’s very solid when he plays and costs relatively little.

]]> By: JPinVA http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/12/islanders-notebook-tambellinilaviolettehamonic-spurgeon-invited-to-team-canada-camp/#comment-9977 JPinVA Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:17:47 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3850#comment-9977 Martini[k] "Glass" is a bit of conundrum (that might count as 2 words for the monosyllabic) in that he is ALMOST EXACTLY what this team needs. He is a solid puck mover, is smart in the flow, has shown excellent positioning and he can skate. Where he lacks may be crease clearing muscle, and that's why he plays with Witt in a top 4 role... and HE'S DIRT CHEAP for the value he brings back. Sure, the guy has a bit of a reliability issue... but pleae don't talk about "getting rid" of him. Jeez... I don't want to invoke Moses here, but this board wants to stone everybody every time they stop to tie their sandals. Let's just hope that one of the "prospects" turns out to be as good as marty. Does anybody rememeber the march of the paper defensemen that played major minutes the last THREE years... we might be a little THIN at "D". ...and according to Tom, that's my final post on this thread. Good night everybody... I'm here all week. Try the veal and be sure to tip your waitress. Martini[k] “Glass” is a bit of conundrum (that might count as 2 words for the monosyllabic) in that he is ALMOST EXACTLY what this team needs. He is a solid puck mover, is smart in the flow, has shown excellent positioning and he can skate. Where he lacks may be crease clearing muscle, and that’s why he plays with Witt in a top 4 role… and HE’S DIRT CHEAP for the value he brings back.
Sure, the guy has a bit of a reliability issue… but pleae don’t talk about “getting rid” of him. Jeez… I don’t want to invoke Moses here, but this board wants to stone everybody every time they stop to tie their sandals. Let’s just hope that one of the “prospects” turns out to be as good as marty.
Does anybody rememeber the march of the paper defensemen that played major minutes the last THREE years… we might be a little THIN at “D”.
…and according to Tom, that’s my final post on this thread. Good night everybody… I’m here all week. Try the veal and be sure to tip your waitress.

]]> By: Islander505 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/12/islanders-notebook-tambellinilaviolettehamonic-spurgeon-invited-to-team-canada-camp/#comment-9974 Islander505 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:09:10 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3850#comment-9974 Can we put a stop to the Lavy for Coach talk? (just like my comment on the previous thread put an end to the "tank the season" talk.....yeah right!!). Ain't gonna happen. We've got Gordon for at least a full season, and so far, despite some minor hiccups, I like what I see. I swear, if someone posted that they saw Potvin working out in Sunrise with the Panthers, somebody else would be signing him up for our power play. On the other hand....Hmmm...... Can we put a stop to the Lavy for Coach talk? (just like my comment on the previous thread put an end to the “tank the season” talk…..yeah right!!).
Ain’t gonna happen.
We’ve got Gordon for at least a full season, and so far, despite some minor hiccups, I like what I see.

I swear, if someone posted that they saw Potvin working out in Sunrise with the Panthers, somebody else would be signing him up for our power play.
On the other hand….Hmmm……

]]> By: Strummer's Army http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/12/islanders-notebook-tambellinilaviolettehamonic-spurgeon-invited-to-team-canada-camp/#comment-9973 Strummer's Army Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:42:52 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3850#comment-9973 I'll say it again, wheter injures, lack of physical crease clearing play or poor positional play and his apparent bad luck/lack of confidence it is past time to move on from Martinek. I’ll say it again, wheter injures, lack of physical crease clearing play or poor positional play and his apparent bad luck/lack of confidence it is past time to move on from Martinek.

]]> By: Joe http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/12/islanders-notebook-tambellinilaviolettehamonic-spurgeon-invited-to-team-canada-camp/#comment-9971 Joe Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:38:06 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3850#comment-9971 Lavi actually dressed the toughest team of the past decade if I remember correctly. Lavi actually dressed the toughest team of the past decade if I remember correctly.

]]> By: Joe http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/12/islanders-notebook-tambellinilaviolettehamonic-spurgeon-invited-to-team-canada-camp/#comment-9970 Joe Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:37:20 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3850#comment-9970 Howatt, We didnt have an enforcer with Nolan either, Simon was washed up, he stunk in the toughness department. Howatt, We didnt have an enforcer with Nolan either, Simon was washed up, he stunk in the toughness department.

]]> By: G. Howatt http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/12/islanders-notebook-tambellinilaviolettehamonic-spurgeon-invited-to-team-canada-camp/#comment-9969 G. Howatt Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:33:37 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3850#comment-9969 OK bring back Ted Nolan for some old school hockey not Ice girly hockey OK bring back Ted Nolan for some old school hockey not Ice girly hockey

]]> By: IslesHockey21 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/12/islanders-notebook-tambellinilaviolettehamonic-spurgeon-invited-to-team-canada-camp/#comment-9968 IslesHockey21 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:24:11 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3850#comment-9968 Congrats Blake! Congrats Blake!

]]> By: D-Money http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2008/12/islanders-notebook-tambellinilaviolettehamonic-spurgeon-invited-to-team-canada-camp/#comment-9967 D-Money Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:15:58 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=3850#comment-9967 Not that most folks need one, but I could see a word counter being helpful on this site in light of the new rules! Not that most folks need one, but I could see a word counter being helpful on this site in light of the new rules!

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