Comments on: ANAHEIM at NYI, 7:05 pm; Q & A beginsPassing on Sab…JMac’s audition…McLean, Hillen in

By: Matt Scordato

Matt Scordato — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:39:15 +0000

Chris, I hope this one doesn’t get buried and maybe this happened before your time w/ the NYI, but remember the time in Detroit, several of the Islanders (Tomas Jonsson, Steve Konroyd, Richie Kromm et al) were involved in a limo accident and inside the limo was plenty of booze, a few underage females and who knows what else. I believe Bill Torrey did a good job of sweeping it under the rug, if this happened today, well you know… Care to pull this one out from under the rug?

By: thepolishprince

thepolishprince — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:44:25 +0000

Didn’t get a chance to watch the game (it’s already tax season here!) so I’ll ask the question here – How was Danis with his rebound control? Stats show he played a very solid game but you can’t go by those alone.

By: Chuck DiMaggio

Chuck DiMaggio — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:11:02 +0000

Chris: Can the islanders lease at the Nassau Coliseum be terminated prior to 2015 without penalty? Thank you.

By: Dooks94

Dooks94 — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:04:10 +0000

(119) The Islanders do need a little more size. Comeau and Okposo are pretty good sized both about 6-0 200 lbs. But not BIG. Most of their skaters are on the smaller size. The only “big guys” are Hunter, Guerin, and Jackman. Definetly a need. In Bridgeport they have Jesse Joensuu a 2nd round pick from I think 2 years ago whos really starting to improve. I think he’s like 6-4 210. May take a little time to develop but its possible we could see him up for the last 9 games like Okposo last year.

By: Dooks94

Dooks94 — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:52:17 +0000

Ok I admit I was a little hard on Yann Danis. He looked great tonight and has played darn good since coming in relief of Joey Mac in the Rangers game. He’s played well enough to win every game-the Islanders just don’t score enough for that to happen! I would say lights out but he has let in a couple of softie goals. (including the one tonight) But I was on here earlier posting how big a mistake them not picking up Dany Sabourin on waivers was, but I guess they figure Danis and Joey (when he comes back) will be able hold it down for the last 30 games. But play Danis don’t let him collect dust on the bench while Joey plays every night. Part of the reason Joey started out so well and faded was over-use.

BTW- Congrats to Kurtis McLean. Well-deserved 1st NHL goal. If you watched him play tonight he plays with heart, dedication, and perserverance. Something the Islanders need on their team. Let him stay up-he’ll help this team

By: Isles1972

Isles1972 — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:44:40 +0000

CB, Are there any young players (not a big name) in other organizations that you could see trading for instead of a draft pick? I think getting a young body or two that can play in this system may be better off than just a draft pick

By: Trots

Trots — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:42:18 +0000

“I do believe Yann Danis has passed the audition”

signed,
John Lennon’s ghost

By: 19 ISLE in NJ 22

19 ISLE in NJ 22 — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:34:07 +0000

Yan Danis had a solid home stand.

By: Steve from East Islip

Steve from East Islip — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:27:20 +0000

Hey Mr. Botta,
Steven from East isliagain.
Just a real quick question,
whatever happened David Volek?
I think you should a sort of “whee are they now?” on him. He fell off the face of the earth after 1994. Thanks again for everything.

Steven from East Islip

By: jon from nj

jon from nj — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:12:52 +0000

The Isles need some size with skill…they just get pushed around. Am I mistaken or are they just small?

By: MiKe

MiKe — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:09:11 +0000

106
Good point about keeping a vet or 2 around. I’d choose to keep Weight over Guerin. I’m sick of Guerin shooting wide and missing the net with his “shot”. Deal Silly for a pick. Weight and Witt could be the vets to lead. I like that.

By: MiKe

MiKe — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:05:15 +0000

GO CARDINALS!