Comments on: BURKIE, WADDELL (HEART) TAVARESJust watch their teams descend rapidly now!

By: Marc in Troy

Marc in Troy — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:51:04 +0000

You know, CB, I’m really starting to think you like stirring the pot. With this group, however, not all that hard to do.

(Aside: I read this post and couldn’t help but think of the Family Guy episode where Stewie gets taken away by child services… “Dance, puppets!” But that’s just me.)

Anyway, it’s barely January, and I’m already tired of draft talk. Lots of people here just setting themselves up for disappointment. Less speculation about Taveras and Hedman, more dirt about Milbury and Co.

By: McLovin21

McLovin21 — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:28:11 +0000

Very interesting read. I’m convinced that we are going to end up 30th overall but lose the lottery(just like in 01). So I guess the next question that I’d like to get CB’s opinion on is if Snow/Wang will take Hedman 2nd, or if we will see some more theatrics on draft day if we are looking at the 2nd pick and not the 1st.

By: thepolishprince

thepolishprince — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:07:56 +0000

Let me say I was leaning towards Hedman initially but I now agree that this franchise is starved for an offensive star like Tavares. That being said, this discussion and others like it are starting to remind me of the mega millions commercials (“what a day for a daydream”). There’s still lots of hockey to play folks. Not only that but the Isles will still need a little luck even if they finish last to snag the #1 pick. Don’t get me wrong, I love imagining JT (not Jeff Tambs) in an Isles jersey come June but I feel like I’m settin’ myself up for a big letdown.

By: Isle be Damned

Isle be Damned — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:55:19 +0000

I can just see it now. Isles have the #1 pick, trade it with Toronto for the #2 pick, then trade that for the #7 pick all the while obtaining 3 more 2nd rounders & Thomas Kabarle.

I hate how the Isles always have to try and prove how smart they are by doing things against conventional wisdom. Things like trading Luongo, or drafting Bailey when they could have had Schenn or Filatov.

I have zero faith in this organization actually drafting Tavares or Hedman. Frankly, they are probably already worried about paying them big $ after a few years in the league.

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:11:18 +0000

Never thought I would say this but I pretty much agree with you Sir William.

By: SIR WILLIAM

SIR WILLIAM — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:58:56 +0000

All the more reason to trade Weight, Guerin, Comrie and whoever else with any talent at the deadline. Bring up the Bridgeport kids and finish last.

Tavares is that important to the survival of this franchise…..SW

By: Alex Kinkead

Alex Kinkead — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:41:14 +0000

No one can out lose us!

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:03:50 +0000

Who wouldn’t want Tavarse so its safe to say he will go #1.

I will say I enjoyed my train ride home listening to Ranger fans whine about their 6-3 loss to Les Habs. I will say it made up for me having to work late..

By: Islanders1984

Islanders1984 — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:01:40 +0000

accoring to Bd streit is our starter

By: andy

andy — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:01:12 +0000

STREIT GOING TO THE ALL-STARS!

By: Nick Classic

Nick Classic — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:54:25 +0000

Wow, that’s earth-shattering news, CB. I really look forward to that story.

By: Isles_Goal

Isles_Goal — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:32:58 +0000

I could see the Isles being out-tanked. Can they at least get this right?