Comments on: WASHINGTON AT NYI, 2:05 pm; Fair & Balanced:Blogging from both sides of the fence

By: Dylan

Dylan — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:49:44 +0000

This is an excellent post. The only comment I disagree with is the Ryan Smyth one. Garth was taking a chance, and the Islanders got a lot of visibility and positive publicity from bringing Smyth in, and he contributed to a team that miraculously made the playoffs. Snow gave it his best shot in trying to re-sign Smyth over the summer, but it didn’t work out. I felt it was worth the risk.

By: Johnny Islander

Johnny Islander — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:07:44 +0000

Ok… Point taken, I won’t speculate that the training staff is at fault for 9000 groin strains. It must be the players, fire all of them instead.

By: skeptical dose

skeptical dose — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:58:59 +0000

CB -the freeform style is cool. kind of like ‘shooting from the lip’ without the pompousness.
50 ISLESFAN999 on Jan 18th, 2009 21:28:10 said: Botta you really think we will be quiet on the deadline???
51 mjisles on Jan 18th, 2009 21:33:19 said:
I disagree CB, I think the Islanders could be a big player in the deadline.

maybe CB thinks if the consensus is that Snow won’t make moves, that will make him makes some moves.

By: bCarey

bCarey — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:54:34 +0000

sorry for the illicit comment, CB. after posting i thought to myself, “that’s going to be deleted.”

By: toorude

toorude — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:41:04 +0000

I heard that tavares did NOT hurt his shoulder, but in fact pulled his groin. The league has decided that based on this injury he is automatically being drafted by the Islanders and can report to the trainer’s room immediately.

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:35:00 +0000

The worst case senario is that we draft JT and move to KC.

By: JOE RVC

JOE RVC — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:28:49 +0000

we dont know what kind of coach he his but he is a weird dude that doesnt communicate well with the press..oh and he has the least amount of wins in hockey..so we know 2 things thin skin and thin on the wins

By: mrlbem

mrlbem — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:18:51 +0000

Dan (#91),

JT will need linemates who will help nurture his development, but also intimidate anyone who even thinks of cheap shotting the kid. Remember, when Pittsburgh drafted Crosby, they signed Leclaire. He had lost his scoring touch by then, but he was a big guy who could still intimidate people. That’s why, if they do draft Tavares, Snow will have to sign some decent FA’s to play on the kid’s line and be his big brother. They better not be cheap with this–they must protect their investment.

By: JPinVA

JPinVA — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:14:20 +0000

What is really funny is that PointBlank has become the best thing about the whole damn Islander organization.
For the second year in a row our first line would probably be considered a third line on any other team in the NHL.
The owner is threatening to move the team because he can’t get his development deal done. Meanwhile, in the background, there is a slight possibility that he is the THIRD owner to be sent to prison.
A NEW coach was brought in to guide a “youth movement”… but the team is too old to put his idealic system into successful practice. There is no evidence what-so-ever that it can be successful. But he really hasn’t had much of a chance because the third rate players he was given can’t even dress… so he’s foced to pencil in what were AHL second liners on a consistent basis.
The former backup goalie turned GM will no doubt have the great fortune of a top 2 draft pick. So far, his draft picks are no where to be found… BUT… some do have 2nd line or 3rd defensive pair upside.
Wahoo… Damn straight I’m excited about next year!

Good luck to Jack today. Hopefully, his signing last year will eventually bring some redemption to the Snow legacy.

By: viperman

viperman — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:07:43 +0000

Go Chris Go! Tank Isles Tank!

By: IsleofNJ

IsleofNJ — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:57:38 +0000

Hector Marini, Where are you now ?

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:41:33 +0000

Maybe is the size that prevents a defenseman like Witt or Sutton from being able to play in this kind of system. However if the Islanders get the first pick and draft Travares they will need a big defenseman to defend against the hit the kid took last week that knocked him out with a shoulder injury. I don’t a Streit type player who is flourishing under this system will get the job done. Thoughts???