Comments on: ISLANDERS NOTEBOOKFigren…Atlanta “wins” again…Lighthouse meeting

By: Leviticus

Leviticus — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:12:33 +0000

Tom…. Your strip mall comment, while cute, has no basis in reality and I think you know it. Only you know why your so angry at Wang. Will the LH project lead to a better on-ice product? Who knows…it certainly won’t hurt, but if you want the Islanders to be on LI, and I realize you may not care, it is the only way… And, apart from that, I believe that LI needs the economic boost and entertainment destination the LH really could be. As for your motivations, don’t know and don’t care! Just don’t make believe it’s about facts.

By: FIsles

FIsles — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:49:12 +0000

Bomber(35), You shouldn’t give up anything significant to move up from #2 to #1. Hedman is a rare talent. If he was Canadian or played more physically, he’d probably be the consensus #1 overall pick. If the Isles are lucky enough to get one of the top two picks, rejoice. Trading anything substantial to move from #2 to #1 would set back the rebuild, and I doubt you can move up by packaging a 3rd rounder and Jon Sim.

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:43:57 +0000

#36 IF the LH mattered to me, you bet I’d be there! If the LH had ANYTHING to do with putting a better Islander team on the ice I’d be there as well! Don’t believe the hype, it truly is a sequal!

And what’s this with LOTS of people will be taking cabs from Mineola to the Coliseum? Really? LOTS?? How many? Hundreds? Thousands? Come on. Choo-choo Charlie’s attoneys will make-up 50 people. Employees of the Islanders org will make-up another 25-50. The media?? That’ll be 1 more person. Maybe another 100 fans? You’ll get 200 people, who knows? Maybe more. It’ll be 100% Islander organeyezation & fans. Again preaching to the choir. Besides, any meeting without Kate Murray is a meeting not worth having. That’s been proven already.

But have fun! I’m sure they’ll be surprise guests! It’s an off day, you may get an autograph or two! Maybe Rick DiPietro will stop by? Heh? That be nice, he’s SO cute!

I think it’s great you follow the Isles org around & go to these events. But until Charlie can prove to non-Islander fans the LH is more than a Strip Mall, Kate Murray will call the shots.

By: Chris TMC

Chris TMC — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:33:19 +0000

Tom (34): If youre in Manhattan like so many of us, then you can take the train to Mineola and spring for a cab to get over there. Thats what I will be doing. That is what lots of people will be doing. Thats the kind of thing people do when something matters and it isnt just words, when its something that you really believe and not just something you say. Know what I mean? Hope to see you there!

By: the bomber

the bomber — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:22:53 +0000

even if tampa and phoenix land in the #1 spot and want defense, they will draft tavares or threaten to and hold us ransom. tavares is the man this year, coveted by many. so if the isles got the #2 pick and pho or tb got #1 what would you give up to swap picks with them?? you may want to start thinking of this, cause theres no way those teams will give us tavares for nothing….

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:04:04 +0000

I’d love to go to this meeting. My biggest obstacle is I have a job in Manhattan. No way to get to the Coli. Once the LH is built I’m SURE I’ll be able to make a 7pm face-off because of the mass transit “hub” Suozzi keeps talking about. Oh wait, the LH isn’t a “Hub” it’s a strip mall. Nevermind.

By: Gary

Gary — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:36:10 +0000

Kate Murray will not show up at the meeting. She hasn’t got the balls to come and actually listen to people. She hides behind the cover of allowing the arena to be redone while the project is deliberated (ie shelved). We have to find someone to run against her and make her behavior an issue. I’d do it but I don’t live in the town. As for Figren, I look forward to seeing him in Bridgeport next season.

By: Chris TMC

Chris TMC — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:18:50 +0000

BTW Tom, I dont see where you get “soccer mom” from. Just because she is female? I dont even know if she is married or has a family but even if she does it still seems like a very odd thing to say.

By: Chris TMC

Chris TMC — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:11:38 +0000

Tom, I have a feeling that you will not believe it but this project is not supported simply by Islanders fans. This project is a lot bigger than that and it is far more widely supported.

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:47:16 +0000

I think Piker needs to know– Kate Murray understands the passion of Islanders fans. But it seems from her attitude, combined with the lack luster interest from non-islander fans, I really don’t think she cares, nor does she have too. Islander fans alone won’t knock her out of office.

A Soccer Mom is making Choo-choo Charlie look like a fool. It’s hilarious to watch.

Go Queens!

By: DerFerret

DerFerret — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:35:47 +0000

Botta….would Wang or Murray approve the Coliseum parking lot to remain as it with beautification (which it desperately needs…..look at the hondal Center while ours looks like the Staples Center)?

Wang has his beef…..residents have theirs….does the SEC violator have to have the entire project to make billions?

Mitchell Field….EAB….Marriott…..all his to develop and make gazillions, but he won’t budge unless he’s got it all?

I don’t know how you and others can support someone who would rather remove my heart from my chest than compromise.

Murray approved the redo of the NVMC a long time ago yet nothing will be done unless he gets the entire thing. Underground parking, traffic….everything or no team is his stance. Very easy to get behind.

And FWIW, did not Murray expedite the lengthy process controlled by State Law and Chuck come back with an “agree or else” out clause?

Who’s the villain again?

By: Gloobenberg

Gloobenberg — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:31:09 +0000

Petrov is a huge wild card. Would love to see what he’s got. Who knows if he’ll ever get here tho.