Comments on: JOHN TAVARES SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHTTells Pierre Lebrun he’s all Islanders

By: tim

tim — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:09:42 +0000

i hope the isles draft tavares. they havent had a pure goal scorer since well i guess ziggy palffy.

By: Omar

Omar — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:54:38 +0000

As a Leafs fan who has seen Tavares play on several occasions in the OHL, I can tell you Islanders fan that you would be very lucky to have Tavares on your team.

This guy is a pure goal scorer and has great game sense, and with the young and talented team you guys have, your future will be even brighter with him on your team.

I just hope the Leafs can drop a bunch of games to improve our chances at Tavares.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:12:37 +0000

Well it doesn’t matter, looks like the Islanders are gonna win their way out of the first pick at this rate.

By: Nova Scotia Isles Fan

Nova Scotia Isles Fan — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:27:00 +0000

One thing we DO have, should Atlanta or TB win the Lottery, is an extra First rounder that could be parlayed along with what would likely be the #2 or #3 pick to move up, especially if they are looking at Hedman anyway. It’s been done before, hopefully with better results this time (Sorry Ricky, Luv ya ta death, but Facts is Facts)

By: mLem

mLem — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:30:34 +0000

If we finish last…its not so much us needing to win the lottery as it is 4 teams we want to NOT win the lottery…if #6 or above wins it, who cares?

By: eye on the island

eye on the island — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:24:45 +0000

did anyone else notice this real interesting nugget from pierre-
that tavares has emerged as the clear cut number one over hedman

does this put the debate to rest for those leaning towards hedman?

what about you cb-any word from the isles

By: Neil

Neil — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:10:17 +0000

John Tavares just announced he will refuse to play for Atlanta or Tampa

By: IslesPassion21

IslesPassion21 — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:47:11 +0000

Honestly tho, how many Islander fans can honestly say in their heart of hearts that while watching the games they are literally rooting for losses???I can’t help but be psyched when they win but the long term goal requires short term losses.

By: IslesPassion21

IslesPassion21 — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:36:38 +0000

The way this team is playing I am not sure we’re gonna get the 1st over all pick. As much as its exciting to watch them win and I can’t root for them to lose the best thing for this team is to end with the worst record but how many Isle’s fans can say that in their hearts they are rooting for losses???I can’t root for losses but if they it forth an inspired effort and lose that’s that’s would be ideal.

By: West Coast Fan

West Coast Fan — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:26:16 +0000

For all those who keep sayying “We need Tavares”… The key to remember is that even IF we finish last, it’s a negative expected value play that we’re going to end up with the first overall pick. Chances are, we’re not. In other words, more than 1 time in 2, someone else will win the lottery…

By: Dadi

Dadi — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:29:35 +0000

Valentino (#52): You will get the answer in few years time…

By: JB

JB — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:19:14 +0000

Lindros’ 1991 draft malarky was the reason he was given a paper mache head the rest of his career. Turns out God was a Nordiques fan.