Comments on: AHL PLAYOFFS A TIME TO SHINE OR WHINEPlus: A practice, IR and roster update

By: Chris TMC

Chris TMC — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:07:16 +0000

Im looking forward to both those Bpt games at NVMC.

By: Netminder39

Netminder39 — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:10:46 +0000

I still think the 01-02 Bridgeport squad was the best team to date. Players like Hunter, Torres and DiPietro came from that squad along with a few others who had minor success with the Isles. Great time to watch this team in the playoffs and see who are the next Islanders.

By: BigDaddy

BigDaddy — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:28:26 +0000

can you stream the Bridgeport games online?

By: Islander505

Islander505 — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:30:31 +0000

Bob Bassen…

“So if Gilroy was from Denver or Alberta or Minnesota would *we* stiill be that desperate for him?!?”

Since the Islanders are in 30th place in just about every category of the NHL, shouldn’t “we” be a little bit desperate for him?

The fact that Gilroy is from LI is a bonus (marketing) and nothing else.

The whole talk of the draft has been “Tavares or Hedman, Tavares or Hedman, Tavares of Hedman”.

Who wouldn’t want BOTH of them?

The fact that the NCAA 2009 Hobey Baker winner, the CAPTAIN of what may well be this year’s NCAA champ, a fully grown and developed DEFENSEMAN is also available to the right buyer, makes “BOTH” possible for the Isles. How often do opportunities like this come along?

If you can’t get “Tavares AND Hedman”, why not grab the next closest thing?

Tavares AND Gilroy.

Those that say “save the money on Gilroy” and get a “proven” player?
That doesn’t follow Snow’s plan for a “youth movement”.

Signing Gilroy is a no brainer.

By: Michael Schuerlein

Michael Schuerlein — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:40:19 +0000

I watched tonight’s Bridgeport win from the Press Box at Harbor Yard. Duncan played fairly well for his debut – he is VERY tiny. I will say he is generously listed at 5’6″.

Duncan centered a line of Smith and Iggulden, he was +1, had two PIM. From what I can tell, he played a regular shift – unfortunately, none of the stats I received tonight have Duncan’s TOI.

In the locker room after the game, Duncan was pretty much reserved and off in a corner doing his stretches. It was clear he didn’t really know anyone, unless it was part of the “new guy” treatment.

Overall, it was a great game – especially with the win and a Hershey loss.

Figured you would have been there Chris!

By: jonw

jonw — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:43:45 +0000

Not sure why so many are hung up on Komisarek.He is a defensive defenseman with very limited offensive ability. I feel there are more talented UFA’s both offensively and defensively.

By: James

James — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:33:05 +0000

CBotts: is Lawson property of the Isles, Bridgeport, or both? Does he have a future with the team?

By: rabbi

rabbi — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:21:26 +0000

CB, If I recall, wasn’t Bergenheim also one of the “tankers” in the Bridgeport-WBS series a few years ago?

By: du78

du78 — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:21:00 +0000

(42) It isn’t but when is the last time the Isles signed a high quality free agent in the peak of his career? As I said before they need to build from the ground up. That means young players through the draft and college free agents. Bozak and Gilroy are the premier college free agents this year. Isles were one of the teams in the running for Bozak. It is only a plus that Gilroy is from LI. The Isles tried to sign him the past two summers but he decided to stay in school. Why not go after some of the top young players like Boston did? It seems to have been a good move by them. Hopefully getting Tavares and signing Gilroy is like getting two top 1st rounders in one year. Also most scouting reports say that Gilroy is ready to step right into the NHL.

By: blitz

blitz — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:03:41 +0000

(41) Why is the universe limited to Gilroy and Komisarek? Oh, because they are from LI. Yippee!

By: du78

du78 — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:49:33 +0000

(37) No reason they couldn’t go after both Gilroy and Komisarek. What are the realistic chances of the Isles getting any big name free agents not associated with LI??? Until they show they can win, most quality (not ovet the hill) free agents aren’t even going to consider the Isles. The team is going to have to be built from the ground up with young players. Realistically, I think the Leafs have the edge on Gilroy right now. Brian Burke doggedly pursued the two college free agents he already signed. I know he called Bozak’s family advisor every day this past season.

By: Justin

Justin — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:45:12 +0000

If the Islanders draft Hedman, there really isn’t much of a need for Gilroy. If they take Tavares, that need for quality defensemen remains and Komisarek adds very little offensively while Gilroy appears to have much more upside in that department.