Comments on: BUDAJ OUT-PLAYS LUONGO, A COUNTRY REJOICESCOL 4, VAN 1, top-2 pick closer to reality http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/budaj-out-plays-luongo-a-country-rejoicescol-4-van-1-top-2-pick-closer-to-reality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=budaj-out-plays-luongo-a-country-rejoicescol-4-van-1-top-2-pick-closer-to-reality Independent, Daily Coverage Of The New York Islanders Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:59:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: 19 ISLE in NJ 22 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/budaj-out-plays-luongo-a-country-rejoicescol-4-van-1-top-2-pick-closer-to-reality/#comment-51386 19 ISLE in NJ 22 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:36:36 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=9663#comment-51386 CB ~ Did you ever think when you coined the name "TAVHEDUCH" that it would still be going on entering the last week of the season? CB ~ Did you ever think when you coined the name “TAVHEDUCH” that it would still be going on entering the last week of the season?

]]> By: Steve http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/budaj-out-plays-luongo-a-country-rejoicescol-4-van-1-top-2-pick-closer-to-reality/#comment-51366 Steve Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:21:02 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=9663#comment-51366 Finally some good news. Last place will be ours. Finally some good news. Last place will be ours.

]]> By: The Commodore http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/budaj-out-plays-luongo-a-country-rejoicescol-4-van-1-top-2-pick-closer-to-reality/#comment-51287 The Commodore Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:39:14 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=9663#comment-51287 One word: Compromise. Learn it, read it ---- understand it! One word: Compromise. Learn it, read it —- understand it!

]]> By: the bomber http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/budaj-out-plays-luongo-a-country-rejoicescol-4-van-1-top-2-pick-closer-to-reality/#comment-51262 the bomber Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:59:06 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=9663#comment-51262 well you arent following it close enough if you thinks the isles are losing games on purpose....i believe milbury is saying the isles are doing it right by building thru the youth you speak of. and believe it or not, milbury is right. this is the only way out of this mess, gotta take your lumps and start over. I dont feel a bit guilty about it, not a bit. we have suffered a LONG time. we need a franchise player. hopefully in a week, we will be assured of getting one.... well you arent following it close enough if you thinks the isles are losing games on purpose….i believe milbury is saying the isles are doing it right by building thru the youth you speak of. and believe it or not, milbury is right. this is the only way out of this mess, gotta take your lumps and start over. I dont feel a bit guilty about it, not a bit. we have suffered a LONG time. we need a franchise player. hopefully in a week, we will be assured of getting one….

]]> By: eye on the island http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/budaj-out-plays-luongo-a-country-rejoicescol-4-van-1-top-2-pick-closer-to-reality/#comment-51255 eye on the island Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:40:47 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=9663#comment-51255 streit's value in numbers http://puckprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=64 3rd best in puck prospectus' newly calculated plus minus streit’s value in numbers

http://puckprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=64

3rd best in puck prospectus’ newly calculated plus minus

]]> By: Cruicky http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/budaj-out-plays-luongo-a-country-rejoicescol-4-van-1-top-2-pick-closer-to-reality/#comment-51253 Cruicky Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:32:15 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=9663#comment-51253 I am actually a Leafs fan that follows a couple of local kids playing for the Islanders. I cheers for the Leafs, and I am a hockey fan. I have actually played the game for almost 38 years ( Junior provincial Cahmps and also Senior Hockey )and I do not live in my parents basement. Nor did I direct my posts at any person on this blog. I do see that if someone on this blog does not agree with the pack, they are shunned as Ranger fans. I am actually a Leafs fan that follows a couple of local kids playing for the Islanders. I cheers for the Leafs, and I am a hockey fan. I have actually played the game for almost 38 years ( Junior provincial Cahmps and also Senior Hockey )and I do not live in my parents basement. Nor did I direct my posts at any person on this blog. I do see that if someone on this blog does not agree with the pack, they are shunned as Ranger fans.

]]> By: Isles4cups http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/budaj-out-plays-luongo-a-country-rejoicescol-4-van-1-top-2-pick-closer-to-reality/#comment-51249 Isles4cups Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:24:43 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=9663#comment-51249 Lots of talk of fans wanting the Isles to lose games again for that coveted 1st overall pick. I wouldn't want to be in your shoes if the Isles happen to win 3 of their last 4 games. There's no telling what some of you might do? I think Gilroy will go to the team that offers the biggest pay cheque. He'll be 25 at the start of next season and unproven in the NHL, he's got one shot, and this might be it. Lots of talk of fans wanting the Isles to lose games again for that coveted 1st overall pick. I wouldn’t want to be in your shoes if the Isles happen to win 3 of their last 4 games. There’s no telling what some of you might do? I think Gilroy will go to the team that offers the biggest pay cheque. He’ll be 25 at the start of next season and unproven in the NHL, he’s got one shot, and this might be it.

]]> By: DPS http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/budaj-out-plays-luongo-a-country-rejoicescol-4-van-1-top-2-pick-closer-to-reality/#comment-51234 DPS Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:54:18 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=9663#comment-51234 Guys dont worry. We will finish last. You dont have to root againt the Isle. We are by far the worst team in hockey. Guys dont worry. We will finish last. You dont have to root againt the Isle. We are by far the worst team in hockey.

]]> By: Marc from Troy http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/budaj-out-plays-luongo-a-country-rejoicescol-4-van-1-top-2-pick-closer-to-reality/#comment-51233 Marc from Troy Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:51:45 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=9663#comment-51233 mm30 (76)... Your concerns are valid, and I'm not going to dispute a single one of them. I am in agreement with you as it regards Gilroy as an "alternative" to Hedman. Not a proper comparison. My comments were specifically directed to those who have been knocking Gilroy BECAUSE he's 24 yrs old and BECAUSE he played all 4 yrs @ BU. If or when it comes out that he signed with Toronto or anyone else for stupid money, then fire away at the money part. But criticizing the kid for doing what's best for him BEFORE he's had a chance to prove himself in the NHL is uncalled for. mm30 (76)… Your concerns are valid, and I’m not going to dispute a single one of them. I am in agreement with you as it regards Gilroy as an “alternative” to Hedman. Not a proper comparison. My comments were specifically directed to those who have been knocking Gilroy BECAUSE he’s 24 yrs old and BECAUSE he played all 4 yrs @ BU. If or when it comes out that he signed with Toronto or anyone else for stupid money, then fire away at the money part. But criticizing the kid for doing what’s best for him BEFORE he’s had a chance to prove himself in the NHL is uncalled for.

]]> By: mm30 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/budaj-out-plays-luongo-a-country-rejoicescol-4-van-1-top-2-pick-closer-to-reality/#comment-51227 mm30 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:25:35 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=9663#comment-51227 Marc from troy- I respect your opinion, but my main point of contention is some fans think that Gilroy is an alternative for Hedman which I disagree with. I would not have a problem with signing Gilroy (at a reasonable price, I admit I am not sold on him as anything more than a 3-4 at best) and drafting Hedman. I just don't believe their comparable players in terms of talent and potential. It would be like saying sign Bozak so we don't have to draft Tavares. I understand your argument with Oates, but we're talking about a player in Gilroy who is looking for a multi-million dollar deal. My argument with Gilroys age is he's going to be 25 on opening night 2009-10 and he hasn't played any level of pro hockey. I respect the level of college hockey but the top talent does not usually stick around for 4 years. Not going to hog the forum any longer. Marc from troy-

I respect your opinion, but my main point of contention is some fans think that Gilroy is an alternative for Hedman which I disagree with.

I would not have a problem with signing Gilroy (at a reasonable price, I admit I am not sold on him as anything more than a 3-4 at best) and drafting Hedman. I just don’t believe their comparable players in terms of talent and potential. It would be like saying sign Bozak so we don’t have to draft Tavares.

I understand your argument with Oates, but we’re talking about a player in Gilroy who is looking for a multi-million dollar deal.

My argument with Gilroys age is he’s going to be 25 on opening night 2009-10 and he hasn’t played any level of pro hockey. I respect the level of college hockey but the top talent does not usually stick around for 4 years.

Not going to hog the forum any longer.

]]> By: Nappy http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/budaj-out-plays-luongo-a-country-rejoicescol-4-van-1-top-2-pick-closer-to-reality/#comment-51218 Nappy Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:14:45 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=9663#comment-51218 To Cruicky or whatever you are, fans rooting for a better (in this case closer to the # 1) is far from lacking in pride. I know I am wasting my time trying to educate you, but clearly your ruse isn't of interest to Islander fans. "I am a hockey fan" - keep telling yourself that. As if you would happy if your team won out in meaningless games and blew a shot at the # 1. You go on hoping that the Isles bad luck continues and I will go on rooting for you to hopefully, one day, find yourself living outside of your parents house. To Cruicky or whatever you are, fans rooting for a better (in this case closer to the # 1) is far from lacking in pride. I know I am wasting my time trying to educate you, but clearly your ruse isn’t of interest to Islander fans. “I am a hockey fan” – keep telling yourself that. As if you would happy if your team won out in meaningless games and blew a shot at the # 1. You go on hoping that the Isles bad luck continues and I will go on rooting for you to hopefully, one day, find yourself living outside of your parents house.

]]> By: Bob S http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/budaj-out-plays-luongo-a-country-rejoicescol-4-van-1-top-2-pick-closer-to-reality/#comment-51216 Bob S Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:10:00 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=9663#comment-51216 Marc(71)...thanks for an intelligent analysis of the Gilroy situation .. (CB) what do the scouts say on his upside? Marc(71)…thanks for an intelligent analysis of the Gilroy situation ..
(CB) what do the scouts say on his upside?

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