PENGUINS 6, NYI 1: Top-2 pick locked up
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Happy Passover and Happy Easter in advance to all who celebrate. I hope everyone has a terrific holiday week. Talk about tonight’s Islanders-Penguins game and everything else hockey here. Continue the Lighthouse discussion below.
The Islanders clinch the top seed in next Tuesday’s NHL Draft Lottery and are guaranteed a top-2 pick tonight if one of these happen:
- The Islanders lose in regulation to the Penguins
- The Islanders lose in overtime or a shootout and Tampa Bay gets one point in their game tonight against Washington
- Tampa Bay beats Washington
In other words, the magic number is 2 points.
I’m putting together some pieces in anticipation of a possible Tavheduch clinching tonight. In and around that work, I’ll join you in Comments.
197 Responses to PENGUINS 6, NYI 1: Top-2 pick locked up
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DavidNYC says:
Fornabaio’s BST blog is reporting that Justin DiBenedetto is “finally going to come in on an amateur tryout.”
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Sneekypete says:
What`s the deal with Sarnia Captain Matt Martin?
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Matt says:
Chris, I honestly don’t know what I would do with out your blog.
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thepolishprince says:
I’m also curious to see DiBo in BPort and Matt Martin in rookie camp. I’m pulling for Martin to become another Dave Scatchard type for the Isles. Here’s to having the Isles play their hearts out tonight but end up just one goal short.(Yes I did just hope for them to lose and no I’m not a closet Ranger fan).
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Hock says:
Let’s snap back from that 9-0 disaster. I’d like to see some goal scoring tonight. How about both Tampa and the Isles win tonight.
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admin says:
(4) I really, really appreciate that, Matt…CB
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Coach B says:
The NCAA Frozen Four Semi-Finals are today on ESPN-2. In the second game at 8:30 is Boston University with Corey Trivino and Matt Gilroy against Vermont. Bimidji State and Miami (Ohio) starts at 5 PM.
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I second what Matt (4) says.
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West Coast Fan says:
I’d probably get a lot more work done lol…
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I would like to see a better effort from the entire team. That’s all. if the lose they lose. If they win, it just adds more drama for the weekend.
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Isle_in_LA says:
Chris – I think it’s safe to say that my wife does not like you. I get in more s#@t from reading this blog than anything else I do:) Thanks. LOL
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MIKE says:
Justin Dibenedetto was drafted by the Isles because Snow got a 6th round pick for Chris Simon
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19 ISLE in NJ 22 says:
It will be great to see DiBo get the tryout … Exactly what are the terms of these ATOs?? Is it for a certain amount of games or based on a length of time? Doesn’t the Isles own Dibo’s and Martin’s rights for two years regardless or not whether they were drafted “overage”?
CB … do you know of a website (other than Hockey’s Future) where we can see the Isle’s depth chart by position, the players’ contract or unsigned status, age, salary cap hit, stats and current playing level from junior / college prospect level thru to current NHL veterans … kind of one stop shopping to see a teams’ depth chart.
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JayK says:
West Coast Fan #10 — took the words right out of my mouth!!
Remember — we’re taking names at beatkate09@yahoo.com. We can beat Kate Murray!!
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admin says:
NYI just signed DiBenedetto to three-year deal. New post up top. Continue game and all other talk in this thread. Thanks…CB
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I’d prefer to root for the Lightning tonight than root against the Islanders.
LETS GO LIGHT-NING!!!!
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EXCELLENT CB!!! Always the bearer of Good News!
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19 Isles #15,
Check out NHLNumbers.com, best cap info site around. There is also NHLCap.com, i believe.
It’ll be interesting to see if DiBo can rack it up in the A.
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BR says:
Someone can probably explain this better than I can, but I think that with these recent entry level signings (Katic, Dibo), since they aren’t going to see any time with the big team in the next three games, year-one of the contract starts next season. But to practice (as well as have a chance to play in any remaining games) with the Tigers, they have to sign an ATO (which basically pays them next to nothing). And, since they weren’t on the all-clear day roster, I don’t think they’ll be allowed to play in any AHL playoff games.
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Kate Murray on Yahoo.com. Guess what it’s for. Yep. The weed eating goats. Yay Kate!
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CB. Lots of encouragement for this sight today !!! How is Chris Botta’s plan for the future coming along???
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Islanders1984 says:
CB if isles do clinch it tonight does it just become a Tavhed watch or do you think they are considering Duchene
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Thanks Derek …I have those sites saved already in my Faves … I was wondering if there is a ONE-STOP shopping site so that I don’t have to cross reference multiple websites to see the big picture of a team’s roster and depth.
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LOL Isle in LA … I saw that earlier too … I was tempted to post that link on the Light House thread … but I figured it would be against CB’s comment policy since it really wasn’t about the Light House … so I held back…CB you gotta check that out by the way … hilarious to see where she is focusing her efforts.
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C. Felix says:
I must also echo comment #4.
Also, shouldn’t it be the unmagic number?
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Quagmire says:
One more that agrees with #4. This blog is great. There is nowhere else to get this kind of coverage of the Isles. As badly as the newspapaer business is doing these days, sites like this seem to be how the business is going to evolve/is evolving. As others have said here, I too will gladly pay a membership fee to keep this going if necessary!
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admin says:
Thanks, everyone. Enjoy all the hockey tonight. I’ll be around…CB
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admin says:
(22) Not so poorly or so great that I’ve been able to write about it like I said I would. My focus is on the end of the season and the lottery next week. Hopefully, I’ll have a clearer picture on the future of the blog soon after and provide readers with the clear and honest update they deserve…CB
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TM says:
Is this game streaming online anywhere?
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Jim Clark says: Howie Rose is pretty good but there is something special about Jiggs McDonald.
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Madchef says:
Hey if you have to charge a couple of sheckles per season to keep us in the know…so be it.I can’t get this info on my top three sports websites combined(about my isles) I can’t help but think you have kept many a fan still interested in this team this year with this blog. Bad team + no info = no watch, however this blog has me tuned in daily
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BringtheReign says:
cant wait to c Trivino tn
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Richie66 says:
TB already up 1-0
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Islesphan25 says:
1-1 now….come on TB
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Lorne says:
Why are we up 1-0, no business winning tonight.
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LOL, #37 that really is my name, no joke
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born83 says:
Goal by C Nielsen but with assists from C Weight and C Bailey. How exactly did that happen.
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Gloobenberg says:
30 – I agree totally.
I’d love to have Jiggs back full time.
1-1!
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Staten Islander says:
Its funny, I’m at work and follow here plus i have that scoreboard thing that you get on NHL.com up on the screen, when i read it, I hear it in jigg’s voice, I think I have issues…..lol
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Did anyone catch the pre-game … they did a little profile on John Tavares and Victor Hedman … CJ also spoke with the Pens’ VP regarding their NEW arena construction. They had been trying to get their arena going since 1999 … long haul for them too.
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Looks like Carolina is getting a taste of their own medicine…
Buffalo – 4
Carolina -0
2nd periodJerks
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Thank Dog this season is almost over. It’s been a long one.
Tonight if all goes well we are guarenteed either Tavares or Hedman. There will be reason to celebrate.
This will be the OFFICIAL New Ice Age on Long Island.
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Jim (GFIC) says:
Apparently the angry bald guy who does the commercials for “Greatest Day” is a die hard fan of all NY professional sports teams. C’mon guy, pick one team per sport.
Except for tonight- go Lightning!
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Pete M says:
When he ‘we’ when talking about the Rangers I want to puke
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Would it not be ironic … and in a way fitting if Billy Guerin scores the go ahead goal late in the 3rd period to seal the victory for the Pens… or … if the Isles win … Steve Stamkos scores the winning goal for Tampa in their game tonight.
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eye on the island says:
we get screwed again on the outdoors game- bostons getting it
its on espn.com
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Pat says:
I hope they aren’t playing the Rangers. It will ruin my day.
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how are we getting screwed…yankee and citi field wouldn’t have it this year anyway….
Fenway is were it should be…
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Going back n forth between Isles Pens and BU / Vermont game … Gilroy looks really strong on and off the puck.
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Its gonna be against the Caps…
Fenway busy this year…
Winter Classic
Phish -
it said we were in the running- why wouldnt yankee or citi have it
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Because everyone is still in love with Boston for winning the ’04 world series
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Giaco says:
nastyyyy goal by colin wilson
hes gonna be good
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your right 54, cuz im still heartbroken
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Winter Classic
1. Rangers will NOT be playing Boston this winter classic
2. Rangers will get next yrs winter classic at yankee stadium vs a canadian team
3. Isles have no business being in the game- even though i would love them playing the Rangers – We are the worst team in the NHL and this is the leagues super bowl sunday
4. Prediction: Caps vs Boston @ Fenway
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Yeah .. saw that Giaco … Nick Classic and I were really hoping the Isles drafted him last year … instead they traded down … water under the bridge … on the same topic … Corey Trivino is getting pushed off the puck very easily … he’s going to need a membership to NY Sports Club in the off season … Gilroy is a great story … ya know what will make his story greater?;)
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If we draft Tavares we will have just slightly above no chance at all
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Brian (60) Yes I did….I think a total of 6 orders…You going to any other shows? You put your order in?
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admin says:
(61) I missed it. What did Billy say? CB
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He said he had learned about the signing from that “great” website Point Blank.
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CB….you are gonna be world famous bec. of this Blog. Thank you for everything you put into this site. Its the best website out there.
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Islesphan (60) – Yes. Two orders in for JB and Fenway, have SPAC and Darian Lake, working all connections for the other two JB nights. Will trade SPAC or Darian for JB any night.
Tampa losing 3-1, ggrrgghh!
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Thats gonna be a tough one. Is your SPAC Pavs? You might be able to do SPAC Pavs for JB. Let me know if you need help getting rid of them. I will be at Fenway JB*3, Great Woods, Camden, Harford and SPAC
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I hear ya, just figured I’d mention it in case. No pavs for SPAC. I was lucky to get the GAs as I was in the hospital when they went on sale.
Okay back to Isles talk now lest we incur the wrath of the most benevolent CB. I would feel so much better if Tampa would just win tonight.
As long as I am blowing another post, I’m down on contributing necessary $ to keep Point Blank alive. Many thanks CB.
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Otter says:
I miss a lot of the pre-game stuff and even some of the first because unfortunately my job gets in the way. So excuse me if this has been covered already.
Anyhow, I know Howie has his obligation to that other club in Queens this time of year. And that means we have the benefit of Jiggs in his absence. What is Jiggs up to these days when he’s not calling for the Isles? I thought he was doing the Panther games? Regardless, the guy still sounds like a million bucks!
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Hope the Rangers enjoy getting spanked by Boston or Washington in the first round.
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Jim M says:
ugh have to listen to ranger fans for atleast another 4 games..i cant stand it
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Rob76 says:
Damn – the Rags made the playoffs…
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Forget the Rags, let tonight be a night of celebrating getting either Tavares or Hedman
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admin says:
I’ll be on 1050 ESPN Radio in New York at 10:10 pm tonight talking pucks with Bill Daughtry…CB
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its a serious issue when richard park gets consistent power play minutes-
hes a grinder/pker
we desperately need player makers
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Thomas32 says:
looks like we’re heading for a regulation loss! So Im guessing we’re getting a top 2 pick!
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Who said Guerin would score the winner?? Good call!!
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number 1 here we come!
congrats on making it through this horrible miserable season isles fans
unless we are all blinded by the light, next year should be fun
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greg says:
how fitting, 4 – 1 last goal guerin. Lets go tavares
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Alright boys….may the Hockey Gods shine upon us next Tuesday ever so brightly.
Please bring us John Tavares.
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Joe says:
Guerin helping us again, 8 minutes till we lock up the top pick!!!
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Fearthewrecker says:
Guerin is so classy
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Mikey says:
I know everyone will be really excited tonight; we deserve to have some hope. However, let’s just make sure we don’t get carried away. There’s no guarantee that JT or VH will be stars. For every great top draft pick, there’s always a Pat Falloon or an Alex Daigle. These guys have great potential, but we can’t expect either of them to carry the team. They will be a piece of the puzzle. It’s an important step forward, but drafting one of these guys guarantees nothing.
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God I cant wait to see Tavares in an Islander uniform!!!
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CB, B Daughtry is cool, an old Isles fan from Mount Vernon. Don’t talk too much about the rangers
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Jim Clark says:
Does Bill Daughtry have “a little birdie” telling him Tavares won’t play on Long Island like another NYC sports talk host has?
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OH yeah!!! 5-1 !! We’re gonna lock it up tonight!!
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14 goals in two games we need defense
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We get Tavares we are gonna be crazy sick team up the middle.
Tavares
Bailey
Neilsen
Weight.
OUCH!!!!!
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i think when it is all said and done, matt duchene will be an islander.
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And a back up goaltender. Vermont up 3-2.
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Really??? Why?? I mean I wouldnt mind him , but with almost a 100% chance at the top 2 , why Duchene?
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94 – I’m sorry, i just dont see snow trading down. You can’t justify doing that again. Esp when you have a top 2 pick!
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Now that this is decided, i truly hope that I never have to root for one of my teams to lose again
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Take Tavares if we get #1, no if and or butts. Maybe a few butts.
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92 Feather, NYI is also the lowest scoring team this season, needs offense too. JT first.
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Julie says:
It’s hard to really fully enjoy this loss, what with that effin lighthouse thing hanging over my head.
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Islander505 says:
One comment about the game…
Dear Scott Gordon….
The guy’s name is Richard ParK, as in PK.
Not Richard ParP, as in PP.
I love Richard ParK.
I hate Richard ParP.
I realize that he is out there cuz KO is hurt. But if I see him within the same time zone as a Power Play next next year, EVER, I just might destroy a television set.With guys like Tambellini and Bergenheim on the bench please keep Richard ParP off the ice during PP’s, especially 5 on 3′s.
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NickyL says:
Now that it seems the Top 2 pick is locked up, people need to understand that it doesnt gaurentee Tavares. Lets see where we are picking next week. If we land the #1 pick, then you can cheer about Tavares all you want.
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Ideal scenario Isles get one Tampa gets two and Tampa offers an extra pick to guarantee Hedman which gives the Isles an extra pick plus Tavares
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6-1!! Looking good!!
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i am pulling for duchene. just an idea…but if we get the number 1 pick, maybe we can trade with the number 3 team and get a couple of more third round picks while us taking duchene.
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admin says:
I should have the first column of a two-part (or 3-part) series on the lottery up around midnight…CB
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Man how nervious are we all going to be during the lottery…ugh 6-1 maybe we should draft……a goalie
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thank you 505,
it makes zero sense
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CB – I know Bill Daughtry from the late 80s early 90s … My best friend and I used to go over his place in a strat-o-matic baseball league.
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19Isles…
“Nick Classic and I were really hoping the Isles drafted him last year”
AHEM…
Nick Classic, you and 505.
We were at the Colisseum/Marrriot ready to pop the champagne bottles if it happened. (You were MIA). -
#106 , NO WAY!! How could you even think about passing on Tavares or Hedman , for Duchene? I mean , Matt is a great player , but no where near those two.
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sorry for making so many posts but would
Andy Hilbert
Nate Thompson
Jeff Tambellini
Mitch Fritzbe in the nhl if the islanders were non existant?
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Guerin is saying, thank god I am on the other side.
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We need a goaltender, too. DP get healthy. Why are the Isles laying down, and getting run around in these last few games of the season? In the immortal words of Dylan Thomas: “Do not go gentle into that good night, rage rage against the dying of the light.” What is with the lack of physical play in these last two games? The Isles turned into wussies. No fights, no nothing.
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Joe in Massapequa says:
Ouch, 6-1. Isles505, hilarious. I thought Tambs was having a decent game too and should have been out there. CB, do you see the Isles drafting a goalie again this year? I am not sure where Ridderwal (sp) and Poulin (sp) project but if they end up with a 3rd from Pitt (Guerin trade) it can’t hurt, or can it?
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admin says:
(75) CDirt: It’s not official until they actually use one of the top-2 picks. Just sayin’! CB
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Montreal in, Buff and Fla. out.
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Lets play hard for the loyal fans this weekend.
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As much as I’m happy with a gauranteed top 2 pick … I’m not at all happy with the performance of this team the last 2 games.
Bitter sweet … Now lets tear Philly and Boston a new …. you know what I mean.
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Hubie McDonough says:
I totally agree with many of the previous posts, it’s so hard to root for your beloved team to fail, all we can hope for is that something special will come out of this.
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Will C says:
Thank You Penguins, you just helped create the beginning to a new atlantic division powerhouse. Enjoy your attempt at home ice this year…….
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bergie20 says:
mission accomplished, we’ve landed hedman or tavares. thank God this ridiculous race is over. now let’s go beat the flyers and b’s this weekend.
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That is right 505!!! You were on the Colin Wilson campaign also.
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Jamerson says:
Mercy.
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AM says:
Happy Tavheduch!!!!!
Bring me Mr. Tavares.
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admin says:
(116) Yes, I do see them drafting a goalie in the first 3 rounds in June, maybe in the first 2. They have to. Other than DiPietro, there isn’t a potential No. 1 goalie in the system…CB
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Yeah … I was MIA … Miffed In Airport.. LOL!
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isles99 says:
im happy we locked down the last spot and all that comes with. now lets all get back to rooting FOR the islanders. im going on sat and sun. they better not show me the same perfomance theyve displayed the past 2 games. cant wait till tuesdays lottery.
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Ulster County..
Without KO (and now Comeau) this is a VERY different team.No biggie.
But I AM looking for to an OUTSTANDING EFFORT this weekend…At least 1 win, maybe two
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why if we get 1 tavares is a no brainer
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nystrom23 says:
Alleluiaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa its finally over….now on to the lottery
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please I am going to be at the philly game, you can count on a Tavares Chant.
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Finally
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THANK GOD!! NOW I CAN ROOT FOR THE ISLES AGAIN!!! WOOHOO!!!! This is a big day, either Hedman or Tavares will make a difference, but lets not kid ourselves, we need Tavares more, DONT MESS THIS UP GARTH!!
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and a sign for good measure
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OK.. mission accomplished
Let’s finish out healthy (as can be) and with two big wins this weekend
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#133…I ll be at the game too….i ll be chanting at the top of my lungs too
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CB, my last question for the night but what do you think of Patrick Roy’s kid Jonathan? He is the real deal or just all hyped because of that ridiculous fight he had in that juniors game? Imagine him and DP duking it out at training camp!! Haha.
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TXNYI says:
Time for a beer. One of John Tavares or Victor Hedman will be an Islander.
Now, let’s go out and win the next two games and end the season on a positive note.
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AZS says:
So glad I’ll be able to root for the Isles to win on Sat!
Already told my girlfriend that Tuesday at 8 the tv is all me …
I feel bad for her – she’s heard more about Kate Murray, draft lotteries, and all things Islanders than any person should have to endure …
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Okay….boys and girls.
The Plan is proceeding very nicely.
Next step.
Sign Gilroy.Followed up by Sing Along With Mitch and the Bouncing Ball on Tuesday Night.
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slsangus says: See you at the Coliseum this weekend. Playoffs 2010 – TavHed, Baby!
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dmen77 says:
Excellent point by Billy Jaffe to say that we played hard the second half of the season and these teams are not taking us lightly anymore, they need to work hard to beat us.
It’s been a tough season and this has been rough to follow at times but overall it went exactly as we needed.
We will now have Tavares or Hedman with this franchise and the franchise player we need to build around (I prefer Tavares at this point).
Excellent job by Coach Gordon to congratulate Guerin for making the playoffs. Yes it helps us with a better draft pick but it’s still a classy move.
We look to next Tuesday for how the ping pong balls fall but we all know we can root for 2 Islander wins this weekend, especially after the Flyers lay and egg against the Rags.
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JKP in Halifax says:
Bring on the ping-pong balls… Can we all start rooting for this team to win again now?
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admin says:
(142) Gilroy not happening, as I’ve written about a lot lately. Will most likely sign with a Canadian team…CB
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Jimmy Mac says:
Toronto or Ottawa.
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sec301 says:
it was getting pretty hard to goto the islanders games and cheering for them to lose im finally glad this is over please let us draft Tavares if we have the choice
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CB…#127
A goalie will be drafted in June.
However, he will be a long term investment.Garth will go after an established name goalie in the UFA derby. He has too. (I’m liking Clemmensen)
DP is no sure thing next year.Just my opinion.
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Islander 505 — #149 — it’s very clear these last few weeks while Danis and Mcdonald have been career minor leaguers.
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admin says:
(147) Maybe Vancouver…CB
(149) I look at his age and career record and don’t get Clemmensen as an established name goalie…CB
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The Real Vukota says:
#110
Grew up on strat. Best game out there!!!!
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“Gilroy not happening, as I’ve written about a lot lately.”
Really?
“Will most likely sign with a Canadian team…CB”
Care to elaborate?
Cuz, I ain’t seen nuthin other than what the Canadian papers have been saying. -
trade the sj pick and a 2nd rd to move up and grab chicken parm ferraros kid landon. fastest kid in the draft. no more parise incidents.
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MACCH says:
CB how much do you think the combine will affect the top 2 picks?
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I like what Clemmensen did for the Dev’s while their name goalie was out.
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Sec 215 says:
Ahhh, sucks so good! Any world on weather Okposo will be in the line-up for the last 2 games?
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StevieL says:
1 of the 2 best young players in the World will pull an Isle Jersey over his head in June! What a year! It has been exhausting!
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If we get chicken parm the second, can we give him a cool nickname after another italian dish, like pasta arrabiata?? Ok, I am done for the night. Talk to you guys on Saturday. Great reads as always CB.
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admin says:
(155) 0. If the scouts of any teams need a combine to know anymore about the 5-6 players, they should really hang it up…CB
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Glad the draft race is over.(Still have to get theough the lottery). Billy Jaffe mentioned the Dibenedetto signing on pointlblank so that is where the plug was.
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I’m going to have to disagree with the first 5-6 maybe JT and HEDMAN but a lot of people have Kane, Duchene, MSP, even Cowen all over the place after the top 2.
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Hey CB, are you going on 1050??
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Steve-O says:
What a relief. It is all in the hands of Lady luck and then Garth. In the mean time let’s get K.O. ready for the Worlds and give hime a chance to showcase for the Olympics.
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Can ESPN 1050 have any more commercials? 15 minutes worth. Here comes CB, unfortunatley talking rangers now…….
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Anthony says:
Can’t wait for Hedman on the back-line (you know we’re not winning the lottery, right?) I’m just happy there’s a 2nd franchise player available this draft!
*reverse physcology*
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cgs878 says:
After Sunday’s game, the next time I want to think about hockey is October 1. All of this speculation is just plain annoying to the non-die-hard hockey fan.
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Trivino a non factor for BU.
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secmaster420 says:
My son and I were at the game. It was our first time at the Igloo. I know they are building a new arena, but the Igloo is worse the the Coliseum. Narrow hallways, kiosks all over the place, long lines at bathroom. They skated only marginally better than at Carolina. There were a couple of goals that McDonald wouldn’t have stopped if they were beachballs.
At least we clinched one of the top 2 picks. With our luck, we’ll get 2nd.
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Trivino drew a penalty late in the 2nd that led to a BU goal… He’s competing hard… (he’s one of the youngest on the team don’t forget)
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Hilbert Duchene Thompson <— alot of grit, energy and speed
Bergy – Bailey – Okposo
Comeau Nielsen – Hunter
Jackman – Weight – Parksolid 4 lines
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I hope we can stick it to philly and boston back to back at the end here..Tavares or Hedman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Matt i just threw up in my mouth looking at those lines
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Mark in Ottawa says:
“Happy Passover and Happy Easter in advance to all who celebrate. I hope everyone has a terrific holiday week.”
This is why I come back to this site every week.
Chris – YOU’RE TOTAL CLASS ! Don’t change.
Have a great week all !
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hey 173 hahahaha ME TOO
Matt, stay away from the war-room on draft day my friend – for that matter, do you want to take a fantasy hockey team in my league next year! LOL
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Matt, if those are the 4 lines next year, will be last again.
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I dont want Hilbert on this team let alone on the first line. I know Thompson is Gordon’s boy, but I wouldnt lose any sleep if wasnt on the roster next year either
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Leave Matt alone … those are his lines for the Isles’ Taylor Hall 2010 sweepstakes.
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I don’t even think Mike Milbury would put together those lines.
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No thanks with Clemmenson. We have Danis and Mac Attac as potential backups, and there are way better backups out there than Clemmenson. Clemmenson looks good on an excellent team, but he would look awful as an Islander.
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177…hilbert and thompson are both gordons boys which means they are a lock on this team. hey, if the name of the game was “who can miss the most open nets” andy hilbert would be the great one.
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Ari from Long Island says:
Great that we have a top two pick. However, if Isles are first and choose Hedman, there better not be any booing. He is being compared to Lidstrom and Pronger.
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181- hahaha I totally agree, but thats even a better reason not to have him on the fourth line. There is no room for him on this team anymore. Hes a ufa and hopefully looking for work elsewhere
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Colin Wilson looks very studly… Isles will regret passing on him.
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2010 opening night
Tambellini-Tavares-Okoposo
Comeau-Bailey-Hunter
Bergie-Neilson-Jackman
Thompson-Weight-ParkKomisarak Gervais
Streit Witt
Martinek SuttonDiPietro
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Komisarek will not be an islander….regardless of where he was born and how much cap space we have….
lets all be realistic about players not wanting to play here…..for now
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Colin Wilson is a monster … eh? What perfect positioning for the go ahead goal.
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I see it this way
Tamby – JT – KO
Comeau – Bailey – Weight
Bergie – Neilsen – Hunter
Park – Thompson – JackmanI like your D but doubt we’ll be able to snag Komi…
Lets see if anyone can make the team out of camp unexpected… If Joensuu can keep it up wouldnt be shocked to see him in the lineup
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I would MUCH rather see hilbert make the lineup before nate thompson im just really not a big fan of thompson at all..I think those 11 fowards fit and probably sign someone this off season
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dalcy says:
i know its the only game i watched all year but this Gilroy kid did not blow me away or even make me notice him that much.
matter of fact, i was looking for him on the top unit of an important PP for BU and he wasn’t on it.
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Strummer's Army says:
If Hilbert or Thompson are on this team don’t expect it to be that great.
I have to concur with Dalcy, first time I saw Gilroy and he was not grabbing my attention at all. Only game I saw him in though so maybe he is more dynamic usually.
As bad as the Isles looked the past two games it is nice to know that Tavares or Hedman will be an Islander.
CB, how would you compare Hedman to the top d=men taken in last years draft?
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admin says:
(191) Better than all of them except Doughty. Hedman is in Doughty’s league. Tough to gauge who might be better of the 2. Can’t slam-dunk guarantee NYI get Tavares or Hedman of they pick 2. Likely, I guess, but not a foregone conclusion.
Posting Lottery column in a few minutes…CB
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patrick says:
i’m watching alot of clips but honestly i think they should take Hedman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRpiOUjLxz4
he skates much better than tavares
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Marc says:
FYI, with Colorado’s shootout loss and Tampa’s regulation loss tonight, Tampa clinched the 2nd worst record. For all of the “Tavaras to NYI” fans, this could help the cause as Tampa is apparently leaning towards Hedman if they win the lottery.
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Truth be told other then Nicholas Lidstrom what European defensive prospect has ever proven to be at all a game changer and franchise. Hedman would be fine but I much rather have Taveras. We need a star forward we haven’t had one since Palffy or really Turgeon when it comes to franchise player.
We also can Sign Gilroy/Komisarek and we already have Streit not to mention we have several defensive prospects including Ness, Hamonic, Niemi, Donovan, Katic, and Kessell as well as Gervais, Hillen and Meyers already in the bigs.
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stefan persson
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DPS says:
Some people on this blog are in la la land. I mean look at post 185. That team you just listed just absolutly sucks. You have 2 POTENTIAL good players in Tav and KO. Everyone else there just sucks large.
This is how I see the fwd lines if we dont want to finish last.Free Agent-Free Agent- KO
Tamby – Baily- Free Agent
Bergie- JT – Hunter
Comeau- Weight- Free Agent tough guyIf it doesnt look something like that isles fans get ready for another dismal season.
No offense to the team, but I’d love to have that 30th spot locked up tonight.