Comments on: SNOW: “We’re going to get a great player”Refuses to show hand, will meet with scouts http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/snow-were-going-to-get-a-great-playerrefuses-to-show-hand-will-listen-to-offers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=snow-were-going-to-get-a-great-playerrefuses-to-show-hand-will-listen-to-offers Independent, Daily Coverage Of The New York Islanders Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:12:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Paul http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/snow-were-going-to-get-a-great-playerrefuses-to-show-hand-will-listen-to-offers/#comment-55351 Paul Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:25:08 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=10218#comment-55351 I'm undecided between the two players. We haven't had a superstar forward since Ziggy Palffy, but the idea of a 6-5 swift skating defenseman is very enticing. Nicklas Lidstrom proves Steve's comments wrong. I’m undecided between the two players. We haven’t had a superstar forward since Ziggy Palffy, but the idea of a 6-5 swift skating defenseman is very enticing.

Nicklas Lidstrom proves Steve’s comments wrong.

]]> By: Hockey1919 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/snow-were-going-to-get-a-great-playerrefuses-to-show-hand-will-listen-to-offers/#comment-55304 Hockey1919 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:34:36 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=10218#comment-55304 The North American vs European talk is BS. Look at the way team USA wilted against the Canadians in the WJ. Aren't they part of North America and they didn't seeme to be able to keep focus? Sweden is communist? Isn't Lidstrom from Sweden and he captained the Wings to the cup. The Islanders were one of the first teams to bring in Swedes (Persson, Kallur) and Americans (Morrow). So let the scouting staff determine who is best fit. Tavares and Hedman both looked listless in the interviews. Tavares always seems that way, but he certainly has passion on the ice. Hedman was awake at 2 in the morning on a long satellite delay speaking in a foreign language so what did you expect from him? Guys like Anders Kallur in Europe know what it takes to win a Cup and I'm sure he'll bring a fair assessment to the table. The North American vs European talk is BS. Look at the way team USA wilted against the Canadians in the WJ. Aren’t they part of North America and they didn’t seeme to be able to keep focus? Sweden is communist? Isn’t Lidstrom from Sweden and he captained the Wings to the cup. The Islanders were one of the first teams to bring in Swedes (Persson, Kallur) and Americans (Morrow). So let the scouting staff determine who is best fit.

Tavares and Hedman both looked listless in the interviews. Tavares always seems that way, but he certainly has passion on the ice. Hedman was awake at 2 in the morning on a long satellite delay speaking in a foreign language so what did you expect from him? Guys like Anders Kallur in Europe know what it takes to win a Cup and I’m sure he’ll bring a fair assessment to the table.

]]> By: RAmen http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/snow-were-going-to-get-a-great-playerrefuses-to-show-hand-will-listen-to-offers/#comment-55215 RAmen Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:11:14 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=10218#comment-55215 I would love the Islanders to turn the SJ pick into a mid first rounder - don't know if it's feasible though. I would love the Islanders to turn the SJ pick into a mid first rounder – don’t know if it’s feasible though.

]]> By: MarinerIslanderSean http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/snow-were-going-to-get-a-great-playerrefuses-to-show-hand-will-listen-to-offers/#comment-55165 MarinerIslanderSean Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:23:46 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=10218#comment-55165 I would like to see them try and move up to around 9-12 and grab Jordan Schroeder or Oliver Ekman-Larsson. If San Jose loses in one of the first two rounds, their pick becomes #26 and could be packaged with some of the seconds/thirds. Tavares and Schroeder on the same day would be amazing. I would like to see them try and move up to around 9-12 and grab Jordan Schroeder or Oliver Ekman-Larsson. If San Jose loses in one of the first two rounds, their pick becomes #26 and could be packaged with some of the seconds/thirds. Tavares and Schroeder on the same day would be amazing.

]]> By: Isles Fan in Ulster County http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/snow-were-going-to-get-a-great-playerrefuses-to-show-hand-will-listen-to-offers/#comment-55119 Isles Fan in Ulster County Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:24:18 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=10218#comment-55119 No Higgins or Komiserek. Long Island kids yes, but they had poor seasons. Excited for that number 1 pick!! Draft Tavares, but Hedman is good, too. No trading down. Screw Brian Burke. No trading Streit either. We hit it big with Streit, and that's no way to treat a guy you sign to 5 years. No Higgins or Komiserek. Long Island kids yes, but they had poor seasons.

Excited for that number 1 pick!! Draft Tavares, but Hedman is good, too. No trading down. Screw Brian Burke. No trading Streit either. We hit it big with Streit, and that’s no way to treat a guy you sign to 5 years.

]]> By: DPS http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/snow-were-going-to-get-a-great-playerrefuses-to-show-hand-will-listen-to-offers/#comment-55113 DPS Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:15:35 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=10218#comment-55113 Here is my idea. Take Tavaris at 1 then package pretty much every pick we have to get the 2 pick and take Headman. We get both with no other picks in the draft. Perfect Here is my idea. Take Tavaris at 1 then package pretty much every pick we have to get the 2 pick and take Headman. We get both with no other picks in the draft. Perfect

]]> By: Keliwol http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/snow-were-going-to-get-a-great-playerrefuses-to-show-hand-will-listen-to-offers/#comment-55108 Keliwol Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:14:01 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=10218#comment-55108 woooow i am so pumped i cant believe islanders have a chance to draft JOHHNNNY TAVAREs LETS ALL GO TO THE SOUND TIGERS GAME AN CHANT DRAFT TAVARES woooow i am so pumped i cant believe islanders have a chance to draft JOHHNNNY TAVAREs LETS ALL GO TO THE SOUND TIGERS GAME AN CHANT DRAFT TAVARES

]]> By: Daniel http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/snow-were-going-to-get-a-great-playerrefuses-to-show-hand-will-listen-to-offers/#comment-55104 Daniel Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:10:45 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=10218#comment-55104 I can't even begin to explain the level of anxiety and stress I felt during that lottery process. I was explaining to my g/fs Mother about how much it would mean for the franchise to get number 1 and she actually screamed louder then I did when they announced the Islanders would be picking first overall. I am really excited, and really hope that Tavares will be in an Islanders jersey in June. I cannot wait until rookie camp this season it is going to a lot of fun with a lot of buzz, hype, and press which will be nice to experience for the team. Finally a good night to be an Islanders fan. Please don't let us down Garth. I can’t even begin to explain the level of anxiety and stress I felt during that lottery process. I was explaining to my g/fs Mother about how much it would mean for the franchise to get number 1 and she actually screamed louder then I did when they announced the Islanders would be picking first overall. I am really excited, and really hope that Tavares will be in an Islanders jersey in June. I cannot wait until rookie camp this season it is going to a lot of fun with a lot of buzz, hype, and press which will be nice to experience for the team. Finally a good night to be an Islanders fan. Please don’t let us down Garth.

]]> By: DPS http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/snow-were-going-to-get-a-great-playerrefuses-to-show-hand-will-listen-to-offers/#comment-55102 DPS Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:09:53 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=10218#comment-55102 If you guys think JT is going to solve all our problems your crazy. I feel bad for the kid. All this pressure. Of course we have the first pick, we were by far and away the worst team in the nhl. We might have been one of the worst teams in nhl history. JT is not Grezky. He isnt Lemiuex. Even if he is the next Syd look at the talent around him. Crosby has Malkin, Stall, ect. Its worthless unless we add a true nhl team around him. Not a buch of could be would be 4th liners.Our current team is aweful. We need some proven NHL 1-2 line talent. In a way this is bad because team Wang/Snow/Gordon may think they can get away with another horrible year and please fans on the fake "potential" and "rebuild" arguments. If you guys think JT is going to solve all our problems your crazy. I feel bad for the kid. All this pressure. Of course we have the first pick, we were by far and away the worst team in the nhl. We might have been one of the worst teams in nhl history. JT is not Grezky. He isnt Lemiuex. Even if he is the next Syd look at the talent around him. Crosby has Malkin, Stall, ect. Its worthless unless we add a true nhl team around him. Not a buch of could be would be 4th liners.Our current team is aweful. We need some proven NHL 1-2 line talent. In a way this is bad because team Wang/Snow/Gordon may think they can get away with another horrible year and please fans on the fake “potential” and “rebuild” arguments.

]]> By: rabbi http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/snow-were-going-to-get-a-great-playerrefuses-to-show-hand-will-listen-to-offers/#comment-55099 rabbi Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:08:27 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=10218#comment-55099 Txdbog (126) I can't say who I prefer because I've haven't seen the juniors play much. All I'm saying is Jankowski and his staff seem to have done well recently, so trust them to make the right decision. LDK (132) I like your idea in principal, but I don't think it's enough of a return. IF the Isles prefer Duchene, they should demand more from Colorado. Stasny is injury-prone. I would want, at least, Wolski, Liles, their '09 first and thier '09 second or '10 first. Again, this is only if the Isles like Duchene better than JT or VH. Txdbog (126) I can’t say who I prefer because I’ve haven’t seen the juniors play much. All I’m saying is Jankowski and his staff seem to have done well recently, so trust them to make the right decision.

LDK (132) I like your idea in principal, but I don’t think it’s enough of a return. IF the Isles prefer Duchene, they should demand more from Colorado. Stasny is injury-prone. I would want, at least, Wolski, Liles, their ’09 first and thier ’09 second or ’10 first. Again, this is only if the Isles like Duchene better than JT or VH.

]]> By: DocDuke http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/snow-were-going-to-get-a-great-playerrefuses-to-show-hand-will-listen-to-offers/#comment-55098 DocDuke Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:07:37 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=10218#comment-55098 donm - i completely agree with you. hedman sounds like he can be "the evolution" of chara. and i think duschene is a really good player who fits our system. keep trukin' donm – i completely agree with you.

hedman sounds like he can be “the evolution” of chara.

and i think duschene is a really good player who fits our system.

keep trukin’

]]> By: donm http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/04/snow-were-going-to-get-a-great-playerrefuses-to-show-hand-will-listen-to-offers/#comment-55097 donm Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:01:55 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=10218#comment-55097 Hedman, and then Neilson or Bailey plus the #30 & #31 picks to Colorado for the #3 pick for Duschene. Hedman, and then Neilson or Bailey plus the #30 & #31 picks to Colorado for the #3 pick for Duschene.

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