POST-DRAFT DRAFT CELEBRATION: RC DUGANS
$1 pints if Tavares, 25 cents if anyone else
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There’s the NHL Draft. There’s the jam-packed Islanders Draft Party. And then there’s the Post-Draft Draft Celebration.
R.C. Dugans in East Meadow, two minutes from the Coliseum.
10:00 pm – midnightish.
$1 Miller pints if the Islanders draft John Tavares first overall. 25-cent Miller pints if they draft anyone other than Tavares first overall.
Free wings.
Billy Jaffe.
A brief Point Blank review with The Jaff of the Islanders’ first round selections and preview of Saturday’s draft proceedings. And a chance for some fans to have their say.
No cover charge.
If you don’t want Miller and don’t eat wings, there will be plenty of alternatives at the bar and in the kitchen.
The event is brought to you by R.C. Dugans and the Miller Brewing Company, but let’s be blunt: no one’s making any money off Johnny T. dollar or HedDuch 25-cent pints and free wings – least of all Dugans owner, Islanders season ticketholder and fellow Point Blank reader Jay Dugan. Jay just wanted to offer Islanders fans a place to unwind after the draft and enjoy some hockey conversation. He’s a good man, so I’m showing my support.
RC Dugans is located at 2314 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, 2.1 miles East of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The phone number is 516.520.0325. There’s plenty of parking in the back of the pub, which is on the south side of Hempstead Turnpike.
Since it’s an establishment, guests must be 21 or older. Please drink responsibly. More than that, just stop by and meet up with Islanders fans after the draft on Friday night. Maybe if the Islanders don’t draft Tavares, Dugans can set up a dunk tank and I can be the clown.
RSVPs only in this Comment thread. Draft talk continues below. Thanks.
95 Responses to POST-DRAFT DRAFT CELEBRATION: RC DUGANS
$1 pints if Tavares, 25 cents if anyone else
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BringtheReign says:
CB in a dunk tank. that would be pretty darn funny
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19 ISLE in NJ 22 says:
Would love to stop by … but we are bringing my two die hard Islander nephews … maybe my bro and I will swing by a PB Night IV or something sometime.
I’m just hoping the patrons are paying for $1 pints.
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alex says:
we need someone with a rangers jersey to b in the dunk tank!
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Travelchic59 says:
CB, so does this mean you’ve decided to join the rest of us at the Coliseum and skip the trip to Montreal?
If so, I’m looking forward to catching up with you on draft night. Let’s hope it becomes a celebration.
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Snowman says:
Excellent, Dugans is a great spot. I’m in.
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Brian says:
Count me and my Dad in.
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Dave H says:
Great idea !! If you go in the dunk tank because they didn’t pick Tavares… do you have an old Snow jersey you could put on ?? It would be perfect.
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Joe says:
Wasn’t home for the last one, I’ll stop in.
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Now my dad’s in too, sweet.
Cool event by Dugan’s.
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beatlebailey says:
If we dont take JT it should be “Snojanks”! in the dunk tank!
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Jeff in Oyster Bay says:
I want Tavares. If not how about Jaffe in the tank in a speedo. Now that would be freakin great.
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matt says:
No CB, Garth Snow and Wang would be the clowns in the dunk tank if Tavares is not our pick…lol….look forward to seeing you!
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Matt S. says:
Hey Chris, You can count me and my girlfriend in. Took the entire day off to prepare for this. Hopefully it will be worth it. See you there.
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Vukota"The Mick" says:
Me and my bro’ will be there, hopefully spending $1 for some Miller pints!!!!!!!!
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i possibly do have access to a dunk tank, if you are serious I will try to get it…..but please, no speedos
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Matt S says:
I’ll be there! Sounds great CB.
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Irish Isle says:
I will be there
Hopefully celebrating the drafting of Ohn Tavares (and Zach Kassain)
As well as a Mets win
“Maybe if the Islanders don’t draft Tavares, Dugans can set up a dunk tank and I can be the clown.”
If that happens, Garth will have taken the role of the clown.
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JD says:
This is a great promotion. Ill be there.
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rob76 says:
CB – Does this mean you have decided not to go to Montreal for the draft? I do remember a post that you wrote that if you thought they were Taking JT that you were going to MTL but if you thought differently it would be the draft party. Am I reading too much into this?
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I have about 10 people right now who have said yes from NY Islanders Meetup group. http://www.meetup.com/islanders. I will put it up there and see if we can all come!
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Rich C says:
Hey CB,
Long time reader, first time poster. I’ll be at the post draft party with 5 friends.
BTW does anyone know if VS or TSN will have cameras set up at the Coliseum to videotape fan reaction?
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Isles6 says:
If my colleague from work and I go to the draft, I will do my best to convince him to go.
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Hunter07 says:
I’ll stop by for the celebration of last place…and hopefully last place for the last time in a long time.
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the1gwiz says:
Count two more in for the festivities!
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TwistedWrister says:
I’d be there if I was 21. Alas, one more year
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txdbog says:
i dont live in NY anymore, but if i did i would be there. Jay Dugan you are a good man. Tip well guys…
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This is one of the coolest/nicest things I’ve heard in a while – refreshing, and now I totally have a craving for wings! I wish I still lived in NY so I could be part of the entire draft party/after party experience!
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Babar says:
ive heard Duggans has the best wings! ive never tried um but ill tell you guys right now… if the isles take Ducshene i will lose my appetite for a month.
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JZimm says:
I can’t be there, but it’s a win for RC Dugans. Islander fans are either going to drink their sorrow or drink their joy… let’s hope for the later.
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Swan says:
Cannot attend, although I would love to. Recently relocated to LA. Go Kings (just kidding).
Will be with you all in spirit, especially C.B. and Chris TMC.
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Dan C says:
That’s great. 25 cent beers after the Islanders take Duchene #1 for all Islander fans. 2 hours later they return to the Coliseum hammered and burn it to the ground…ironically the name of our goal song is “burn it to the ground”
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And yet another reason I’m going to be supremely pissy at the Aerosmith concert. (Dammit!!! The things you do to stay married. sigh)
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Jeff Kuntz says:
Perfect.. My wife and I will be there! We’re flying in from Ohio and were wondering what to do after the draft party..
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Joey303 says:
Count me in !! Pints for a buck? in 2009? I will be there!! Hope to meet a lot of you there
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admin says:
Chris,
Thank you for helping me promote this night at my place. I am a lifetime fan who has a dad who is an original season tix holder.I go to 99% of all home games,win or lose,Yashin or Okposo,Rich Pilon or Gordie Lane,Rich Kromm or John Tavares, with my dad.I am doing this yes,of course for some (hopefully) return business but in reality it would be an easier sell to worry about the Mets/Yanks game like everyone else.I am truly just trying to get involved with something I feel passionate about.I hope no matter who the team picks that they turn out to be exactly what is expected of a number one pick.I believe in the scouts ,so no matter who it is the team picks I will be rooting for that kid from minute 1. I want john Tavares but I have seen him play exactly ZERO times.I believe in ken Morrow/Ryan Jankowski. It should make for a great debate for a long time if all these guys pan out. I truly hope to see a lot of you on Friday night. It will be a great night for Islander fans.Jay Dugan
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Marc from Troy says:
Thanks for what you’re doing, Jay and CB. Anxiously awaiting CB’s comment in response to Jay possibly being able to actually get a dunk tank. Wife and I will be there, either way.
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ME says:
Great promotion. Just make sure whoever is driving home that night does not have a taste of those 25 cent beers and puts you and everyone else on the road in danger. Be smart.
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doc says:
Jay Dugan… awesome! Good Karma.
Looking forward to Tavares’ name being called by Snow and Co. on Friday night.
PS to all: I think the “dunk tank” idea was only a joke… I could be wrong.
DOC
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#40, right on!! PLEASE, bring along a designated driver, too many Long ‘ISLANDERS’ have been killed by senseless drunk drivers.
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Bman says:
Sounds awesome! Thanks for the offer/promo!
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Jay Dugan (38): Looking forward to it!
Swan (33): LI to LA? Aw man, its crazy how many guys I know who have moved to LA over the years. LI will miss ya, Swan. If you ever want to discuss the hardworking merits of Tim Jackman or just say hi, write to me!
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Angelos says:
You had me at “free wings”.
Me +2.
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kevin fitz says:
Is the blond in that picture going to be there???
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Germain Gagnon says:
Nice job by RC Dugans but shame on anyone who drinks Miller light. Stella or Fosters for me!
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Spartiarti - RVC says:
Cheap beer. Used to celebrate or drown in our sorrows. Works for me.
But if dont draft tavares, How about $1 jack daniels.
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matt says:
this is the first time in my life i dont want 25 cent beer lol but some wings and $1 beers sounds good TAVARES!!!!!!!!!!!!
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brian says:
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Dan L says:
54..yes, very.
CB and JD..love the idea for the afterparty, i know the economy is tough but lets all pray for $1, rather than $.25, beers! i will more than likely be driving home from my summer classes upstate to attend this, it sounds like a blast.
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Mike from Queens says:
I’m in.
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i definitely don’t drink, but i may stop by. if we have reason to celebrate, just meet me behind the building with a dutch
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bob l says:
wouldn’t 91 cent drafts be more fitting if it’s JT on friday???? completely inconvenient of course, and the dreaded 9cent tip for the bartenders…ok, nevermind i brought it up
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Chris … I know I can’t make RC Dugans on Friday … but let Jay know … there will be plenty of Isles fans like myself that are willing to patronize his place after games just because of what he did for my fellow Isles fans on Friday.
Everyone … Just leave RC Dugans in ONE piece for me when I make it there in October.
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FourCupsin4Yearsno60 says:
I’ll be there with 3 other season ticket holders (assuming we draft JT).
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isles711 says:
I’ll be there.
Anybody know where it is on the Turnpike??
Any landmarks, stores to look out for?
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RC DUGANS is located 2.1 miles east of the Coliseum…..in the CVS , PieSanos, Consumer Kitchen and Bath shopping center.
I am so psyched for this and hopefully we can convince CHRIS BOTTA to continue this remarkable blog that all of us have relied upon, over the last year , to get our DAILY coverage of OUR New York Islanders……LET’S GO ISLANDERS -
Thanks for the info Jay…Can’t wait for Friday !!!!
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DaveyD says:
$1 Beers and Wings? I cant say yes fast enough. Count me in
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Joao says:
Will be there with 4 friends
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misterpink says:
in +2 !
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Captain says:
I’ll be there with a few friends. Great idea!
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I’ll be there with 3 friends… hoping to spend $1 / beer ! CB – thanks for the great work. Read your blog everyday.
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Danielle says:
Will be there with 3-4 friends.
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Michael says:
Chris, I’ll be showing up with about 4 friends. Is that okay? Everyone’s 21 and over.. no worries!
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Doug Tyburski says:
Hey, I’m looking forward to it. I’ll be at RC Duggans tomorrow night.
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Tom Johnson says:
Count me in for Duggans. See everyone there.
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Diane Howe says:
I’ll be at Duggans. Should be fun.
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Thomas Schenck says:
Looking forward to celebrating the TAVARES pick!!! I’ll be at Dugans. See you all tomorrow night.
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Vincent Cecere says:
Count me in for Dugans tomorrow night. TAVARES!!
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Mike D'ingillo says:
Hey guys. Should be fun. I’m in for Dugans tomorrow night. I’m on the Tavares bandwagon as well!!!
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Glenn says:
Got my new license – definitely RSVPing for the after party!
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Mary in 117 says:
I’ll be there.
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jim in 226 says:
Sounds great Jay! will be there with 3-6 others
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Joe B says:
I’ll be there with 4 or 5 friends!
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Thanks for the invite. I hope to be there and might be bringing the hubby and a few friends along. I’m looking forward to it. I want Tavares, but at this point we need so much I’ll be happy with whomever we pick.
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Conman says:
Will probably be there, with a buddy!
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dedshark says:
coliseum motor inn here we come lol
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Rob says:
I’ll be stopping by with a handful of people(3-6). I forget what the capacity of this place is? Keep the Miller’s though, just make sure you have a few pints of Guinness ready
LET’S GO ISLANDERS!!!!!
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Daniel says:
I will be there with my g/f and a friend or two. Thanks a lot for doing this for the fans. Greatly appreciated.
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James says:
CB I WILL BE THERE WITH MY FATHER!!
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Brian from Massapequa says:
Unfortunately, I am definite maybe +1
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Zarley Z says:
Should be there +4-5.
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Don't Screw This Up says:
I will be there along w/ about 5 or 6 others.
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Andrew says:
Should be there along with 3 or 4 of my closest friends. I’m not much for beer, but anyone who passes up free wings is a degenerate.
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Lee says:
I’ll be there with a friend or 2
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RJ says:
Me plus 2 is a a strong possibility.
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Brad says:
I am down like a clown, bringing 2 or 3 friends too. I will be there at 8p to get warmed up! Hope they have the draft on TV.
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Alex G says:
Ill be there with a buddy
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mike says:
Amazing appearance at RC Dugans tonight! I appreciate all the hard work Chris.
I’m # 1 overall. I’ll pay the $1.00 and be generous with my tips as well.