Comments on: DiPIETRO’S RECOVERY “NIGHT AND DAY”Rick’s father paints optimistic view of goalie’s return

By: 19404ever

19404ever — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:15:48 +0000

LOL, Bossyforprez, good stuff, and very true, from a father’s point of view. Let’s hope DP can give us a split on the season with Roloson, and as noted above by other fans, ALOT of last year’s early loses were by one goal, maybe we can sniff around for an 8th seed late in the season! LET’S GO ISLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: George M

George M — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:06:02 +0000

I dont understand why all u people are so negative the guy got hip surgery and knee surgery it takes time to heal wow for all you who say this kid is done i cant wait to hear you when hes back and playin great ….all you who say hes done go get 3 surgerys and play within a year not likely to happen healing takes time hes fine …….stop being so negative

By: Holland

Holland — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:58:49 +0000

A healthy DP would be the most impressive addition to the line-up this year (together with JT off course). I just don’t understand why Garth didn’t sign a good defensive player. Except for Streit and Gervais it’s bad.

By: Erika

Erika — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:40:14 +0000

Once again TGC’s Daddy steps in…is HE telling the truth? Even he says Jr may not be ready by August. All you ever hear is he’s doing well…he’s doing well….please!!

By: hathead68

hathead68 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:45:32 +0000

Congrats Rick and Cassie, and to both families. Rick, can’t wait to see you back in net.

By: Isles_Goal

Isles_Goal — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:46:05 +0000

nice to hear from his Dad…but where in the heck is Rick DiPietro???

By: jcapisles

jcapisles — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:15:59 +0000

I’m happy Ricky appears to be better and thrilled we have Roloson, but at the end of the day the Islanders’ fortunes next year will hinge on goal-scoring, as it has been for most of the last 15 years.

If Garth is going to bite the bullet this season and stay away from UFAs or established talent in trades, so be it, but I believe there are moves to be made to make us a legitimately fun team to watch in 2009-10.

Tanguay is sitting there. This signing hurts no one.

By: bloody skull

bloody skull — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:15 +0000

Unfortuantely I think post number 54 nailed. I personally would not expect any other news from Ricky’s father. I think this has “short career” written all over it. Ricky is one knee or hip injury away from being paid by the insurance company for life.

By: Sumo Goalie

Sumo Goalie — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:25:59 +0000

I’d love for DP to come back at 100%!

By: blitz

blitz — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:19:27 +0000

If DP comes back, then maybe NYI can ice one the goaltenders as d-man instead of the current lackluster, injury riddled, below-average group that NYI currently have on the books.

NYI should have JT play with BST camp because that’s the defense he should expect behind him in the NHL most of the season…

By: bob l

bob l — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:21:35 +0000

next week, if his wife has to carry him over the threshold, then we know he wont be playing goalie any time soon =)

By: Brother Rat

Brother Rat — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:38:53 +0000

DP fans rejoice! I’m glad he didn’t show up for JT mania as he casts a large shadow.

For the umpteenth time, DP initially went in for meniscus surgery on his knee, which means he tore his cartilage–and that is easy to tear. Often meniscus tears lead to inflammation, even with a good scope, and heal slowly. Rehab can be painful and aggressive, and can trigger swelling, too. I tore my right lateral meniscus in 2005 but didn’t need surgery (rest & rehab was fine for me, as I’m not a pro athlete), and I swelled up a bit in rehab. None of what I heard that Rick may have had (tearing, second surgery, etc.) seem out of the ordinary for that injury. It’s not a structural problem, like with ligaments or tendons or anything, and it’s not just a question of needing to strengthen the knee–which is also usually for stability issues, like with ligament problems. You can’t assume that the second surgery was for anything more than either swelling or to take another look around to see how it’s healing….meaning, there’s no reason to suggest anything like narsty ligament problems. But, with meniscus tears, we can’t know how bad, how much was shaved in the first arthro (or second), and how much cartilage is left. I hope he’s fine–plenty of athletes come back from torn menisci–and he should be fine unless things are more complicated or he’s got bone-to-bone rubbing. I’m no doctor, but this is what I remember from when I tore mine.

Anyway, Congrats to Rick and Cassandra…for the curious, they’ve been registered at Bloomies for months…