Comments on: JACK HILLEN UNDER CONTRACT FOR TWO YEARSRestricted FA defenseman earns a one-way deal

By: Becca

Becca — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:51:43 +0000

Jack has always been a great player. He is dedicated to the sport and is passionate about it. I pray he heals fast from his injury and gets his butt back out on the ice where he belongs. He would be a great addition to any team. The Islanders are certainly lucky to have him. Congrats to him on his marriage.

By: stevedepot

stevedepot — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:30:52 +0000

Nice signing????
Good grief. On a GOOD team. The Jack Hillen’s of the world are the ones with 2 way deals because they are decent callups as injury replacements. 2 years 1 way and cheap. That us. But Point Blank cannot be sponsored? Not fair.

By: James

James — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:19:23 +0000

does this mean that dehaan doesnt stand a chance of playing the first 9 games of the season. i would have liked to see that happen.

By: Brother Rat

Brother Rat — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:02:06 +0000

Huzzah! Not a bad contract. Cheaper than Gilroy was, I’ll say that.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:30:46 +0000

one way contract for Hillen for 2 years??!! I have issues with that. He is small and not a good defender.

By: Swan

Swan — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:16:01 +0000

A mobile, offensively talented, potential PP QB defenseman is far more difficult to find than a 3rd line/4th line forward who might score around 10 goals a season (John Sim, Aaron Voros).

Hillen absolutely should have been signed before Comeau. Much, much bigger upside (and I thought Hillen had a much better season than Comeau last year).

By: Bill Jaffe is the Man

Bill Jaffe is the Man — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:23:12 +0000

To Comeau’s defense, he showed more progress then Hillen and I believe Comeau is more of an asset to the rebuild then Jack Hillen. If Hillen received a 1 way deal, then it’s only a matter of time until Comeau gets his. I would like to see something similiar to Frans Neilson’s contract. 1 way, 4 years, less then a mill a year.

By: JPinVA

JPinVA — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:14:17 +0000

When Jackman started the 2008-09 he made a lot of us say, “Holy crap, who is that guy wearing Jackman’s jersey”? He was full of confidence and was aggresive on both sides of the ice.
When jack Hillen played his first two games after signing you could tell he was going to be a nice QB someday.
He’s a good age for a second year player, and this team will be rife with opportunities for him to shine throughout the year. Let’s hope he has a little of what Jackman had last year.
He should see some PP time if they don’t use a lot of four forward sets.
This very well could be a solid point (30 in 60 games) for jack. If he winds up with Sutton he should be the guy sweeping the puck from scrums and making the fist pass…
This could be the start of something good.
I’m sure by May the Isles defense is going to be different, but Hillen is going to be a part of it.

By: Smokey

Smokey — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:06:53 +0000

I like Hillen’s style. He showed me something this year. Smart trial deal. Should pay dividends.

By: hale

hale — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:05:25 +0000

hillen hasn’t done anything to prove he is worth a one way deal….no way gervais sits over him..i really think bruno started to hit his stride last season

By: islesfan999

islesfan999 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:33:52 +0000

Nice signing not bad terms for a capable 6/7 dmen. He is young and will only get better. Now lets get an enforcer and get Comeau signed.

By: Brian G

Brian G — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:17:26 +0000

all full on D – 520K – Good deal Garth