Comments on: GRAND OPENER: Cup Champs at Islanders on Oct. 3Tavares to make NHL debut against Crosby and Co.

By: Brian in VA

Brian in VA — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:31:28 +0000

8-0 Pens! I’ll try and get up there however! Lets Go Islanders and Lets Go Beer! To be very honest its going to take about as much alcohol as possible to watch this team for a few more years! Last year was high on the BAC scale. This year will be quite not as high but still bad!

By: Ed J

Ed J — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:56:52 +0000

this is an awesome game to open the season with.
JT!
Will DP even be on the roster?
Billy G coming back to the barn as a Stanley Cup champ.
J Bailey added some weight.
When will Tamps score his 1st goal?
Will Debo make the the team?
Who will protect JT?
Sidney Crosby & Gino.

Yeah lets hate on this on….
Get a life you haters!!!

Lets Go ISLANDERS!!!

By: 7th Woman

7th Woman — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:05:42 +0000

Ugggh… I wake up today all excited about the schedule coming out and see others have already had a peek at it. BOO HISS

By: JZimm

JZimm — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:38:26 +0000

The last time I can remember the Islanders opening at home was a forgettable 4-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Islander officials cleaned out their offices and the game was so bad that there weren’t even opening ceremonies. There was a crappy rendition of the National Anthem, then the puck was suddenly dropped.

By: BringBackNyles

BringBackNyles — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:42:37 +0000

Guys I think this scheduling as more to do with this possibly being shown as part of special bonus coverage on HNIC then any TV station in the US.

At any rate, when was the last time our Opener overshadows the other two teams in town? Maybe 1984???

I know the road back is long, but this should be a fun night. I do think people overestimate the attendance. I can see the buzz selling out Saturday games, but i don’t think our weeknight crowds will be large unless we stick some W’s

As much as I will hate it, I will totally understand if the Isles tie this game to some mid week mini plans.

By: Tom B

Tom B — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:12:41 +0000

when do tickets go on sale? I’m getting in line now.

By: DLR

DLR — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:08:07 +0000

Lets hope we play .500 hockey the first 10 games or so before the inevitable collapse.

By: Mike L

Mike L — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:07:44 +0000

Honestly, who would know the goal song was Nickelback if someone didn’t say so? Chad Kroeger isn’t even in the song. I like the new goal song, and everyone is entitled to their opinion of whether they like it or not, but its odd to say one shouldn’t like the song because it’s a Nickelback instrumental.

By: Tom D 37

Tom D 37 — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:50:06 +0000

Versus always shows the North American season openers. Last year, they had a double-header on Thursday Oct. 9. If Oct. 3 is the start of the NA schedule then it will most likely be televised by versus. But, like CB said versus is versus. But, maybe if we have a decent start we will have a game or two on NBC.

By: The New Isles GM

The New Isles GM — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:44:04 +0000

Then again, I’d like to see the Islanders face off against the Rangers for a home opener on both sides. That would be ideal for NY to start the seasons off. Why haven’t they done that actually????

By: The New Isles GM

The New Isles GM — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:43:26 +0000

Someone mentioned above me about the Islanders having a home opener against a team that doesn’t normally generate ticket sales. That would make sense. With all season openers….wouldn’t it?We saw it last year with St. Louis. It was a sellout regardless.

By: beatlebailey

beatlebailey — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:17:11 +0000

hey #44 relax these guys are pro’s..if you are paying me stupid money to play hockey you can wake me up with a good morning a-hole phone call every day