Comments on: CAN ISLANDERS MANAGEMENT MEASURE UP?Scout departure reflects gap between NYI and TML

By: therain93 -- terriers fan

therain93 -- terriers fan — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:27:08 +0000

A lot of people are quick to attack Wang and Co for cost-cutting. Frankly, the situation using “bird-dogs” has worked out well enough so far.

The real question should be, “Did Cowie even approach the islanders about matching the Toronto offer?”

Perhaps it is a wake-up call that the Isle’s have to worry about that level of staff being poached by other teams much like offer sheets for RFAs.

By: moose

moose — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:07:47 +0000

CB Kate Murray is at the RVC train station. Her staffers acted like there was a celebrity on the platform…i snubbed her and told her staff she needs to approve the LH first.

By: Beef

Beef — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:35:11 +0000

Queen Kate was out shaking hands at the RVC train station this morning. Let’s hope that she and her minions get into the office on time today and start moving the zoning process along - instead of playing on their blackberrys all day!

By: Willis

Willis — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:29:49 +0000

Tony F. - Ding Ding Ding!! I think you’re right about inside information.

I’d have to see another couple of years of play before I can really make a decision on the scouting question. Maybe they do have enough and more might be overkill. I have no idea. Good subject to make us think about though.

And can I just say I’m glad that Royal Carribean ad wasn’t there this time because I can’t help clicking on it every time. Have any of you ever gone in and looked at all the different boats and their amenities? Woooowwwww……wanderlust.

By: Don't Mind the Haters

Don't Mind the Haters — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:15:21 +0000

Not concerned about losing Cowie to the Leafs. After all they have Dave Nonis as the 2nd top dog and he is terrible at evaluating talent. If anyone is still upset with moving up twice to grab deHaan, please check out Patrick White!!!

By: isles99

isles99 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:25:23 +0000

you get what you put in..investing in management is just as important as investing free agents

By: art

art — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:09:14 +0000

CB this is my third and last post on this thread- the limit! We are all having a good time, an escape from the real world for all of us,thanks for what you do. We all understand that for you this is not a fun outlet but your livelyhood. We all hope you can continue your blog, but more importantly that you find a good and rewarding position in an area that will support your family and maybe still find time to share your hockey knowledge with us.

By: MickeyBoy7

MickeyBoy7 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:57:37 +0000

This is the kind of information that is the reason I check in here daily for. No newscaster or sportscaster in this town would ever provide this kind of stuff. Thanks.

Sadly the post just confirms what I’ve been noticing all along. That Mr. Wang is just treading water trying to keep the team mediocre so he can get what he’s looking for. Not that I blame him…but I just want to point out that all the wishful thinking around here everytime some big name coach or free agent becomes available is just pure crapola. We will continue to try to make chicken salad out of chicken s…

By: matt

matt — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:48:58 +0000

This is why we need this site. No one else keeps the entire islanders organization honest like Chris and Islanders Point Blank. No one brings the fans closer to the organization either.

I sincerely hope the organization comes around keeps this blog right here the way it has been for the last year.

By: neologizer

neologizer — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:25:14 +0000

nice article

I’d be interested in how much investing in scouting really pays off (ie big budget torontos&Rangers vs smaller budget Islander like teams).

Baseball is bad comparison with a huge prospect pool, coverage is a problem and a big budget will buy it for you.

North American Hockey prospect world is a few dozen universities and a few elite junior league. I’d imagine Europe is the same. Not that hard to cover it all with a small staff. Plus only 7 rounds a year

Very very few past the 3rd round ever impact in the NHL. I’d say good decision making is more relevant then a large staff. Love to see an actual analysis on that though

By: Isle be Damned

Isle be Damned — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:45:35 +0000

i totally understand wangs reluctance to spend any more $ then he has to. But for a rebuilding team you need to spend $ in your scouting department. it’s a shame that they chose to save some $ by cutting back on the scouting department. i sure do hope that this changes as soon as there’s a shovel in the ground.

By: TM

TM — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:32:26 +0000

I agree with Jim 11, Mike 13 and disagree with geduffer’s POV. The scary thing is Wang has closed the wallet even with Tavares here giving him no help.