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By: Chris TMC

Chris TMC — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:56:27 +0000

108 JTorBUST- you think the marketing staff should do more “fun stuff” and thats cool but personally Id prefer less bells and whistles and bring back things like player posters, calandars, hats, etc. Nothing wrong with the chili thing IMO, its a legit call back to the old days and people like that. I just think you should have to score at least 4 for it and not three lol.

And whoever that was at the Oilers game programing the music, PLEASE keep them! Hard Rock, metal, and organ music is what should be heard at hockey games!!!

By: leviticus

leviticus — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:50:55 +0000

#116, because winning can not be the only way this season is measured. If the Isles are serious about a solid rebuild that lasts for years, making the playoffs would be great in the short haul, but in the long haul you want development so that each year your core increases and improves, information that leads you to make decisions about players so you now what you still need, and an evolution to become a contender and not a prerenial 8th place finisher. Everyone always accuses the Isles of trying to be smarter than everyone else, so how about noticing when they are trying to do it just like successful franchises have.

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:22:12 +0000

#73…Howie wasn’t “whining/complaining” about a hockey fight. He was commenting on the fact that in the game today a guy can’t put a clean hard hit on another guy without somebody else jumping in to fight him which happened when Sutton nailed his guy cleanly then had to drop his gloves as another Edmonton player raced after him to fight him. In old school hockey, a legit hard hit was a legit hard hit. You took it like a man. You didn’t need a teammate to jump in and drop the gloves because you got rocked with a clean hit. That’s what Howie was complaining about.

By: bob l

bob l — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:07:27 +0000

not all fans said that, i can remember several fans becoming quite upset with the coach and gm:
this system fatigues us too much,
we only got goalies in the FA market
the coach is an AHL guy-will never be NHL
snow wasted all the extra picks moving up and taking two goalies

bottom line, fans just ARE, we complain, we cheer, we gloat and mope, we don’t really justify any of it, so why try justifying stuff about management ?

lets get #5 in a row tomorrow boys!
go isles! — and easton, nothing raises expectations more than the W’s piling up

By: the1gwiz

the1gwiz — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:06:39 +0000

Something else about the Sim-Smid no-contest: at the time, Sim lost his stick in the defensive zone and the Oilers were moving the puck effectively. Stickless Sim basically drew Smid out of the play up to center ice while the Oil still had possession, effectively changing the 5-5 with a stickless forward to a 4-4, and nothing came out of it for Edmonton. If that was Sim’s intent, hell of a cagey play by the veteran.

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:00:13 +0000

(+) 4 in a row
(-) Kate Murray will be reelected today.

By: Willis

Willis — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:49:59 +0000

No matter how good these winning games have been (and they HAVE BEEN!), I still find myself holding my breath before and during the next game, every time. I just can’t relax, go figure.
Not to say that I’m not enjoying this though!

And it’s nice to see the boys be able to work on the finer points of what does seem to be a good “system”. (As opposed to the deer in the headlights play of the first few games).

By: Eastonhockey

Eastonhockey — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:28:29 +0000

I got a question. 2 weeks ago this team looked set for dead last n fans said that snow n gordan r doing great job even if they finish dead last. Now the isles look like they can compete for playoff spot.
If it’s possible for a team with these players to play well… How can any fan justify supporting a gm or coach when they finish dead last multiple years? Maybe it’s time to raise expectations of the fans around here.

By: Spartiarti-RVC

Spartiarti-RVC — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:25:13 +0000

Sim will be one to sit out. While he is pest, Hunter finishes his hits and he does something that Sim doesnt. and that is score.

Even if Hunter ready to go, if isles continue streak, he will be one sitting out a few more games.

If it aint broke, dont try to fix it.

By: Wolverine!

Wolverine! — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:18:06 +0000

Plus: Coat drive night! I donated an old coat and received a free ticket to the Florida game in December. What a deal!

Plus: Witt’s two goals and the team’s continued attempts to get him a hat trick

Plus: Winning four in a row!

Plus: Free chili!

Minus: Rangers fans in attendance. Really? Not necessary. We are playing Edmonton.

By: IslesPassion21

IslesPassion21 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:43:46 +0000

Plus: Isles weren’t as bad as many thought a week ago.

Minus: This team isn’t as great as they’ve been playing over the past week either.

Plus: this team is progressing and looks like its supposed to. Its fun to watch

By: Sumo Goalie

Sumo Goalie — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:34:40 +0000

I would put Sim on the 4th line with Park as the center and put Hunter in Sim’s spot. IF the team happens to go through some extended bumps I still wanna see Comeau and Schremp get another crack at some point. But right now I understand not changing up anything.