Comments on: LIVE BLOG: DiPIETRO’S NON-OPTIONAL PRACTICEStill no timetable for AHL stint and NHL return

By: Hockey Guy in Canada

Hockey Guy in Canada — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:21:32 +0000

When Hagman blew by Meyer the other night and beat Roloson, the latter didn’t start waving his arms, shaking his head and making sure that the crowd knew his frustration at his defense and at the play that completed the comeback for the opposition. Then Roloson got up and stopped another million shots and won. If he had anything to say, it was said in the dressing room. Hopefully Rick comes back and becomes the goaltender we all know he can be.

By: player

player — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:50:24 +0000

Good Lord, enough with the “when DP gets healthy” talk already. The guy is pushing 30 years old, been out of the league for two seasons and was a mediocre goalie at best when he was healthy! The focus moving forward should be on the two goalies we drafted this past Summer, not some washed up, never was, over hyped Milbury mistake. And we’re reminded of this every night watching Gaborik light it up with the Rangers.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:20:13 +0000

Alright, in short, who cares about an injured goalie who isn’t in the lineup? Sounds callous, but it’s true. Rick DiPietro is not buying my beers, lunch or child support. We have capable goaltenders in net this season who are performing — one who stopped 58 shots last night. When DiPietro can come back and do that, great. Until then, he had one good season where I think he won 32 games (tying Chris Osgood and Billy Smith for most ever in a single season by an Islanders goaltender).
I hope he gets better; I wish him well. But until he gets into an NHL crease, I really don’t care to read multiple paragraphs about the rehabilitation of Rick DiPietro.
Go Islanders.

By: Spinner9

Spinner9 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:25:37 +0000

Vlad from B’lyn: I was wondering if he was having some after effects of the Swine flu and is maybe playing in a slightly weakened state.

By: Vlad from Brooklyn

Vlad from Brooklyn — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:50:58 +0000

@32. In my opinion, Okie is playing hurt. Maybe that friggin concussion is hunting him down. He just doesn’t look himself.
About DP – if he improves his positioning in the net it will help him a lot and will dicrease his injuries.

By: hathead68

hathead68 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:49:23 +0000

The solid goaltending of Biron and Roloson … who was fantastic last night… cannot be underestimated. That being said, Dipietro’s return will be a huge boost and will continue the positive buzz around the team. With Tavares, Okposo, Moulson, Bailey, and DiPietro, we just need a young stud defender (ala a bigger Streit), and we become a very dangerous team. Good times! Can’t wait to have you back between the pipes, DP!

By: Spartiarti-RVC

Spartiarti-RVC — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:19:42 +0000

tambs does have the skills. he just has to keep driving to net.

Love DP’s fire. hope he can make his return. No need to rush. Also no wise to trade Biron just yet unless we get great Dman in return. Let LA sends us Jack Johnson.

By: Spittin'chicklets

Spittin'chicklets — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:06:03 +0000

Don’t get me wrong… I hope the Rick comes back better then ever..and works his magic back there like few other puck handling goalies evar! Especially for a team who’s strength shall we say isn’t on the back end, this is and can be a huge welcome for our defense and back checking forwards. Bottom line, we’ve got him for soooo long, we need him if for no other reason then to live up to his own expectations and the franchises, as well as the looming fact that no one else will touch him for at least the next few seasons due to his injury problems even at the ripe old age of 26. Not to mention that contract.. ugh I’ll be cheering real loud for DP when he’ gets back in the line up..(and praying reeeeal softly at the same time) Please God, don’t break the Rick again. GO ISLES !!

By: hockeytime

hockeytime — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:58:07 +0000

Hope Ricky comes back healthy and proves his doubters wrong.
Just sayin’- Bailey has more goals than Okposo now…what is up with that.

By: Hockey1919

Hockey1919 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:54:58 +0000

Roloson’s performance last night at 40 must make any Islander fan feel better about DiPietro’s 15 year contract.

By: cody

cody — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:53:56 +0000

wow 12 more years…

By: Bigboo

Bigboo — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:43:00 +0000

This is great news for all us Islanders fans out there. Before Rick got hurt he quieted all his critics by playing all-star caliber hockey and continuing to play injured to try and help this team make the playoffs. You can tell by his comments after practice he is determined to make it back and take this team to many deep runs in the spring. Take your time DP and when your ready u will silence all the nay sayers again. Great article CB.. Looking forward to more updates on his progress