Comments on: ISLANDERS 4 BOSTON 1 (REGULATION!)Teamwork, Moulson, Park and Roloson Rule

By: IslesPassion21

IslesPassion21 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:13:25 +0000

I too noticed that Striet hasn’t been as effective and there are a couple glaring problems, like his lax or weak passes from in our own zone and bringing the puck thru the nuetral zone on the PP. I think he’s simply having a little slump and he too will iron out the wrinkles in his game and play the way he’s capable of.

Don’t worry, Striets still a great Dman, IMHO

By: IslesPassion21

IslesPassion21 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:30:01 +0000

I was saying all along Parky belongs on a scoring line and Simmer should be on the energy line.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:14:59 +0000

Great win! only things i would change are this…

1. Tamby in an Comeau out. neither do much in regulation but tamby is a good choice if it goes to a shoot out.

2. Sim out, and someone tougher in. Sim does nothing and the Islanders are a little small an short on toughness. Jackman shouldn’t have to answer the call every night and they don’t really have anyone else.

By: jonsson3

jonsson3 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:55:04 +0000

I,ve said it here before and I’ll say it here again, Richard Park is one of the most under-rated players (not only on this team) but in the league.!!

Hillen is a BEAST!! What a play on that first goal!!

Streit,Hillen,Sutton,Macdonald, and 2 free agent d-man signings for next year.. look out NHL its 1980 once again!!!

…is it Friday yet??

By: Anthony

Anthony — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:11:49 +0000

oops, I meant 3 years at a million a year. (3 million a year would be a Sather contract!)

By: Anthony

Anthony — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:10:47 +0000

Great job all around… On pace for 90 pts… Moulson is a monster, sign him! It takes some players a little longer to realize their potential, ie. Brett Hull, John LeClair. He’s still young enough to grow with the team. He’d jump at a one-way, three year, 3 million a year deal! Sign him now, cheap! He’s a 25-30 goal guy, 50-60 points…

By: Islander505

Islander505 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:51:41 +0000

Isles Fan in Vancouver #10

I too, have been very critical of Park on the 1st line. I believe my words on this blog were something like “ZERO offensive skills”.
I’m not ready to “eat crow” yet, based on a coupla good games….but….I am looking for some salt.

Best 60 minutes of the year tonight.

Just my opinion…from two time zones away.

By: Islesin2010

Islesin2010 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:44:02 +0000

Also, couldn’t agree with #33 more, Streit glides through the neutral zone on the PP and completely disrupts any flow the forwards get going into the zone. Hillen has been great, people that said he has no place in the NHL need to eat their words.

By: Islesin2010

Islesin2010 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:41:59 +0000

It’s officially time for some self-promotion. I’ve been patient and this team has made my prediction come true. About a month ago after a 6-3 loss to the Sabres I went on this blog and said in the comments section the Isles needed time, and would win 7-of-10 at some point of the season. Keep in mind this is before they even had one win on the year. Over their last 11, our boys are 7-2-2, for 16 out of a possible 22 points. Great Job!

They looked great tonight, rarely flustered in their own zone, and smart decisions in all three zones. Big 6 points up for grab over the weekend. I originally said I would be happy with 10 points on this road trip, I think that goal is still fair, and very reachable… we’ll see how it plays out.

By: NYICHAMP39

NYICHAMP39 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:41:12 +0000

Great game overall. Everyone is working hard which is more than we can say about the Islanders over the past few seasons. Finally! Im making the call right now. Does anyone notice an uncanny similarity between Jack Hillen and a young Dan Boyle? Both shorter defensemen with great fluid skating. While I dont think Hillen has quite the offensive ability that Boyle does I think Jack is going to turn into a top 2 defenseman. At worst I see him as being a teams number 4 in his prime. He has been showing some flashes of brilliance lately.

By: Smitty074

Smitty074 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:31:12 +0000

i think the worse thing about tonight is having to wait 3 days for the next game

LETS GO ISLANDERS!!!!

By: Oren

Oren — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:21:54 +0000

CB, please respond to this and tell me what you think: Do you notice that Mark Streit has trouble clearing the zone, and for most of the season including tonight does these behind the back no-look passes? Furthermore he does NOT skate it out of his zone and his skating has slowed down, he plays as if he does not care. Whats the deal? My assessment is if the Isles ever learn how to clear the zone they will be so much better off. PS: Hillen has been our best d-man when he has played. Love his poise and smarts…excellent skater and knows how and when to use his speed.