Comments on: DEVILS 2, ISLANDERS 1: No one will be offended if you choose not to re-live this yawner

By: Mike Olivo

Mike Olivo — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:50:02 +0000

I don’t like seeing Jon Sim and Thompson either, but they aren’t useless. They play a roll, they skate hard. Weight had a nice third period. I think Go-Go has to stop having Okposo killing penalties because it kills his energy on even strength shifts. When I have to watch Sim on the wing next to Moulson and Tavares because Okposo just got done killing a penalty, it is a little frustrating. Finally, can’t blame Biron for giving up 2 goals, but the first one was a softy

By: rochfire

rochfire — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:50:02 +0000

I am not trying to diminish Brodeur, but how much of his long term success over the years is attributed to the trap system, or variations of it. My kid is really getting excited about the sport but even he gave up last night with that snoozefest. By the way, the PP sucks and Ricky never would have let that point shot in.For all you haters, he can’t come back soon enough for me.

By: Joe Cusumano

Joe Cusumano — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:38:32 +0000

Totally stale offense. Tambellini back to his usual invisible self, and if anyone is surprised please look at his career numbers. Robbie Schremp should be put back in this lineup!!! How foolish is Scott Gordon to continue to waste time with forwards that are USELESS! This includes Jon Sim no matter what they are paying him!

By: Ed

Ed — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:04:44 +0000

I just wish Coach Gordon would look someone in the eye when he does interviews, or the camera, or just anywhere but space. It goes with the job coach, make yourself likeable.

By: CJCB

CJCB — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:46:01 +0000

was i the only one who avoided this game. I knew from the get gogo that this game would disappoint. Way to go Jackman, nice way to handle a middleweight!! Next time try fighting someone your own size, or are you afraid???? Dont balme it all on the Devils the Islanders are NOT that entertaining either!!! The play some good games but i always find myself drifting from their games. New NHL= BORING!!!!

By: WM

WM — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:39:32 +0000

I’ve been an NHL fan for 30 years and, though it’s only November, it’s been the most sleep-inducing season I’ve seen. I’m not just talking about the last two Isles games but all the games (I have the Center Ice package). We’re back to seeing a lot of low-entertaining 2-1 games. I hardly see more than 2 consecutive tape-to-tape passes. Rinks around the league are 1/2 empty. There are injuries galore to top players. Bottom line – I hope it’s just not me but I’m not as eager to watch/attend a game as I’ve been in previous years.

By: jonsson3

jonsson3 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:12:37 +0000

Let me tell you what I think happe zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Is it over?

By: Glen S

Glen S — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:11:58 +0000

BORING VERY BORING game, yes I thought the trap was dead, well it reared it’s ugly head tonight.

By: Joe P.

Joe P. — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:15:49 +0000

The problem is the PP. The Isles are working real hard, and it’s showing out there, but we need to deliver on the PP, it looks awful out there. And Lemaire is a malignant tumor. He makes games unwatchable with his ‘coaches win games’ system. But if we at least score on our PPs we could have won this one.

By: AM

AM — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:07:01 +0000

Was at the game and thank gd i did not pay for my ticket because that was brutal to sit through even live. Between the trap and the Isles offense, you could have been put to sleep. Very nice building though and exactly what we need on LI. On another note, we clearly need to hit the net more as we are missing it on a good amount of point blank shots. Also don’t know why Park was out there in the last 1;30 unless it was for a faceoff win. There has to be was way to get around the trap. I”m tired of these 2-1 games that turn new and casual fans off on hockey.

By: Justin

Justin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:35 +0000

This is not a playoff team, don’t be taken in by a four-game winning streak. The Isles are very limited up front and have arguably the worst defense corps in the league. They have played a little better than I thought, however, and I am not totally disappointed with the season so far.

By: Islander

Islander — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:59:24 +0000

Thompson and Jackman play hard. Bailey is not sure of what he is doing, but tries, he does need a little time in the AHL, he needs to be fine tuned. Oposo is a beter player than Tavares. My opinion.