Comments on: NO IMMEDIATE HELP DEVELOPED IN BRIDGEPORTPoint Blank’s rankings of top prospects in the AHL http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/11/no-immediate-help-developed-in-bridgeportpoint-blanks-rankings-of-top-prospects-in-the-ahl/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=no-immediate-help-developed-in-bridgeportpoint-blanks-rankings-of-top-prospects-in-the-ahl Independent, Daily Coverage Of The New York Islanders Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:53:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Al L http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/11/no-immediate-help-developed-in-bridgeportpoint-blanks-rankings-of-top-prospects-in-the-ahl/#comment-109171 Al L Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:49:01 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=17574#comment-109171 Great observation#56! As we both know,back in the '70's and '80's the perception was that once reaching the age of 23,if a youngster was still floundering,he was considered a journeyman. This was usually attributed to the No American,where a highly finesed skilled European was given a longer leash overly stressing the cultural acclimation factor. Times have changed,as indicated by the late bloomer Matt(Love that first name) Moulson,but he is still more the exception rather than the rule. The disappointment of kids such as Schremp(Who's skill quite frankly impresses me and would more if he would display the courage of going to the net like Tambellini has begun to do)is too much to bear for GM'S,hence they stretch any benefit of remaining doubt further than it should go. Go Hershey Bears!!!!! Great observation#56! As we both know,back in the ’70′s and ’80′s the perception was that once reaching the age of 23,if a youngster was still floundering,he was considered a journeyman. This was usually attributed to the No American,where a highly finesed skilled European was given a longer leash overly stressing the cultural acclimation factor. Times have changed,as indicated by the late bloomer Matt(Love that first name) Moulson,but he is still more the exception rather than the rule. The disappointment of kids such as Schremp(Who’s skill quite frankly impresses me and would more if he would display the courage of going to the net like Tambellini has begun to do)is too much to bear for GM’S,hence they stretch any benefit of remaining doubt further than it should go. Go Hershey Bears!!!!!

]]> By: Rich http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/11/no-immediate-help-developed-in-bridgeportpoint-blanks-rankings-of-top-prospects-in-the-ahl/#comment-108903 Rich Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:53:35 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=17574#comment-108903 I do not think the prospects are as bleak as you paint them. After all any youngster with 1st/2nd line potential is already up with the club. This years NHL roster is competetive and even fun to watch - more like a #9 or #10 team instead of #16 that was expected. Budget wise we are at the minimum salary. Not to bad for the cost. Get a new arena deal signed and add 10 mil in 2 FA's + more seasoning for the youngsters and wow we are looking at #4-#5. If i were Wang I would not pump money in w/o a new arena deal. Assuming the budget is the same the alternative would be to sign a bunch of cheap retreads and overachieve to squeze into the #8 slot and struggle to win 1 playoff game and out 4-1. Leaving youngsters in Bridgeport. A soundtiger team with Neilsen, Bailey, Hillen, Tambelini, Comeua would look pretty good to all of us. Given the budget constraint of spending the minimum the Isles and Soundtigers are not nearly as bad as many posts suggest. I do not think the prospects are as bleak as you paint them. After all any youngster with 1st/2nd line potential is already up with the club. This years NHL roster is competetive and even fun to watch – more like a #9 or #10 team instead of #16 that was expected. Budget wise we are at the minimum salary. Not to bad for the cost. Get a new arena deal signed and add 10 mil in 2 FA’s + more seasoning for the youngsters and wow we are looking at #4-#5. If i were Wang I would not pump money in w/o a new arena deal.

Assuming the budget is the same the alternative would be to sign a bunch of cheap retreads and overachieve to squeze into the #8 slot and struggle to win 1 playoff game and out 4-1. Leaving youngsters in Bridgeport. A soundtiger team with Neilsen, Bailey, Hillen, Tambelini, Comeua would look pretty good to all of us.
Given the budget constraint of spending the minimum the Isles and Soundtigers are not nearly as bad as many posts suggest.

]]> By: Swan http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/11/no-immediate-help-developed-in-bridgeportpoint-blanks-rankings-of-top-prospects-in-the-ahl/#comment-108857 Swan Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:14:37 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=17574#comment-108857 Great read, as always C.B. Spot on with your assessments, imo. It is early for Joensuu and Figren, but they are busts so far. I am not even considering them for the NHL. I'm just hoping they become serviceable players for Bridgeport, which they are not yet (I know, I know. Power forwards and Dmen take time). For fans that have been around long enough, they know it is rare for a non-A player to match stats generated in the AHL. If Figren/Joensuu/Comeau can't score in the minors, they are not suddenly going to grow a pair of different hands when given a chance in the NHL. Pointblank has been completely consistence (and honest) from day one. Any perceived differences are on the reader, not CB. Great read, as always C.B. Spot on with your assessments, imo.

It is early for Joensuu and Figren, but they are busts so far. I am not even considering them for the NHL. I’m just hoping they become serviceable players for Bridgeport, which they are not yet (I know, I know. Power forwards and Dmen take time).

For fans that have been around long enough, they know it is rare for a non-A player to match stats generated in the AHL. If Figren/Joensuu/Comeau can’t score in the minors, they are not suddenly going to grow a pair of different hands when given a chance in the NHL.

Pointblank has been completely consistence (and honest) from day one. Any perceived differences are on the reader, not CB.

]]> By: Jim http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/11/no-immediate-help-developed-in-bridgeportpoint-blanks-rankings-of-top-prospects-in-the-ahl/#comment-108848 Jim Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:30:24 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=17574#comment-108848 Lets see, Mike Milbury runs this team into the ground and lasts for years. Neil Smith drafts arguably our best player in his only draft and lasts about 40 days. Now Garth Snow loads the organization with mediocre players with his "bold" moves (excpt for the no-brainer Tavares)and seems to have strong job security. What's wrong with this picture? Maybe Wang selling this team won't be such a bad thing. Lets see, Mike Milbury runs this team into the ground and lasts for years. Neil Smith drafts arguably our best player in his only draft and lasts about 40 days. Now Garth Snow loads the organization with mediocre players with his “bold” moves (excpt for the no-brainer Tavares)and seems to have strong job security. What’s wrong with this picture? Maybe Wang selling this team won’t be such a bad thing.

]]> By: Jeff http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/11/no-immediate-help-developed-in-bridgeportpoint-blanks-rankings-of-top-prospects-in-the-ahl/#comment-108838 Jeff Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:26:54 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=17574#comment-108838 The Tigers are having big troubles trying to put together any kind of offense this year. They are next to last in scoring, the goaltending has been fair. Lawson likes to venture far from the net at times and gets caught out of position. If they fall behind by 3 or more goals, the game is pretty much over. They have trouble scoring 3 goals in a week much less a game. Another problem happening with them this year, is when the time comes that they get a goal, they pretty much give it right by allowing a goal with the 30 seconds of play. I, for one, was disappointed that they let McLean, Igguldin and Coliton go over seas. The top line started off as Moore, Mauldin and Smith which actually was getting something done. But they decided to seitch the lines and the scoring drought ensued. The Tigers are having big troubles trying to put together any kind of offense this year. They are next to last in scoring, the goaltending has been fair. Lawson likes to venture far from the net at times and gets caught out of position. If they fall behind by 3 or more goals, the game is pretty much over. They have trouble scoring 3 goals in a week much less a game. Another problem happening with them this year, is when the time comes that they get a goal, they pretty much give it right by allowing a goal with the 30 seconds of play. I, for one, was disappointed that they let McLean, Igguldin and Coliton go over seas. The top line started off as Moore, Mauldin and Smith which actually was getting something done. But they decided to seitch the lines and the scoring drought ensued.

]]> By: Tom http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/11/no-immediate-help-developed-in-bridgeportpoint-blanks-rankings-of-top-prospects-in-the-ahl/#comment-108833 Tom Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:08:04 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=17574#comment-108833 No worries folks, Garth has a plan. No worries folks, Garth has a plan.

]]> By: Carmine http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/11/no-immediate-help-developed-in-bridgeportpoint-blanks-rankings-of-top-prospects-in-the-ahl/#comment-108832 Carmine Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:01:23 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=17574#comment-108832 I'm looking forward to seeing Martin, Smith, and Joensuu on the Isles someday. I have to say that if our top prospect in the AHL is a goalie who has already had to have hip surgery and has a fisherman logo on his mask is really scary. I hope to God our college and euro prospects are a lot more promising. I’m looking forward to seeing Martin, Smith, and Joensuu on the Isles someday. I have to say that if our top prospect in the AHL is a goalie who has already had to have hip surgery and has a fisherman logo on his mask is really scary. I hope to God our college and euro prospects are a lot more promising.

]]> By: JKIII http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/11/no-immediate-help-developed-in-bridgeportpoint-blanks-rankings-of-top-prospects-in-the-ahl/#comment-108822 JKIII Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:46:14 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=17574#comment-108822 Thanks for being brutally honest CB. I think everyone agrees this team (and our farm system) is still a marquee player and a few prospects (who are considered "locks" @ making the NHL) away from being a true contender 3 - 4 years from now. My question, does anyone know how many picks we CURRENTLY have for the 2010 Draft? Thanks for being brutally honest CB.

I think everyone agrees this team (and our farm system) is still a marquee player and a few prospects (who are considered “locks” @ making the NHL) away from being a true contender 3 – 4 years from now.

My question, does anyone know how many picks we CURRENTLY have for the 2010 Draft?

]]> By: Spartiarti-RVC http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/11/no-immediate-help-developed-in-bridgeportpoint-blanks-rankings-of-top-prospects-in-the-ahl/#comment-108816 Spartiarti-RVC Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:02:27 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=17574#comment-108816 who cares if we dont have team of guys ready for NHL in bridgeport. We already have guys riding the bench at NHL. Its better that way. Give a few more years for them to develop. someone will emerge. In meantime, if Tavares, Schremp, Hillen, were playing in AHL right now, how do you think sound tigers woudl be doing. Isles have so many guys under 25 yrs old that i could care less who was playign in bridgeport. who cares if we dont have team of guys ready for NHL in bridgeport. We already have guys riding the bench at NHL.

Its better that way. Give a few more years for them to develop. someone will emerge.

In meantime, if Tavares, Schremp, Hillen, were playing in AHL right now, how do you think sound tigers woudl be doing.

Isles have so many guys under 25 yrs old that i could care less who was playign in bridgeport.

]]> By: SEF http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/11/no-immediate-help-developed-in-bridgeportpoint-blanks-rankings-of-top-prospects-in-the-ahl/#comment-108812 SEF Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:31:36 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=17574#comment-108812 CB Great coverage of the "assets" in Bridgeport. When considering the state of the NY Islander franchise it is clear that the team is still paying for the mistakes of the past. In fact, this still may be a significant concern given the way the team has shed front-office assets in the past 2 years. For those who are not aware, the time it took for the Islanders to reach rock bottom is measured in years, and the time to recover can be equally as long. Snow and Janokowski should be judged on their last 2 drafts and the development of the Islanders from year-to-year. The thought of trashing their plan after 2 years makes no sense. Especially with the team showing improvement and competing every night. Further, aside of Taveras and Baily not one of their drafts choices is playing with the big club. With all due respect to the readers of this blog, Snow should be accountable for his free agent signings and draft strategy. The draft day trades in 2008 to acquire Josh Baily are certainly a worthy debate. Garth Snow probably understands that these were high risk decisions that could back fire. The reality of where the Islanders are as a team is a product of many poor decisions. Additionally, it can't be overlooked that Charles Wang's desire to develop the Lighthouse Project may have redirected his attention and resources away from the on ice product. Given this possibility and the above issues it is rather clear why team fell into such disrepair. From my seat now seem to be playing a better brand of hockey. For those who go back as far as I do, this team reminds me of the 1974-75 group that outworked their opponents on a nightly basis. CB

Great coverage of the “assets” in Bridgeport. When considering the state of the NY Islander franchise it is clear that the team is still paying for the mistakes of the past. In fact, this still may be a significant concern given the way the team has shed front-office assets in the past 2 years. For those who are not aware, the time it took for the Islanders to reach rock bottom is measured in years, and the time to recover can be equally as long.

Snow and Janokowski should be judged on their last 2 drafts and the development of the Islanders from year-to-year. The thought of trashing their plan after 2 years makes no sense. Especially with the team showing improvement and competing every night. Further, aside of Taveras and Baily not one of their drafts choices is playing with the big club.

With all due respect to the readers of this blog, Snow should be accountable for his free agent signings and draft strategy. The draft day trades in 2008 to acquire Josh Baily are certainly a worthy debate. Garth Snow probably understands that these were high risk decisions that could back fire.

The reality of where the Islanders are as a team is a product of many poor decisions. Additionally, it can’t be overlooked that Charles Wang’s desire to develop the Lighthouse Project may have redirected his attention and resources away from the on ice product.

Given this possibility and the above issues it is rather clear why team fell into such disrepair. From my seat now seem to be playing a better brand of hockey. For those who go back as far as I do, this team reminds me of the 1974-75 group that outworked their opponents on a nightly basis.

]]> By: VanVoorhees http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/11/no-immediate-help-developed-in-bridgeportpoint-blanks-rankings-of-top-prospects-in-the-ahl/#comment-108801 VanVoorhees Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:11:21 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=17574#comment-108801 Yo, Chris, please update us on Kirill Petrov next week when you're writing about other prospects. Now let's build a new arena! I wanna see a Rush Concert there! Yo, Chris, please update us on Kirill Petrov next week when you’re writing about other prospects.

Now let’s build a new arena! I wanna see a Rush Concert there!

]]> By: Sumo Goalie http://www.islanderspointblank.com/2009/11/no-immediate-help-developed-in-bridgeportpoint-blanks-rankings-of-top-prospects-in-the-ahl/#comment-108793 Sumo Goalie Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:29:58 +0000 http://www.islanderspointblank.com/?p=17574#comment-108793 Can we swap Sim for Smith? I'd rather see him up with the big club. He is the closest to being ready to make the jump. Can we swap Sim for Smith? I’d rather see him up with the big club. He is the closest to being ready to make the jump.

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