Comments on: PRACTICE: Iceworks, 11.19.09: Witt ReturnsTambellini…Lines…Kill Filatov…How to get respect

By: Thomas

Thomas — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:05:42 +0000

Just curious, what exactly is Jon Sim doing to stay in the lineup over Tambellini, Tambellini’s output was higher in 1 period than Sim’s entire year..puzzling at best.

The Sim experiment is over..he is useless, let’s stop wasting his spot.

By: Spartiarti-RVC

Spartiarti-RVC — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:04:05 +0000

i can totally understand why gordon benching tamebellini. Same reason he benches Comeau. They become complacant very easily and refer back to their lazy worth ethic.
What i mean, Rather than the goal scoring Tambellini that has 5-8shots and drives the net he went right back to having the dman drive him to the outside and he was force to just throwing a bad centering pass instead of having options.

Reason why he still hasnt gotten back in is they team is winning. If it aint broke, dont fix it.

By: Big Van Vader

Big Van Vader — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:42:52 +0000

(75) You KNOW they have been negotiating behind closed doors since they “stopped” talking to the media. (Murray is like the fat girl in class that NEEDS to tell someone that she is going on a date with SOMEbody)Before the end of the year, a deal will be reached. They have to have Mangano elected and on board first. Then they will hail this as a REPUBLICAN brokered victory in the Town OF Hempstead. It will be slightly scaled down, but will get done.

As for Isles fans going to games, when the Isles were playing well in 2001-2002, the games were usually packed. People want to see a competitive team. Doesn’t have to be elite, but at least middle of the pack, and hard working. Isles have been more exciting this year. The people will come if they buy into that the Isles are a legit playoff contender. We’re not there yet. YET. If they are in the 7th or 8th spot come march, watch how packed the games will be. Isles fans have been beaten down for FAR too long. Basically since 1994 when that awful thing occurred. See how happy they were when Tavares was drafted? Imagine the reaction around here should they make the playoffs this season.

By: Hockey Guy in Canada

Hockey Guy in Canada — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:12 +0000

#56 – just saying there are many players who have decent rookie years and then have a letdown in the second. Doesn’t necessarily happen to every player. Kyle Okposo is currently 101st in NHL scoring. He’s not Cam Neely yet.

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:20:38 +0000

#74 Duff, it’s not that simple. Would Moulson have ten goals if he wasn’t playing with tavares? You can’t guarantee that because he has had no prior success.

By: Spartiarti - RVC

Spartiarti - RVC — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:45:28 +0000

I totally understand what gordon means by benching tamb. We saw him catch fire then suddenly went scoreless in two games. Why? B/c he reverted back to what he did last 2 yrs. Instead of driving to net he once again allowed the dman to push him wide along boards leavin him with no options. Then tamb just tries a low quality centering pass. Good message to send early. Why he is still out is b/c we are winnin games. If it aint broke. Don’t try to fix it. Its frustrating that comeau and tambs need constant fire under they @sses. Very lazy.

By: CIsle

CIsle — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:43:36 +0000

Folks really should not forget that Filatov, who does have some skillzzz, has an upward battle to fight in the size department. Sure, his chances nowadays of becoming an impact player in this NHL are better than they were 10 years ago, but he’ll still need to add a considerable amount of meat and experience to become a player.

I can’t see CBS wanting to trade him at this juncture. It is gonna be mighty ironic for CBS fans to see both Zherdev and Filatov in the KHL, considering one was deemed expendable after having acquired the other.

As for us, before being injured, Petrov was looking pretty good in the Subway series, a great sign for a guy who looked to be falling off the map a bit.

By: Islesin2010

Islesin2010 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:29:32 +0000

Here is my problem with Gordon’s handling of Tambellini. The kid wasn’t playing up to his capabilities, so Gordon took him out of the lineup, which can’t be argued. Tamby then came out and scored 6 goals in 5 games and was the Isles best player for a solid 2 weeks. Then the Isles drop a few games, where oh by the way Tambellini was one of the only bright spots in those games, and Gordon benches him again.

We have seen the potential we’ve been waiting to see for the last 2-3 seasons. If Tambellini started going back to his old habits, then its Gordon’s job to sit him down and show him what he’s doing wrong to get him back on track, NOT put him in the press box. I understand it’s difficult to change the lineup in the middle of a winning streak, but I don’t think we can just forget about how much joy every Islanders fan got from seeing Jeff succeed. He needs to be given some confidence from the coaching staff that one bad play or even one bad game doesn’t mean he’s going to be sitting out the next one. That isn’t how players grow in my opinion.

By: duff

duff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:06:09 +0000

tambellini had 5 goals in 2 games. he’s inconsistent at going to the net. all he needs to do is watch Moulson, take some notes, and imitate. he just loves the perimeter though.

By: JTorBust

JTorBust — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:53:35 +0000

63 Rich hit the nail on the head. Question every Isle diehard should ask themself , if the team does move did you do everything you could to keep them here, including going to every game you could ? Marketing dept should be partially blamed , terrible…

By: Isles Fan in Ulster County

Isles Fan in Ulster County — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:33:49 +0000

I’m kind of disappointed that Gordon would sit Tambellini for “going off his game” a bit, but he lets Jon Sim play every night? What the hell has Sim done to deserve a spot? Sure hasn’t done enough “agitating.”

By: Chris TMC

Chris TMC — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:30:49 +0000

Metalcoconut (59) I think you make very good points!