Comments on: ISLANDERS 3 BUFFALO 2 (SHOOTOUT)Post-Game Interactive Plus/Minus

By: isles316

isles316 — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:52:49 +0000

#28, you have to make contact with the goalie for the goal to be waived off. The call on the ice was incidental contact and there was none. The crease rule is no longer in effect unless you touch the goalie.

By: Jzimm

Jzimm — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:40:06 +0000

You CAN NOT have a foot in the crease where the goaltender is attempting to gain position. Sutton’s foot was in the blue, butted up against Miller’s pad. He didn’t mean it, but it’s hte way it is. It was a good call by the ref. I’m an Islander fan, but I’m a rarity in that I can be objective.

By: BC

BC — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:19:23 +0000

Kurvers the issue is, like it or not, Dipietro will be this franchise’s goalie for the next 10 years or so barring injury. However you seem to want him to not return to being a top 10 goalie in the league. While Roloson has played amazing, you have to remember he is 40 years old. He isn’t going to be around when this entire team and our prospects come together.
And I don’t think winning percentage should be valued as highly for goalies as other statistics. I agree winning games is very important for goalies, but a goalie’s record can be affected by the skill of his team, and lets face it Dipietro has played on some below average Islanders teams in his career.

By: dominla

dominla — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:16:20 +0000

as i see it… DP and islander fans here have a lot in common.

1) maybe not the best in the league right now… because they are both rusty and emotional but there’s potential for a wonderful comeback
2) thrived in the early years,
3) early success may have gone to their heads a little and it was taken for granted
4) forces out of their control knocks them down

now… hopefully… with no other problems… they both rise from the ashes… or worst case scenario get squished like a speeding train hitting a penny

Isles Fans and DP.. two halves of the same heart

By: Joe

Joe — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:02:11 +0000

Rolo has been our mvp so far this season but love when DP is in the net. We are sticking around the playoff hunt this year boys.

By: nyislanders93

nyislanders93 — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:45:20 +0000

The play as of the month of January has been great. After going 6-8-1 in the month of December, it really looks like things are turning around. The defense has very good. The one problem is their power play. If they can fix that power play to be shooting around 18%, they will make the playoffs. Good to see DP back.

By: Islebethere4u

Islebethere4u — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:26:24 +0000

+ DP is coming along. Nice game
+ This team is starting to get it.
+ Hillen jumping up after that big hit. It hurts just watching the replay.
+ JT scoring
even = disallowed goal a marginal call. People should realize it could have been called a penalty for goalie interference. Lucky the ref saw it the way he did. Sutton was already engaged with the the d-man when Miller decided to make contact with Sutton.
+ Big win against a good team.
+ Schremp is coming along nicely
+ KO is playing awesome
+ Gordon. I was on him badly early this season, but he has shown he belongs here!

By: doc

doc — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:23:55 +0000

The vitriolic words regarding DiPietro the past several days on this blog has been amazing to me. I question the brain power and the ability of “our” fans to properly analyze the situation regarding his value to this team, his commitment to the Islanders and the community, his work ethic and preparation etc.

Many on this blog act as if he’s raped and pillaged our own family.

He’s been injured…? - YES! GUILTY as charged.

But geez… Give it a break. For all intent and purpose, the guy has been a gentlemen, a role model and “PRO” Long Island since he’s been here. Get over the fact that he was handed a great contract and then got injured or that he “over-handles” the puck.

DOC

By: hathead68

hathead68 — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:11:13 +0000

Welcome back DP!!! Now let’s go boys, tied for 8th spot, don’t look back!!!

By: kurvers28

kurvers28 — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:04:33 +0000

Mario - 77 - one game and I should apologize? Haven’t you ever learned to stop going crazy after one decent Rick start? He never keeps it up. You must be all excited that he is now a whopping 5 games over garbage NHL .500 for his career. Talk to me at the end of the season and we’ll see how happy you are with your prodigal son.

By: Cary

Cary — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:34:22 +0000

Big win against a real good team on a hot streak and 2 games over.

I’m starting to really buy into this team!

By: wmw22

wmw22 — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:31:51 +0000

Agreed with CB on the Park goal that was waived off. On the telecast, Billy Jaffe recited the rule that the player has to have “impaired the goaltender’s ability to play the puck.”

Looking at the replay again in both real speed and in slow motion, Sutton’s foot was in the crease just barely. He was working the other defenseman trying to gain position for a screen. And Miller actually had a clear view to the puck and missed it with his pad.

Still a great win. This team is showing incredible resolve right now, but that was a momentum changer.