Comments on: ISLANDERS at CAROLINA, 7:00 pm – NYI Sign GilliesGordon wants team to “put somebody on their ass”

By: ed

ed — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:02:03 +0000

Has the wrecker fallen out of favor?? No problem with the Islanders dressing an enforcer, but make it an enforcer. Islanders put Jackman in a tough spot as he had to fight everyone and he wasn’t capable, but was willing. Hope they don’t do it to this kid. Boogard is supposed to be available in Minn. Go get that monster

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:54:55 +0000

Keep in mind also, the Islanders were absolutely bullied by Philly last time, they need this.

By: JP

JP — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:53:31 +0000

Can we relax with worrying about the next Islander enforcer? There is no doubt the Isles can be a little more physical, but let’s face it- guys like Baumgartner, Vukota, and Webb would not fit in the current NHL.

I totally agree with #96- what did Webb really do to help the Isles in the playoffs? Cheap shots were still taken on Peca and Kenny. And Vukota didn’t really stop Dale Hunter’s dirty play in ’93- did he?

Enjoy the unexpected excitement of this season. Two losses to the best teams in the east certainly does not mean they’ll pack it in. It boggles my mind how some are hoping to finish in the bottom 5 for the sake of a lottery pick.

Playoffs! Playoffs! Playoffs!

Let’s Go Islanders!

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:51:17 +0000

Trevor Gillies can actually skate and keep up with the play, much different than Fritz. Not only that but he is one of the best enforcers in the AHL. This is amazing, I cant wait to watch him play.

Everyone look up his recent fight with Jeremy Yablonski or when he beat up Kip Brennan a couple months back, this is sick.

By: Staten Islander

Staten Islander — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:35:20 +0000

This years Mitch Fritz?

By: jtonne

jtonne — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:34:42 +0000

trevor is no clark

By: Chris in DC

Chris in DC — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:34:31 +0000

Not sure what the others have seen, but I’ve watched some YouTube clip of Gillies and it looks like he can really throw the left hand. And he’s big. And he’s better than anything the Isles have right now in terms of an intimidation factor, so yeah, I’d like him in the lineup against Philly on Saturday. Other games, who knows. Against the Flyers, definitely.
And yes, I saw him get KO’d by Boogaard, but c’mon now, it’s Derek Freakin’ Boogaard we’re talking about. Most fearsome fighter in the league.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:27:52 +0000

Nothing like going down to a nice matinee then heading down to Atlantic City. Hopefully be a good Isles crowd in Philly

By: jim

jim — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:24:31 +0000

as a few have said Gillies is a good fighter, not great though. one thing he’s always shown is a willingness to jump anyone if they take liberties with his teammates. doesn’t seem to care if it’s a smaller, non-fighter. if they lay out a teammate, he’ll go after them. kinda what we need, at least against teams like Philly.

not sure who’s spot he’d take in the lineup, but there are a number of guys who could use a game or two in the stands as a kick in the butt.

By: Davy

Davy — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:20:13 +0000

We need this game tonight, I also believe it is the right call putting DP in there. Good signing of the goon, we need one.

By: LIMBAUGH2012

LIMBAUGH2012 — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:18:02 +0000

Good job Snow to get Gillis in the BIGS’

By: admin

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:17:36 +0000

Post updated with Trevor Gillies news…CB