THE MORNING SKATE FOR OCT 16
News and Notes After the Big Win
I promise something more analytical and constructive tomorrow. For now, a few tidbits to clean up anything I may have missed from Saturday night.
While you were watching the Islanders and Rangers do battle last night the AHL versions of the two teams — the Sound Tigers and the CT Whale — were taking part in the Battle of Connecticut. The Sound Tigers were down 2-0 in the second before coming back to win the game 5-4 in a shootout. If you’re keeping score, that’s Islanders/Tigers 2, Rangers/Whale 0.
Goaltending whiz kid Kevin Poulin started for Bridgeport and made 41 — YES FOURTY ONE — saves on the night (was the defense asleep at the wheel?). Justin DiBenedetto scored his fifth goal in three games although it was of the less-than-pretty variety. Ty Wishart actually banked a shot off of DiBo, who got credited for the goal.
Remember to check in with Mike Fornabaio of the CT Post for more.
CB’s WEEKLY TRI-STATE ROUNDUP
Please read and respond to his latest at the NYT.
FIRST THE LEADERBOARD, NEXT THE WORLD
It’s still early in the year but we might as well take pride in things like this because you never know how long they’ll last. If you head on over to NHL.com’s stats leaders page you’ll see some familiar names. Al Montoya’s photo noting that he leads the league in GAA and John Tavares’ name as he is tied for the league lead in goals and points. Montoya is also second in save percentage. Sometimes it’s the little things…
HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT
I missed naming a highlight of the night in yesterday’s post-game report, so please accept this video of Mark Streit’s second incredible shot-pass this season as my apologies. Having Streit back and going at 100% has been amazing to watch. He’s the team’s power play quarter back and practically and fourth forward on the ice jumping into the rush whenever possible. Not to mention everything he does for the team defensively.
CAPTION THIS PHOTO
Photographer Bruce Bennett captured this shot of Nabokov’s…err…nice view during Saturday’s win. Let’s hear your best captions in the comments! (Keep it PG-13 please)
COMMENT OF THE WEEK
From time to time I’ll try and feature the best in commenting on the blog. Sometimes, it’s the short and sweet posts that really get the message across. This week’s selection is from Staten Islander on last night’s game thread.
I REALLY enjoyed Rangers in 60 tonight!
I’ll allow it. Just don’t start watching the Dark Side every night!
About Kevin Schultz
Kevin was formerly an NHL blogger for the now defunct AOL Fanhouse and was the creator of the hockey comedy blog Barry Melrose Rocks. He now covers the Isles for Islanders Point Blank. You can follow him for instant updates on the team and talk hockey with him on Twitter @schultz88. View all posts by Kevin Schultz →53 Responses to THE MORNING SKATE FOR OCT 16
News and Notes After the Big Win
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Onesinceforty says:
KS,
Time to get your photo on the left margin and start adding some video interviews. Do you have credentials? Botta Who?-
Kevin Schultz says:
@onesinceforty: all in good time =) Also just a note that I don’t have as much time as CB did, so unfortunately I can’t devote as much time to being in the SNY studio as he did.
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Oh...Marrone says:
Great win! i wish we didnt have four days off…im already dying for some isles hockey…nabakov..what a dirty old man he has become.
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Jim Clark says: What is Russian for “You can look but you better not touch”?
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Staten islander says:
I was thinking this morning how much better look with a healthy streit and ko on the ice.
Nabby “if they put on a few pounds they could work on my uncle’s farm outside Minsk”
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fmcisles says:
Nice shovels!!
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Claude says:
“aahh….. It’s nice to be the starting”
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rob says:
Nabby ” Man, now I know what Garth meant when he said I was going to get a good look in net this season”
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James says:
Caption: “Why did I ever sit out last season… no one told me of these lovely ice wenches.”
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Joe in Masssapequa says:
Caption: “I vill break you!”
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Mike says:
Can’t see the lines!!! can you Russ?
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isles71 says:
Nabby….”Dear God, I Promise to never bother you again, if you just grant me this one little prayer…”
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len spano says:
“Nice ice”
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anthony c says:
Caption: I’m Having A Perfect Moment
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Mission9000 says:
How do you say Giggity in russian?
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“Evgeni sat motionless, pondering his own NHL mortality as Coliseum staff assisted in the removal of Rick DiPietro from the active roster.”
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AJAX says:
“Then I go in net, and I feel shame”
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dedshark says:
Nabby…”no wonder DP has bad hips”
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Schultz39 says:
“I guess that’s what they mean by “Schweddy Balls’”
or
“I love this country”
BTW…..nice job, Kevin. Keep up the good work. Chris who??
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Boudie13 says:
Caption – “I’ll take of those and call you in the morning.”
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Me wanna touch the Hiney!!!!!!!!
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Mike From Oceanside says:
Eveningware…
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Numbers65 in Ohio says:
The winners 10, 12, 11!!!
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Mezz3329 says:
Caption … I love America/ or the NHL!
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Dan says: Ah you know ladies I am the starting goalie tonight.
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Danielle says:
Caption: “Daaaaa.”
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nick says:
Nabby Cap: I hope this is a loooooooong TV break
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Steve J says:
I’m expecting a lap dance if I am named on the three stars.
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Battfist says:
Nabby- “Five-Hole”
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Mark from massapequa says:
“nice stick handling”
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mike1211 says:
Nabby: Hellllllllllllllllllllllllloooooooooooooooooooooooo
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Jim Clark says:
Ensign Pavel Chekov says we invented these in Russia.
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rick says:
“The name’s Nubby. ….uh…I…I mean Nabby?”
It’s kinda pg13? i think
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I am Efgeni Nabakov, and I am an Islander….Thank god! Why didn’t you tell me about the view from Long Island, I would have come right away! I can’t believe a certain swedish goalie spits on these lovelies!
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Juniorjunior says:
Nabby: “maybe they’re skating away from me because I smell like cabbage……”
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TC says:
…and bless mommy and daddy and aunt Olga…and I promise never to disrespect Mr. Wang and the Islanders ever again…
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BJ says:
Caption:
“If I knew the ice girls were this hot, I would have reported to the team last year”
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Nabakov: “More potential rebounds”…
My voice is still in recovery. What do I do until Thursday? I’ve been bowing down to JT the god in my mind all day since the game. I am also bravo-ing Martin on the 3rd. Those other lines better get going!
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Bill from Ocenaside says:
“It’s the end of the world as we know it….and I feel fine…..
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Mikeybiggs says:
Nabby – “They don’t have those in the KHL..”
1 Ice Girl to the other – “Is your butt getting warm too?”
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Can’t put the whole quote cause it isn’t PG-13, but brings to mind that scene from Slapshot when McGrath is telling Reggie about the guy he once got who had a problem. “He’d get penalties just so he could get in the box and …… What was his name?……..”
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RWM says:
“Thank God they lost the ‘Hooters’ Stockings”
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Eric Cup says:
Nabby – “Oh Mighty Ice Girls – I’m SO glad I’m here!”
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StevieL says:
Caption; Come back, come back! I’m not Lundquist!!!
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rob hock says:
“Damn, this view sure beats the one out of the luxury box…thanks Rick”
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BM says:
The action was end to end at the old barn tonight.
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peter debenedetto says:
Caption:
Octopus in Detroit
Ice Girls on Long Island
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mike says:
caption: Now thats what i call clearing the crease
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HemHome says:
How about…
“ahhhh…my early X-Mas Presents…thank you Lord!!”
Nabby- “What a Country!”