YOUR FIRST INTERMISSION LOWLIGHT: Nathan Horton Cracks Up Describing His Goal
So things haven’t gone very well so far tonight for the Islanders. After one period against the Bruins they got out shot 13-2 and out scored 3-0. One of those goals came off of Nathan Horton’s stick. The play started when Isles goalie Rick DiPietro went behind his net to play the puck. DiPietro did what every defenseman is taught not to do from birth and cleared it straight up the middle of the ice. It went right onto the tape of Horton’s stick and into the net. In the intermission, MSG’s Peter Ruttgaizer interviewed Horton and asked him to walk the audience through his goal. In the end, the two end up cracking up on camera. Yikes.
Stick tap to Keith Quinn on the video.
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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 →37 Responses to YOUR FIRST INTERMISSION LOWLIGHT: Nathan Horton Cracks Up Describing His Goal
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hihellohowareu says:
That wasn’t cracking up lol
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Ethan K says:
Everyone is laughing except the fans. Dipietro doesn’t care because he makes millions being TERRIBLE at his job! People who are terrible at their job usually get fired.
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Quentin Jones says:
Horton is cracking up because the Islanders are a joke. This team is afraid to play the Bruins. They are a joke. One guy, Matt Martin, plays like a man. Hockey is a physical game. Get physical.
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WhyDoWeSuck? says:
Well, Horton is right, he did get a great pass from DiPietro.
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Real Hockey Fan says:
.. Im not a “negative nelly type” but my goodness that first period was PATHETIC, they had nothing in that period, 1 of the worse periods of the year! – this was after honering Isles legend #18 Eddie Westfall
.. DP is hurting this team, i really think that again the didnt skate in the 1st period (terrible effort) but hes putting them in holes thats tough 2 dig out!
.. I wish i could create 5 more Matt Martins for this team, hes 1 of the few guys that bring it all the time – i just think a ‘shakeup’ is needed for this team and some sandpaper/grit/size on the roster… BADLY!
.. Best part of night was hearing Jiggs and Eddie in the 2nd period, reminds me of my youth and the old sportchannel in the late 80′s early 90′s – great stuff
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Isles fan in CA says:
This is the first time I have ever posted on the goaltending performance of Rick Diepietro. Watching that goal and DP play between the pipes makes me sick. He was so amped after the game vs Montreal even though he played hideous and was luckily bailed out by Montreal’s lackluster play. His elderly like reflexes make me cringe. As a diehard fan I would not mind seeing him play in the AHL for the rest of his multi-year contract.
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Merrick says:
The three answers are:
1) Charles Wang
2) Charles Wang; and
3) Charles Wang.
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How can a team that is “young and hungry” fail to put forth any effort for the majority of their games? How is it that every year, irrespective of the players continue to suck?
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The three answers are:
1) Charles Wang
2) Charles Wang; and
3) Charles Wang.
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AngryPete says:
If Howie Rose wasn’t fired for his comments last year in Atlanta, why would they do anything to Ruttgaizer?
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MikeInNYC says:
My god the islanders are terrible. You really can tell from watching this game how far the islanders are from contending in this league
And how about for the third home game in a row, the islander fans are pretty much overwhelmed by fans of the visiting team. It’s pathetic, the islanders cant even come home to a fanbase anymore.
It’s almost like they’re trying to be so bad that the fans won’t care when they skip town in 4 years
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NYIhockey16 says:
I’m so absolutely SICK TO DEATH of the continuous DP-bashing! This young man (remember, he’ still only 30) has been under an enormous amount of pressure since the day he arrived on Long Island a decade ago as the so-called savior of the proverbial “once-proud” franchise. Everyone loved him back then and he was on the verge of being a top-5 goaltender in the league when all the injuries and just plain bad luck began to befall him. Besides, I don’t care if your name is Patrick Roy. Even he needed defense in front of him and oh, by the way, some occasional OFFENSE to win games and ultimately Cups. Last time I checked the Isles’ roster has no Forsbergs, Sakics, or even John LeClairs (he was a Canadien for any of you too young to recall). So get off DP’s case already! The problems with this organization run far deeper than the crease.
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JKP on LI says:
He’s a selfish player. Trying to pass the puck up the middle only happens if you think you are just SO GOOD that you can break the “rules.” He does stuff like this all the time.
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Or perhaps you’re just trying so damned hard to make SOMETHING … ANYTHING happen when your teammates are not.
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The Haley Hammer says:
He brings it upon himself. How many times do we have to see him misplay the puck. Coming out of the draft he was touted as the best stick handling goalie ever to be drafted, its quite obvious that not only he cant but he is a mediocre goal tender at best. What was all that celebrating after the habs game, even his teammates were embarrassed by his antics. He walks around like he is the man, yeah sure.
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Paul says:
ROFL! Ten years later he sucks!
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juniorjunior says:
anyone notice that they had the umbrella up when the Isles left the ice?
we are a disgrace.
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Jaffe does not get the extension because he is “too hard on the Islanders” but Howie and Ruttgaizer face no retaliatory action despite the fact that they overtly mock the Islanders. Seems logical. Just as logical as signing Staios, Motteau, Rolston.
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Rich L says:
To show you how cheap, and idiotic this organization is, on MSG+ there is Ken Daneyko, representing the Devils,Brian Leetch,usually Dave Maloney,for the Rangers and we get Billy Jaffe, not thst he is bad, but why not a former player, and Peter Ruttgaizer, how much hockey has he ever played,probably NONE.
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It’s apparent anyone taking the time to follow this team still gives a damn enough, but what the hell can we do?
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Hey-O says:
This guy shouldnt be fired..that was hilarious..i cant stop watching it. Our own TV guy, horton and us fans all know we are nothing but a laughing stock!
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Al's Beef says:
Of course Horton laughed. It was the best pass he will get all year.
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martin says:
I hate going there, but why did the Islanders hire Peter Ruttgaizer. He cant pronounce any names. He doesnt have a clue what is going on. He doesnt look prepared 95% of the time. Are you thinking what I’m thinking?
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Troymcclure says:
Yes
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Swan says:
Please. Enough about Peter Ruttgaizer. He is not the problem about this Team.
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Bomber24 says:
Please bring up Haley & gillies. Sit the devils retreads…
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Restore the Pride-N-Passion...NYIslander Hockey says:
Thanks Kevin, look forward to your continued& dedicated hard work in covering & helping fans express their views.
Your Coverage is Educated & Honest Keep up the Great Work! -
Now Let Me Guess Next Time We hear From
NHL president Gary Bettman,
He will state….
“Theres No Question The NY Islanders Need A New Building….Soon”.
Wow, really?
Again….. It’s Ground Hogs Day & we are all
Bill Murray as we awake tomorrow , yet Again!
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csk says:
this team needs a new owner and be moved to Brooklyn – someone who can put some money into the team and eat Dipietro’s contract
the good news – will all the years of sucking, the new owner will start with some talent for sure
the fear is that the team will be attractive now to someone who wants this to become Toronto’s second team – actually, with the talent in hand, that would be a seriously GREAT investment idea – and in a world with few such, expect something like this to happen
Value of the Leafs = 470m
Value of the Islanders = 147mhttp://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/31/hockey-values-09_Toronto-Maple-Leafs_312012.html
http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/31/hockey-values-09_New-York-Islanders_312071.html -
hangover3 says:
He was laughing at the sarcasm, not at Dipietro. Look everyone older then 7 years old knows Dipietro doesnt belong in the NHL. His save % doesnt lie. Wang is teaching all the kids a valuable life lesson, NEPOTISM its who you know in life for most good jobs. So kiss butt, friend everyone on facebook, always buddy up with the bosses, and you will get job security and promotions. DP had a good agent, Tavares didnt.
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caber09 says:
DP 10 – 13 .769 save %
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It's our fault says:
lmao. nice video.
Can anyone shed some light on why Deb Placey left the isles? I was watching the NHL network and she appeared so pleased to be doing the devils games now.
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Bill W. says:
Peter Ruttgaizer should be fired right now, even before Garth & Capuano! The players know better than anyone that the organization is a joke so why give any effort. Get your pay check and go home.
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Bean322 says:
this video actually made me like horton-i used to despise him
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anthony c says:
dipietro sucks
Fire Peter Ruttgaizer immediately. Where is Christine Simpson,who did extensive work last season on NJ Devil broadcasts last season.