It's funny cause it's never freaking happening. I wish he'd just retire or someone on the opposing team ends his career. I'm looking at you matt cooke ya douche. Why did you end marc savard's career instead of dp's?
- The Iceman

Nobody could end DP's career. If he needed to play in a wheelchair he would.

"Well, 'This is where all the magic happens.' as they say. I've had 3 and a half knee replacements in that gurney!"

-Rick DiPietro
- NYIDRIVE4FIVE

So long as Martin signs I'm good...he needs a contract before camp or he sits, I believe thats Wang's policy...too bad it wasn't sign or trade a big name talent before camp or Garth sits...of course I still think Wang is the biggest problem with that kinda thing.

Wish Martin was a little more skilled, and maybe he is good enough, to sit on the top line with JT and MM...I know I'll be trashed for saying it but it worked with Gillies right.....or Kabanov on the top line..really what do we have to lose...I really think if KK makes the team he will have better stats than Bailey, KO and Grabs...

It ain't easy being an Islanders fan...

It ain't easy being an Islanders fan...
- nyi365

Well the Lord hates a coward. Sticking with this team shows strength.

I hear we got Wilf Paiement in return. Damn. Snow finally fleeced someone.
- SCLI

It's funny cause it's never freaking happening. I wish he'd just retire or someone on the opposing team ends his career. I'm looking at you matt cooke ya douche. Why did you end marc savard's career instead of dp's?
- The Iceman

dont you need him to hit the cap floor though? (same with yashin)

We should get a pool going. How many games before DP returns to the injured reserve. Side wage of an over under of 15 games.

On second thought. Make that an over under of 15 periods!
- SCLI

over 15


Games

XxNYIxX

Was wondering if he would ever play through his contract, isles need him badly.
- MindFr3eak

with the goalie prospects in the ahl he really is a non factor

What is the purpose of an RFQ without a plan?
- bsrisles1971

What is the purpose of government in Nassau County? The Republicans, whose mantra is that government doesn't work, should use Nassau footage for campaign ads...it's incontrovertible proof....

Actually if DP returned to Allstar form I'll take him
- Danformo

Actually, if he could manage to not be down 3-0, five minutes into the game, half of the times he plays, I'd be a lot better with the idea than I am now. Watching him play is like watching the Mets bullpen- I'm sure there's something else on TV . More , to go with Nassau County and the Town of Hempstead....maybe they should just change it to Humpstead...

- Killer' Carlson

Nice....I just wish he'd like his house enough to stay there...

So long as Martin signs I'm good...he needs a contract before camp or he sits, I believe thats Wang's policy...too bad it wasn't sign or trade a big name talent before camp or Garth sits...of course I still think Wang is the biggest problem with that kinda thing.

Wish Martin was a little more skilled, and maybe he is good enough, to sit on the top line with JT and MM...I know I'll be trashed for saying it but it worked with Gillies right.....or Kabanov on the top line..really what do we have to lose...I really think if KK makes the team he will have better stats than Bailey, KO and Grabs...
- Nolanders

I dont think Kabanov makes the team.........actually, i dont think he ever makes the team.

dont you need him to hit the cap floor though? (same with yashin)
- dmarsden2988

Yeah thats what all winning clubs do...........pay players not to play just so we can reach the floor.

I dont think Kabanov makes the team.........actually, i dont think he ever makes the team.
- kindlyrick

Just finish the sentence...because he's Russian.

Chris Botta‏@ChrisBottaNHL

If Rick DiPietro was on IR when a lockout began, Islanders would have to pay him. Hence today's very official announcement

Botta's Sheep will be proud....

Just finish the sentence...because he's Russian.
- UIF

No, dont misunderstand........I dont think he makes the team because of his size. I dont think he'll be able to take NHL punishment.

Personally, I dont like his game because he's all flash.........but I dont wanna go off on my Don Cherry rant.

No, dont misunderstand........I dont think he makes the team because of his size. I dont think he'll be able to take NHL punishment.

Personally, I dont like his game because he's all flash.........but I dont wanna go off on my Don Cherry rant.
- kindlyrick

OK, that's better reasoning.

They say he's put on some more weight, but he did look rail thin in camp last year. I like his vision and playmaking though...I hope he makes it, not necessarily this season, but eventually.

OK, that's better reasoning.

They say he's put on some more weight, but he did look rail thin in camp last year. I like his vision and playmaking though...I hope he makes it, not necessarily this season, but eventually.
- UIF

Of the two I think Petrov is an all around better player for the NHL. Not sure what the problem is, but there is obviously a reason why these two went so late in the draft with their talent.

This just in, DiPietro suffers paper cut. Out 16 months.
- dinglynutz

i wish!!!

dee, i think i speak on behalf of almost everyone (i assume XX wants it). can you not post the email of rob shremp??

the guy was such a minor part of this team when he was here. now that hes not with the team hes dead to most islanders fans.

why would we care to read an email exchange involving him?

dee, i think i speak on behalf of almost everyone (i assume XX wants it). can you not post the email of rob shremp??

the guy was such a minor part of this team when he was here. now that hes not with the team hes dead to most islanders fans.

why would we care to read an email exchange involving him?
- LetsGoIsles

Cause this just in Islanders sign Rob Shremp to a 2 year contract along with Satan. DP named number one goalie. Our playoff push starts NOW!!

LETS GO ISLANDERS!!!

I dont think Kabanov makes the team.........actually, i dont think he ever makes the team.
- kindlyrick

He will get a nice long look. I honestly feel that he will make this team. The Islanders like the flash and smaller guys. He is a shoe in

We should get a pool going. How many games before DP returns to the injured reserve. Side wage of an over under of 15 games.

On second thought. Make that an over under of 15 periods!
- SCLI

they should make a AL strictly for RDP, instead of the DL....

Rick has been put on the 15 day Abled List, we expect him back on the DL within those 15 days

Just finish the sentence...because he's Russian.
- UIF

hahahah....glad i continued reading the posts before i posted, people would have thought i copied and pasted exactly what you wrote. phew!!