I dont have a problem with that.........i just dont think he's gonna make the islanders. Ever
- kindlyrick

so you are counting him out before he even gets a chance...

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Cairns probably told him that if he shut his yap, and skated hard he'd be closer to making money....
- kindlyrick

Eric Cairns...


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We all know that Frans is no way a second line center. We all know that all the kids will get a chance to make this team and the best ones will. We all know we are going to go into the season with a young unproven team. So need to fight over who is going to make the team and who is not
- kasperrko

What are the attributes for a 2nd line centreman, as opposed to a 3rd line centre?

What are the attributes for a 2nd line centreman, as opposed to a 3rd line centre?
- jimmc7722

second line should be more of an offensive role, they are the second scoring line

A third line center should be better on the d side of the puck.. which FN is VERY good at. The third line is traditionally a shadow line that is sent out to shut down the opposing teams best.

XxNYIxX

second line should be more of an offensive role, they are the second scoring line

A third line center should be better on the d side of the puck.. which FN is VERY good at. The third line is traditionally a shadow line that is sent out to shut down the opposing teams best.

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- XxNYIxX

So how many points do you need to be considered good enough for a second line centre?

So how many points do you need to be considered good enough for a second line centre?
- jimmc7722

A good one - 60 +

A good enough one - 50

yes kabanov was a model citizen this season and was praised for his two way play and unselfishness play during the memorial cup
- NYI78

I have heard nothing but great things about him. He is playing awesome staying out of trouble and could be the sprk plug we have been waiting for. I for one would love to see him with the big club next year

I have heard nothing but great things about him. He is playing awesome staying out of trouble and could be the sprk plug we have been waiting for. I for one would love to see him with the big club next year
- kasperrko

Shouldn't he play in the AHL first!!!

second line should be more of an offensive role, they are the second scoring line

A third line center should be better on the d side of the puck.. which FN is VERY good at. The third line is traditionally a shadow line that is sent out to shut down the opposing teams best.

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- XxNYIxX

You nailed it xx Frans actually when he first was calle dup was a third line center and was awesome. Due to not having enough talent the Islanders had to push him up to number two which he ahs played decently enough but was not built for it. He is a great pk and defensive type guy who can on a great year chip in 20 goals.

On the second line you expect at least 25 - 30 goals with about 30-35 assists. I dont think Frans has that in him and that is ok

Shouldn't he play in the AHL first!!!
- jimmc7722

Maybe but lets see how he plays in camp. He might just wow everyone and make the club. You should know by now that the AHL for some prospects are optional

Maybe but lets see how he plays in camp. He might just wow everyone and make the club. You should know by now that the AHL for some prospects are optional
- kasperrko

I just thought we would bring him along slowly... and not ruin him like all the rest of the prospects.

You nailed it xx Frans actually when he first was calle dup was a third line center and was awesome. Due to not having enough talent the Islanders had to push him up to number two which he ahs played decently enough but was not built for it. He is a great pk and defensive type guy who can on a great year chip in 20 goals.

On the second line you expect at least 25 - 30 goals with about 30-35 assists. I dont think Frans has that in him and that is ok
- kasperrko

Was Mike Peca a 2nd liner or a 3rd liner?

hey the bra is off now!!! He's as big or bigger even at YOUR wiki stats then alot of the friggen NHL.

come on seriously!!!


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- XxNYIxX

Aaahhhh! That's what I've been waiting for!

Was Mike Peca a 2nd liner or a 3rd liner?
- jimmc7722

2nd
He was a well rounded player
Think, better Jordan staal

2nd
He was a well rounded player
Think, better Jordan staal
- Danformo

Jordan Staal would be the perfect second line centre?

Jordan Staal would be the perfect second line centre?
- jimmc7722

People may hate me for this but I still say he is overrated just like his brothers. Never understood the Staal love affair.

People may hate me for this but I still say he is overrated just like his brothers. Never understood the Staal love affair.
- mighty13duck

Who is the perfect second line centre?

Who is the perfect second line centre?
- jimmc7722

Brad Richards. Hes a good second line center imo not a first line center. I think Strome can become a perfect second liner for us but as of now we have none.

Who is the perfect second line centre?
- jimmc7722

Canes want to make Jordan their first line center.

Brad Richards. Hes a good second line center imo not a first line center. I think Strome can become a perfect second liner for us but as of now we have none.
- mighty13duck

Strome will probably play the wing in the NHL.

I just thought we would bring him along slowly... and not ruin him like all the rest of the prospects.
- jimmc7722

Nah its the Islander way. We cant afford the real talent so we rush ours and pray for a miracle

Nah its the Islander way. We cant afford the real talent so we rush ours and pray for a miracle
- kasperrko

Oh... I thought we were rebuilding through the draft.

How come we can't afford any real talent?

Oh... I thought we were rebuilding through the draft.

How come we can't afford any real talent?
- jimmc7722

Come on dude I am not playing the game with you unl;ess one of th kids grabbed the keyboard and I am talking to them. Dont mess with my mind it is already screwed up

Come on dude I am not playing the game with you unl;ess one of th kids grabbed the keyboard and I am talking to them. Dont mess with my mind it is already screwed up
- kasperrko

My kids are pretty hockey savvy....

Who is the perfect second line centre?
- jimmc7722

Best in the NHL now... Malkin

Who I think is a perfect one... Patrick Kane, Patrick Marleau