Truth be known Howie wants out. Who wouldnt. He is broadcasting with Butch
- kasperrko

time for another accidental quote from Howie...."when's the mets home opener?"
That, or he should start using the word Nazis in sentences.

canadiens, capitals
- NYI78

Truth be known Howie wants out. Who wouldnt. He is broadcasting with Butch
- kasperrko

Who the heck cares? I can't stand Howie Rose calling Islanders games. If my wife's in the other room, she always asks who scored for the Islanders whenever he calls a goal for the other team

Although, knowing Wang, the chips kid from the draft table is probably next in line for the job, so I should be careful what I ask for.

Really though, if Howie didn't get canned after that "Is it Spring Training yet?" hot mic moment, he's not getting canned.

They are also a goalie away. I don't think the Isles have a top goalie in their system.
- Isles316

i'm convinced Anders Nilsson is..he just has to get his medical issues in order..they could use a stop gap to him like sign Ray Emery to a two year deal

Who the heck cares? I can't stand Howie Rose calling Islanders games. If my wife's in the other room, she always asks who scored for the Islanders whenever he calls a goal for the other team

Although, knowing Wang, the chips kid from the draft table is probably next in line for the job, so I should be careful what I ask for.

Really though, if Howie didn't get canned after that "Is it Spring Training yet?" hot mic moment, he's not getting canned.
- UIF

I hear you I work with his sister and she keeps reminding me that he is a Ranger fan first and then an Islanders fan. I tell her that can not be possible at all

- bixll

please the canadiens are a soccer team

time for another accidental quote from Howie...."when's the mets home opener?"
That, or he should start using the word Nazis in sentences.
- jmo16

Probably would get a raise

please the canadiens are a soccer team
- NYI78

Really, outside of Martin and Hammi, who is tough at all on the Isles.

I hear you I work with his sister and she keeps reminding me that he is a Ranger fan first and then an Islanders fan. I tell her that can not be possible at all
- kasperrko

you can turn your fandom on and off...i have to do it every day..howie is a pro..like him or not..the fact that he grew up a ranger fan does not effect his on air job

Really, outside of Martin and Hammi, who is tough at all on the Isles.
- bixll

i'm not saying the isles aren't soft ...i'm saying the caps and habs are soft teams as well...

i'm convinced Anders Nilsson is..he just has to get his medical issues in order..they could use a stop gap to him like sign Ray Emery to a two year deal
- NYI78

Too many pucks go right through him. You see him more, but I haven't loved what I've seen from him.

Too many pucks go right through him. You see him more, but I haven't loved what I've seen from him.
- Isles316

you can't take anything from this year..he tried to play through it and it effected his play...when he has been healthy he has been great...

Name one SOFTER..
- bixll

one???

buffalo, capitals, lightning, flames, predators, habs, wings

i'm not saying the isles aren't soft ...i'm saying the caps and habs are soft teams as well...
- NYI78

John Erskin is an animal. They have some other middle weights that are fairly tough. Don't see it.

you can't take anything from this year..he tried to play through it and it effected his play...when he has been healthy he has been great...
- NYI78

We will see. He let up a lot of softies with the Isles last year.

one???

buffalo, capitals, lightning, flames, predators, habs, wings
- LetsGoIsles

Take your head out of that glue bag..

Really, outside of Martin and Hammi, who is tough at all on the Isles.
- bixll

Define "tough." Cizikas is a friggin' warrior who will go to any area on the ice and gladly throws the body. Still not the toughest player out there though if only because he has to fill out more. McDonald is likewise fearless with throwing the body around, but not exactly destroying people out there. Boulton and Finley are both tougher than Hamonic if only because they'll drop the gloves in addition to being physical and throwing hits.

Edit -- Heck, I'd define Tavares as one of the toughest players on the team, to be honest. Guy will always go where he has to in order to score, despite taking countless sticks to the back and having a target on him with limited protection in every game.

please the canadiens are a soccer team
- NYI78

Take your head out of that glue bag..
- bixll

whats a glue bag?

and like 178 said, i KNOW the islanders are a soft team, but definitely not "bar none the softest team in the league"

John Erskin is an animal. They have some other middle weights that are fairly tough. Don't see it.
- bixll

its not about fights..none about this is fights .they get pushed around easily..especially there top six..all you have to do is keep ovie wide and he is invisible

why? the guy has 18 career points. and -7...not exactly blowing anyone away

id rather have clowe or clarkson
- LetsGoIsles

What is he 20 yrs old maybe 21??? So you have him all figured out already?? Good to know

We will see. He let up a lot of softies with the Isles last year.
- Isles316

he played 4 (frank)ing games! are you kidding me..also he was called up before he was even ready...2 of them were outstanding starts...

Define "tough." Cizikas is a friggin' warrior who will go to any area on the ice and gladly throws the body. Still not the toughest player out there though if only because he has to fill out more. McDonald is likewise fearless with throwing the body around, but not exactly destroying people out there. Boulton and Finley are both tougher than Hamonic if only because they'll drop the gloves in addition to being physical and throwing hits.
- UIF

I love Casey, have been a fan since Wjrs.. The others you mention are hardly full time players. Not sure about McDonald. If Findley can stay around, he will certainly help.

I define a tough player as a Matt Martin stlye player , as he should play. Not in his goon role. A Wendel Clarke, Rick Tocchet, Cam Neely. Lucic, Kassian, type players. Play the game however you want to play it, but big tough physcial teams are my favorite to watch. Todays Leafs and Bruins are fun to watch.

John Erskin is an animal. They have some other middle weights that are fairly tough. Don't see it.
- bixll

Still not sure why the Isles didn't resign him

What is he 20 yrs old maybe 21??? So you have him all figured out already?? Good to know
- Vukota

interesting...cant the same thing be said about dehaan considering kassian and dehaan are both 21 and drafted in the same draft??