What you don't see in those clips is the fact that he misses those big hits about 80% of the time leading to him always being out of position. Shoot he'd fit right in
- Dan Petriw

But can he skate?

Let us start the messageboard "Sign Ellerby" chants!
The more I see of this kid the more I think we should take a chance...
- keaner17

If it sounds good this will be the one waiver wire pick up Snow will not pursue. In other words it makes way too much sense.

We have to remember that this would take common sense to sign him. that is something Garth and Snow do not have.
- kasperrko

Who are these two?

It makes too much sense. I am sure half on here are going to criticize me saying Donovan needs more minutes with a better partner.
- mighty13duck

I don't think anyone will criticize you? I do think he needs consistent playing time though. A kid can't develop properly getting pulled in and out of the line up inexplicably. He was cut a few times in the first six games when it wasn't warranted. Strangely now that it could be warranted he remains in the line up? The kid probably doesn't know which way is up? The problem of course is more Capuano than anything else.

good possibility, but if not, he's a perfect snow target. Former 1st round draft pick, 24 y/o defense first defenseman.

would actually be a good move to take him if we get the opportunity. We need healthy bodies and ones who are larger than 5'9 and can move a bit.
- Isles_since_6

This to me is a clear cut no brainer. Even if we have the max under contract it doesn't take too much intelligence to know that Carkner or Boulton should be the odd men out. If he's not going to trade for anyone then he needs to do something. 24 and a stay at home, could grow with this team. Total no brainer.

But can he skate?
- mighty13duck

It's not a strength

If it sounds good this will be the one waiver wire pick up Snow will not pursue. In other words it makes way too much sense.
- Cptmjl

I actually think he is not a good hockey player and I'm kinda surprised he was still on a NHL roster.

It's not a strength
- Dan Petriw

Actually he's a very smooth skater for his size and it was considered one of his best attributes when drafted.
Edit.. Let me change that to 'pretty' fluid

I actually think he is not a good hockey player and I'm kinda surprised he was still on a NHL roster.
- Dan Petriw

at this point I would take a "not good hockey player" over carkner

I think we should start a pool on what time Snow's waiver claim goes through

Poulin has yet to lose us any points. I'm not sure how that comparison can be made since he's played a grand total of two games and neither of those losses were on him.
- keaner17

Poulin just cannot get a break. I see Colin is out of the lineup again? What did he do to Cappy?

Actually he's a very smooth skater for his size and it was considered one of his best attributes when drafted.
Edit.. Let me change that to 'pretty' fluid
- keaner17

From what I gathered from the LA thread is he isnt noticeable which is good for a d man. Idk? We picked up Hickey, moulson, and how many others this way. We give a sub par player like Amac thirty mins ice time a game. What could it hurt really? I don't see how this defense could be worse for it?

What can the guy do? He has 6 defenseman they all have to play. Its up to Garth to make the changes.
- mighty13duck

Change up lines and defensive pairings. Call up a player or 2. Maximize what you got.

Poulin just cannot get a break. I see Colin is out of the lineup again? What did he do to Cappy?
- ses111

Colin had lunch with Grabner a couple of times this week!

Colin had lunch with Grabner a couple of times this week!
- SCLI

That is a Cappy will teach Colin not to hang out with a bad crowd.

Poulin just cannot get a break. I see Colin is out of the lineup again? What did he do to Cappy?
- ses111

I think he's hurt based on comments made by Cappy

I have seen a lot already unfortunately. Same goes for Poulin. I am fine with letting kids play but I hate losing points for it.
- mighty13duck

I bet you were the guy on here saying Tavares would never learn to skate and that the Isles blew the first overall pick.

I bet you were the guy on here saying Tavares would never learn to skate and that the Isles blew the first overall pick.
- UIF

He was just trying to motivate him

He was just trying to motivate him
- keaner17

Oh, well then mission accomplished

Poulin just cannot get a break. I see Colin is out of the lineup again? What did he do to Cappy?
- ses111

Howie said Colin has an injured hip.

Do the islanders know that they don't have to touch up the blue line on a delayed offsides in their own zone.

Vanek looks exhausted after 2 shifts. He can barely breathe.

Grabner should be on second line.

Amac just missed a golden opportunity to lay a Senator out on the fly puck. He chose to back up instead the defenseman in me cringed

Speaking of Amac

Amac just missed a golden opportunity to lay a Senator out on the fly puck. He chose to back up instead the defenseman in me cringed
- keaner17

He also gets the primary assist on the Ottawa goal. He's awesome.

Amac just missed a golden opportunity to lay a Senator out on the fly puck. He chose to back up instead the defenseman in me cringed
- keaner17

It's ok he should get the assist on the Ottowa goal. That was a pretty nice feed