I agree. Nearly impossible to be excited over the stadium series with the team currently a mess.
- ses111

I agree and I paid almost 600 bucks for my two tickets I wonder if they are bringing DP back in a front office move

I agree and I paid almost 600 bucks for my two tickets I wonder if they are bringing DP back in a front office move
- Vukota

It's going to be such a firestorm if this is the big announcement. This team cannot be this out of touch right?

It's going to be such a firestorm if this is the big announcement. This team cannot be this out of touch right?
- ses111

Rick DiPietro to be named Director of Hockey Operations and will play goal in outdoor game

It's going to be such a firestorm if this is the big announcement. This team cannot be this out of touch right?
- ses111

Of course they are. Just dig up any Wang interview out of the archives

Rick DiPietro to be named Director of Hockey Operations and will play goal in outdoor game
- Isles316

Sad thing is you're probably right about the first part

I will say, the more I consider it, the Islanders would be foolish to let Klesa get away without claiming him. He fits a heavy need
- keaner17

Klesla is on waivers? He's better than any of our defensemen, except Viz (how sad is that?).....so of course we won't claim him.....LOL...

Sad thing is you're probably right about the first part
- Vukota

They might make him the goalie coach...

What other announcement could there be regarding the Stadium series besides the jerseys? They backing out cause they suck?

probably the announcement of the jersey…just in time for the holidays.
- NewYawkIslandez

Let me guess....black and silver....the NY with a smoking Glock in front of it....

MacDonald and Hickey both practiced today. There will be no pick up.
- PeteM

MacDonald would look good on waivers.....

What other announcement could there be regarding the Stadium series besides the jerseys? They backing out cause they suck?
- gaf92

- Vukota

We will see. Don't think staple would say its a major announcement if it was just jersey related, also no indication from isles twitter that anything is up . Don't think it's a major Change in management or anything though

What about Hillen from the Caps?
- ziggy_skalica

Yeah....Hillen...Hickey....Visnovsky.....

I wonder if Gerbe can play defense......

We will see. Don't think staple would say its a major announcement if it was just jersey related, also no indication from isles twitter that anything is up . Don't think it's a major Change in management or anything though
- Isles316

This should be fun. If it is jersey related or about the game, this board will really be something tomorrow.

It's going to be such a firestorm if this is the big announcement. This team cannot be this out of touch right?
- ses111

To be fair Staple is the one who called it a major announcement. Whatever it is, the story is in tomorrows paper and on the Newsday website starting at midnight, which I assume is when they post the days stories. Certainly if the team thought it was that major they wouldn't wait for midnight to make an announcement. Unless of course they were filling up tractor trailors and moving to Baltimore.

To be fair Staple is the one who called it a major announcement. Whatever it is, the story is in tomorrows paper and on the Newsday website starting at midnight, which I assume is when they post the days stories. Certainly if the team thought it was that major they wouldn't wait for midnight to make an announcement. Unless of course they were filling up tractor trailors and moving to Baltimore.
- PeteM

Staple may come off looking really bad here. I'd love for it to be a coaching or management annoucement, but that is unlikely.

Staple may come off looking really bad here. I'd love for it to be a coaching or management annoucement, but that is unlikely.
- ses111

No way. he said it has to do with the outdoor game so its more than likely an alumni game featuring Butch Goring.

No way. he said it has to do with the outdoor game so its more than likely an alumni game featuring Butch Goring.
- mighty13duck

How is the outdoor game a major announcement?

Staple may come off looking really bad here. I'd love for it to be a coaching or management annoucement, but that is unlikely.
- ses111

Tweet said "big" announcement, not MAJOR.

I'm guessing they will reveal a new Mascot, who looks something in between Bruce Ratner & Jay-Z.

MacDonald and Hickey both practiced today. There will be no pick up.
- PeteM

Whew....Garth almost had to do some work....talk about dodging a bullet....

How is the outdoor game a major announcement?
- ses111

Its not but that's what it will be.

Tweet said "big" announcement, not MAJOR.

I'm guessing they will reveal a new Mascot, who looks something in between Bruce Ratner & Jay-Z.
- jmo16

subtle but big difference...if anyone expects a personnel announcement allow me to burst your bubble now, it isnt happening. the game is in 2 months, what could POSSIBLY be announced from a personnel standpoint that wont be in effect for 2 months??? come on people!! use your head

subtle but big difference...if anyone expects a personnel announcement allow me to burst your bubble now, it isnt happening. the game is in 2 months, what could POSSIBLY be announced from a personnel standpoint that wont be in effect for 2 months??? come on people!! use your head
- LetsGoIsles

"The NY Islanders will hire a new coach for the outdoor game."

Tweet said "big" announcement, not MAJOR.

I'm guessing they will reveal a new Mascot, who looks something in between Bruce Ratner & Jay-Z.
- jmo16

"Big" is still not the right word if this is about the outdoor name. Staple should just Tweet announcement.

"Big" is still not the right word if this is about the outdoor name. Staple should just Tweet announcement.
- ses111

wow...even staple cant avoid the wrath of some of you guys...