That is exactly what he's doing right now.
- Cptmjl

beat me to it...I can think of at least 23!

Downeaster, c'mon man that was a layup
- Vukota

I thought so, he's here so infrequently I thought maybe there was someone else?

I was thinking last night that Wang & Snow don't deserve to have JT. They get this top of the line young stud and surround him with garbage. That's like finding a rare valuable gem and you keep in the shed between the shovel you use to clean up the dog shat in the yard and a gas can
- Vukota

Now now, Bailey is starting to wake up and Grabner is finishing checks and getting better at attempting shots....Grabner also drives a Bentley - a sure sign of success no?

Now now, Bailey is starting to wake up and Grabner is finishing checks and getting better at attempting shots....Grabner also drives a Bentley - a sure sign of success no?
- WolfmanIsles

Bailey only missed the net by seven feet on that breakaway! Two feet closer and he's right there with Grabner!

Eh...I don't totally disagree with you though if I know about the players in this system and Barclay's around the corner, I'd give it consideration. I think ultimately Wang is willing to pony-up for Vanek which means he can bring in a damn fine contract. He can play with one of the top 5 players in the league as well as kids like Strome, Reinhart, Pulock Okposo etc. I think he'd likely choose Minnesota but that's provided Minnesota even wants to pay him that type of cash when they're already paying Parise and Suter huge money.

I figure that Snow should gauge what Vanek plans to do asap, tell him the overall plan...ask him to stop laughing, then trade him.
- keaner17

nice!!

If the GM were doing a sell job on him, that sell would include telling him that he can play with one of the best players in the world for next several years, and that the Islanders have several pieces that will allow them to be a contender in the long term.

I realize it's hard looking at the Islanders objectively as a fan of the team right now, but at the same time, they have some really good pieces in that organization. With JT, Strome, Reinhart, Pulock, et. in the system, and if you are luck enough to draft somebody like Ekblad this year, it really doesn't seem like a hard sell to make that the team could be real good.

To be honest, a team with the guys above would scare the beejesus out of me once they begin to develop.
- Pete V

The islanders have fired everyone in their development department and so these kids will never develop properly or to their potential. I think that has been the isles biggest (frank) up since Snow has been GM

Now now, Bailey is starting to wake up and Grabner is finishing checks and getting better at attempting shots....Grabner also drives a Bentley - a sure sign of success no?
- WolfmanIsles

My buddy made a good point today. He said they have to take a good long look at Bailey's contract and maybe use the last amnesty buyout on him. They won't but they should think about it

nice!!
- LetsGoIsles

recycling...I actually used that one two weeks ago #writersblock

My buddy made a good point today. He said they have to take a good long look at Bailey's contract and maybe use the last amnesty buyout on him. They won't but they should think about it
- Vukota

It's (frank)ing amazing he's been this bad. It's actually a fair point because what team is going to take josh bailey with four years left on that contract?

Canes?? I would rather they watch some cr@p like soccer or golf

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- XxNYIxX

I've seen you post enough on the Matt Karash blog to know that you do watch some Canes games but I do understand your wanting to grandstand to your own crowd.

Now now, Bailey is starting to wake up and Grabner is finishing checks and getting better at attempting shots....Grabner also drives a Bentley - a sure sign of success no?
- WolfmanIsles

You seriously see this? I feel like I'm being punked.

Of course it's not the only reason but if you heard that how would you feel... It's beyond stupid and the same idiot moulson fan boys that were on his jock while he was stuck on the third line are the same idiots that always rip Okposo apart
- Dan Petriw

The franchise is a circus from top to bottom... The fans are the least of a prospective free agents worries.

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IDK if Wang will still be around but that damn kid will be. Eating Famous Amos cookies in the owners lounge with Snow.
- Cptmjl

Those cookies are delightful!!

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You seriously see this? I feel like I'm being punked.
- Charlie21

I forgot to add that Regin is certainly showing some grit! Colin McDonald has shown some character and grit, although he has to keep working hard to improve that +/-

I've seen you post enough on the Matt Karash blog to know that you do watch some Canes games but I do understand your wanting to grandstand to your own crowd.
- Barbecued Hockey

I watch all hockey games... but I would never want my kids to root for the Canes.

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recycling...I actually used that one two weeks ago #writersblock
- keaner17

(also recycled my reference to 23 people not playing comment but its all good)

Reports by TSN say that Wang is in a closed door meeting with Snow and Capuano right now... So take that for what it's worth

Reports by TSN say that Wang is in a closed door meeting with Snow and Capuano right now... So take that for what it's worth
- Dan Petriw

exchanging christmas gifts

I forgot to add that Regin is certainly showing some grit! Colin McDonald has shown some character and grit, although he has to keep working hard to improve that +/-
- WolfmanIsles

You forgot to add how much better Amac is taking care of the puck in his own zone!

(also recycled my reference to 23 people not playing comment but its all good)
- LetsGoIsles

That one was dumb luck....

Reports by TSN say that Wang is in a closed door meeting with Snow and Capuano right now... So take that for what it's worth
- Dan Petriw

In an office or bunker?

exchanging christmas gifts
- Vukota

Reports by TSN say that Wang is in a closed door meeting with Snow and Capuano right now... So take that for what it's worth
- Dan Petriw

Wang has a GREAT Idea!!

so they are watching....

It couldnt be any worse then what we have already & with this Circus.. all we are missing is a few monkeys.

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Reports by TSN say that Wang is in a closed door meeting with Snow and Capuano right now... So take that for what it's worth
- Dan Petriw

They're telling Cappy he only has 2 more seasons to turn this around or they'll be very put out.

Wang has a GREAT Idea!!

so they are watching....

It couldnt be any worse then what we have already & with this Circus.. all we are missing is a few monkeys.

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Wang "See Garff it says to be a Champ we need a Chimp, make this happen!!"

Snow "Charles thats just a movie, and even if the league were to let us play a bunch of chimps.. the NHLPA would never let them in the union."

Wang "But i want to be a CHAMP!!!"

Cappy "hey can I make some popcorn?"

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