[quote=ses111]Would have been interesting to see Thomas play that Pens series.
- Ur Not Me[/quote]


Might have made a difference

Have to think it would have.

Have to think it would have.
- ses111

Even better, why not try to lure Thomas here in off-season instead of bringing back Nabby....


its called INCOMPETENCE

Even better, why not try to lure Thomas here in off-season instead of bringing back Nabby....


its called INCOMPETENCE
- Ur Not Me

Works for me. He seems set in Florida though. Won his Cup and seems ok with a rebuilding team and the great weather.

i dont think any of us here are suprised by outcome of game sunday. Isles are one of the best 40mins teams in hockey. Maybe in next GM meeting, Snow can propose shortening the game down to 40mins.


what i do get annoyed about is, WHY does it feel like every NHL Hall or Famer or Rookie hits a milestone while playing the isles.
Jagr scores 700G against Isles. Of Course he would.

just like every rookie scores their first NHL goal against us.

Bottomline, Isles need an Impact Coach. Laviolette at top of list.

look no further than success of Winnipeg Jets.

Coaches matter.

How pathetic that Capuano calls a time out with 30secs left down 2 goals?
How about calling timing when you are winning 3-1 and the puck hasnt left your zone for 4 mins.

NHL BREAKING NEWS........


Isles next players will be 1 of these players!!!!



Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun · 2m
Placed on waivers today: Devan Dubnyk (Nash), Frazer McLaren (Tor), Chuck Kobasew (Pitt) and Philip Larsen (Edm)



Take ur pick Garf Blow....

NHL BREAKING NEWS........


Isles next players will be 1 of these players!!!!



Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun · 2m
Placed on waivers today: Devan Dubnyk (Nash), Frazer McLaren (Tor), Chuck Kobasew (Pitt) and Philip Larsen (Edm)



Take ur pick Garf Blow....
- Ur Not Me

Snow loves him some Denmark hockey players.

i think we agree on everything but the 2 top 4 guys...while it would be fantastic, i dont recall the last time 1 team signed 2 legit top 4 guys (ie a bit unrealistic expectations) and 2 i dont think its necessary...the defensive depth is deep, its safe to assume ONE of them will be good. its a bit of a juggling act, if too many guys are signed and there are prospects ready to play there is going to be a log jam and players value will not be realized.
- LetsGoIsles

The prospect pool is deep. The teams defensive depth is not deep. That's why a-Mac Strait and Hickey are getting big minutes in big spots.

Snow loves him some Denmark hockey players.
- niteislander

no thanks

According to the main board, a Moulson deal may be real close.

Snow loves him some Denmark hockey players.
- niteislander

Better yet the waiver wire, its his way of FA

NHL BREAKING NEWS........


Isles next players will be 1 of these players!!!!



Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun · 2m
Placed on waivers today: Devan Dubnyk (Nash), Frazer McLaren (Tor), Chuck Kobasew (Pitt) and Philip Larsen (Edm)



Take ur pick Garf Blow....
- Ur Not Me

A former first round pick... Another Snow staple... and a goal tender.. woh

The prospect pool is deep. The teams defensive depth is not deep. That's why a-Mac Strait and Hickey are getting big minutes in big spots.
- Jethro09

i believe we can count on one of the defensemen to contribute next year for the islanders coming from the deep defensive prospect pool

i believe we can count on one of the defensemen to contribute next year for the islanders coming from the deep defensive prospect pool
- LetsGoIsles

Contribute where? As a bottom pair guy? I agree. As a top four, I don't agree. Having a prospect fill in a bottom pair spot forces guys like hickey, Donovan or Strait into the top four, where they are my suited to be. That's the fundamental issue. The isles don't have the requisite talent to fill out the top four in house next season. We could stay the course, but that will make it take 3 years or so to develop a d-man to play and be ready for top four minutes.

Contribute where? As a bottom pair guy? I agree. As a top four, I don't agree. Having a prospect fill in a bottom pair spot forces guys like hickey, Donovan or Strait into the top four, where they are my suited to be. That's the fundamental issue. The isles don't have the requisite talent to fill out the top four in house next season. We could stay the course, but that will make it take 3 years or so to develop a d-man to play and be ready for top four minutes.
- Jethro09

YES!!


back to the original comment:

i think if next years defensive depth chart is something along the lines of:

1 hamonic
2 dehaan
3 top 4 Free agent (or maybe wtvr snow gets back in the vanek deal)
4 lubo
5 reinhardt/pulock (IE prospect)
6 strait
7 hickey

yes id be fine with that.

i believe we can count on one of the defensemen to contribute next year for the islanders coming from the deep defensive prospect pool
- LetsGoIsles

Reinhart will join. I haven't seen enough of Mayfield this season but it sounds like he isn't too far off.
I say give this team a top line player to replace Vanek, a top four dman added and a legit number one goalie and this team and they are capable of winning a lot of games. Unfortunately those are big pieces needed. The elephant in the room, as we all know, is Cappy.

Chris Botta ‏@ChrisBottaNHL 4m
Offers so far for Andrew MacDonald reflect how most GMs see him: on a top-10 team, he's a good 3rd pair dman.

This sums it up......



steven marcus ‏@newsdaymarcus · 50m
Islanders: Vanek said if team was in "top echelon" he might stay. "I can tell you that winning does make a big difference."

Contribute where? As a bottom pair guy? I agree. As a top four, I don't agree. Having a prospect fill in a bottom pair spot forces guys like hickey, Donovan or Strait into the top four, where they are my suited to be. That's the fundamental issue. The isles don't have the requisite talent to fill out the top four in house next season. We could stay the course, but that will make it take 3 years or so to develop a d-man to play and be ready for top four minutes.
- Jethro09

Or maybe you should say "Hope they take three years to develop OR hope they pan out at all". Not a good plan when you just spent the last seven years "rebuilding".

This sums it up......



steven marcus ‏@newsdaymarcus · 50m
Islanders: Vanek said if team was in "top echelon" he might stay. "I can tell you that winning does make a big difference."
- Ur Not Me

Not to the Islanders. All kidding aside Vanek at this point should just keep his facking mouth shut. I don't disagree with him but he's no Crosby and he's not even close to top ten in this league. Does he think Minnesota is some powerhouse? I liked the guy here, thought he did a good job but shut your mouth on the way out. Have a little class even if you're right some things are better off not said. It's bad enough his agent went public with his rejection of the contract. Shut your mouth Vanek.

This sums it up......



steven marcus ‏@newsdaymarcus · 50m
Islanders: Vanek said if team was in "top echelon" he might stay. "I can tell you that winning does make a big difference."
- Ur Not Me

No surprise here.

Not to the Islanders. All kidding aside Vanek at this point should just keep his facking mouth shut. I don't disagree with him but he's no Crosby and he's not even close to top ten in this league. Does he think Minnesota is some powerhouse? I liked the guy here, thought he did a good job but shut your mouth on the way out. Have a little class even if he's right.
- Cptmjl

I agree. He did his job and now he needs to shutup.

Chris Botta ‏@ChrisBottaNHL 4m
Offers so far for Andrew MacDonald reflect how most GMs see him: on a top-10 team, he's a good 3rd pair dman.
- UIF

music to my ears

Not to the Islanders. All kidding aside Vanek at this point should just keep his facking mouth shut. I don't disagree with him but he's no Crosby and he's not even close to top ten in this league. Does he think Minnesota is some powerhouse? I liked the guy here, thought he did a good job but shut your mouth on the way out. Have a little class even if you're right some things are better off not said.
- Cptmjl

totally agree...everyone sees why he didnt resign, put your head down, say thanks for the opportunity and be on your merry way.

Reinhart will join. I haven't seen enough of Mayfield this season but it sounds like he isn't too far off.
I say give this team a top line player to replace Vanek, a top four dman added and a legit number one goalie and this team and they are capable of winning a lot of games. Unfortunately those are big pieces needed. The elephant in the room, as we all know, is Cappy.
- keaner17

Would be shocked if Reinhart is not on the team. The Isles want any hope to land a top FA, they need a proven coach. They need to change the perception it is not the same Islanders.