I would think if I lived in a desert I would go to every hockey game I could just to cool off. Even if I wasn't a fan.
- mdw7413

i heard they don't have humidity out there like we're stuck with today

This may come as a surprise to you, but air conditioners are available for purchase in Arizona.
- eichiefs9

Not when I went in the late 80's. You had to find a tree to stand under.

i heard they don't have humidity out there like we're stuck with today
- batteryjackson

Balls dripping humidity again.

Can't really complain though. This summer has been quite nice with low humidity.

Balls dripping humidity again.

Can't really complain though. This summer has been quite nice with low humidity.
- mdw7413

this is definitely wear a rag on my head and scare the poop out of white people weather

http://www.newsday.com/sp...s-organization-1.12044786

Balls dripping humidity again.

Can't really complain though. This summer has been quite nice with low humidity.
- mdw7413[/quote
You ain't got no balls.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/how-jon-ledecky-plans-to-make-the-islanders-a-world-class-organization-1.12044786
- ses111

Well they certainly seem incredibly committed to not only an A1 product on the ice but also to make it an enjoyable experience. So far it's just talk, but I have to say...I'm really, genuinely impressed with the new owners so far.

Well they certainly seem incredibly committed to not only an A1 product on the ice but also to make it an enjoyable experience. So far it's just talk, but I have to say...I'm really, genuinely impressed with the new owners so far.
- eichiefs9

Yeah it certainly sounds good. I like the way they're saying "John Tavares will lift the cup" and the focus is on JT in a lot of what they say. Very smart using that kind of language when the onus is going to be on getting the guy signed.

Yeah it certainly sounds good. I like the way they're saying "John Tavares will lift the cup" and the focus is on JT in a lot of what they say. Very smart using that kind of language when the onus is going to be on getting the guy signed.
- Cptmjl

The guy certainly knows how to win people over. Really hope he follows through on all he mentioned.

One thing I found particularly astute was how much importance he placed on the happiness/well-being of the wives. In terms of attracting free agents, you'd better believe that the married guys' wives have a say in the process. If Free Agent X's wife hates the area/team/etc... that's going to all-but-guarantee the guy isn't signing here. It's a majorly smart workaround to making the Islanders more attractive to outside players.

[quote=mdw7413]Balls dripping humidity again.

Can't really complain though. This summer has been quite nice with low humidity.
- Cptmjl[/quote
You ain't got no balls.

Taint dripping humidity?

And learn how to quote you (frank)ing dumb ass

Taint dripping humidity?

And learn how to quote you (frank)ing dumb ass
- mdw7413

Don't blame him for the quoting error. His wife got a little excited watching Dora the Explorer and was swinging her hands around.

Don't blame him for the quoting error. His wife got a little excited watching Dora the Explorer and was swinging her hands around.
- eichiefs9

My niece and that show. I tried to get her to watch Scarface the other day, her parents said no. (frank)ing parents these days.

The guy certainly knows how to win people over. Really hope he follows through on all he mentioned.

One thing I found particularly astute was how much importance he placed on the happiness/well-being of the wives. In terms of attracting free agents, you'd better believe that the married guys' wives have a say in the process. If Free Agent X's wife hates the area/team/etc... that's going to all-but-guarantee the guy isn't signing here. It's a majorly smart workaround to making the Islanders more attractive to outside players.
- eichiefs9

Very good point

Well they certainly seem incredibly committed to not only an A1 product on the ice but also to make it an enjoyable experience. So far it's just talk, but I have to say...I'm really, genuinely impressed with the new owners so far.
- eichiefs9

Can I just say I have man love for Ledecky?

The guy certainly knows how to win people over. Really hope he follows through on all he mentioned.

One thing I found particularly astute was how much importance he placed on the happiness/well-being of the wives. In terms of attracting free agents, you'd better believe that the married guys' wives have a say in the process. If Free Agent X's wife hates the area/team/etc... that's going to all-but-guarantee the guy isn't signing here. It's a majorly smart workaround to making the Islanders more attractive to outside players.
- eichiefs9

Happy wife happy life.

The guy certainly knows how to win people over. Really hope he follows through on all he mentioned.

One thing I found particularly astute was how much importance he placed on the happiness/well-being of the wives. In terms of attracting free agents, you'd better believe that the married guys' wives have a say in the process. If Free Agent X's wife hates the area/team/etc... that's going to all-but-guarantee the guy isn't signing here. It's a majorly smart workaround to making the Islanders more attractive to outside players.
- eichiefs9

Agree Chief, Obviously he addressed these issues because I don't think the prior owners were keen enough to address them. Getting to the game, the way the wives and kids are treated, feed etc. is huge. Happy wife is a happy life! The Barclays experience etc. fans are the stock holders, I love that!

When someone is a FA and is offered similar money and leaves, that's a problem. I'm excited to see him execute his ideas and transform the Islanders into one of the premiere teams in the league

Happy wife happy life.
- ses111

Just typed the same thing in my post Ses !

My niece and that show. I tried to get her to watch Scarface the other day, her parents said no. (frank)ing parents these days.
- mdw7413

You are a good uncle MDW.

You are a good uncle MDW.
- ses111

As long as I keep her away from Captain and Ishmael, I'm doing fine

As long as I keep her away from Captain and Ishmael, I'm doing fine
- mdw7413

Just typed the same thing in my post Ses !
- nyisles7

We were all over it 7. Vanek probably should not have listened to the Mrs. but I'm glad he did.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/how-jon-ledecky-plans-to-make-the-islanders-a-world-class-organization-1.12044786
- ses111

"...Josh [Bailey]’s wife is now the new person in charge of the wives’ group. She’s an incredibly important person to me...."

So much for trading Bailey for a bag of pucks.....

"...Josh
- JohnScammo[Bailey]’s wife is now the new person in charge of the wives’ group. She’s an incredibly important person to me...."

So much for trading Bailey for a bag of pucks.....

I cried as well after reading that part John. My man love for Ledecky took a little hit for sure, but nobody is perfect.

We were all over it 7. Vanek probably should not have listened to the Mrs. but I'm glad he did.
- ses111

Phew, Garf dodged another bullet!

"...Josh
- JohnScammo[Bailey]’s wife is now the new person in charge of the wives’ group. She’s an incredibly important person to me...."

So much for trading Bailey for a bag of pucks.....

Someone get Josh Bailey's number and pay a stripper to text him nudes all day long. She'll find it eventually.