I've never been a "jersey guy", but I would lose my sh!t if that happened.

Nowadays you just tweet at the team and half the time they'll end up swapping it out for a current player.
- eichiefs9

My Dad got tickets the following year behind bench from a Business associate. I was banging on glass pointing at number.. whole bench was laughing .. he finally turned around and shook his head with a "sorry kid" .. think He threw me a puck.

My Dad got tickets the following year behind bench from a Business associate. I was banging on glass pointing at number.. whole bench was laughing .. he finally turned around and shook his head with a "sorry kid" .. think He threw me a puck.
- niteislander

That's not a bad consolation prize for a kid.

https://sports.yahoo.com/m/516a8241-20d7-333f-b748-9f41c34f38d1/blues-release-nystrom%2C-porter.html

Bring him home now!!!!! NYSTROM!!
- niteislander

Bob Nystrom is around the organization all the time. I am sure Garth has "looked" at Eric but it is a head scratcher as to why he gave Bernier a PTO and not the son of Mr. Islander. Then again, most things he does seem to warrant criticism.

Bob Nystrom is around the organization all the time. I am sure Garth has "looked" at Eric but it is a head scratcher as to why he gave Bernier a PTO and not the son of Mr. Islander. Then again, most things he does seem to warrant criticism.
- jmo16

Just got cut.. no?

Bob Nystrom is around the organization all the time. I am sure Garth has "looked" at Eric but it is a head scratcher as to why he gave Bernier a PTO and not the son of Mr. Islander. Then again, most things he does seem to warrant criticism.
- jmo16

Eric Nystrom isn't even close to being an NHL caliber player anymore. Wasn't even worth considering, nobody should care who his father is. Not that I want to see Bernier anywhere near this team, but I'd take him over Nystrom 11 times out of 10.

Bob Nystrom is around the organization all the time. I am sure Garth has "looked" at Eric but it is a head scratcher as to why he gave Bernier a PTO and not the son of Mr. Islander. Then again, most things he does seem to warrant criticism.
- jmo16

I agree with you......the only think i can think of is they dont wanna offend Bobby if they cut or bench his son???

Eric Nystrom isn't even close an NHL caliber player anymore. Wasn't even worth considering, nobody should care who his father is. Not that I want to see Bernier anywhere near this team, but I'd take him over Nystrom 11 times out of 10.
- eichiefs9

I don't want either taking a spot on top 3 lines... and seeing as we have 4th locked up I don't REALLY want Nystrom, but that said I would much rather Nystrom than Bernier.

Eric Nystrom isn't even close to being an NHL caliber player anymore. Wasn't even worth considering, nobody should care who his father is. Not that I want to see Bernier anywhere near this team, but I'd take him over Nystrom 11 times out of 10.
- eichiefs9

I want the first line wing or nothing at this point.

Eric Nystrom isn't even close to being an NHL caliber player anymore. Wasn't even worth considering, nobody should care who his father is. Not that I want to see Bernier anywhere near this team, but I'd take him over Nystrom 11 times out of 10.
- eichiefs9

Disagree. He's only 33. Not a geezer. What about Eric Boulton? Talk about a charity case.

I don't want either taking a spot on top 3 lines... and seeing as we have 4th locked up I don't REALLY want Nystrom, but that said I would much rather Nystrom than Bernier.
- niteislander

Nystrom is a terrible forward and was a fourth liner his entire career. Not sitting here saying Bernier was any sort of amazing player, but he was a passable 3rd line forward or a good 4th liner.

I know you don't want Nystrom, but this is purely a matter of who is father is here. If his last name was something else I don't think you, or anyone, would have batted an eye.

Disagree. He's only 33. Not a geezer. What about Eric Boulton? Talk about a charity case.
- jmo16

He's as bad as Boulton. I didn't say he was a dinosaur, just that he sucks. And he does.

I've never been a "jersey guy", but I would lose my sh!t if that happened.

Nowadays you just tweet at the team and half the time they'll end up swapping it out for a current player.
- eichiefs9

only jersey I have is the 91 home jersey, with the autograph of our captain (not ishmail)

only jersey I have is the 91 home jersey, with the autograph of our captain (not ishmail)
- Isles_since_6

If you ever need a Meme King of Hockeybuzz autograph I can hook you up.

Disagree. He's only 33. Not a geezer. What about Eric Boulton? Talk about a charity case.
- jmo16

At this point there's really no need for him......Boulton is signed, and most definitely getting ready to take the front office job they'll give him after the season.

If you ever need a Meme King of Hockeybuzz autograph I can hook you up.
- eichiefs9

I'd love one......lets meet up at a game so you can give me one. Bring anyone else you think i'd like to sign my #66 isles sweater.

Bob Nystrom is around the organization all the time. I am sure Garth has "looked" at Eric but it is a head scratcher as to why he gave Bernier a PTO and not the son of Mr. Islander. Then again, most things he does seem to warrant criticism.
- jmo16

I'll go out on a limb and say Nystrom wasn't released yet before Bernier was invited plus we have Boulton

I'd love one......lets meet up at a game so you can give me one. Bring anyone else you think i'd like to sign my #66 isles sweater.
- kindlyrick

I would never be so immature as to gaze upon the number 66 on any sweater in the modern-day NHL

I would never be so immature as to gaze upon the number 66 on any sweater in the modern-day NHL
- eichiefs9

Lets pretend its the 90's then

Lets pretend its the 90's then
- kindlyrick

If this was the 90's than you would be trying to lure an elementary-school-aged-me into a public meeting, so then the authorities would likely be contacted.

If this was the 90's than you would be trying to lure an elementary-school-aged-me into a public meeting, so then the authorities would likely be contacted.
- eichiefs9

Perhaps......but, you'd probably lose credibility with said authorities once you started rattling off how they're not doing their job well. Siting cases with dates, and charts like Will Hunting.

I want the first line wing or nothing at this point.
- ses111

You might actually get your wish...

Perhaps......but, you'd probably lose credibility with said authorities once you started rattling off how they're not doing their job well. Siting cases with dates, and charts like Will Hunting.
- kindlyrick

Thank you for referring to me as a genius who basis his opinions off tangible facts, this is highly complimentary.

Thank you for referring to me as a genius who basis his opinions off tangible facts, this is highly complimentary.
- eichiefs9

He got arrested that scene...

Thank you for referring to me as a genius who basis his opinions off tangible facts, this is highly complimentary.
- eichiefs9

You had a guy on here over the weekend i saw chirping me (10am on a saturday), and goes on to say that im argumentative, and if multiple guys on here say one thing i should know that im wrong. Then goes on to say that he's not really scene said player, so he basis his opinions off what others say. Sorry but im not that guy.....i formulate my own opinions.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/h...7-nhl-draft-memorial-cup/

Lots of praise for Barzal here.