I saw that. There is no way they are winning tonight anyway. Facking Johnston and Quine. Why even make the trip?
- JimmyP

You can get guys off the street who never skated that could be more of a help.

You can get guys off the street who never skated that could be more of a help.
- ses111

We already tried that with Dal Cole

We already tried that with Dal Cole
- Cptmjl

I'm a better skater than Dal Calle

Just shifting the garbage around
- Cptmjl

if I was Tavares I'd tell Snow I've had enough...the funny part will be when Barzal tells them in the summer he's had enough...

Arthur Staple
‏Verified account @StapeNewsday
2 minutes ago

Staple: What’s happened to Josh Ho-Sang? https://nwsdy.li/2mW9Owr via @newsday

"Weight said Josh Bailey’s injury on Jan. 5 should have been the perfect opportunity for Ho-Sang to come back to the Islanders, where he began this season. But the Islanders organization — that’s GM Garth Snow, Weight (who is also an assistant GM), Bridgeport coach Brent Thompson and assistant GM Chris Lamoriello — didn’t see where Ho-Sang would have learned much since he wasn’t, in their view, working hard in the AHL."

They may miss the playoffs but as long as Ho-Sang is taught a lesson it's okay.

Arthur Staple
‏Verified account @StapeNewsday
2 minutes ago

Staple: What’s happened to Josh Ho-Sang? https://nwsdy.li/2mW9Owr via @newsday

"Weight said Josh Bailey’s injury on Jan. 5 should have been the perfect opportunity for Ho-Sang to come back to the Islanders, where he began this season. But the Islanders organization — that’s GM Garth Snow, Weight (who is also an assistant GM), Bridgeport coach Brent Thompson and assistant GM Chris Lamoriello — didn’t see where Ho-Sang would have learned much since he wasn’t, in their view, working hard in the AHL."

They may miss the playoffs but as long as Ho-Sang is taught a lesson it's okay.
- JimmyP

I'd trade him...not sure he'll ever make with this GM and coaching staff. It's really hard for a player to turn it around when the perception is you don't work hard enough...maybe you can package him with a 2nd or third round pick and get an NHL caliber player. I'm sure a team like Ottawa, Buffalo or others will take a flyer on himm...

I'd trade him...not sure he'll ever make with this GM and coaching staff. It's really hard for a player to turn it around when the perception is you don't work hard enough...maybe you can package him with a 2nd or third round pick and get an NHL caliber player. I'm sure a team like Ottawa, Buffalo or others will take a flyer on himm...
- kear20

I'd rather keep Ho-Sang and get a new GM and coaching staff.

I'd rather keep Ho-Sang and get a new GM and coaching staff.
- JimmyP

Rags and Devils both lost in regulation today. Isles with a perfect opportunity to gain some ground............but likely won't.....

But as Jimmy said, at least Ho-Sang is being taught a lesson.

I'd trade him...not sure he'll ever make with this GM and coaching staff. It's really hard for a player to turn it around when the perception is you don't work hard enough...maybe you can package him with a 2nd or third round pick and get an NHL caliber player. I'm sure a team like Ottawa, Buffalo or others will take a flyer on himm...
- kear20

I don't think anyone's going to take a rookie who already had a bad reputation and who is now in the AHL because of the exact things all the other teams were concerned about. He was putting some points up while he played in the NHL, so it’d make more sense to me to play him while the team’s decimated with injuries.

For one, he’s the very obvious choice over this collection of characters they’ve thrown out there instead. And as a bonus, if he produces well in a more noticeable role, someone who needs a cheap point producing forward might be more willing to take a chance on him.

I will actually be home for the start of the game tonight. I am going to DVR it anyway so I can start fast forwarding when it becomes unwatchable. Hopefully be able to get to the second period at least.

Rags and Devils both lost in regulation today. Isles with a perfect opportunity to gain some ground............but likely won't.....

But as Jimmy said, at least Ho-Sang is being taught a lesson.
- JohnScammo

Garth needs some lessons.

I don't know what's more unpredictable and unorthodox, Ho Sang's play or the management of this team?

I will actually be home for the start of the game tonight. I am going to DVR it anyway so I can start fast forwarding when it becomes unwatchable. Hopefully be able to get to the second period at least.
- chazpet

I miss the days where we only had to worry about the isles giving up bad goals in final minutes of periods, not entire periods.

I don't think anyone's going to take a rookie who already had a bad reputation and who is now in the AHL because of the exact things all the other teams were concerned about. He was putting some points up while he played in the NHL, so it’d make more sense to me to play him while the team’s decimated with injuries.

For one, he’s the very obvious choice over this collection of characters they’ve thrown out there instead. And as a bonus, if he produces well in a more noticeable role, someone who needs a cheap point producing forward might be more willing to take a chance on him.
- UIF

You said it in the first sentence. He has a bad reputation around the league and the coaching staff doesn't like him. I read some of the veterans on the team weren't thrilled with him either...

I'd rather keep Ho-Sang and get a new GM and coaching staff.
- JimmyP

Spot on

I miss the days where we only had to worry about the isles giving up bad goals in final minutes of periods, not entire periods.
- brodydog29

Who knew things were going to get worse.

Me on Isles gamedays

Me on Isles gamedays


- eichiefs9

Me on Islander game night

Arthur Staple
‏Verified account @StapeNewsday
4 minutes ago

#Isles in warmups:

Lee-Tavares-Bailey
Beauvillier-Barzal-Eberle
Johnston-Nelson-Quine
Chimera-Fritz-Clutterbuck

Leddy-Mayfield
Pelech-Aho
Hickey-Pulock

Halak
Greiss

Good luck with that 3rd line.

Arthur Staple
‏Verified account @StapeNewsday
4 minutes ago

#Isles in warmups:

Lee-Tavares-Bailey
Beauvillier-Barzal-Eberle
Johnston-Nelson-Quine
Chimera-Fritz-Clutterbuck

Leddy-Mayfield
Pelech-Aho
Hickey-Pulock

Halak
Greiss

Good luck with that 3rd line.
- JimmyP

Me on Islander game night


- JohnScammo

Mark Parrish talking about Isles needing to be better in the d zone and neutral zone and slowing down the opposing forwards. Maybe he should have been one of the coaches?

For my money this the best anthem in the league, and then you have the isles with a different person every game, they need a guy like this

edit butch agrees

For my money this the best anthem in the league, and then you have the isles with a different person every game, they need a guy like this
- Upstate_isles

Was thinking the same thing. Best job on the Star Spangled Banner I've heard in years....