Dee Karl: Free Isles Scrimmage & 2 Camp Practices, BST Win You asked, they answered.

pretty cool. open practices and scrimmage vs bridgeport. I guess with Brooklyn deal now down, Wang turning more pro fans.

Now they should do Half Priced Tickets all season and fill the barn.

Could you imagine if bridgeport beats the Isles in Scrimmage. put DP in net for isles and that is quite possible. That's actually why the left Nino, Donovan and Ness in bridgeport. Should be fun game.

Im excited to see Puck drop.

Did we trade for Subban yet???

pretty cool. open practices and scrimmage vs bridgeport. I guess with Brooklyn deal now down, Wang turning more pro fans.

Now they should do Half Priced Tickets all season and fill the barn.

Could you imagine if bridgeport beats the Isles in Scrimmage. put DP in net for isles and that is quite possible. That's actually why the left Nino, Donovan and Ness in bridgeport. Should be fun game.

Im excited to see Puck drop.
- Spartiarti

if DP is in net it will be a sure thing.

Excerpt from Arthur Staple's article in Newsday...Now what Garth...

There's a little frustration brewing in the locker room about Visnovsky's refusal to report, which his agent says does not stem from a problem with the Islanders or Long Island.

"It bothers us, because the guys on this team love it here and guys who get traded or sign here end up loving it too," Matt Martin said. "This is just hanging around the team when we need to be totally focused and ready for a quick start to the season."

My money is on Bridgeport

Piece of Arthur Staple's article in Newsday...Visnovski will never be welcomed in the Islanders locker room. Now what Garth...

There's a little frustration brewing in the locker room about Visnovsky's refusal to report, which his agent says does not stem from a problem with the Islanders or Long Island.

"It bothers us, because the guys on this team love it here and guys who get traded or sign here end up loving it too," Matt Martin said. "This is just hanging around the team when we need to be totally focused and ready for a quick start to the season."
- kear20

link???

Did we trade for Subban yet???
- jimmc7722

never ends

Excerpt from Arthur Staple's article in Newsday...Now what Garth...

There's a little frustration brewing in the locker room about Visnovsky's refusal to report, which his agent says does not stem from a problem with the Islanders or Long Island.

"It bothers us, because the guys on this team love it here and guys who get traded or sign here end up loving it too," Matt Martin said. "This is just hanging around the team when we need to be totally focused and ready for a quick start to the season."
- kear20

shocker

Excerpt from Arthur Staple's article in Newsday...Now what Garth...

There's a little frustration brewing in the locker room about Visnovsky's refusal to report, which his agent says does not stem from a problem with the Islanders or Long Island.

"It bothers us, because the guys on this team love it here and guys who get traded or sign here end up loving it too," Matt Martin said. "This is just hanging around the team when we need to be totally focused and ready for a quick start to the season."
- kear20

Looks like Matt Martin is as honest off the ice as he is on it.......I dig!

link???
- jimmc7722

Newsday.com

Excerpt from Arthur Staple's article in Newsday...Now what Garth...

There's a little frustration brewing in the locker room about Visnovsky's refusal to report, which his agent says does not stem from a problem with the Islanders or Long Island.

"It bothers us, because the guys on this team love it here and guys who get traded or sign here end up loving it too," Matt Martin said. "This is just hanging around the team when we need to be totally focused and ready for a quick start to the season."
- kear20

Good on Matt Martin. Truth be told, the Islanders defense has been very shaky for years now. Visnovsky fills two giant holes, a defensemen that's actually decent in his own end and another offensive threat. Our power play could be outstanding with him.

I'm all for the screw you argument but the isles traded a #2pick and can't afford to just let him walk for nothing. I expect the isles to play hardball and they should. The players will get over it if he works hard at practice.

Did we trade for Subban yet???
- jimmc7722

Wonder what it would take to trade for Tyler Myers?

Good on Matt Martin. Truth be told, the Islanders defense has been very shaky for years now. Visnovsky fills two giant holes, a defensemen that's actually decent in his own end and another offensive threat. Our power play could be outstanding with him.

I'm all for the screw you argument but the isles traded a #2pick and can't afford to just let him walk for nothing. I expect the isles to play hardball and they should. The players will get over it if he works hard at practice.
- Isles316

I disagree. You don't get over that. This whole thing shows his character or lack there of. The lockeroom doesn't need that kind of garbage. He's a distraction. Look elsewhere......he's not that great. There's gotta be another dman who's cap hit is double the actual salary......cause that's really why they brought him in.

Good on Matt Martin. Truth be told, the Islanders defense has been very shaky for years now. Visnovsky fills two giant holes, a defensemen that's actually decent in his own end and another offensive threat. Our power play could be outstanding with him.

I'm all for the screw you argument but the isles traded a #2pick and can't afford to just let him walk for nothing. I expect the isles to play hardball and they should. The players will get over it if he works hard at practice.
- Isles316

XxNYIxX

I disagree. You don't get over that. This whole thing shows his character or lack there of. The lockeroom doesn't need that kind of garbage. He's a distraction. Look elsewhere......he's not that great. There's gotta be another dman who's cap hit is double the actual salary......cause that's really why they brought him in.
- kindlyrick

Yes you do. They are professionals. They'll get over it. If Visnovsky plays with streit, then every other defensemen fits in the holes they belong. Hamonic can play with McDonald, carkner with martinek. If he doesn't play, then you have a third pairing defensemen at best in martinek playing top pairing minutes. We tried that last year with Jurcina and staios and look what happened. It was a nightmare.
Also then throw in a rookie playing with carkner who was a healthy scratch about 40 times last year and we are a nightmare back there with a 37 year old #1 goalie and a goalie who shouldn't be playing on a dek hockey team. Visnovsky is an absolute key to this roster if they have any shot and competing for a playoff spot which is a long shot with him

Yes you do. They are professionals. They'll get over it. If Visnovsky plays with streit, then every other defensemen fits in the holes they belong. Hamonic can play with McDonald, carkner with martinek. If he doesn't play, then you have a third pairing defensemen at best in martinek playing top pairing minutes. We tried that last year with Jurcina and staios and look what happened. It was a nightmare.
Also then throw in a rookie playing with carkner who was a healthy scratch about 40 times last year and we are a nightmare back there with a 37 year old #1 goalie and a goalie who shouldn't be playing on a dek hockey team. Visnovsky is an absolute key to this roster if they have any shot and competing for a playoff spot which is a long shot with him
- Isles316

Jurcina,staios and streit were a -80 combined. And streit had 47 points.

Jurcina,staios and streit were a -80 combined. And streit had 47 points.
- Isles316

Looking back at last year its hard to believe they were that good.. I thought they were worse!

XxNYIxX

Looking back at last year its hard to believe they were that good.. I thought they were worse!

XxNYIxX
- XxNYIxX

It was . Hamonic and McDonald were the only good pairing the isles had. Hamonic was +6 on a team that was about -60 5 on 5

I disagree. You don't get over that. This whole thing shows his character or lack there of. The lockeroom doesn't need that kind of garbage. He's a distraction. Look elsewhere......he's not that great. There's gotta be another dman who's cap hit is double the actual salary......cause that's really why they brought him in.
- kindlyrick

I agree with Martin's take on this. But you can't just trade Visnovsky away. You can't do it. I don't care what type of "distraction" he is. You can't reward Visnovsky by giving him exactly what he wants, which is to not play here. If they do, the isles will be getting this type of nonsense from veterans forever.

In all fairness, I don't know how much affect the visnovsky "distraction" will cause. It's not as if the team is on the precipice of a cup run. It's not like its Crosby holding out. As much as it sucks, the isles must play hardball here and guys like Martin know it and likely respect that.

link???
- jimmc7722

Here's the link to the article.

http://www.newsday.com/sp...nders-open-camp-1.4443120

I disagree. You don't get over that. This whole thing shows his character or lack there of. The lockeroom doesn't need that kind of garbage. He's a distraction. Look elsewhere......he's not that great. There's gotta be another dman who's cap hit is double the actual salary......cause that's really why they brought him in.
- kindlyrick

When the Islanders made the trade in June, TSN thought that if the Islanders were not in playoff contention they could send Streit and Visnovski to playoff teams looking for puck carrying defensemen for high picks. Then Snow could try to move the picks either into a top place in the draft or get NHL quality players. I guess Visnovski put a wrench in that plan.

When the Islanders made the trade in June, TSN thought that if the Islanders were not in playoff contention they could send Streit and Visnovski to playoff teams looking for puck carrying defensemen for high picks. Then Snow could try to move the picks either into a top place in the draft or get NHL quality players. I guess Visnovski put a wrench in that plan.
- kear20

When does the KHL schedule end???

Anybody know.

I should look into this!!!

Be right back...

Looks like the KHL only plays 54 games... then playoffs.

Only about 12 games left for them.

Yes you do. They are professionals. They'll get over it. If Visnovsky plays with streit, then every other defensemen fits in the holes they belong. Hamonic can play with McDonald, carkner with martinek. If he doesn't play, then you have a third pairing defensemen at best in martinek playing top pairing minutes. We tried that last year with Jurcina and staios and look what happened. It was a nightmare.
Also then throw in a rookie playing with carkner who was a healthy scratch about 40 times last year and we are a nightmare back there with a 37 year old #1 goalie and a goalie who shouldn't be playing on a dek hockey team. Visnovsky is an absolute key to this roster if they have any shot and competing for a playoff spot which is a long shot with him
- Isles316

Maybe you should remind Visnovsky that he's a professional, and he should act like one. We can agree to disagree, but if Martin said what he said in the newspaper, I can only imagine whats really said. That was as polite a "phuck you" i've ever heard.