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Did you read my last post???

I like the idea of Radek sitting. Time to see some new faces like Hickey.

All I can say is....Let's go Islanders!!!!!!!!!!! I know it is gonna be a short season but dont you just feel that we have a chance of sneaking into the playoffs this time?

I like the idea of Radek sitting. Time to see some new faces like Hickey.
- ses111

so is hickey playing tonight? I am curious about him.

I like the idea of Radek sitting. Time to see some new faces like Hickey.
- ses111

If Martinek is 100 percent, however unlikely that scenario ever appears, I'd rather see him. Anything that gives the team a better chance at 2 points in this shortened season you have to do.

I love how they pretend it was worth a discussion to see who would be in net tonight

If Martinek is 100 percent, however unlikely that scenario ever appears, I'd rather see him. Anything that gives the team a better chance at 2 points in this shortened season you have to do.
- potvin05

I can understand that Potvin but I think is was a mistake to even bring Radek back. Isles need to turn the page. I hope Hickey gets the play every game this year and unless he is horrible keep putting him out there. Isles need to find out who can play this year and be ready to make moves this offseason.

I can understand that Potvin but I think is was a mistake to even bring Radek back. Isles need to turn the page. I hope Hickey gets the play every game this year and unless he is horrible keep putting him out there. Isles need to find out who can play this year and be ready to make moves this offseason.
- ses111

I agree. A team that always seems to battle injuries shouldn't have signed a guy made out of wet newspaper to begin with

I can understand that Potvin but I think is was a mistake to even bring Radek back. Isles need to turn the page. I hope Hickey gets the play every game this year and unless he is horrible keep putting him out there. Isles need to find out who can play this year and be ready to make moves this offseason.
- ses111

I actually agree with that 100 percent.

But, since he is on the team, I'd say play him if it gives us a better chance to win. I admittedly know next to nothing about Hickey though, other than he is big.

I actually agree with that 100 percent.

But, since he is on the team, I'd say play him if it gives us a better chance to win. I admittedly know next to nothing about Hickey though, other than he is big.
- potvin05

Finley is the big one hickey is only 5'11

I agree. A team that always seems to battle injuries shouldn't have signed a guy made out of wet newspaper to begin with
- Vukota

I know we cannot give up the season already but let's be honest this season is basically about buying time for the prospects. I think it's more important to find out about Hickey. He know all about Radek and there is no future there. If all works out he will be off the team next year. I use Radek only in case of injuries or if someone is playing lousy.

If Martinek is 100 percent, however unlikely that scenario ever appears, I'd rather see him. Anything that gives the team a better chance at 2 points in this shortened season you have to do.
- potvin05

But Martinek at "100%" now isn't Martinek at 100% 7 years ago. He's older, slower, and far more beaten up than he was when he was a great defenseman.

I'd rather have a hungry young kid like Hickey given a shot than an old, broken Martinek.

Just wanted to share this, Robert Vollman's (of hockeyprospectus) predictions for the season:

Robert Vollman (Twitter: @robvollmanNHL)

Hart: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
Vezina: Tuukka Rask, Boston Bruins
Norris: Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators
Calder: Mikael Granlund, Minnesota Wild
Selke: Jordan Staal, Carolina Hurricanes
Jack Adams: Jack Capuano, New York Islanders
President's: Pittsburgh Penguins

Stanley Cup Finals: Pittsburgh Penguins over St. Louis Blues

Dark horse team: Carolina Hurricanes
Surprise player: Peter Mueller, Florida Panthers
Team flop: Nashville Predators
Individual disappointment: Valtteri Filppula, Detroit Red Wings
Random NHL prediction: League attendance will be back to normal

Anything look a little out of place

Just wanted to share this, Robert Vollman's (of hockeyprospectus) predictions for the season:

Robert Vollman (Twitter: @robvollmanNHL)

Hart: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
Vezina: Tuukka Rask, Boston Bruins
Norris: Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators
Calder: Mikael Granlund, Minnesota Wild
Selke: Jordan Staal, Carolina Hurricanes
Jack Adams: Jack Capuano, New York Islanders
President's: Pittsburgh Penguins

Stanley Cup Finals: Pittsburgh Penguins over St. Louis Blues

Dark horse team: Carolina Hurricanes
Surprise player: Peter Mueller, Florida Panthers
Team flop: Nashville Predators
Individual disappointment: Valtteri Filppula, Detroit Red Wings
Random NHL prediction: League attendance will be back to normal

Anything look a little out of place
- eichiefs9

Is he kidding? First Ek picks playoffs and now this? What am I missing with this roster?

Just wanted to share this, Robert Vollman's (of hockeyprospectus) predictions for the season:

Robert Vollman (Twitter: @robvollmanNHL)

Hart: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
Vezina: Tuukka Rask, Boston Bruins
Norris: Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators
Calder: Mikael Granlund, Minnesota Wild
Selke: Jordan Staal, Carolina Hurricanes
Jack Adams: Jack Capuano, New York Islanders
President's: Pittsburgh Penguins

Stanley Cup Finals: Pittsburgh Penguins over St. Louis Blues

Dark horse team: Carolina Hurricanes
Surprise player: Peter Mueller, Florida Panthers
Team flop: Nashville Predators
Individual disappointment: Valtteri Filppula, Detroit Red Wings
Random NHL prediction: League attendance will be back to normal

Anything look a little out of place
- eichiefs9

almost as funny as your tweet about Pierre

Just wanted to share this, Robert Vollman's (of hockeyprospectus) predictions for the season:

Robert Vollman (Twitter: @robvollmanNHL)

Hart: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
Vezina: Tuukka Rask, Boston Bruins
Norris: Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators
Calder: Mikael Granlund, Minnesota Wild
Selke: Jordan Staal, Carolina Hurricanes
Jack Adams: Jack Capuano, New York Islanders
President's: Pittsburgh Penguins

Stanley Cup Finals: Pittsburgh Penguins over St. Louis Blues

Dark horse team: Carolina Hurricanes
Surprise player: Peter Mueller, Florida Panthers
Team flop: Nashville Predators
Individual disappointment: Valtteri Filppula, Detroit Red Wings
Random NHL prediction: League attendance will be back to normal

Anything look a little out of place
- eichiefs9

Finish at .500 with this squad and he's a shoe in.

I'm already done with emrick and his screaming

- Vukota

Speaking of tweets...look who joined twitter.

https://twitter.com/91Butch

Speaking of tweets...look who joined twitter.

https://twitter.com/91Butch


- eichiefs9

I'll be blocked by the 2nd period

I'll be blocked by the 2nd period
- Vukota

I'm already done with emrick and his screaming
- Vukota

Rather hear him than Howie.

I'm already done with emrick and his screaming
- Vukota

You don't seem to mind when your victims scream. I guess you just like that ultra high pitch of the neighborhood children.

You don't seem to mind when your victims scream. I guess you just like that ultra high pitch of the neighborhood children.
- WayneZ

tough to scream with a gag ball strapped on

tough to scream with a gag ball strapped on
- Vukota