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jimmc7722
New York Islanders
Location: TAVARES IS AN ASS!!!!, ON
Joined: 02.06.2008

Apr 15 @ 9:02 AM ET
Hickey, Strait, Donovan are all good choices to replace Streit. Plus u never know who/what might be available in off-season.
Since we have Viz signed, Streit can go, he is on a decline, and not worth the $$$ he probably will be seeking.

We gave Streit his opportunity, now we need to do the same with someone else. We will not know what we have unless there is an open spot. Streit is not getting younger, and is looking for a 3yr deal, I just dont think hes worth it...

- Ur Not Me



Hickey, Strait, and Donovan... really!!!

Out of the 3... Hickey has the best hockey sense. Just not sure he is our powerplay qb.
jimmc7722
New York Islanders
Location: TAVARES IS AN ASS!!!!, ON
Joined: 02.06.2008

Apr 15 @ 9:04 AM ET
Need a Boston win tonight!!!!

Ur Not Me
New York Islanders
Location: Long Island, NY
Joined: 11.30.2008

Apr 15 @ 9:05 AM ET
Hickey, Strait, and Donovan... really!!!

Out of the 3... Hickey has the best hockey sense. Just not sure he is our powerplay qb.

- jimmc7722



did you know who Streit was or what he can do, since he was buried in MTL....
No one could know bc of his situation in MTL, and look, he came here and took advantage of the opportunity, you just never know......
If not any of those 3 guys, then maybe a trade, but you cant keep 2 defensive liabilities on D going forward for 2-3 more years
kencan98
Joined: 07.11.2009

Apr 15 @ 9:16 AM ET
We're sort of changing the premise of my disputing the Lundqvist comment. It wasn't about the last five years but rather who the best is now. For my money it's Rinne, who night in and night out steals games despite no support. The guy is unreal. Then I'd have to say Craig Anderson could be worthy of consideration. His numbers speak for themself. I think Henrik deserves consideration but is certainly not clear cut.
- keaner17


The best now, I'd have to go with Rask or Anderson. Anderson has great numbers but he's splitting games. Rask has much better support in front of him but he's playing almost every night.

I also think Nabby deserves an honorable mention. He's not the best in the league but he's certainly holding his own on a team that isn't really known for being a powerhouse defensively.
kencan98
Joined: 07.11.2009

Apr 15 @ 9:22 AM ET
did you know who Streit was or what he can do, since he was buried in MTL....
No one could know bc of his situation in MTL, and look, he came here and took advantage of the opportunity, you just never know......
If not any of those 3 guys, then maybe a trade, but you cant keep 2 defensive liabilities on D going forward for 2-3 more years

- Ur Not Me


I wouldn't mind Streit being signed to a 3 year deal if the money is right. Wang can spend whatever he wants on the guy but I think it would be smart if they made sure that he had value (money wise) in a trade. If he's in at 5 million per for 3, I think we got a good deal. I don't know if he'd take that but if he would, I'd do it.

His point production hasn't slipped this year. He's still in the mid 40's (pro rated) and if that continues next year, I don't see how we can't get something of value in return when the time is right for a prospect to come up.
Ur Not Me
New York Islanders
Location: Long Island, NY
Joined: 11.30.2008

Apr 15 @ 9:27 AM ET
I wouldn't mind Streit being signed to a 3 year deal if the money is right. Wang can spend whatever he wants on the guy but I think it would be smart if they made sure that he had value (money wise) in a trade. If he's in at 5 million per for 3, I think we got a good deal. I don't know if he'd take that but if he would, I'd do it.

His point production hasn't slipped this year. He's still in the mid 40's (pro rated) and if that continues next year, I don't see how we can't get something of value in return when the time is right for a prospect to come up.

- kencan98


I do not mind resigning him if the $$$ was rite, but also Viz is a better D-man, and Streit should either get exactly or less then Viz....
LetsGoIsles
New York Islanders
Location: I'll wait till Halak signs elsewhere and then you can go eat a d!ck- JMO16
Joined: 01.26.2011

Apr 15 @ 9:29 AM ET
I wouldn't mind Streit being signed to a 3 year deal if the money is right. Wang can spend whatever he wants on the guy but I think it would be smart if they made sure that he had value (money wise) in a trade. If he's in at 5 million per for 3, I think we got a good deal. I don't know if he'd take that but if he would, I'd do it.

His point production hasn't slipped this year. He's still in the mid 40's (pro rated) and if that continues next year, I don't see how we can't get something of value in return when the time is right for a prospect to come up.

- kencan98



youre out of your mind for 2 reasons:
1) why the (frank) are you willing to pay a 35 year old defensive liability with bad knees who is only getting older $5million a year for 3 years? especially with PLENTY of younger prospects who are going to be ready with in 3 years
2) why do you think he wouldnt take it???
LetsGoIsles
New York Islanders
Location: I'll wait till Halak signs elsewhere and then you can go eat a d!ck- JMO16
Joined: 01.26.2011

Apr 15 @ 9:30 AM ET
did you know who Streit was or what he can do, since he was buried in MTL....
No one could know bc of his situation in MTL, and look, he came here and took advantage of the opportunity, you just never know......
If not any of those 3 guys, then maybe a trade, but you cant keep 2 defensive liabilities on D going forward for 2-3 more years

- Ur Not Me



yes
Ur Not Me
New York Islanders
Location: Long Island, NY
Joined: 11.30.2008

Apr 15 @ 9:37 AM ET
youre out of your mind for 2 reasons:
1) why the (frank) are you willing to pay a 35 year old defensive liability with bad knees who is only getting older $5million a year for 3 years? especially with PLENTY of younger prospects who are going to be ready with in 3 years
2) why do you think he wouldnt take it???

- LetsGoIsles



agreed....
Ur Not Me
New York Islanders
Location: Long Island, NY
Joined: 11.30.2008

Apr 15 @ 9:39 AM ET
yes
- LetsGoIsles



So did I, but could not tell his potential bc MTL had him as a 5th,6th,7th D-man at the time


jimmc7722
New York Islanders
Location: TAVARES IS AN ASS!!!!, ON
Joined: 02.06.2008

Apr 15 @ 9:39 AM ET
did you know who Streit was or what he can do, since he was buried in MTL....
No one could know bc of his situation in MTL, and look, he came here and took advantage of the opportunity, you just never know......
If not any of those 3 guys, then maybe a trade, but you cant keep 2 defensive liabilities on D going forward for 2-3 more years

- Ur Not Me



Streit was a good player in Montreal!!!
UIF
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 01.09.2009

Apr 15 @ 9:41 AM ET
I wouldn't mind Tim Thomas here, as long as we do not have to give up anything significant for signing him, " I don't remember the trade, but if Thomas signed with Isles, we would have to give the Bruins a pick/picks? " Which depends on what has to be given up.

Streit needs to go so JT can be the next captain, Boyes also, he is doing his job for the $$$$ he is making, but this team has a ton of cap space for next year, and we need a legit W for JT, a 2nd line C, and 2 D-men. I don't mind the kids, but would rather have them jell together for 1 more year in Bridgeport.

And this team needs to know who their future goalie will be... We can not expect Nabby to be great when he is getting older.

- Ur Not Me


Donovan should get a long look next season. He's sort of on an island for our D prospects now...he has the waiver signings from this year like Hickey and Strait ahead of him and the more recent draft picks starting to fill into the BPort ranks behind him. Next season's probably his window to show what he has. And he's absolutely earned it...13g, 44pts (5 behind Nino) and a +17 (best on the team by far), and beyond the numbers, he's just looked good out there.

Beyond him, I don't see any reason to not give Nino, Nelson, Strome, even Lee a chance to crack the lineup next season. Even with any additions by FA or trade, there will still be spots open up front...as long as they show they're ready or close to ready in camp, let the four of them fight it out for one or two available spots.
Ur Not Me
New York Islanders
Location: Long Island, NY
Joined: 11.30.2008

Apr 15 @ 9:46 AM ET
Donovan should get a long look next season. He's sort of on an island for our D prospects now...he has the waiver signings from this year like Hickey and Strait ahead of him and the more recent draft picks starting to fill into the BPort ranks behind him. Next season's probably his window to show what he has. And he's absolutely earned it...13g, 44pts (5 behind Nino) and a +17 (best on the team by far), and beyond the numbers, he's just looked good out there.

Beyond him, I don't see any reason to not give Nino, Nelson, Strome, even Lee a chance to crack the lineup next season. Even with any additions by FA or trade, there will still be spots open up front...as long as they show they're ready or close to ready in camp, let the four of them fight it out for one or two available spots.

- UIF


I've seen Donovan progress and couldn't agree more....

also wouldn't have mind if Streit was moved a deadline, an gave Donovan his spot, but that didn't work, so next......
Charlie21
New York Islanders
Location: Long Island, NY
Joined: 10.14.2009

Apr 15 @ 9:55 AM ET
Brad Boyes needs to catch the first bus out of here when this season is over, I don't care how well the team is playing. That has been one of our more ineffective lines lately. Moulson has been dragging ass as well. Time to find some real wingers for JT. If that line was firing on all cylinders right now we'd be even more formidable than we already are. Giving moulson time to turn it around is understandable the guy has proven to be effective but with Boyes it's def time to move on. One of snows priorities this off-season should be to find a winger for JT.
- Cptmjl


JT's line has been really bad lately. My concern is they need to pick it up while the Nielsen-Bailey-Okposo line is still hot, otherwise if both lines go cold, we be f'd. I'm with you that I think Boyes is the reason. Other teams have figured out how to contain Moulson and JT, because Boyes contains himself. Boyes is better defensively against himself than he is against the opposition.
LetsGoIsles
New York Islanders
Location: I'll wait till Halak signs elsewhere and then you can go eat a d!ck- JMO16
Joined: 01.26.2011

Apr 15 @ 9:58 AM ET
JT's line has been really bad lately. My concern is they need to pick it up while the Nielsen-Bailey-Okposo line is still hot, otherwise if both lines go cold, we be f'd. I'm with you that I think Boyes is the reason. Other teams have figured out how to contain Moulson and JT, because Boyes contains himself. Boyes is better defensively against himself than he is against the opposition.

- Charlie21



i agree that boyes shouldnt be playing top line minutes...but i dont think he has been the worst on the line in the last 5-10 games...i give that title to moulson. he has looked flat, slow and unmotivated.
keaner17
New York Islanders
Location: Prepared for the worst
Joined: 07.12.2007

Apr 15 @ 10:14 AM ET
I have to be alittle Garth snowy here. I like my team right now. Everyone including boyes has elevated their games. Surprisingly moulson is only one still lacking same intensity of rest of the teams.
If there is something we need its a upgrade on defense. Streit is likely gone. So we need two upgrades on back line. Also a good backup wouldn't hurt either.

Does anyone know what is going to with Tim Thomas? How great would it be if he announce he would play.

- Spartiarti


Wouldn't be great at all IMO. A 39 year old goalie who has taken a year off from the sport sounds like a disaster in waiting to me. This team is now a worthy playoff team so they need a goalie at the top of his game. Nabby has played well, but we need to start figuring out who our long term answer is.
Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Apr 15 @ 10:17 AM ET
I wouldn't mind Streit being signed to a 3 year deal if the money is right. Wang can spend whatever he wants on the guy but I think it would be smart if they made sure that he had value (money wise) in a trade. If he's in at 5 million per for 3, I think we got a good deal. I don't know if he'd take that but if he would, I'd do it.

His point production hasn't slipped this year. He's still in the mid 40's (pro rated) and if that continues next year, I don't see how we can't get something of value in return when the time is right for a prospect to come up.

- kencan98

Five mil at three yrs is a good deal?????? wow
kasperrko
New York Islanders
Location: Spring Hill, FL
Joined: 03.09.2007

Apr 15 @ 10:22 AM ET
Memo to Jack Memo to Jack!! Take Boyes off first line and put Grabner up there. Again listen to me Jack and everything will be peachy.

thank you
kasperrko
New York Islanders
Location: Spring Hill, FL
Joined: 03.09.2007

Apr 15 @ 10:22 AM ET
Memo to Jack Memo to Jack!! Take Boyes off first line and put Grabner up there. Again listen to me Jack and everything will be peachy.

thank you
keaner17
New York Islanders
Location: Prepared for the worst
Joined: 07.12.2007

Apr 15 @ 10:24 AM ET
Five mil at three yrs is a good deal?????? wow
- Cptmjl


No way he's worth that....
Charlie21
New York Islanders
Location: Long Island, NY
Joined: 10.14.2009

Apr 15 @ 10:36 AM ET
Memo to Jack Memo to Jack!! Take Boyes off first line and put Grabner up there. Again listen to me Jack and everything will be peachy.

thank you

- kasperrko


Yes. Grabner played well with JT when Moulson was out last week against Tampa. I'd only imagine it would be even better if he was replacing Boyes on that line.
kasperrko
New York Islanders
Location: Spring Hill, FL
Joined: 03.09.2007

Apr 15 @ 10:42 AM ET
Yes. Grabner played well with JT when Moulson was out last week against Tampa. I'd only imagine it would be even better if he was replacing Boyes on that line.
- Charlie21


Problem is Jack hates switching up lines and he will not do it. I cant remember the last time he actually did that. I think he is going to ride this the rest of the year and into the playoffs if we make no matter if the lines go stale. We wills ee the real Jack if they make the playoffs and see if he knows how to match up against the other teams lines
Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Apr 15 @ 10:43 AM ET
No way he's worth that....
- keaner17

Two at three or 3.5 sounds about right
Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Apr 15 @ 10:45 AM ET
Problem is Jack hates switching up lines and he will not do it. I cant remember the last time he actually did that. I think he is going to ride this the rest of the year and into the playoffs if we make no matter if the lines go stale. We wills ee the real Jack if they make the playoffs and see if he knows how to match up against the other teams lines
- kasperrko

He also seems to have a hard on for grabner?
LetsGoIsles
New York Islanders
Location: I'll wait till Halak signs elsewhere and then you can go eat a d!ck- JMO16
Joined: 01.26.2011

Apr 15 @ 10:48 AM ET
He also seems to have a hard on for grabner?
- Cptmjl



#sarcasm
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