You and I have a differing view on how to interpret the facts & possibilities of this team, though you did contradict yourself, above. I will be more glass-is-half-full next season with new owners and hopefully a new GM and coaches. Until then, there is zero reason to expect better from this team as they do not deserve our optimism.
- jmo16

You and I have a differing view on how to interpret the facts & possibilities of this team, though you did contradict yourself, above. I will be more glass-is-half-full next season with new owners and hopefully a new GM and coaches. Until then, there is zero reason to expect better from this team as they do not deserve our optimism.
- jmo16

I meant anything was possible in regards to the standings and them falling out of playoff contention. I don't see it as likely, but you can't rule it out.

I did not mean anything is possible in regards to trading Kyle Okposo.

In order to trade him, the Islanders would have to fall so far out of playoff contention by February 29th that there wasn't even a reasonable notion that they might have a shot to make it. They would literally have to lose every single game in Feb and see other wildcard contenders win nearly all of their's.

There is no logic in moving Okposo.

I meant anything was possible in regards to the standings and them falling out of playoff contention. I don't see it as likely, but you can't rule it out.

I did not mean anything is possible in regards to trading Kyle Okposo.

In order to trade him, the Islanders would have to fall so far out of playoff contention by February 29th that there wasn't even a reasonable notion that they might have a shot to make it. They would literally have to lose every single game in Feb and see other wildcard contenders win nearly all of their's.

There is no logic in moving Okposo.
- eichiefs9

[quote=nyisles7]

- eichiefs9

How come my GIFS only show in my initial post?

How come my GIFS only show in my initial post?
- nyisles7

No idea. Maybe it's because you are Todd that is dating a tranny?

No idea. Maybe it's because you are Todd that is dating a tranny?
- eichiefs9

We have to lock up that gritty, defensive stalwart Okposo asap.

Off the top of my head

Penguins
Flames
Ducks
Rangers
Blue jackets
Canadiens
Wild
Preds

Far worse
- Dan Petriw

the wild have more pts now at the all star break then they have had since 2003 i believe.. how's that disappointing?? slumping right now but every team goes through at least one.. anyway any islander fans interested in a hamonic and nelson for brodin, granlund, dumba?? would solidify your D and we need a C

- mdw7413

Haha I love this.

Im stealing it

the wild have more pts now at the all star break then they have had since 2003 i believe.. how's that disappointing?? slumping right now but every team goes through at least one.. anyway any islander fans interested in a hamonic and nelson for brodin, granlund, dumba?? would solidify your D and we need a C
- gopherwildfan

Nelson doesn't want to go home to Minnesota, he hates it there. He told me so, we're best friends.

Nelson doesn't want to go home to Minnesota, he hates it there. He told me so, we're best friends.
- eichiefs9

Major Nelson wants to stay in Brooklyn with Jeannie.

No idea. Maybe it's because you are Todd that is dating a tranny?
- eichiefs9

We are dating?

After a long layoff what are the odds the Islanders come out flat and disorganized tomorrow night?

Bank on it. They come out flat after a 3 day lay off. Let alone a week.

We are dating?
- nyisles7

[quote=nyisles7]
That gif is hilarious.

I meant anything was possible in regards to the standings and them falling out of playoff contention. I don't see it as likely, but you can't rule it out.

I did not mean anything is possible in regards to trading Kyle Okposo.

In order to trade him, the Islanders would have to fall so far out of playoff contention by February 29th that there wasn't even a reasonable notion that they might have a shot to make it. They would literally have to lose every single game in Feb and see other wildcard contenders win nearly all of their's.

There is no logic in moving Okposo.
- eichiefs9

I agree no logic moving KO at this point—not unless they can pull a sign & trade. Should have been dealt in the off season. Am sure Garth had offers—maybe they weren't as good as he wanted b/c of the eye injury last year but now he is a player we will keep for a short playoff run and best we can hope for is a marginal draft pick for negotiating rights after the season. BIG FAIL. Really inexcusable.


edit: Hey! Connor McDavid returns tomorrow. Now we can all discuss important hockey-related issues.

That gif is hilarious.
- David_Volek

I was laughing my ass off when I saw it today

Folks sure hate Kyle Okposo around here.

Folks sure hate Kyle Okposo around here.
- Snowblind

I don't think anybody hates the guy (save for one poster) I think we just know he's not going to be worth whatever he gets in July. I know its highly unlikely but I wish we could include him in some sort of trade to get a return on him before he hits FA while somehow maintaining our GF. If Strome and Lee were playing somewhere close to the level they were last year it'd make the decision to trade him so much easier.

“We had a good meeting before we left,’’ Capuano said. “There’s got to be an accountability factor amongst the guys. It’s going to come from the coaches on who we put in the lineup, but if we’re going to have any success at all and we want to make a run at this, those guys have to hold each other accountable. Great teams have accountability amongst themselves.

“We had a good meeting before we left,’’ Capuano said. “There’s got to be an accountability factor amongst the guys. It’s going to come from the coaches on who we put in the lineup, but if we’re going to have any success at all and we want to make a run at this, those guys have to hold each other accountable. Great teams have accountability amongst themselves.


- Cptmjl

If only there was someone holding him accountable

I meant anything was possible in regards to the standings and them falling out of playoff contention. I don't see it as likely, but you can't rule it out.

I did not mean anything is possible in regards to trading Kyle Okposo.

In order to trade him, the Islanders would have to fall so far out of playoff contention by February 29th that there wasn't even a reasonable notion that they might have a shot to make it. They would literally have to lose every single game in Feb and see other wildcard contenders win nearly all of their's.

There is no logic in moving Okposo.
- eichiefs9

Whats the logic in keeping him..??

I agree no logic moving KO at this point—not unless they can pull a sign & trade. Should have been dealt in the off season. Am sure Garth had offers—maybe they weren't as good as he wanted b/c of the eye injury last year but now he is a player we will keep for a short playoff run and best we can hope for is a marginal draft pick for negotiating rights after the season. BIG FAIL. Really inexcusable.


edit: Hey! Connor McDavid returns tomorrow. Now we can all discuss important hockey-related issues.
- jmo16

I differ........ I'd rather get something than nothing regardless of what the teams position is bc isles are NOT making it past 1st rd again w/this roster & coaching staff....

I don't think anybody hates the guy (save for one poster) I think we just know he's not going to be worth whatever he gets in July. I know its highly unlikely but I wish we could include him in some sort of trade to get a return on him before he hits FA while somehow maintaining our GF. If Strome and Lee were playing somewhere close to the level they were last year it'd make the decision to trade him so much easier.
- Cptmjl

Folks sure hate Kyle Okposo around here.
- Snowblind