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

Dec 23 @ 11:29 PM ET
God these are some of the stupidest fans there are.
- potvin05

There's this real dichotomy in their fan base with the transplants who know Hickey and the novice natives who just don't. Combine that with the facts that their coach pushes gamesmanship with constant complaints to the refs and the team is majorly into theatrics when it comes embellishments; the crowd always feels like they're victims.
The chorus of boos on that obvious kick were a perfect example
potvin05
New York Islanders
Location: Snow's World (I just live in it), NY
Joined: 06.21.2008

Dec 23 @ 11:45 PM ET
There's this real dichotomy in their fan base with the transplants who know Hickey and the novice natives who just don't. Combine that with the facts that their coach pushes gamesmanship with constant complaints to the refs and the team is majorly into theatrics when it comes embellishments; the crowd always feels like they're victims.
The chorus of boos on that obvious kick were a perfect example

- keaner17

They also booed on the obvious trip on Nelson (I think it was him) a few minutes before that. You’re not wrong though. I think your assessment of Brind’Amour is spot on.
UIF
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 01.09.2009

Dec 23 @ 11:54 PM ET
She's watching him bomb in real time and can do nothing lol.
- Upstate_isles


jmo16
New York Islanders
Location: No Whining Allowed! This is a blog. Silly Gif's only!
Joined: 02.26.2011

Dec 24 @ 2:26 AM ET
Don’t forget 27 to 13 to 14
- nyisles7


13 + 14 = 27
🤔
Nfdbulldawg
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Dec 24 @ 7:49 AM ET
There are still a lot of things to fix on this team. I cannot say that I am surprised on where they are in standings because I am. However, I am not ungrateful as to where they are.

I raise a glass of bourbon to all of you guys. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. May Santa bring us some more win to close out the year.

All the best to you and your families.
Upstate_isles
New York Islanders
Location: Bitch Lasagna , NY
Joined: 05.12.2016

Dec 24 @ 8:46 AM ET
Anyone else see this

Pelech and Mayfield have been skating but Pelech at least is still a ways away from returning; Pulock was on crutches at UBS Arena on Tuesday and he hasn’t been back on the ice since being injured two weeks ago
Vukota
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.29.2007

Dec 24 @ 12:05 PM ET
[quote=Upstate_isles]
She’s probably just hungry
Upstate_isles
New York Islanders
Location: Bitch Lasagna , NY
Joined: 05.12.2016

Dec 24 @ 2:51 PM ET
[quote=Vukota]
JimmyP
New York Islanders
Location: Snow has melted!
Joined: 02.12.2011

Dec 24 @ 2:55 PM ET
I would take AJ over Moulson.
- JohnScammo


I thought she was a diversity hire and I expected to not like her, but she's good. I'd take her over a lot of other commentators.
JimmyP
New York Islanders
Location: Snow has melted!
Joined: 02.12.2011

Dec 24 @ 2:56 PM ET
She’s probably just hungry
- Vukota




So mean. Funny, but mean.

ses111
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.07.2008

Dec 24 @ 3:29 PM ET
Merry Christmas and Happy holidays to everyone!
batteryjackson
New York Islanders
Location: MEDICINE HAT MEDICINE PUSHERS, AB
Joined: 09.30.2014

Dec 24 @ 6:01 PM ET
i always thought matty moulson looked and sounded high af at all times, probably because he's so chill and soft spoken lol
batteryjackson
New York Islanders
Location: MEDICINE HAT MEDICINE PUSHERS, AB
Joined: 09.30.2014

Dec 24 @ 6:02 PM ET
I thought she was a diversity hire and I expected to not like her, but she's good. I'd take her over a lot of other commentators.
- JimmyP


she's legit man, cut her teeth in the game for a long time and knows her poop
Upstate_isles
New York Islanders
Location: Bitch Lasagna , NY
Joined: 05.12.2016

Dec 24 @ 9:07 PM ET
she's legit man, cut her teeth in the game for a long time and knows her poop
- batteryjackson

Aj is legit I enjoyed her but hickey is the best we have had in forever
PeteM
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 07.10.2007

Dec 25 @ 12:44 AM ET
Aj is legit I enjoyed her but hickey is the best we have had in forever
- Upstate_isles


No doubt about it. Remember Peter Ruttgaizer? That guy couldn't put a complete sentence together.
Vukota
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.29.2007

Dec 25 @ 9:27 AM ET
No doubt about it. Remember Peter Ruttgaizer? That guy couldn't put a complete sentence together.
- PeteM

Who was the guy that Scott Gordon couldn’t stand? He was only around for a year or so then went to the caps? He was a train wreck. I can’t remember his name 🤣
Upstate_isles
New York Islanders
Location: Bitch Lasagna , NY
Joined: 05.12.2016

Dec 25 @ 11:44 AM ET
No doubt about it. Remember Peter Ruttgaizer? That guy couldn't put a complete sentence together.
- PeteM

He literally read from a notepad
Vukota
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.29.2007

Dec 25 @ 11:52 AM ET
Who was the guy that Scott Gordon couldn’t stand? He was only around for a year or so then went to the caps? He was a train wreck. I can’t remember his name 🤣
- Vukota

Rob Carlin was his name 🤣🤣
batteryjackson
New York Islanders
Location: MEDICINE HAT MEDICINE PUSHERS, AB
Joined: 09.30.2014

Dec 25 @ 1:01 PM ET
No doubt about it. Remember Peter Ruttgaizer? That guy couldn't put a complete sentence together.
- PeteM


oh man i actually liked him because he was such a kind soft spoken guy and clearly had passion about the game and where he was from, and had some anxiety. I think the fans ran him outta town tbh, i tried to reach out to him once just to say i appreciated his work with the team and hoped he was doing well and he (frank)ing blocked me!
batteryjackson
New York Islanders
Location: MEDICINE HAT MEDICINE PUSHERS, AB
Joined: 09.30.2014

Dec 25 @ 1:02 PM ET
Aj is legit I enjoyed her but hickey is the best we have had in forever
- Upstate_isles


yeah he is extremely good
Vukota
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.29.2007

Dec 25 @ 1:40 PM ET
oh man i actually liked him because he was such a kind soft spoken guy and clearly had passion about the game and where he was from, and had some anxiety. I think the fans ran him outta town tbh, i tried to reach out to him once just to say i appreciated his work with the team and hoped he was doing well and he (frank)ing blocked me!
- batteryjackson

🤣🤣
Vukota
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.29.2007

Dec 25 @ 1:43 PM ET
yeah he is extremely good
- batteryjackson

Hickey is a natural and I can’t wait until he replaces Butchie when Butchie retires or strokes out over Bissonnette🤣🤣
eichiefs9
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 11.03.2008

Dec 26 @ 8:59 AM ET
Hickey is a natural and I can’t wait until he replaces Butchie when Butchie retires or strokes out over Bissonnette🤣🤣
- Vukota

I actually like Alan Fuehring when he fills in for Burke. He'll be a good replacement when Burke inevitably leaves for a full-time national gig.
Vukota
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.29.2007

Dec 26 @ 9:23 AM ET
I actually like Alan Fuehring when he fills in for Burke. He'll be a good replacement when Burke inevitably leaves for a full-time national gig.
- eichiefs9

I agree not a bad fall back option
Nfdbulldawg
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Dec 26 @ 4:25 PM ET
Relaxing and watching IIHF all day. Nice way to spend the day. As we are 9 games from the season half way mark, what is your...

Surprise of the season so far?
Where they are in the standings given their inability to hold leads.

Disappointment of the season so far?
Inconsistency of Sorokin

Glaring need heading in the second half?
As much as I want to say offense, they need defense. Need to move on from Aho. Bolduc needs more development and yes he has been better. If they make playoffs, how much does he see? Maybe Chychrun???
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