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| The Rick speaks | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 11 2008, 08:57 AM (1,318 Views) | |
| ronski631 | Nov 11 2008, 02:57 PM Post #21 |
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Stubborn Polish Maniac
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damn right! |
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| LEDZEP | Nov 11 2008, 03:24 PM Post #22 |
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The Best That Ever Skated 80-81-82-83
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Sometimes I grow so tired, but I know I've got one thing I got to do... ![]() What puckhead says is Islander law Come in with the milk "A leader, once convinced a particular course of action is the right one, must have the determination to stick with it and be undaunted when the going gets rough." Ronald Reagan | |
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| 25yearfan | Nov 11 2008, 07:47 PM Post #23 |
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You can call me Joe.
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That must be the problem - rosary beads are non-standard equipment, he has to lose them before the game (?) |
Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
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| 3POTI | Nov 11 2008, 08:00 PM Post #24 |
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Bring back...PRIDE OF THE ISLAND
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wow, some people are wishing The Rick Man to be 100% healthy before he comes back, don't rush. he will never,NEVER EVER, be 100%. Its over. Take your losses now. I am so sick and tired of this idiot. He is a joke. Your FINISH. Your career is over. NO MORE. Go away. Noone wants you anymore. Not the kids, or your fans. Not even your teammates want you back. They are tired of you and your fragile body. Go away little man, GO AWAY! Take your flopping aerobic body, adventures skates on ice and GO! |
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Today Is A Great Day To Be An Islander Fan! Live For The Moment! | |
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| Tavarizard | Nov 11 2008, 09:07 PM Post #25 |
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Born during the 1993 Stanley Cup. How heartbreaking is that?
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| Islander fan in KY | Nov 11 2008, 09:48 PM Post #26 |
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Lost in the sticks
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| Dark Helmet | Nov 11 2008, 10:00 PM Post #27 |
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My helmet is bigger than yours
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| "Evil will always triumph because Good is dumb." | |
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| Numbers65 | Nov 11 2008, 10:35 PM Post #28 |
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4th line
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Is DP Mad Mike's crowning contribution to the franchise? His last great work? Hopefully our "out of the box" draft strategy we still employ is better than his. In Columbus, OH (where I am) the Jackets top goalie LeClair has been a on and off injured guy all his career. In comes Mason now, and if he continues to shine it is not such a big problem. On LI even if Joey Mac shines, we have a broken #1 goalie with a 13 year contract. YIKES! Hopefully DP will recover, and NEXT season be a top 5 goalie, AND we start the year with Taveres or Hedman in the opening lineup. Hopefully DP is not having dreams of comming back now and stealing the show and getting the MVP, because he will surely pop something. Patience is a virtue! Let's go Islanders!!! |
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| Islander4cups | Nov 11 2008, 11:27 PM Post #29 |
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In Garth I Trust
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funny how many of these same comments were made by NY Giants fans from 81-84 about a guy who also played the most visible position for that team. Oh Phil Sims is fragile. He always gets hurt. He sucks. They wasted a pick on him. Blah blah blah. What did the Giants do? They went out and surround him with this thing called TALENT...and he led them to a Superbowl and a 10-1 record in their second superbowl season. Will the same thing happen here? Who knows. Maybe...maybe not. But I'm amazed at so many halfwitted statements about DiPietro. Where else but on Long Island apparently can fans heap all their frustrations on a single guy without having a clue. Can anyone tell me the last team to win a Stanley Cup with JUST A GOALIE playing at an all-star level? Can anyone else point to a different team that went deep into the playoffs from 01-08 with only one of their first round picks making a contribution in that time? No? Didn't think so. The overraction, venom and wannabe-clarvoyance in some of these posts is astounding...but I forgot. It apparently doesn't just rain on Long Island. It is a monsoon of overreaction. Let's heap all our frustrations on a guy who's played only 3 games during a season where we are rebuilding anyway. As we saw last season, DP's play in the first half of the season was the only thing that kept us in the playoff race...and ultimately damaged our % of getting the magic ping pong ball. I'm pretty sure a healthy DP would do the same thing this year. But as I've contended, our problem isn't between the pipes. Joey Mac has been more than solid this season, but as we see with all the 3rd period collapses, it isn't the guy between the pipes who is the problem. It's the guys skating and that has only been the problem for the past...well, since atleast Osgood got here. So let's get pissed at the guy who isn't even on the ice, but when he's healthy has us about 5 spots higher in the standings than our team deserves to be. But let's continue to go with the "sky is falling" attitude and "its all one guys fault" (even though it clearly isn't). Hell, it is a heck of alot easier than thinking, isn't it?
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| bringbackziggy | Nov 12 2008, 12:34 AM Post #30 |
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4th line
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Why must you always refer to him as "The Rick". It might be the lamest nickname I've ever heard since..."The Donald"...either way please stop it no one outside of this website refers to him as that |
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| mrbixby | Nov 12 2008, 04:22 AM Post #31 |
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2nd line
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Well said Islander4 Cups! |
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| LEDZEP | Nov 12 2008, 05:56 AM Post #32 |
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The Best That Ever Skated 80-81-82-83
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How much does DP pay you
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Sometimes I grow so tired, but I know I've got one thing I got to do... ![]() What puckhead says is Islander law Come in with the milk "A leader, once convinced a particular course of action is the right one, must have the determination to stick with it and be undaunted when the going gets rough." Ronald Reagan | |
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| Islander4cups | Nov 12 2008, 07:28 AM Post #33 |
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In Garth I Trust
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If you want to have intelligent discussion...fine. Otherwise, inane comments such as this are worthless, pointless and not original. Time for new material. I've said my piece. If you want to refute one of my POINTS, feel free. I'll listen and would enjoy a discussion. But I notice that when I post something on this topic, you never address any of the points. You just rehash the same lame one liners you have for years. So really, what's the point? When you want to have an intelligent discussion, let me know. I'll be here. |
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| Webb20 | Nov 12 2008, 08:18 AM Post #34 |
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Godfather
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on one thread you preach patience and understanding, getting behind and supporting a failed player and in another, a former allstar, it's off with his head. :wacko: |
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I sold it all, retired and moved to Fabulous Las Vegas! "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."-Ben Franklin "Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves."-Ronald Reagan | |
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| LEDZEP | Nov 12 2008, 09:00 AM Post #35 |
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The Best That Ever Skated 80-81-82-83
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Your a funny guy without the humor I've yet to read your novel on DP When the time is right I will..................... :rolleyes: DON'T GIVE UP HOPE
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Sometimes I grow so tired, but I know I've got one thing I got to do... ![]() What puckhead says is Islander law Come in with the milk "A leader, once convinced a particular course of action is the right one, must have the determination to stick with it and be undaunted when the going gets rough." Ronald Reagan | |
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| Islander4cups | Nov 12 2008, 11:35 AM Post #36 |
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In Garth I Trust
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exactly. There are three guys on the roster I don't think will pan out.... 1. Tambelini 2. Gervais 3. Neilsen but all three need to be given the chance to prove us right or wrong. And with the way things stand this year, we aren't going anywhere so this is the season to let them show what they can do. These three have NEVER shown us anything yet whereas DP has. It just seems like many people are in a hurry to bury everything and everyone on and with this team, whether it is merited or not, in a ridiculous rush to judgement. As for Zep...Making the same joke for years isn't a "sense of humor". It is Milton Berle's act from the 1950's only 50 years too late. If you want to make a point, I'll chat. Otherwise, not worth it. |
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| THEDRIVE4FIVE | Nov 12 2008, 11:59 AM Post #37 |
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The Kid
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Let's make sure he's okay...fully, I'd rather have another bad season than having him have to retire. DP DP DP DP DP DP DP |
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| LEDZEP | Nov 12 2008, 01:22 PM Post #38 |
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The Best That Ever Skated 80-81-82-83
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Sometimes I grow so tired, but I know I've got one thing I got to do... ![]() What puckhead says is Islander law Come in with the milk "A leader, once convinced a particular course of action is the right one, must have the determination to stick with it and be undaunted when the going gets rough." Ronald Reagan | |
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| Islander4cups | Nov 12 2008, 08:12 PM Post #39 |
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In Garth I Trust
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LOL cute pic. Looks a bit like my son. as stated before... |
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| SimonSays | Nov 12 2008, 08:34 PM Post #40 |
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Snow likes Wang
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If he retired today, Wang would have his number on the ceiling by next season. |
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