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PA Parenteau; Signed to 1 year deal
Topic Started: Feb 17 2011, 11:18 AM (1,764 Views)
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stevedepot,Feb 17 2011
12:32 PM
Next year we'll have the exact same team, maybe 1 or 2 castoffs looking for employment
and the optimism will soon slowly fade as the season starts and everyone realizes the deficiencies I'll be pointing out between now and then.

Just like the last 2 friggen years.

Just wait folkies. Don't say I didn't warn ya.

;)

It will be deja vu AGAIN. Nothing happening without an arena deal. This is the big offensive signing for 2011.
John Tavares was 2 years old the last time NYI won a playoff series
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Snowman39,Feb 17 2011
02:27 PM
Mulefan,Feb 17 2011
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stevedepot,Feb 17 2011
11:40 AM
Webb20,Feb 17 2011
11:33 AM
And why should they?   Nino should be able to contribute next season.  I would've been upset had this read Schremp, who should be gone.  

Moulson JT Comeau
KO Bailey Grabner
Nino Nielsen PAP
Haley ZK Martin

would most likely be up on the blackboard in Snow's office right now for next season.

**Dont forget that Hunter is still under contract.

That's not a playoff roster no matter how much I try to look at it realistically

They'd all have to perform to best expectations and you know
there'll be some injuries. We don't have the depth and experience.
Unless Bailey, Okposo take that next step, god knows.

Then there's that goalie issue.

I love how you left off Gillies!

:cheers: :WORSHIP: :WORSHIP: :WORSHIP:

Subtract Comeau and add one top notch bonified FA forward and a couple solid defensive defensemen and I think you have a solid playoff team. Dump all useless space takers like Gillies and Shremp.

Agreed that Comeau shouldn't be a lock. Neither should Parenteau or Bailey for that matter. No reason why this team can't play with extra forwards. Every other team does it. It will create some competition and light a fire under some players asses.

The only forwards who should dress every night without question are Tavares, Moulson, Grabner, Okposo, Nielsen, and Konopka (too important on faceoffs and as an enforcer). The rest should have to fight for playing time.

I don't agree about Bailey at all. Just think he is going through some growing pains and think he is gonna be an excellent second line center with maturity and playing with solid line mates.
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Webb20,Feb 18 2011
03:13 AM
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Hilbert, Jackman, Park, Thompson, Bergenheim ,Sim to name a few and replaced them with lesser performing question marks (except for Grabner now)


Konopka brings way more than Thompson. Grabs brings way more than Hilbert. Haley brings about the same as Jackman. And 1st line winger/3rd line center PAP/Nielsen brings more than Park. And Bergenheim is not missed, I'd take the hitting and pride of Martin anyday. You may not see upgrade over those journeymen but I do. Not to mention we are way younger and as a unit now.

No offense, but the standings don't lie. The team hasn't upgraded much in the past couple years, save for the potential. I'll still be there in October thinking the team is playoff bound again though, just like this year.
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Mulefan,Feb 17 2011
02:41 PM
Snowman39,Feb 17 2011
02:27 PM
Mulefan,Feb 17 2011
02:14 PM
stevedepot,Feb 17 2011
11:40 AM
Webb20,Feb 17 2011
11:33 AM
And why should they?   Nino should be able to contribute next season.  I would've been upset had this read Schremp, who should be gone.  

Moulson JT Comeau
KO Bailey Grabner
Nino Nielsen PAP
Haley ZK Martin

would most likely be up on the blackboard in Snow's office right now for next season.

**Dont forget that Hunter is still under contract.

That's not a playoff roster no matter how much I try to look at it realistically

They'd all have to perform to best expectations and you know
there'll be some injuries. We don't have the depth and experience.
Unless Bailey, Okposo take that next step, god knows.

Then there's that goalie issue.

I love how you left off Gillies!

:cheers: :WORSHIP: :WORSHIP: :WORSHIP:

Subtract Comeau and add one top notch bonified FA forward and a couple solid defensive defensemen and I think you have a solid playoff team. Dump all useless space takers like Gillies and Shremp.

Agreed that Comeau shouldn't be a lock. Neither should Parenteau or Bailey for that matter. No reason why this team can't play with extra forwards. Every other team does it. It will create some competition and light a fire under some players asses.

The only forwards who should dress every night without question are Tavares, Moulson, Grabner, Okposo, Nielsen, and Konopka (too important on faceoffs and as an enforcer). The rest should have to fight for playing time.

I don't agree about Bailey at all. Just think he is going through some growing pains and think he is gonna be an excellent second line center with maturity and playing with solid line mates.

Why should Bailey get special treatment? I'd agree if he was coming off a 50 point season last year and was struggling this year. Other than a few 2 or 3 game spurts in his entire career, he hasn't done much. The Isles really screwed up with his development. When he was sent to the AHL this season I said at the time he should be left down there all season long, mostly due to the fact that once he was recalled it would be the end of him being able to go down again without being on waivers.

The question is what should be done with him now? I agree that he has a ton of potential. I also know that some players develop slower than others. However I think the time has passed to handle him with kid gloves. If Pat LaFontaine could start on the 4th line when he was a rookie then Josh Bailey can certainly earn his playing time also. He shouldn't be handed anything.
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Bring back...PRIDE OF THE ISLAND
wowzer...the nerve of some people..okay folks lets get a reality check okay...PA signed for one year..not 15..he may not be the beautiful 1st line winger for our beloved superstar on the rise..but he does have something, chemistry..wowzer a first line that played an entire year together..unheard of..will get another opportunity..chemisty..wowzer..and for 1 year..not a big deal..and for all the bad crap the fans on this board give mr. PA., guess what, the guys like each other..so I say booyah to you..I just may get me a paranteau jersey and rub in your faces..haha, I told ya so..PA going to make all of you eat your words..haha, booyah!


goodness..again, one fight filled game does not make a season...or make up anything..chemisty chemisty chemisty...for all the love players have professed for each other and the team, well we shall see...




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Webb20,Feb 17 2011
02:13 PM


And Bergenheim is not missed,

I beg to differ on this point. Garth forgot Bergy's speed and tenacity on the forecheck and PK. He can have Schremp's spot on my team any day of the week.
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Differ all you want, but Grabner (3rd line winger/PKer/Speedster) is Bergie's replacement, and a fine replacement at that.

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bumpkin,Feb 18 2011
01:06 PM
Webb20,Feb 17 2011
02:13 PM

And Bergenheim is not missed,

I beg to differ on this point. Garth forgot Bergy's speed and tenacity on the forecheck and PK. He can have Schremp's spot on my team any day of the week.

To be fair, Garf Garf didn't think Bergy's forecheck and defense was necessary when our all offense Coach Gotruns system was gonna keep play in the offensive zone all game.
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"But the Coliseum became a repository for all the team's troubles, a convenient scapegoat. There were suggestions that no major free agent ever would set foot in such a decrepit place. We have two words for anyone making that argument: Fenway Park. History says free agents would play in an old boxcar if they got enough money and had a chance to win." - Mark Herrmann

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Snowman39,Feb 17 2011
02:27 PM
Mulefan,Feb 17 2011
02:14 PM
stevedepot,Feb 17 2011
11:40 AM
Webb20,Feb 17 2011
11:33 AM
And why should they?   Nino should be able to contribute next season.  I would've been upset had this read Schremp, who should be gone.  

Moulson JT Comeau
KO Bailey Grabner
Nino Nielsen PAP
Haley ZK Martin

would most likely be up on the blackboard in Snow's office right now for next season.

**Dont forget that Hunter is still under contract.

That's not a playoff roster no matter how much I try to look at it realistically

They'd all have to perform to best expectations and you know
there'll be some injuries. We don't have the depth and experience.
Unless Bailey, Okposo take that next step, god knows.

Then there's that goalie issue.

I love how you left off Gillies!

:cheers: :WORSHIP: :WORSHIP: :WORSHIP:

Subtract Comeau and add one top notch bonified FA forward and a couple solid defensive defensemen and I think you have a solid playoff team. Dump all useless space takers like Gillies and Shremp.

Agreed that Comeau shouldn't be a lock. Neither should Parenteau or Bailey for that matter. No reason why this team can't play with extra forwards. Every other team does it. It will create some competition and light a fire under some players asses.

The only forwards who should dress every night without question are Tavares, Moulson, Grabner, Okposo, Nielsen, and Konopka (too important on faceoffs and as an enforcer). The rest should have to fight for playing time.

i would not quit on Bailey

PA would of walked at the end of the year/does not mean they can't trade him.

Chris Botta is speculating that the signing means no big moves in the off season and keeping the #1 if that is the case I agree with it. the Islanders first need to get out of the basement before they make any huge moves

but would not mind if the Isles moves Comeau & Schremp for more help

let's give Snow some credit here, he's building depth at every position. you can even look at and say the Isles dealt Roloson & #6 for Montoya & Wishart both X #1 picks for a 40 year old goalie and a late pick. time will tell if they'll amount to much BUT NOW you have roster flexibility to add.
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who in the right mind would give us anything worthwhile for rob schremp? Seriously? Comeau? maybe yes..but schremp?!
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You could put Schremp on a Barbie and the Barbie would kick his ass.

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bumpkin,Feb 18 2011
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Webb20,Feb 17 2011
02:13 PM

And Bergenheim is not missed,

I beg to differ on this point. Garth forgot Bergy's speed and tenacity on the forecheck and PK. He can have Schremp's spot on my team any day of the week.

yep I agree! Sean B reminded me of Esa Tikkanen not as much as an agitator but a grinder
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3POTI,Feb 18 2011
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who in the right mind would give us anything worthwhile for rob schremp? Seriously? Comeau? maybe yes..but schremp?!

you never know/Schremp as in a throw in? maybe along with Gervais and we get something good

i would send Schremp to Chicago for John "baby Cairns" Scott!!!
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We can't just package crap together- gervais, schremp, & comeau, frans and expect quality in return. Do the garbage men leave prizes when they pick up your trash? If so I need to move into your neighborhood?
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rst033,Feb 18 2011
09:26 PM
bumpkin,Feb 18 2011
01:06 PM
Webb20,Feb 17 2011
02:13 PM

And Bergenheim is not missed,

I beg to differ on this point. Garth forgot Bergy's speed and tenacity on the forecheck and PK. He can have Schremp's spot on my team any day of the week.

yep I agree! Sean B reminded me of Esa Tikkanen not as much as an agitator but a grinder

Bergie sucks. He's playing on Vinnys line. I could score 15 on that line
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rst033,Feb 18 2011
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Snowman39,Feb 17 2011
02:27 PM
Mulefan,Feb 17 2011
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stevedepot,Feb 17 2011
11:40 AM
Webb20,Feb 17 2011
11:33 AM
And why should they?   Nino should be able to contribute next season.  I would've been upset had this read Schremp, who should be gone.  

Moulson JT Comeau
KO Bailey Grabner
Nino Nielsen PAP
Haley ZK Martin

would most likely be up on the blackboard in Snow's office right now for next season.

**Dont forget that Hunter is still under contract.

That's not a playoff roster no matter how much I try to look at it realistically

They'd all have to perform to best expectations and you know
there'll be some injuries. We don't have the depth and experience.
Unless Bailey, Okposo take that next step, god knows.

Then there's that goalie issue.

I love how you left off Gillies!

:cheers: :WORSHIP: :WORSHIP: :WORSHIP:

Subtract Comeau and add one top notch bonified FA forward and a couple solid defensive defensemen and I think you have a solid playoff team. Dump all useless space takers like Gillies and Shremp.

Agreed that Comeau shouldn't be a lock. Neither should Parenteau or Bailey for that matter. No reason why this team can't play with extra forwards. Every other team does it. It will create some competition and light a fire under some players asses.

The only forwards who should dress every night without question are Tavares, Moulson, Grabner, Okposo, Nielsen, and Konopka (too important on faceoffs and as an enforcer). The rest should have to fight for playing time.

i would not quit on Bailey

PA would of walked at the end of the year/does not mean they can't trade him.

Chris Botta is speculating that the signing means no big moves in the off season and keeping the #1 if that is the case I agree with it. the Islanders first need to get out of the basement before they make any huge moves

but would not mind if the Isles moves Comeau & Schremp for more help

let's give Snow some credit here, he's building depth at every position. you can even look at and say the Isles dealt Roloson & #6 for Montoya & Wishart both X #1 picks for a 40 year old goalie and a late pick. time will tell if they'll amount to much BUT NOW you have roster flexibility to add.

Who said anything about quitting on Bailey? We shouldn't quit on him. However, the way they have developed him over the last 3 years has not worked. He should be earning his icetime. Lately, he's been playing better and earning it. If he goes back into a slump, he shouldn't be getting icetime. It's simple.
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I loved Bergie's tenacity and effort but I don't think I have ever seen someone have soooo many cherry scoring chances and not cash in on them. He should have been a 25 to 30 goal scorer easily with the amount of good chances he would create. Hands of stone!!!

Shremp on the other hand just stinks. Too small, one dimensional, and afraid of contact. Not a good combo of skills if you wanna play in the NHL.
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Just my opinion but this team already has enough 3rd line players. Parenteau is not the answer. Having watched all the games this season (as have a great many of you) I find myself constantly upset by his lackluster effort after his first 15 seconds on a shift. The Islanders need players like Grabner ( who is second only to Stamkos in even strength goals this season) who can perform 5 on 5. Trottier +452 and bossy +381 didn't get those stats by only scoring on the PP. I understand that getting players like that is seemingly impossible but Parenteau is a step in the wrong direction as far as I'm concerned. :thumbsdown:
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Islander4cups,Feb 19 2011
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We can't just package crap together- gervais, schremp, & comeau, frans and expect quality in return. Do the garbage men leave prizes when they pick up your trash? If so I need to move into your neighborhood?

THIS HAS TO BE THE POST OF THE DAY :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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4CUPZ,Feb 19 2011
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Islander4cups,Feb 19 2011
12:04 AM
We can't just package crap together- gervais, schremp, & comeau, frans and expect quality in return.  Do the garbage men leave prizes when they pick up your trash?  If so I need to move into your neighborhood?

THIS HAS TO BE THE POST OF THE DAY :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

you never know one man's garbage is another man's treasure

isles got cap space/you want to dump a salary? isles give this and get that



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