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This years worst
Topic Started: Apr 4 2011, 07:52 AM (1,003 Views)
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Rub Ur Ducky,Apr 5 2011
04:44 PM
The future of the New York Islanders franchise. Doesnt look good :cry:

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rst033,Apr 5 2011
08:32 PM
Webb20,Apr 4 2011
07:52 AM
As with the best thread, there are some not so great things that occurred this year for the Islanders.

At the top of my list is the continuing saga of the Rick.  Another year has passed without any resolution on the condition of DP, his ability to play at an NHL level, the distractions he's brought to this club for the last 3 season including this one cannot continue and needs to be resolved.

Also the handling of Chris Botta and his banishment from the Islanders press group has taken new lows now that all three area sports teams writers are showing their support for CB and making Garth look a little ridiculous.

Injuries, injuries, injuries.

Attendance, attendance, attendance.

And I'm sure there is plenty to talk about for this thread too.

pretty much summed it up except the arena situation still not resolve.

as far as Rick DiPietro goes the Islanders will use three goalies until further notice. until DiPietro's leg falls off or he call it quits he's not going any where. you just can't give any player (and I do mean any player) more then a 5 year contract and even that's too long

Ricky is here to stay

DP, as much as I liked him in the past...he's got to go. This is only going to get worse with him in goal and IMO is the biggest deteriment to the rebuild.
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not here to argue with anyone if Dip should stay. according to cap geek if the Isles buy him out it'll be a 1.5 million dollar hit against the cap until 2030

but another nominee for This Years Worst is Trent Hunter. talk about another lousy contract and he's signed for 2 more years. if Garth can deal this guy at this years draft it will be a miracle.
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Another season gone, no new building, and no new building in sight. Four more seasons and we won't have a team here on Long Island anymore. So enjoy the next few seasons.
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Sadly mulefan I agree.

I think after the lighthouse failed ( it never had a chance anyway) the best hope was the Barclays center in Brooklyn. With that being built as basically a basketball only I think the NY Islanders are in serious trouble.

2015 is far away so hopefully something will happen in between now and then.

I guess what really shot me was I was talkin to this huge islander fan in the town I deliver mail in. There arent too many islander fans in nj so me and this dude are hard to come by.

Anyway he was always postitve through everything. Ive been talkin to this guy for almost 10 yrs. But the other day he said he thought the islanders as a franchise were finished. Very sad
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for me, the worst was the MAJOR preseason injuries to Streit and KO. Going into the season, I thought we'd have a shot at a playoff spot or contend for one. When those two went down, I knew we had no shot. It was a devastating blow, to say the least.

The ongoing DP saga would be a close second. I feel like, no matter how great a team guy who loves the logo he is, he is holding this franchise back on the ice and there is not much that can be done about it. I hope he becomes an overpaid backup real soon.

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Me not being able to make the trip this season either. :crying2:
It will prob take a while now too since we're expecting this summer. Which is fun though. ^_^
"Well, um, icing happen when the puck come down, bang you know, before the other guys you know. Nobody there, you know. My arm go comes up then the game stop then start up." ~ Denis Lemieux

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#19Trotts,Apr 6 2011
09:15 AM
Me not being able to make the trip this season either. :crying2:
It will prob take a while now too since we're expecting this summer. Which is fun though. ^_^

Congratulations Magnus. :cheers: Here's to a easy pregnancy for mom, and good health to all of you.
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#19Trotts,Apr 6 2011
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Me not being able to make the trip this season either.  :crying2:
It will prob take a while now too since we're expecting this summer. Which is fun though.  ^_^

Congratulations Magnus. :cheers: Here's to a easy pregnancy for mom, and good health to all of you.

Thanks Nick! :cheers:
I'll keep you updated on the progress. We're expecting the baby to arrive in July, so it's closing in.
"Well, um, icing happen when the puck come down, bang you know, before the other guys you know. Nobody there, you know. My arm go comes up then the game stop then start up." ~ Denis Lemieux

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#19Trotts,Apr 6 2011
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Webb20,Apr 6 2011
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#19Trotts,Apr 6 2011
09:15 AM
Me not being able to make the trip this season either.  :crying2:
It will prob take a while now too since we're expecting this summer. Which is fun though.  ^_^

Congratulations Magnus. :cheers: Here's to a easy pregnancy for mom, and good health to all of you.

Thanks Nick! :cheers:
I'll keep you updated on the progress. We're expecting the baby to arrive in July, so it's closing in.

congrats to you both.. :cheers: ....so tell me since you got the inside scoop ;) is this one going to be a goalie, def, or forward.. :)
Today Is A Great Day To Be An Islander Fan!
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3POTI,Apr 7 2011
12:32 AM
#19Trotts,Apr 6 2011
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Webb20,Apr 6 2011
05:08 PM
#19Trotts,Apr 6 2011
09:15 AM
Me not being able to make the trip this season either.  :crying2:
It will prob take a while now too since we're expecting this summer. Which is fun though.  ^_^

Congratulations Magnus. :cheers: Here's to a easy pregnancy for mom, and good health to all of you.

Thanks Nick! :cheers:
I'll keep you updated on the progress. We're expecting the baby to arrive in July, so it's closing in.

congrats to you both.. :cheers: ....so tell me since you got the inside scoop ;) is this one going to be a goalie, def, or forward.. :)

I've always had a weakness for offensive D-men so if it's a boy we're considering naming him Denis. :D
"Well, um, icing happen when the puck come down, bang you know, before the other guys you know. Nobody there, you know. My arm go comes up then the game stop then start up." ~ Denis Lemieux

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#19Trotts,Apr 7 2011
03:48 PM
3POTI,Apr 7 2011
12:32 AM
#19Trotts,Apr 6 2011
03:50 PM
Webb20,Apr 6 2011
05:08 PM
#19Trotts,Apr 6 2011
09:15 AM
Me not being able to make the trip this season either.  :crying2:
It will prob take a while now too since we're expecting this summer. Which is fun though.  ^_^

Congratulations Magnus. :cheers: Here's to a easy pregnancy for mom, and good health to all of you.

Thanks Nick! :cheers:
I'll keep you updated on the progress. We're expecting the baby to arrive in July, so it's closing in.

congrats to you both.. :cheers: ....so tell me since you got the inside scoop ;) is this one going to be a goalie, def, or forward.. :)

I've always had a weakness for offensive D-men so if it's a boy we're considering naming him Denis. :D

Or to keep Swedish ties, you can name him Tomas (Jonsson) or Stefan (Persson). ;)
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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Bring back...PRIDE OF THE ISLAND
Webb20,Apr 7 2011
03:51 PM
#19Trotts,Apr 7 2011
03:48 PM
3POTI,Apr 7 2011
12:32 AM
#19Trotts,Apr 6 2011
03:50 PM
Webb20,Apr 6 2011
05:08 PM
#19Trotts,Apr 6 2011
09:15 AM
Me not being able to make the trip this season either.  :crying2:
It will prob take a while now too since we're expecting this summer. Which is fun though.  ^_^

Congratulations Magnus. :cheers: Here's to a easy pregnancy for mom, and good health to all of you.

Thanks Nick! :cheers:
I'll keep you updated on the progress. We're expecting the baby to arrive in July, so it's closing in.

congrats to you both.. :cheers: ....so tell me since you got the inside scoop ;) is this one going to be a goalie, def, or forward.. :)

I've always had a weakness for offensive D-men so if it's a boy we're considering naming him Denis. :D

Or to keep Swedish ties, you can name him Tomas (Jonsson) or Stefan (Persson). ;)

:lol: :)
Today Is A Great Day To Be An Islander Fan!
Live For The Moment!

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Webb20,Apr 7 2011
02:51 PM
#19Trotts,Apr 7 2011
03:48 PM
3POTI,Apr 7 2011
12:32 AM
#19Trotts,Apr 6 2011
03:50 PM
Webb20,Apr 6 2011
05:08 PM
#19Trotts,Apr 6 2011
09:15 AM
Me not being able to make the trip this season either.  :crying2:
It will prob take a while now too since we're expecting this summer. Which is fun though.  ^_^

Congratulations Magnus. :cheers: Here's to a easy pregnancy for mom, and good health to all of you.

Thanks Nick! :cheers:
I'll keep you updated on the progress. We're expecting the baby to arrive in July, so it's closing in.

congrats to you both.. :cheers: ....so tell me since you got the inside scoop ;) is this one going to be a goalie, def, or forward.. :)

I've always had a weakness for offensive D-men so if it's a boy we're considering naming him Denis. :D

Or to keep Swedish ties, you can name him Tomas (Jonsson) or Stefan (Persson). ;)

congrats. Safe to say you can leave off Mattias (timander)
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