living in vancouver I see a ton of luongo. He's developed a disturbing habit where when he goes down, he's upright for a couple of seconds then flops onto his stomach and flails around wildly. His glove hand isn't solid, it's like he can't feel the puck in his hand so he bobbles it a lot. He's not good on breakaways and doesn't seem to always pay attention. I'd say most of the time on the first shot he's fairly solid due to positioning and a team like Vancouver who is solid defensively can clear the front of the net and remove the rebounds - I don't know if that would be the case for the Isles. (lol)

I also know Gillis has said that he's expecting a top six forward, top 4 defenseman and a prospect, which is laughable to me. The price is ridiculous, the goalie isn't as solid without the team in front of him (he's not the same goalie he was in florida) and he's going to be heading down that big hill called decline over the next few years, maybe sooner.

His price tag, contract and skill level all combine to make him one uninteresting package if I was Snow. No thanks.
- Isles_since_6

Interesting. I haven't seen him much over the last two years but most of what you're mentioning is fixable. As I said, because his style allows him to be physically economical, I don't anticipate his age-decline to be as great as most. That said, I totally agree that the Isles should have no interest in bringing him here. I'm assuming Nabby will be dealt (unless we're somehow in playoff position). That clears the way for one of our kids from the Bridge. At that stage, it likely/hopefully becomes the age of stability in our net.

And I again, I see no way that Luongo would accept a trade to the Isles. He remains bitter over being traded from here and likely see's the franchise much like just about any other player in the league. We're taboo.

living in vancouver I see a ton of luongo. He's developed a disturbing habit where when he goes down, he's upright for a couple of seconds then flops onto his stomach and flails around wildly. His glove hand isn't solid, it's like he can't feel the puck in his hand so he bobbles it a lot. He's not good on breakaways and doesn't seem to always pay attention. I'd say most of the time on the first shot he's fairly solid due to positioning and a team like Vancouver who is solid defensively can clear the front of the net and remove the rebounds - I don't know if that would be the case for the Isles. (lol)

I also know Gillis has said that he's expecting a top six forward, top 4 defenseman and a prospect, which is laughable to me. The price is ridiculous, the goalie isn't as solid without the team in front of him (he's not the same goalie he was in florida) and he's going to be heading down that big hill called decline over the next few years, maybe sooner.

His price tag, contract and skill level all combine to make him one uninteresting package if I was Snow. No thanks.
- Isles_since_6

I totally agree, I think he just moves him for the contract..Who will give him anything..?

i was asked a question, i answer it. wasnt directed at you. leave it alone.
- LetsGoIsles

That's a funny post coming from you? I can't count how many times you've stuck your nose into a discussion me and anyone were having? I'm guessing I'd probably run out of toes and fingers? I'm sure just about every single person on here could back me up with that one? How was Vegas? It was pleasent here in your absence.

I totally agree, I think he just moves him for the contract..Who will give him anything..?
- bixll

I'd give them Finley and Snow straight up.

XM's NHL Station just had a segment about NINO's request to be traded.

The consensus was. NINO feels he's been misused and not being developed properly.

He see's other 1st rd picks playing on top lines with their NHL teams and feels he can do likewise.

Then the conversation went to the mistakes the Isles have made in the past by rushing prospects.

Including NINO.

And how Snow is now trying to turn back the clock so to speak and undo the wrong of bringing NINO up last season.

They were split on who deserves the blame for the trade request, NINO or SNOW. Either way, it seems to be a legit demand from NINO and his agent.

XM's NHL Station just had a segment about NINO's request to be traded.

The consensus was. NINO feels he's been misused and not being developed properly.

He see's other 1st rd picks playing on top lines with their NHL teams and feels he can do likewise.

Then the conversation went to the mistakes the Isles have made in the past by rushing prospects.

Including NINO.

And how Snow is now trying to turn back the clock so to speak and undo the wrong of bringing NINO up last season.

They were split on who deserves the blame for the trade request, NINO or SNOW. Either way, it seems to be a legit demand from NINO and his agent.
- SCLI

Get ready to be attacked for the last sentence.

Get ready to be attacked for the last sentence.
- Cptmjl

Attack away. I didnt say it. I REPORTED IT!

That's a funny post coming from you? I can't count how many times you've stuck your nose into a discussion me and anyone were having? I'm guessing I'd probably run out of toes and fingers? I'm sure just about every single person on here could back me up with that one? How was Vegas? It was pleasent here in your absence.
- Cptmjl

everything else after the bold is unnecessary...its all understood.

Attack away. I didnt say it. I REPORTED IT!






- SCLI

Killing the messenger is one of the more common crimes committed on this site. Beware

everything else after the bold is unnecessary...its all understood.
- LetsGoIsles

I have my doubts.

Yeah, those of us who live in the New York area are used to having to pay for stuff, so that part of it isn't a big deal- for me, it's more my time, like I said. Brooklyn will be much better for one reason, which I believe is the real point- we might actually have something WORTH WATCHING in a REAL building.
- dcb1

very good point with the time...this is true didnt really put full thought into that one lol but like you say...its a real building!

A lot of good anger on here today... I am officially going to report any post from now on that has "DP" on it as offensive .. fyi.

A lot of good anger on here today... I am officially going to report any post from now on that has "DP" on it as offensive .. fyi.
- niteislander

Can we also include any posts that have the islanders line up in them?

A lot of good anger on here today... I am officially going to report any post from now on that has "DP" on it as offensive .. fyi.
- niteislander

- keaner17

The funny thing is the last one was deleted where is canadianpenfan?

poor Nino

poor Nino
- Mr.Black

You're a little late to the party. We've moved on to more relevant topics as you can see

poor Nino
- Mr.Black

If he keeps female doging we're going to start calling him La Nina!

If he keeps female doging we're going to start calling him La Nina!
- keaner17

Or Vissy or maybe Nabby?

So it looks Nino's agent was behind this whole fiasco..
- Vukota

explains what I wrote yesterday....after scrimmage nino was interviewed and said, "I am going back to Bridgeport for now(where I'm kicking arse)....Garth has a plan..."

This is more than a week-old issue. Great Scoop Katie Strang. Go grab yourself another pitcher of beer from the keg.

And the negative PR machine keeps-a-churnin'. The only thing that works for the Isles.

Interesting. I haven't seen him much over the last two years but most of what you're mentioning is fixable. As I said, because his style allows him to be physically economical, I don't anticipate his age-decline to be as great as most. That said, I totally agree that the Isles should have no interest in bringing him here. I'm assuming Nabby will be dealt (unless we're somehow in playoff position). That clears the way for one of our kids from the Bridge. At that stage, it likely/hopefully becomes the age of stability in our net.

And I again, I see no way that Luongo would accept a trade to the Isles. He remains bitter over being traded from here and likely see's the franchise much like just about any other player in the league. We're taboo.
- keaner17

Probably the signature defining-moment(and what was to follow) from which this team is still recovering. Thanks Milbury.

explains what I wrote yesterday....after scrimmage nino was interviewed and said, "I am going back to Bridgeport for now(where I'm kicking arse)....Garth has a plan..."

This is more than a week-old issue. Great Scoop Katie Strang. Go grab yourself another pitcher of beer from the keg.

And the negative PR machine keeps-a-churnin'. The only thing that works for the Isles.
- jmo16

He probably should have shared his plan for him before not inviting him to camp? That may have prevented this entire bad PR from happening. He was to busy making trades maybe?

Probably the signature defining-moment(and what was to follow) from which this team is still recovering. Thanks Milbury.
- jmo16

I honestly feel that the trade for Yashin was more damaging. Losing Chara and the pick that would become Spezza for Yash..... I guess we could call them 1 and 1A

- keaner17

hahaha You are officially reported!! double secret probation imminent.

I honestly feel that the trade for Yashin was more damaging. Losing Chara and the pick that would become Spezza for Yash..... I guess we could call them 1 and 1A
- keaner17

more to come