Very true...whistful thinking here. It's the scoring depth that I'd like to see improve a bit more. I'd love to see us add AT LEAST one more skill forward with size.
- keaner17

I'd honestly like to see a GOOD, bruising Dman more than anything. Of course followed by a big, mean top six

Like clock work. They can be up three goals and you can feel them letting loose of the reigns and you know it's coming. We all know this team and what it can and can't dowhether some of us accept it or not is another story.
- Cptmjl

so says the guy who laughed at someones prediction of the isles winning 3-2 in OT... maybe not so predictable afterall

That is the difference between a good player and a not so good player, talent only takes you so far.
- Cptmjl

So true. And at this level, 90% of these kids have immense talent, it's all in how they're developed to use it. It's why we see kids like Tambelini (as useless as he was), who had great speed and a rocket wrist shot, never turn into an NHL player. He had the skillset, but simply never got the instinct/mental approach to make him a decent player. It's what makes me worry about someone like Nino and Kabanov. Both have elite skills but that certainly doens't make them a shoe-in.

Me too. That's the one difference with this team and one from the past five years. I've been wrong a few times which is good. They have a ways to go but when they occaisionally hold the fort it's a good sign.
- Cptmjl

WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!?

I'd honestly like to see a GOOD, bruising Dman more than anything. Of course followed by a big, mean top six
- Cptmjl

We need both desperately. Agree on the dman though. We need a true #1 guy. It changes the whole complection of that defense.

You know what you're setting yourself up for with this comment?
- Cptmjl

I like to lob grapefuits over the middle of the plate...

WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!?


- LetsGoIsles

hey hey it is all flowers and lollipos in here today

Thursday night's game is going to tell you a lot about this team. This is the first time in a while they are playing the Rangers with something important on the line. The Rangers are coming into the Coliseum likely with no Staal and possibly no Richards. The Isles are coming off two straight wins and points in their last three. If they come out flat or get thumped, its a sign they aren't ready to compete with pressure. But if they win, I think it could propel them to bigger and better things. Its all about consistency. Keeping their compete level up and attacking, instead of sitting back and feeling the opponent out.
- Jethro09

i dont disagree that a win against the rangers would be REALLY important...but lets fast forward to thursday night and lets say they win...then everyone will say, sure beating the rangers was great but we REALLY need to beat up on the weaker teams like the capitals.

the islanders will not win every game...we cant expect them to, but what we SHOULD be expecting is a complete effort. if they lose with 100% effort, so be it.

hey hey it is all flowers and lollipos in here today
- kasperrko

fiiiiiiiiiiiiiine!!

I like to lob grapefuits over the middle of the plate...
- Jethro09

Kind of like the Mets??

If we managed to squeeze in the playoffs while the rags miss it, the NY media would go crazy. Maloney would quit HNL

fiiiiiiiiiiiiiine!!
- LetsGoIsles

so says the guy who laughed at someones prediction of the isles winning 3-2 in OT... maybe not so predictable afterall
- LetsGoIsles

Here we go, read my other post until then stfu. The funny thing is I know you have no idea how condescending you come off. I don't need you to try to squeeze compliments for this team from me. You really are not that intelligent. Incredible how I can see that just from your posts on this site.

I'd honestly like to see a GOOD, bruising Dman more than anything. Of course followed by a big, mean top six
- Cptmjl

agreed...although the order which they get those players isnt as important to me.

- kasperrko

guys a (frank)ing douche, I can care less what the moron has to say. He's used to hearing this in real life, it's nothing new to him. Guy is (frank)ing relentless

i dont disagree that a win against the rangers would be REALLY important...but lets fast forward to thursday night and lets say they win...then everyone will say, sure beating the rangers was great but we REALLY need to beat up on the weaker teams like the capitals.

the islanders will not win every game...we cant expect them to, but what we SHOULD be expecting is a complete effort. if they lose with 100% effort, so be it.
- LetsGoIsles

I don't think anyone here would disagree with that...the question is...can they give that consistent effort. We haven't seen it yet. Each time we put two wins together, it almost seemingly gurantee's a complete meltdown game.

I like to lob grapefuits over the middle of the plate...
- Jethro09

Here we go, read my other post until then stfu. The funny thing is I know you have no idea how condescending you come off. I don't need you to try to squeeze compliments for this team from me. You really are not that intelligent. Incredible how I can see that just from your posts on this site.
- Cptmjl

haha youd be blind not to see it...i am extremely condescending bc youve proven to be a raging lunatic who will all over a sudden jump back on the bandwagon once they turn things around. for the most part, i think im nice, respectful and cordial to everyone else.

truth hurts. sorry.

Here we go, read my other post until then stfu. The funny thing is I know you have no idea how condescending you come off. I don't need you to try to squeeze compliments for this team from me. You really are not that intelligent. Incredible how I can see that just from your posts on this site.
- Cptmjl

*sigh* there goes the Christmas Truce of WWI

WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!?


- LetsGoIsles

If you actually READ half of my posts all the way through you'd see that I'm more objective then negative. I have been a fan of this team longer than you've been alive, I want them to win. I don't blindly support stupidity, that's the difference.

I don't think anyone here would disagree with that...the question is...can they give that consistent effort. We haven't seen it yet. Each time we put two wins together, it almost seemingly gurantee's a complete meltdown game.
- keaner17

exactly...gimme a complete 60 minute effort...at that point, winning or losing will depend on if the OTHER team has played for all 60 minutes.

*sigh* there goes the Christmas Truce of WWI
- keaner17

It lasted about an hour that is pretty good

they are liek the Islanders improving everyday

just read all the comments..
Prust: saw him drop the gloves with Lucic other night too. That kid is just unbelievable to have that kind of Ballz. He hung in there with him too and the team got a huge spark off it.

Martinek.. good for him. I am happy he got the goal and the props. That first goal where all the isles lost sight of the puck was unfortunate. I enjoyed watching Radek play last night. I also though OK finally had a decent game... dare I say it. He was hustling on both ends and did some solid things out there... He still doesn't hit anyone but I have let that hope go already. Speaking of Hitts... Colin McD was hitting everyone on the ice. It was nice to see... Casey is more fun to watch every game too. I even liked Big Fin last night. I like Ullstrom's game too last night. I hope they keep it up.

Reasoner still a rally killer. When he missed that one pass on an Odd man rush I was beyond annoyed. I will be happy to see him go.

haha youd be blind not to see it...i am extremely condescending bc youve proven to be a raging lunatic who will all over a sudden jump back on the bandwagon once they turn things around. for the most part, i think im nice, respectful and cordial to everyone else.

truth hurts. sorry.
- LetsGoIsles

Everytime you look in that mirror pal.

It lasted about an hour that is pretty good

they are liek the Islanders improving everyday
- kasperrko