I might be alone on this but I want Clarkson! Can you imagine him playing with tavares and bailey? He can protect Tavares and chip in goals and can scare the helluva out of other players. Clarkson, Clutterback, CIzikas, Mcdonald, and Martin. OOOOOH!

@StapeNewsday: Rick DiPietro tells Newsday: "The #Isles are finally (turning a corner) and the most disappointing part is that I won't be a part of it."

Damn.

@StapeNewsday: Rick DiPietro tells Newsday: "The #Isles are finally (turning a corner) and the most disappointing part is that I won't be a part of it."

Damn.
- Danformo

Hahahaha.. He also said this is the healthiest summer he's had in a while.

That's because he's not stretching that groin or knee ligaments just putting those pads on.

@StapeNewsday: Rick DiPietro tells Newsday: "The #Isles are finally (turning a corner) and the most disappointing part is that I won't be a part of it."
- Danformo

Here's the thing....20 games of him equals 12 losses, equals no playoffs....equals no corner being turned. Sometimes, things are directly related....

Like I said- it's not personal. He can't play. CANNOT. If he could, we could sure use him for a couple more years....it would have made Snow's life A LOT easier right about now...

@StapeNewsday: Rick DiPietro tells Newsday: "The #Isles are finally (turning a corner) and the most disappointing part is that I won't be a part of it."

Damn.
- Danformo

gotta feel bad for the guy...(lets avoid the "hes getting paid 1.5MM to not play" comments)

Here's the thing....20 games of him equals 12 losses, equals no playoffs....equals no corner being turned. Sometimes, things are directly related....

Like I said- it's not personal. He can't play. CANNOT. If he could, we could sure use him for a couple more years....it would have made Snow's life A LOT easier right about now...
- dcb1

100 % correct. I never hated who he is or what he tried to do for this team. I hated that the organization kept him around far longer then they should have. I'm sure he's a great person, was a good teammate, hell! when he went down to the AHL, he bought all of the kids on the team a steak dinner!
As much as the Isles would get made fun of for it, I hope when DP realizes he can't play any longer, he comes back to the team in some fashion to try and help. JUST PLEASE DON'T MAKE HIM BE THE NEXT COACH?!

gotta feel bad for the guy...(lets avoid the "hes getting paid 1.5MM to not play" comments)
- LetsGoIsles

Agree. Although the comments previous to mine are absolutely true, it makes me feel bad for the guy.

@StapeNewsday: Rick DiPietro tells Newsday: "The #Isles are finally (turning a corner) and the most disappointing part is that I won't be a part of it."

Damn.
- Danformo

We can sign him next season

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We can sign him next season

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- XxNYIxX

He will probably still be playing for that team you think is going to sign him?

He will probably still be playing for that team you think is going to sign him?
- Cptmjl

Garth will pick him up off the waiver wire. (he's a first round pick, and Garth loves them)

100 % correct. I never hated who he is or what he tried to do for this team. I hated that the organization kept him around far longer then they should have. I'm sure he's a great person, was a good teammate, hell! when he went down to the AHL, he bought all of the kids on the team a steak dinner!
As much as the Isles would get made fun of for it, I hope when DP realizes he can't play any longer, he comes back to the team in some fashion to try and help. JUST PLEASE DON'T MAKE HIM BE THE NEXT COACH?!
- brodydog29

RDP is not what people hated. It was what he represented. His buy out symbolizes a true turning of a page on a regrettable era in islanders history. I hope he finds a new team if continuing to playis what he truly wants to do.

I just don't hate Dipietro. I strongly feel that we despised him because of what he couldn't done for us on ice for years. Every time we had the opportunity to see him on ice, he ended up getting hurt or didn't play to his caliber. I hope he finds a new team and shine on that team or become a successful head coach or whatever

I just don't hate Dipietro. I strongly feel that we despised him because of what he couldn't done for us on ice for years. Every time we had the opportunity to see him on ice, he ended up getting hurt or didn't play to his caliber. I hope he finds a new team and shine on that team or become a successful head coach or whatever
- ISLES1119

Don't hold your breath.

@StapeNewsday: Rick DiPietro tells Newsday: "The #Isles are finally (turning a corner) and the most disappointing part is that I won't be a part of it."

Damn.
- Danformo

he still hasn't made the connection between those two things!

http://www.lighthousehock...agent-goalie-options-2013

would Anton Khudobin be the answer, plus the solution????

Happy and safe holiday to everyone.

I like typing to each and everyone of you.. keep those fingers safe, be careful with the fireworks.

Happy 4th of July!

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Leafs are waiving Mikhail Grabovsk, 4 years left on a 5.5 a year contract.

how the f did this guy get a contract like that?

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What, no Islander rumors the day before free agency opens?!?

Leafs are waiving Mikhail Grabovsk, 4 years left on a 5.5 a year contract.

how the f did this guy get a contract like that?

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Look at his stats prior to this past year...he was a 20+ goal scorer. Good 2nd line center. I wouldn't be suprised if Garth gives him a call. I read he inquired about him at the deadline before he got the big contract.

Look at his stats prior to this past year...he was a 20+ goal scorer. Good 2nd line center. I wouldn't be suprised if Garth gives him a call. I read he inquired about him at the deadline before he got the big contract.
- kear20

the fact that clown was making JT money shows just how stupid some GM's can be.

http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/7/4/4489560/new-york-islanders-free-agent-goalie-options-2013

would Anton Khudobin be the answer, plus the solution????
- Ur Not Me

I would feel a lot more comfortable with Emery in net.

LEAFS PLACE GRABOVSKI ON WAIVERS FOR PURPOSE OF BUYOUT....


lol...not sure if that matters now that I think of it????

What, no Islander rumors the day before free agency opens?!?



- Mancalledsting

From TSN:

Windy City Return?

Dreger reports that there is action on Chicago Blackhawks goalie Ray Emery. The Flyers, Islanders, and Oilers are believed to be chasing, while the Blackhawks are also in discussions to re-sign the 30-year-old netminder.

LEAFS PLACE GRABOVSKI ON WAIVERS FOR PURPOSE OF BUYOUT....


lol...not sure if that matters now that I think of it????
- Nolanders

Grabs is a good player... I like his game!!

Grabs is a good player... I like his game!!
- jimmc7722

we cant have 2 Grabs on the team thou!


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