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Vukota
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.29.2007

Aug 3 @ 3:15 PM ET


You’re not wrong but Trotz dispensed ice time a bit more evenly among the pairings which was my point. Nobody was playing 12/13 mins a game consistently. Mayfield averaged 17:24 a game last season as an example. That guy plays over 17 minutes a night in our division we’re not making the playoffs I don’t give a shat who scoffs at that prediction I think you’re insane to think otherwise. Chara averaged 18:44 last season btw

- Cptmjl



Way too much for him and that was the problem. I meant 12-13 minutes 5x5 and a few more on the PK so that would be around 15 a night which I think he could handle against other teams bottom 6 but again I would only take him back if they didn't plan on bringing anybody in. Not my 1st or 9th option more like #10
eichiefs9
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 11.03.2008

Aug 3 @ 3:20 PM ET


ses111
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.07.2008

Aug 3 @ 3:21 PM ET



- eichiefs9


Bailey will fill up the place.
Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Aug 3 @ 3:22 PM ET
Way too much for him and that was the problem. I meant 12-13 minutes 5x5 and a few more on the PK so that would be around 15 a night which I think he could handle against other teams bottom 6 but again I would only take him back if they didn't plan on bringing anybody in. Not my 1st or 9th option more like #10
- Vukota

Chara on the PK yeah that was great

You’re nuts my friend

(He clears the net) figured I’d say it for you

You’ll get your wish. Hope I’m wrong for both of our sake.
Vukota
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.29.2007

Aug 3 @ 3:32 PM ET
Chara on the PK yeah that was great

You’re nuts my friend

(He clears the net) figured I’d say it for you

You’ll get your wish. Hope I’m wrong for both of our sake.

- Cptmjl

🤣🤣
kindlyrick
New York Islanders
Location: Dallas, TX
Joined: 06.21.2007

Aug 3 @ 3:32 PM ET



- eichiefs9


I thought last i heard they werent going to allow the Coyotes to put their logo at center ice? Did that change?
Vukota
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.29.2007

Aug 3 @ 3:41 PM ET



- eichiefs9


Still better then Barclays
JohnScammo
New York Islanders
Location: Coming to a jail near you
Joined: 10.14.2014

Aug 3 @ 3:58 PM ET
Still better then Barclays
- Vukota



Also better than the RPI Fieldhouse.
Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Aug 3 @ 4:01 PM ET
Still better then Barclays
- Vukota

Barclays was so bad on so many levels.
Vukota
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.29.2007

Aug 3 @ 4:03 PM ET
Barclays was so bad on so many levels.
- Cptmjl


Remember when that douche said we should use our smart phones in the obstructed seats
brodydog29
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 09.24.2011

Aug 3 @ 4:04 PM ET
Way too much for him and that was the problem. I meant 12-13 minutes 5x5 and a few more on the PK so that would be around 15 a night which I think he could handle against other teams bottom 6 but again I would only take him back if they didn't plan on bringing anybody in. Not my 1st or 9th option more like #10
- Vukota

A bottom pair of Chara/Mayfield doesn't seem to be anyone's idea of a good time.
Can they clear the front of a net? Yup. But, can they break the puck out of the zone and not by icing it or just whipping it around the boards blindly? Not so sure.
Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Aug 3 @ 4:06 PM ET
Remember when that douche said we should use our smart phones in the obstructed seats
- Vukota

Totally forgot about that
The staff, sight lines, it being in Brooklyn. There’s nothing else to say really(there’s more)that’s enough
Vukota
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.29.2007

Aug 3 @ 4:12 PM ET
A bottom pair of Chara/Mayfield doesn't seem to be anyone's idea of a good time.
Can they clear the front of a net? Yup. But, can they break the puck out of the zone and not by icing it or just whipping it around the boards blindly? Not so sure.

- brodydog29


Big Z slander will not be tolerated. Bring back BIG Z!!!

September 1st book it

Vukota
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.29.2007

Aug 3 @ 4:16 PM ET
Totally forgot about that
The staff, sight lines, it being in Brooklyn. There’s nothing else to say really(there’s more)that’s enough

- Cptmjl



One of the best memories of that place was walking out of there after JT scored against the Panthers in double OT to advance and just taking over the streets and all the locals looking at us like we were facking crazy. Some of them even started honking their horns

Other than that it sucked lol
ses111
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.07.2008

Aug 3 @ 5:01 PM ET
Big Z slander will not be tolerated. Bring back BIG Z!!!

September 1st book it


- Vukota






I think you love Z more than schwein loves Lee.
ses111
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.07.2008

Aug 3 @ 5:02 PM ET
One of the best memories of that place was walking out of there after JT scored against the Panthers in double OT to advance and just taking over the streets and all the locals looking at us like we were facking crazy. Some of them even started honking their horns

Other than that it sucked lol

- Vukota


I was able to talk to Ledecky at one of the games and that got Garth and Doug fired so that place will always be special.
Cptmjl
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.05.2011

Aug 3 @ 5:03 PM ET
One of the best memories of that place was walking out of there after JT scored against the Panthers in double OT to advance and just taking over the streets and all the locals looking at us like we were facking crazy. Some of them even started honking their horns

Other than that it sucked lol

- Vukota

They were probably just trying to figure out which one of you they were going to do a drive by on.
JohnScammo
New York Islanders
Location: Coming to a jail near you
Joined: 10.14.2014

Aug 3 @ 5:22 PM ET
I was able to talk to Ledecky at one of the games and that got Garth and Doug fired so that place will always be special.

- ses111

And for that alone, we are forever in your debt.
Vukota
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.29.2007

Aug 3 @ 5:43 PM ET
I was able to talk to Ledecky at one of the games and that got Garth and Doug fired so that place will always be special.

- ses111

Vukota
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.29.2007

Aug 3 @ 5:43 PM ET
They were probably just trying to figure out which one of you they were going to do a drive by on.
- Cptmjl

PeteM
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 07.10.2007

Aug 3 @ 5:49 PM ET
Remember when that douche said we should use our smart phones in the obstructed seats
- Vukota


Yormark. The idiot used the word rebrand and it was down hill from there. He spent a couple of years going around the league, observing, picking hockey people's brains and he didn't learn one damn thing. Just another guy who always thinks he's the smartest guy in the room. Complete douche.
Wildschwein
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.17.2012

Aug 3 @ 5:50 PM ET



- eichiefs9


Might be fun to catch a game there. Hell of view for live NHL action.
Wildschwein
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.17.2012

Aug 3 @ 5:52 PM ET


I think you love Z more than schwein loves Lee.

- ses111


Them’s paddling words, Ses.

Wildschwein
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.17.2012

Aug 3 @ 6:04 PM ET
My two cents: if this Kadri rumor is legit and he’s brought in, that signing can’t be done in a vacuum. There must be other moves made in conjunction with it, and not just for salary dumping purposes.

Kadri adds a fifth center to the roster. Icing a center to the wing is stupid, especially if you make it Barzal, who might not want any part of the wing in a contract year. The isles have garbage on the wings. Moving one of the centers to make a space for Kadri and bringing a wing back in the seal is essential.

I doubt Barzal or Nelson are traded. Cizikas isn’t going to be moved to put one of these guys as a 4th line center. Pageau makes the most sense. The question is what’s his value? He’s signed at $5M per for a couple more seasons. He is good on face offs, special teams and solid all around. Can he be part of a package to snag a legit scoring winger?

The isles still need another bottom pair D-man as well. I would think that guys like Mayfield, Bailey, Varly, Pageau and Beau are all susceptible to being moved to facilitate a move for Kadri and to remake the roster a bit to try and contend again.

- Jethro09



Jethro09
New York Islanders
Location: NJ
Joined: 08.16.2007

Aug 3 @ 6:05 PM ET



- eichiefs9

I feel bad for that franchise and it’s players. So much poop and grief to get an arena. We can all relate to it…
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