quotes from Sather:

We’ll look at hundreds of things and maybe do one trade. My only concern is ruining our team chemistry. It’s a big reason for our success so far.”Sather says that he listens to everyone who works with the Rangers and values their opinion.

It’s a delicate situation, but I think that everyone knows that this is a business and that any move that is made is only being made for the betterment of the team. If they make a move it will have to be for a guy that not only fits on the ice, but fits in the room and can join in with the camaraderie that this group has.
- jimbro83

This, has to be the right move.

you know what, I was about to get nasty with responding to this. I'll take the high road.
- jimbro83

You can go ahead and get nasty and pissed off... but truth is truth. Sorry to burst your bubble. Dubi is what he is.

quotes from Sather:

We’ll look at hundreds of things and maybe do one trade. My only concern is ruining our team chemistry. It’s a big reason for our success so far.”

Sather says that he listens to everyone who works with the Rangers and values their opinion.

It’s a delicate situation, but I think that everyone knows that this is a business and that any move that is made is only being made for the betterment of the team. If they make a move it will have to be for a guy that not only fits on the ice, but fits in the room and can join in with the camaraderie that this group has.
- jimbro83

Thats why Im fine with not making any moves. Things look great, but were only half way done.

You can go ahead and get nasty and pissed off... but truth is truth. Sorry to burst your bubble. Dubi is what he is.
- aecliptic

We got it, a million times already, you hate Dubi, next.

You can go ahead and get nasty and pissed off... but truth is truth. Sorry to burst your bubble. Dubi is what he is.
- aecliptic

dude, nobody cares whether or not you will "never buy the hype" or "never jump on the bandwagon"

you are talking about stuff that's been argued on this blog for 3 years.

Nobody cares, we are trying to win a Stanley Cup here.

quotes from Sather:

We’ll look at hundreds of things and maybe do one trade. My only concern is ruining our team chemistry. It’s a big reason for our success so far.”

Sather says that he listens to everyone who works with the Rangers and values their opinion.

It’s a delicate situation, but I think that everyone knows that this is a business and that any move that is made is only being made for the betterment of the team. If they make a move it will have to be for a guy that not only fits on the ice, but fits in the room and can join in with the camaraderie that this group has.
- jimbro83

Team chemistry is paramount for such a young group. Glad Sather is aware of this and hopefully he can follow through on his words.

Trades are tricky, as nobody can really tell how well or otherwise a deal will work for the club. But in all honesty, there is nothing wrong with keeping your ears and eyes open. An upgrade offensively will go a long way; as long as the chemistry isn't tarnished.

We got it, a million times already, you hate Dubi, next.
- B2B76

See, thats not it, I dont hate Dubi, I hate the hype. I actually like him, I hate all the expectations associated with him. People put him on a pedestal and I dont know why.

Nobody cares, we are trying to win a Stanley Cup here.
- jimbro83

Thats why Im fine with not making any moves. Things look great, but were only half way done.
- aecliptic

See, thats not it, I dont hate Dubi, I hate the hype. I actually like him, I hate all the expectations associated with him. People put him on a pedestal and I dont know why.
- aecliptic

What people? Who?

What people? Who?
- B2B76

There are plenty of people here that like him a whole lot.

What people? Who?
- B2B76

It's me, fellas, sorry. Been hyping up Dubstep all of this time; it was bound to grow old on some of you...

It's me, fellas, sorry. Been hyping up Dubstep all of this time; it was bound to grow old on some of you...
- MidnightMarauder

ha, now that's funny

It is what it is... there will always be people who like him regardless, and there will be people (like myself) who are more critical of him.

quotes from Sather:

We’ll look at hundreds of things and maybe do one trade. My only concern is ruining our team chemistry. It’s a big reason for our success so far.”

Sather says that he listens to everyone who works with the Rangers and values their opinion.

It’s a delicate situation, but I think that everyone knows that this is a business and that any move that is made is only being made for the betterment of the team. If they make a move it will have to be for a guy that not only fits on the ice, but fits in the room and can join in with the camaraderie that this group has.
- jimbro83

Even though I don't think its needed, I got a feeling with all the depth on the roster Sather has his eyes on something big. But first he wants to make sure this player is good for the organization before he pulls the trigger.

Even though I don't think its needed, I got a feeling with all the depth on the roster Sather has his eyes on something big. But first he wants to make sure this player is good for the organization before he pulls the trigger.
- TPC

Ok so... onto more important things...

How do we slow down Toronto tomorrow? Last time we played them they looked like they were flying around skating around us.

- jimbro83

Even though I don't think its needed, I got a feeling with all the depth on the roster Sather has his eyes on something big. But first he wants to make sure this player is good for the organization before he pulls the trigger.
- TPC

We never know what Sather is thinking, but hes been good as of late, so lets keep our fingers crossed. Bobby Ryan has been a hot topic, but we also know he loves Ryan Suter.

stapenewsday: Rick DiPietro to have surgery Tuesday to repair sports hernia. Season likely done.


StapeNewsday Arthur Staple
DiPietro tells Newsday no plans to retire: "Nothing like that has even crossed my mind... I know I can play." #Isles

stapenewsday: Rick DiPietro to have surgery Tuesday to repair sports hernia. Season likely done.


StapeNewsday Arthur Staple
DiPietro tells Newsday no plans to retire: "Nothing like that has even crossed my mind... I know I can play." #Isles
- jimbro83

lol, guy just doesnt know when to quit.

lol, guy just doesnt know when to quit.
- aecliptic

you really could not make it up when it comes to this guy

you really could not make it up when it comes to this guy
- jimbro83

nothing... absolutely nothing trumps getting your eye socket broken in a goalie fight!

matter of fact, when I heard someone got hurt eating breakfast, DP immediately came to mind.

stapenewsday: Rick DiPietro to have surgery Tuesday to repair sports hernia. Season likely done.


StapeNewsday Arthur Staple
DiPietro tells Newsday no plans to retire: "Nothing like that has even crossed my mind... I know I can play." #Isles
- jimbro83

another 4.5 million dollar year down the tubes. Priceless.

Edit: we lost 3-0 last night.. it could always be worse. This gives some good perspective.

another 4.5 million dollar year down the tubes. Priceless.
- TrueBlue9182

He should honestly give that money back to the franchise, theyre struggling financially as it is. Than again, with all the injuries and surgeries, he might not have anything left.

nothing... absolutely nothing trumps getting your eye socket broken in a goalie fight!

matter of fact, when I heard someone got hurt eating breakfast, DP immediately came to mind.
- aecliptic

just thinking back to the 2000 draft, I still find it inconceivable that the Islanders drafted DP first overall, bypassing Heatley or Gaborik, when they already had Luongo.

It is so mind boggling that that ever happened, and even if Dipietro didn't have a injury riddled career and a moronic contract, it would still be absurd.

Bill Torrey, The Architect, would never ever have done that in a million years.