John Tavares scored two goals for the second consecutive night but the rest of the Islanders forgot that they too are paid to play. Tavares has scored the last 5 goals for this team.
This team is dying for an upgrade on defense and it would also be nice if Kyle Okposo can find the back of the net again.
I'm done with the rant...links below for the story from the professionals. At least this team is finally coming home.
Game Stats:
2G/ Even/ 3SOG/ 20:25TOI/ Faceoffs:13-10
Goal 1:
Goal 2:
Highlights:
TSN.CA Video:
http://watch.tsn.ca/nhl/clip244673#clip244673
Links:
Isles erase 2-goal deficit in third but fall 3-2 to Leafs-GAME RECAP
Toskala shines as Leafs defeat Islanders
Leafs hold on to edge Isles
Leafs beat Islanders on Blake's late goal
Blake sinks Islanders
John Tavares would 'love' to wear Team Canada jerseyKevin McGran
NHL ON TSN QUIZ: JOHN TAVARES OR TYLER MYERS?
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Time For Changes
The Islanders were trounced in Philly tonight as the Flyers won 6-2 for Coach Peter Laviolettes' first win. The Isles had issues again on the penalty kill and some of the mistakes and inconsistencies have become trends with 30 games in the books. Plenty of time has been done to evaluate players and it is time to make changes.
Martin Biron was worth taking a chance on for 1.4 million at 1 year but he has been a bust. I don't need to hear the rhetoric that he has not received goal support. The bottom line is that he is often off his angles and not square to the puck, does not control his rebounds, and has not made the timely saves that number 1 goalie Dwayne Roloson has. Biron at this point is a good backup but probaly a number 1 only on a sub-par team. Rick DiPietro is coming back and it's time to end the Biron experiment, even if DiPietro proves unhealthy Bridgeport goalie Scott Munroe would be worth a look over Biron. If you can net a 3rd rounder or a marginal prospect so be it, otherwise I would waive Biron and take my chances.
Then you have Bruni Gervais, the former 6th round pick who has been developing forever, or it only seems like it. What it doesn't seems like and in reality was the case was Gervais being a mess in his own zone. It's time to cut the chord and package him for a defenseman who can give the Islanders some quality minutes.
New York is expecting Andy Sutton back this weekend which will help, but reserves are needed. Brendan Witt as this point is playing under 15 minutes a night and is a number 6 D-man. The problem is you also have Gervais, Freddy Meyer, and Andrew MacDonald on this core who are also 6-7 depth rearguards.
It's time for changes.
John Tavares gave the Isles somewhat of a chance with 2 power play goals. JT had a very noticeable game but beyond him and Matt Moulson you couldn't find much to be happy about. Kyle Okposo is struggling big time and needs to step up with New York generating little to no offense beyond Tavares and Moulson.
Back to T.O. tomorrow.
Game Stats:
2G/ -2/ 2SOG/ 22:26TOI/ Faceoffs:14-8
Goal 1:
Goal 2:
Highlights:
Links:
Richards, Carter, Giroux score 2; Flyers snap skid
Martin Biron was worth taking a chance on for 1.4 million at 1 year but he has been a bust. I don't need to hear the rhetoric that he has not received goal support. The bottom line is that he is often off his angles and not square to the puck, does not control his rebounds, and has not made the timely saves that number 1 goalie Dwayne Roloson has. Biron at this point is a good backup but probaly a number 1 only on a sub-par team. Rick DiPietro is coming back and it's time to end the Biron experiment, even if DiPietro proves unhealthy Bridgeport goalie Scott Munroe would be worth a look over Biron. If you can net a 3rd rounder or a marginal prospect so be it, otherwise I would waive Biron and take my chances.
Then you have Bruni Gervais, the former 6th round pick who has been developing forever, or it only seems like it. What it doesn't seems like and in reality was the case was Gervais being a mess in his own zone. It's time to cut the chord and package him for a defenseman who can give the Islanders some quality minutes.
New York is expecting Andy Sutton back this weekend which will help, but reserves are needed. Brendan Witt as this point is playing under 15 minutes a night and is a number 6 D-man. The problem is you also have Gervais, Freddy Meyer, and Andrew MacDonald on this core who are also 6-7 depth rearguards.
It's time for changes.
John Tavares gave the Isles somewhat of a chance with 2 power play goals. JT had a very noticeable game but beyond him and Matt Moulson you couldn't find much to be happy about. Kyle Okposo is struggling big time and needs to step up with New York generating little to no offense beyond Tavares and Moulson.
Back to T.O. tomorrow.
Game Stats:
2G/ -2/ 2SOG/ 22:26TOI/ Faceoffs:14-8
Goal 1:
Goal 2:
Highlights:
Links:
Richards, Carter, Giroux score 2; Flyers snap skid
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Blanked In Tampa
Bad power play, poor penalty killing. That's all you need to know.
The Islanders had opportunities but a lack of net presence made life fairly easy for the G Mike Smith.
The long winding road continues in Philly Tuesday night against the dysfunctional Flyers.
Game Stats:
Even/ 1SOG/ 21:25 TOI/ Faceoffs:9-7
Highlights:
Links:
Isles rookie Tavares, Stamkos share bond
The Islanders had opportunities but a lack of net presence made life fairly easy for the G Mike Smith.
The long winding road continues in Philly Tuesday night against the dysfunctional Flyers.
Game Stats:
Even/ 1SOG/ 21:25 TOI/ Faceoffs:9-7
Highlights:
Links:
Isles rookie Tavares, Stamkos share bond
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Moulsons Trick=Isles Win
Not much to say, Isles played their best road game of the season by far. They got the lead and held it by getting the puck deep and it was a rock solid effort.
Matt Moulson netted a hat trick and JT added an empty netter.
Game Stats:
1G/ +2/ 1SOG/ 16:50TOI/ Faceoffs 4-6
TSN.ca video feature
http://watch.tsn.ca/nhl/clip242500#clip242500
Highlights:
Game Links:
Moulson's hat trick lifts Islanders to 4-1 win
Moulson's 'trick' leads Islanders past Thrashers
Matt Moulson netted a hat trick and JT added an empty netter.
Game Stats:
1G/ +2/ 1SOG/ 16:50TOI/ Faceoffs 4-6
TSN.ca video feature
http://watch.tsn.ca/nhl/clip242500#clip242500
Highlights:
Game Links:
Moulson's hat trick lifts Islanders to 4-1 win
Moulson's 'trick' leads Islanders past Thrashers
Thrashers On Deck
The Islanders are in Atlanta tonight after four days off. Dwayne Roloson is expected to get the start between the pipes. Expect Rob Schremp to take Frans Nielsens' spot in the lineup.
Pre-Game Interview:
More JT at the NHL store:
Links:
Thrashers vs. Islanders Preview
Tavares does a star turn at NHL's Manhattan store
Pre-Game Interview:
More JT at the NHL store:
Links:
Thrashers vs. Islanders Preview
Tavares does a star turn at NHL's Manhattan store
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
JT Signs, Wears New Gear At The NHL Store
John Tavares signed autographs at the NHL store in New York today. NHL.com has an article on Tavares and a bunch of great videos below as JT gave us a preview of his forthcoming apparel line from CCM that will be available in 2010.
Fans line up to meet Tavares at NHL Store
JT on the olympics:
JT on contributing:
JT on faceoffs:
JT on playing the Leafs:
JT on the first two months:
JT on the start of season:
JT on adjusting to NHL:
JT on the WJC:
JT autograph session:
Fans line up to meet Tavares at NHL Store
JT on the olympics:
JT on contributing:
JT on faceoffs:
JT on playing the Leafs:
JT on the first two months:
JT on the start of season:
JT on adjusting to NHL:
JT on the WJC:
JT autograph session:
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