islanders stars aftermath

Well, tonight's lack of performance proves a few things. First off, who cleared DP to come back? His Agent? As much as we were in the box tonight, as previously predicted, DP should have been the only man off the ice. What good are 30, 40 plus saves when 5 slip past you? MacDonald was gaining some momentum, and this kid needs a chance, because the one thing our farm system actually does right ( which is rare as is) , is develop talent in the crease. ( Salo, Luongo).



And secondly, I'm inclined that someone lubed everyone's blades with liquid cement. The islanders did not move their legs until the final ten minutes of the third period, obviously, four goals down and four scores too late. Some of these guys are skating with canes and not sticks. Vets like Guerin and Weight need to use their minds, and their sixth hockey sense, not their elbows and pull un necessary, lazy penalties where Dallas capitalizes twice in five tries.

I saw more fight in the 220's section at the Coliseum than on the actual rink. It's good to know someone in the arena wearing an Islander's sweater whether on or off the ice, shows some emotion. Frustration and puzzlement seemed to capture rookie coach Gordon's face, as he, and ?I , and the thousands of fans shook our heads after the final whistle.

To sign off on a positive note, Jon Sim's hustle , which led to the final score with under three ticks remaining, shows that there are some players after all warming that bench that need to be cutting up some ice. Good job Jon Sim, and Richard Park for your consistent hustle, and thank you Sean Avery, for bringing slight excitement back to New York, and make sure you don't forget your silletos in the locker room!