Double Bagger

In recent pop culture, some hip lingo, or slang, for bedroom talk involves the term" bagger". A bagger is a person or thing which is so hideous that you HAVE to place a paper bag over it so you aren't repulsed by it. And the back to back losses the Islanders had over the weekend is a "double bagger". A double bagger is a person or thing where both the other person/object must wear a bag AND so should you, so just in case one of the bags slips off, you are double proof not to be exposed.... Both of these losses to murder the four game winning streak were unbearble to watch, because the reason for losing is getting to be ridiculous already.

With a hot Dannis in net, and a worn out, injured MacDonald back in the lineup, Gordon opted to start MacDonald in the Isles' loss to Atlanta. Then, Dannis is placed back in net on Saturday, where the Islanders lost a crushing bout, 1-0, unable to produce, not even one goal. Both losses were horrific in different ways, and the Islanders four game streak has taking a downward slope, once AGAIN, for a number that I can't even name times this season.

The Isles take on the Kings tomorrow night, and L.A. has been hot as of late, wining 6 of their last 8, inclduing a hard foguht, 3-1 victory over the Devils this weekend. L.A. has crept back into the eighth slot this in the West for playoff contention, whereas the Islanders have put themselves in last place, amongst all NHL teams, and seem to not even care. Let's just hope that we can see more of the young guns becuase lately, they are the only reason I even watch the games.

4 In a Row!! WOO WOO WOOO

The Islanders fought off both Florida teams this week, by the scores of 3-1 in each contest. Saturday night, it was the Panthers, and last night, it was the Lightning from Tampa Bay. The Islanders are showing some vital signs of life as of late, and the emergence of the triple deep young guns threat is sprialing the team in a positive direction.

Rookies bailey, Comeau and Okposo are all performing at their best, with Okposo carrying a five game point streak and goals in 3 consecuitve , and Bailey tallying up assists like Islanders' fans are grabbing their chili! Comeau, who has re found his stride, has been coming through with key hits, great hustle and back check and a positive plus- minus rating during the last few weeks.

The Islanders, although appearing to be out of the playoff picture, have a solid 30 games left to develop this young talent, including four winner in a row goalie, Yan Dannis. The Islanders must remain sizzling to even daydream about April hockey, but things seem to be coming together since the Montreal break.