When did Hockey become the NFL??

What the freak is with the week off after a game? The Islanders played what seemed like every night for the first week and now they only play one game a week. I think Mr. Brent Sutter may still be an Islander at heart. He basically played Broduer 2 nights in a row and then when they played the Islanders he sat him for Weekes after they had a day of rest in between. I have no idea why he made that decision, but I am not upset about it. Thanks Brent we owe you one.
Islanders got 2 wins in a row before the extremely long break. If they had lost that last game I would of had to sit with that loss for a week... so I am very relieved they held on and won. That and I brought my 3 year old daughter to the game and I Refuse to believe they would not win for the Bean. She did say "Wooo" for the next 5 days.
So as we thought the Islanders are getting production and hustle from all 4 lines and all 7 defensemen. They have a very well balanced team. No they do not have the One super star on their team (except maybe DP), but this is a team sport and they have a very solid team. I still think they have about 7 guys who could score over 20 goals. They have one of the better secial teams in the game (PK unit currently ranked 2nd). I am very pleased with the team Garth and Teddy has put on the ice. I will not lie and tell you I wouldn't love if they nabbed a goal scorer with their cap room, but I would not want another Yashin guy out there... they have great Character guys all the way up and down this roster. I would hope they would only add a goal scorer with that type of attitude (Iginla type) . I also saw Ryan Smyth's return to Edmonton on TV as an Av and will only say this... Ryan there is no crying in hockey.
I will not mention what is going on with the 'other" New York team. I will just say I am smiling quite frequently.

Here we go again

It really is funny being an Islander fan. Let me see the Islanders last year were abused for spending waaaay too much money on Poti and Kozlov. Kozlov is overrated.. never panned out... etc. Poti stinks, turns the puck over, not physical enough... etc. This year after both had solid years in the Islander system ... The Islanders are going to "suffer" losing these fantastic players. They did not sign anyone of substance again.... Guerin, Sim, Comrie, Tenk, Vasicek, Sim, Sutton, etc... all were not a big deal and we over paid for all of them... It will be a "miracle" if they make the playoffs. I am just curious why Scott Gomez who scored 13 goals last season and averaged around 16 the last 8 years at 10 mill this season and 8 mill for the next 3 is not over paying and a good sign, but guerin and commrie (who already has 4 goals) are terrible signings at 4.5 and 3.4 mill. The bottom line is Garth and Ted signed solid 2 way players. They signed Character players. They signed guys that fans and teamates love to watch every night. They signed guys who will block shots, take the body, muck it up in the corners, back check, etc. They signed every shift 100% kind of players. They signed the type of guys that great teams are built around. The Rangers signed the flashy free agents. They did not address the only real need they had.. defense. Hats off to the Rangers on getting Drury he is a great 2 way player. They over paid for him.. but he is a great player. To all the Ranger fans who already had the cup in their mantle this summer... RELAX!!! The Islanders have 4 solid lines and 7 solid defensemen. They have a great blend of youth and veterans. They have Big stay home defensemen who block shots and clear the front of the net and skilled offensive defenders to help at the point. They have tons of good 2 way role player forwards. They have a very good goalie who will have a great year b/c this defense will allow him planty of room to see the puck. They have 8 guys who can score over 20 goals this season. They will make the playoffs... again.. and surprise everyone.. again... and next year if one or two of these signings sign away from the Islanders after having a great season. Guess what you will hear... the Islander should never have let Comrie, Fedotenko, Vasicek, etc.. get away they will regret it.... enjoy the season Islander fans!!!