Sell Mortimer Sell

I hate to even write this blog. I am hoping it is thrown in my face in a month. That said I think after getting 4 wins in 18 games it is time for the Islanders to start selling. They have a ton of UFA (unrestricted free agents) on the roster. It is time to get some value for them if you can. I am not talking about getting rid of our future or the heart and soul of the team. I am talking about the players we basically will have to try and re-sign after the season. To me if you can get some good Players or picks for a player who is UFA after the season you have to start listening. Players like Tenk, Comrie, Satan, Vasicek, Bergeron, Berard, and Aaron Johnson. If you can get something worth while for them... let them go and let the young guys get more play time. I would not give up guys like Hunter, Witt, Gervais, or even a hurt Campoli for anyone (unless a player of the Vinny L caliber is being discussed). The other players who are older or basically were one year rentals you gotta take advantage and see what a team trying to put that last puzzle piece together for the playoff run will give up for them. Just take a look what Nashville did last year to get a 97 year old broken down Peter Forseburg from Philly (and consequently destroyed their whole team doing it). So I am calling out to you Garth... My season is a bust.. Make it Snow!!!



P.S.- man I hope this is thrown back at me in a month.

WE have reached a crossroad

Hello everyone.. it has been a while. I have watched with frustrations and aggravation the up and down Islander season. I know the Islanders have been battling flu bugs and injuries for the last week or so... but tonight is the last chance to begin a playoff charge. If they do not show up and beat the Penguins tonight it is time to start rooting for draft picks. They have a good team. It is a team built on character instead of talent. It is the type of team that could actually do some damage in the playoffs if they made it. They need to start playing Teddy Nolan hockey. They need to beat other teams to the puck. They need to have forwards back checking. They need to dig in the trenches. They need to skate full speed every shift. I believe in this team. I hope they don't disappoint me in that belief!!

I was at the game on Tuesday and the constant Booing of the home fans pained me. I don't understand the thought process on coming to a game just to shout "we suck" at the top of your lungs. What kind of example are you setting for the kids? Did you think they were going to kill the ducks? do you think a team with Weight, Selanne, Guigerre, Neidemeyers, etc. stunk? Do you hear the kids Yelling "Satan you suck!" while he is laying on the ice in pain? I get as frustrated at losing skids as any fan, but is this how you really want to express your feelings to YOUR Team? How many people who booed Eli feel stupid right now? If someone yells "come on Skate!!" to a player I have no issues but to scream "You Suck ____ " is just absurd!! Show a little class.