Islander News Articles 10/18: [Archive]

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10-18-2003, 05:11 AM

http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/ny-isles1018,0,5164911.story?coll=ny-sports-headlines

Former Islander Potvin Wants Alumni More Involved
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http://www.nypost.com/sports/islanders/41547.htm

ISLES SEEKING HOME REMEDY

Rick DiPietro is expected to be in nets again tonight against Roberto Luongo and the Panthers, while Stirling said Justin Papineau would be in the lineup "for sure." He hinted that Papineau, his "ace in the hole," may also see time on the power play, a unit that's struggled in getting off to a 1-for-14 start.

"Our power play has to get better," Stirling said. "I'd like to have a few more goals."
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http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/hockey/7043456.htm

Goalies' paths intersect
Roberto Luongo was traded to Florida in 2000 by the Islanders, who then drafted Rick DiPietro No. 1. They meet again tonight.

''I won't lie, it'd be nice to win the game,'' Luongo said. ``Basically, it's one game. It's going to be extra nice if we win because of the fact that it's there.''

Luongo has allowed six goals in four games. One was a screened shot he never saw. Another was a double deflection. There was a two-on-one down low that was a gimme.
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http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/content/auto/epaper/editions/saturday/sports_f3098acff3cdd0db00fa.html

Potvin's home again

Asked whether the team has tried to make people forget the past, Potvin said: "It's a tough question. Because that's what's happened. There hasn't been a big union of management and alumni."

"Look at the players they've had in the organization," Potvin said. "Florida has got (Roberto) Luongo, (Olli) Jokinen. We played Carolina the other night, they had Kevin Weekes in goal.

"In an ideal world you want to keep the young players together and grow, which is what we're seeing here in South Florida. I guess it wasn't possible on Long Island."

NYIsles1*

10-18-2003, 05:59 AM

Kind of a shame this is all Alan Hahn could write about the teams home opener and sad when the Post has more hockey-content than Newsday.

I guess DiPietro vs Luongo does nothing for Hahn.

The Daily news may have Peter Botte doing baseball until spring, still there is no excuse for such poor coverage.

Potvin saying things about Alumni support that made Nystrom react while Potvin was supportive of Mike Milbury :mad:

Potvin's been coming back here for years to do games. What he says about the team and the game is fine because that's his job as a commentator. But it is the teams home opener and the fans are trying to get some enjoyment, was Potvin's state of the organization address really necessary on opening night, regardless if it was right or wrong?

Between that and the orange jersey's on opening night they do not make it easy on the long-time fans when you add in the ticket prices.


	HFBoards > NHL Eastern Conference > Atlantic Division > New York Islanders > Islander News Articles 10/18: PDA Islander News Articles 10/18: NYIsles1* 10-18-2003, 05:11 AM http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/ny-isles1018,0,5164911.story?coll=ny-sports-headlines Former Islander Potvin Wants Alumni More Involved ******************************************** http://www.nypost.com/sports/islanders/41547.htm ISLES SEEKING HOME REMEDY Rick DiPietro is expected to be in nets again tonight against Roberto Luongo and the Panthers, while Stirling said Justin Papineau would be in the lineup "for sure." He hinted that Papineau, his "ace in the hole," may also see time on the power play, a unit that's struggled in getting off to a 1-for-14 start. "Our power play has to get better," Stirling said. "I'd like to have a few more goals." ***************************************** http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/hockey/7043456.htm Goalies' paths intersect Roberto Luongo was traded to Florida in 2000 by the Islanders, who then drafted Rick DiPietro No. 1. They meet again tonight. ''I won't lie, it'd be nice to win the game,'' Luongo said. ``Basically, it's one game. It's going to be extra nice if we win because of the fact that it's there.'' Luongo has allowed six goals in four games. One was a screened shot he never saw. Another was a double deflection. There was a two-on-one down low that was a gimme. *********************************** http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/content/auto/epaper/editions/saturday/sports_f3098acff3cdd0db00fa.html Potvin's home again Asked whether the team has tried to make people forget the past, Potvin said: "It's a tough question. Because that's what's happened. There hasn't been a big union of management and alumni." "Look at the players they've had in the organization," Potvin said. "Florida has got (Roberto) Luongo, (Olli) Jokinen. We played Carolina the other night, they had Kevin Weekes in goal. "In an ideal world you want to keep the young players together and grow, which is what we're seeing here in South Florida. I guess it wasn't possible on Long Island." NYIsles1* 10-18-2003, 05:59 AM Kind of a shame this is all Alan Hahn could write about the teams home opener and sad when the Post has more hockey-content than Newsday. I guess DiPietro vs Luongo does nothing for Hahn. The Daily news may have Peter Botte doing baseball until spring, still there is no excuse for such poor coverage. Potvin saying things about Alumni support that made Nystrom react while Potvin was supportive of Mike Milbury :mad: Potvin's been coming back here for years to do games. What he says about the team and the game is fine because that's his job as a commentator. But it is the teams home opener and the fans are trying to get some enjoyment, was Potvin's state of the organization address really necessary on opening night, regardless if it was right or wrong? Between that and the orange jersey's on opening night they do not make it easy on the long-time fans when you add in the ticket prices.