HFBoards - New York Islanders http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/ en Wed, 22 May 2013 03:52:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/images/misc/rss.jpg HFBoards - New York Islanders http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/ 2013 Official NHL Draft Discussion Thread http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1279441&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 03:33:04 GMT Some of the intriguing storylines out of this mock:
- Islanders land a true ice warrior (currently playing in Memorial Cup)
- Leafs think they've landed a potential franchise player - many will beg to differ
- Habs hope they've landed a Ryan McDonagh clone
- Flames a potential franchise centreman, a dynamic puck-moving d-man and a speedy sniping winger
- Oilers with a mammoth blueliner with intriguing upside
- Avs: franchise blueliner or gamebreaking forward?
- Lightning: land a guy who could help Stamkos eclipse 70 goals
- Stars: land an Albertan kid who cheered for them growing up and idolized Mike Modano
- Devils with a "steal" at 9th
- Coyotes benefit from Russian factor
- Flyers think they've put Pronger and Timonen in a human blender with their selection...

Test yourself - how many of these prospects can you guess before clicking to confirm?

Link: 2013 NHL Mock Draft: The Next Ones Memorial Cup Edition

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*2013 NHL Draft Prospect Index
**2013 NHL Draft Guide: The Next Ones ]]> New York Islanders chrisralph007 http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1279441 NHL: Around the NHL- Stanley Cup Edition (Non-Isles) http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1415259&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 03:11:31 GMT
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Originally Posted by Macch (Post 66403125)
Love the way the Bruins play. They roll 4 lines and are relentless
I've been saying since the beginning of the post season that when the Bruins are healthy and play their game I personally feel they're the most complete team in the east.

After the games 1 and 2 I didn't think it would but this Sharks/Kings series has become very good. ]]> New York Islanders Bunk Moreland http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1415259 Starting Goaltender Next Season http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1424785&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 02:48:20 GMT ---Quote (Originally by PWJunior)--- If the Isles were to get Bernier and Nilsson proves to be the goods, how is that a bad thing? Bernier could be just good, but not the high end goalie that so many expect and having...
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Originally Posted by PWJunior (Post 66378429)
If the Isles were to get Bernier and Nilsson proves to be the goods, how is that a bad thing? Bernier could be just good, but not the high end goalie that so many expect and having Nilsson in the wings is insurance.

I'd much rather have a problem of too many good goalies than not having enough.
Exactly. Look no further than the Flyers to prove this point, they've been looking for a decent goalie since Hextall was traded.

I'd love to see the Isles go into next season with Bernier & Nabby (1 year deal) and then either Bernier-Poulin or Bernier-Nilsson the following season. ]]> New York Islanders VT Isles Fan http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1424785 Nino http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1432177&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 02:44:45 GMT I really don't think anyone is itching to trade Nino- most importantly, Garth is not. But if the right pieces are shuffled around, you consider all options. That's all I'm saying. "Consider."

I would love the next Clark Gillies or Cam Neely, but am not holding my breath. I don't this it's reasonable to expect Nino to be a classic power forward, like them or Lucic. ]]> New York Islanders Disgraced Cosmonaut http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1432177 <![CDATA[Big 'Sugning' today. Welcome Chris Bruton]]> http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1433509&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 02:20:54 GMT ---Quote (Originally by PWJunior)--- I was going to fix the misspelling in the title, but after seeing the OP, I have to leave it. Sugning could become a meme with enough support. Just saying. :) EDIT: Changed the...
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Originally Posted by PWJunior (Post 66387635)
I was going to fix the misspelling in the title, but after seeing the OP, I have to leave it. Sugning could become a meme with enough support. Just saying. :)

EDIT: Changed the title to emphasize the 'sugning'.
When you have been teaching for 36 years you pick up interesting educational bits of knowledge here and there. ]]> New York Islanders Degeneration Rex http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1433509 Official OT Thread--Isles Lounge VI http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=673115&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 00:42:00 GMT I saw on twitter people laughing about it when it happened.. Watched the video and it started off fine then it just crashes and burns :laugh: I saw on twitter people laughing about it when it happened.. Watched the video and it started off fine then it just crashes and burns :laugh: ]]> New York Islanders Bunk Moreland http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=673115 OT: EA NHL 14 cover vote **GET TO VOTING!!** http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1409787&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 22:31:50 GMT I voted for JT an hour and a half straight last round while watching playoffs. Could be rigged but Id rather not risk it. Im sure many others are voting for him too I voted for JT an hour and a half straight last round while watching playoffs. Could be rigged but Id rather not risk it. Im sure many others are voting for him too ]]> New York Islanders DatsyukNBure http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1409787 2013 Off Season/Free Agent Discussion Thread http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1426161&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 21:28:59 GMT
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Originally Posted by rt (Post 66386435)
Personally, I'm not in love with Ullstrom. No offense.
Ullstrom and Nino are similar players. Both are big bodied forwards who throw their weight around and go to the net, with Nino getting the obvious edge in offensive skill. With saying that, Ullstrom has some real solid seasons in the AHL under his belt and has shown flashes of top six potential the last two years with his excellent shot, but hasn't been able to stay healthy. He would also be a lot cheaper (think Ulllstrom and a pick for Klesla) and more available than Nino. And no offense Vermette is not the same player he used to be. ]]> New York Islanders seafoam http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1426161 Prospect Info: Prospect Talk PART VII http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1396603&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 20:04:51 GMT ---Quote (Originally by Macch)--- I think he still looked like garbage playing with Nielsen and KO. Those are ideal guys for him to play with. Both are pass first and strong in the D-Zone. Moulson still stuck out in all...
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Originally Posted by Macch (Post 66382749)
I think he still looked like garbage playing with Nielsen and KO. Those are ideal guys for him to play with. Both are pass first and strong in the D-Zone. Moulson still stuck out in all the wrong ways. No forecheck, terrible along the boards, and lost in the D-Zone.

I love the identity the Isles are taking on. Up tempo and strong forechecking. Moulson simply does not fit into the type of game the Isles play. He reminds me way too much of Trent Hunter and Mark Parrish when they were past their primes.
The thing is, you have a dynamic scoring playmaker like JT, you need a go to guy who can capitalize on his scoring chances best. I don't know if anyone meshes better with JT. They have history and showed some amazing plays EVEN WITH DUMP IT IN AND FLUB EVERY PASS BOYES.

You put a biblically prophesized dream prospect like Nino {if Nino fans are right} or someone like Lucic......the line's dynamics are far better....so Moulson scores more, JT scores more, the line looks much, much better instead of skating with a leak/anchor like it has since PAP left.

So if the line is improved, Boyes removed.....Moulson looks much better.

Further....he plays a little tougher now with a taste of the postseason? Taking hits to get in front? "Battlin' haahhhd?"

I dunno.

If there are better options, I'd love to see them, but given we lucked into Moulson, Viz, Nabby.....I fear a replacement for Moulson would be analogous to a replacement for PAP. I.E.: the best guy Snow could get on short notice for cheap as we've seen happen regularly.

JT and MM need a better winger and we go from there. A 30 goal scorer and point a game phenom need the line made better. I wouldn't doubt if that happened, Moulson nets 40. He may not hit, fight, go into corners, but there's always good news when one guy scores 40 goals. ]]> New York Islanders OlTimeHockey http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1396603 Casey Cizikas... http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1424611&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 17:04:19 GMT ---Quote (Originally by shortshorts)--- Would you guys deal Cizikas + Martin for Bieksa? :) ---End Quote--- dont think I would move those pieces, but I certianly would be listening if VAN called offering up Bieksa..
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Originally Posted by shortshorts (Post 66346737)
Would you guys deal Cizikas + Martin for Bieksa? :)
dont think I would move those pieces, but I certianly would be listening if VAN called offering up Bieksa.. ]]> New York Islanders duster19 http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1424611 Isles to Brooklyn 2015 Part III **Preseason Game v Devils 9-21-13 http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1300121&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 06:06:15 GMT If you think a new arena was going to happen in the next 10 years then you have never lived on LI. This has been going on forever and no matter what you would have always had the town of hempstead in the way. Good ol Kate... If you think a new arena was going to happen in the next 10 years then you have never lived on LI.

This has been going on forever and no matter what you would have always had the town of hempstead in the way. Good ol Kate Murray.... ]]> New York Islanders ScottScissons http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1300121 Islanders Youtube/Video Thread http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=399291&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 01:25:47 GMT
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Originally Posted by JTforPres2012 (Post 66344491)
Found a nice little video on YouTube, thought I'd share.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVB_Y3w2Bzc

I miss watching them. I can honestly say, I like watching these guys. The core of this team looks like it's starting to mesh. I hope they stay good for a long time. ]]> New York Islanders bmg97 http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=399291 Confirmed with Link: Eric Boulton back on a 1 year deal http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1431477&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 14:43:38 GMT After goaltending, Horton would be my highest priority, assuming he wants to leave the B's and would be willing to slightly overspend for him. As for Bolts, I have no issue with him playing his 6-9 min per, in 10-15 games a year. I would let Strome play a full year at the Bridge so let Nelson/Lee/Nino, in that order, compete for a spot. ]]> New York Islanders BTrotts19 http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1431477 New York Islanders graduate two promising youngsters from the NCAA ranks http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1432087&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 17:26:28 GMT
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Originally Posted by CREW99AW (Post 66277659)
Staple did report Lee hadn't played enough games, to burn a yr off his ELC.
Somewhere I remember hearing, the Isles let Lee go back to ND to finish classes, so I think he would still have that extra year. ]]> New York Islanders Poliz24 http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1432087 Newsday: Islanders GM Garth Snow expects to build on solid nucleus from within http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1428589&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 17:22:25 GMT I think if Snow and Lombardi talked trade there's a decent chance Lombardi would be asking about Mayfield or Pelech. Just a guess. ]]> New York Islanders doublechili http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1428589