I'm not sure they will be. Not because of their performance, but due to the fact that Oleksy is 26 and Landry is 29. I can't really recall anyone at the kiddie camp who's been over 25 or over. I think its some sort of CBA thing, because you're entry level exempt at age 25.
I think the odds are high that they're both invited to training camp though. I could see Landry getting a good offer to play in Germany, Switzerland or Austria and he may take it because of his age vs. an AHL deal.
Ok, wasn't sure how old they were. I know Benn Olson was here last season but he was 25 (or turning 25). Either way, we need to keep these guys in the fold (especially Landry)
What will the line up look like for the play offs?
Its uncertain now, you have to believe that Brock Nelson and John Persson will be in the lineup vs guys like McNeely and Howes.
I don't know what the D will look like, I guess it depends if Landry is healthy. Someone will be the odd man out, Katic could be that guy or Steve Oleksy.
Its uncertain now, you have to believe that Brock Nelson and John Persson will be in the lineup vs guys like McNeely and Howes.
I don't know what the D will look like, I guess it depends if Landry is healthy. Someone will be the odd man out, Katic could be that guy or Steve Oleksy.
olesky will be on the ice either on the 4th line or d. he has earned every second of his ice time...we have to assume collition is probably out for the year
Its uncertain now, you have to believe that Brock Nelson and John Persson will be in the lineup vs guys like McNeely and Howes.
I don't know what the D will look like, I guess it depends if Landry is healthy. Someone will be the odd man out, Katic could be that guy or Steve Oleksy.
Well,Haley back in, and Ullstrom and Cizikas if healthy and ready to go.
Persson and nelson could see 1st round action and determine if they are going to establish themselves for later action.
Colliton still on the shelf but DiBo should be off suspension from the Hutchinson fight.
Should have good depth with all hands on board.
I want to see the streaming video on the ST website. I have a feeling that Thompson will prove to be a very good motivator and playoff game coach. These guys WILL be ready.
Listening to Providence's radio guy makes me appreciate Chris King even more. Rhakh scored and I couldn't even tell from the way this monotone mess announces.
The STigers have clinched the division for the first time since the first DP/Hunter-led season.
Let's hope they go on a similar long run in the playoffs.
The STigers have clinched the division for the first time since the first DP/Hunter-led season.
Let's hope they go on a similar long run in the playoffs.
The STigers have clinched the division for the first time since the first DP/Hunter-led season.
Let's hope they go on a similar long run in the playoffs.
For all of the positives coming out about the Soundtigers, does it bother anybody the Poulin had to make 46 saves? The Bridgeport defense is manned by Ness, Donovan, DeHaan and Katic, all players that have a chance to make the Islanders next year. If those blueliners are practically NHL ready, how do you explain 46 shots on goal? Are we over-valuing their ability?
Poulin should not have to steal a game, if Bridgeport's defensemen are that good.
For all of the positives coming out about the Soundtigers, does it bother anybody the Poulin had to make 46 saves? The Bridgeport defense is manned by Ness, Donovan, DeHaan and Katic, all players that have a chance to make the Islanders next year. If those blueliners are practically NHL ready, how do you explain 46 shots on goal? Are we over-valuing their ability?
It was alarming at first but then I realized it was one game. Good teams will find ways to win even if they have a bad game here and there. Plus its hard to win 40+ games letting up that many shots so I will give them a pass. So in this case, I will give Poulin credit for helping his team win. If they allow that many shots every game then yes this bothers me.
It was alarming at first but then I realized it was one game. Good teams will find ways to win even if they have a bad game here and there. Plus its hard to win 40+ games letting up that many shots so I will give them a pass. So in this case, I will give Poulin credit for helping his team win. If they allow that many shots every game then yes this bothers me.
Two things...first, there have been a bunch of games where Nilsson/Poulin have had to make 40+ saves and you can look at it one of two ways. The first being that they are "that" good, to be stifling opponents shots. The other way would be my second point.
You have de Haan-Wishart, Ness-Donovan, Katic-Oleksy last night. Add Landry to the mix as well but he was out hurt. Of these seven D-Men anyone notice something outside of their size?
They are all offensive minded defenseman outside of Oleksy and Wishart. Wishart's skating IMHO is terrible so while I do not and will not fault anyone for being caught down low, for those of us who watch the games, you see a lot of defenseman behind the the offensive net and joining the rush. That leaving forwards to cover the back end. Now plus that with being a guy like Alex Giroux, Keith Aucoin, and that clown on CT that kills us Audy-Marchessault skating full speed with the puck against a guy like Wishart and a fwd like Rak, gives an opportunity to fire off a shot good or bad, or make a pass into the slot.
Now I'm not killing anyone here, its just an observation. I just feel the amount of shots being thrown at our goalies has something to do with 5 out of 6 of our D-men on a given night are offensive minded. Someone correct me but last season when we were throwing Benn Olson, Klementyev, and Motherwell out there, the shot totals were a bit lower, simply because we had at least 2 (sometimes 3) defensive minded players on defense.
But the big picture is this, the team is facing 40-50 shots a night and still winning so there really isn't much to discuss here. You're centers (Ullstrom, Haley, Romano, Frischmon and Marcinko) are for the most part playing decent defense as well. And when a D-man is down low the center's job is to make sure no one gets caught in an odd man situation. I think Frischmon, Haley and Marcinko are good defensive forwards for this team and it obviously helps.
Tonight will be the real test when they start Kenny Reiter with Thompson resting some of his regulars. The defensive game weakens here and depending on how the Penguins approach the game, we'll see if I have to come back here and defend my post.
But seriously, this is my opinion and I still believe there a lot of factors that cause the 40-50 shot games but I chose to bring this one to light.
Two things...first, there have been a bunch of games where Nilsson/Poulin have had to make 40+ saves and you can look at it one of two ways. The first being that they are "that" good, to be stifling opponents shots. The other way would be my second point.
You have de Haan-Wishart, Ness-Donovan, Katic-Oleksy last night. Add Landry to the mix as well but he was out hurt. Of these seven D-Men anyone notice something outside of their size?
They are all offensive minded defenseman outside of Oleksy and Wishart. Wishart's skating IMHO is terrible so while I do not and will not fault anyone for being caught down low, for those of us who watch the games, you see a lot of defenseman behind the the offensive net and joining the rush. That leaving forwards to cover the back end. Now plus that with being a guy like Alex Giroux, Keith Aucoin, and that clown on CT that kills us Audy-Marchessault skating full speed with the puck against a guy like Wishart and a fwd like Rak, gives an opportunity to fire off a shot good or bad, or make a pass into the slot.
Now I'm not killing anyone here, its just an observation. I just feel the amount of shots being thrown at our goalies has something to do with 5 out of 6 of our D-men on a given night are offensive minded. Someone correct me but last season when we were throwing Benn Olson, Klementyev, and Motherwell out there, the shot totals were a bit lower, simply because we had at least 2 (sometimes 3) defensive minded players on defense.
But the big picture is this, the team is facing 40-50 shots a night and still winning so there really isn't much to discuss here. You're centers (Ullstrom, Haley, Romano, Frischmon and Marcinko) are for the most part playing decent defense as well. And when a D-man is down low the center's job is to make sure no one gets caught in an odd man situation. I think Frischmon, Haley and Marcinko are good defensive forwards for this team and it obviously helps.
Tonight will be the real test when they start Kenny Reiter with Thompson resting some of his regulars. The defensive game weakens here and depending on how the Penguins approach the game, we'll see if I have to come back here and defend my post.
But seriously, this is my opinion and I still believe there a lot of factors that cause the 40-50 shot games but I chose to bring this one to light.
I'm no so concerned about this situation while at Bridgeport. I'm more concerned about the fact that these blueliners are the Islanders future, and if they can't keep the shots on goal total down against AHL players, what does that translate to when they get to the NHL? I think this is a real issue.
I'm no so concerned about this situation while at Bridgeport. I'm more concerned about the fact that these blueliners are the Islanders future, and if they can't keep the shots on goal total down against AHL players, what does that translate to when they get to the NHL? I think this is a real issue.
I was going to bring this up as well but decided not to. But since you brought it up the only thing I can say is that the Islanders compliment these players with defensive minded players. (aka Eaton, Staois, Jurcina) Obviously an upgrade on these players are warranted but I was just using current players as an example. Hamonic is obviously this type of player as well but will be (and should be) a mainstay on the Isles blue line for years to come.
For all of the positives coming out about the Soundtigers, does it bother anybody the Poulin had to make 46 saves? The Bridgeport defense is manned by Ness, Donovan, DeHaan and Katic, all players that have a chance to make the Islanders next year. If those blueliners are practically NHL ready, how do you explain 46 shots on goal? Are we over-valuing their ability?
Poulin should not have to steal a game, if Bridgeport's defensemen are that good.
The 4 dmen you named are all relatively the same player. That's the problem. All small-ish, offensive minded, not overly physical (or physical at all for at least 3 of them), and are not known for their play in their own zone.
The 4 dmen you named are all relatively the same player. That's the problem. All small-ish, offensive minded, not overly physical (or physical at all for at least 3 of them), and are not known for their play in their own zone.
we certainly do have a need for some defensive defencemen, but alot of the success is dependant on the entire team playing defence. are the forwards coming back hard? is everyone taking a man, and positioning themselves properly?
really looking forward to seeing Mayfield and Pedan in BP soon. they are the missing element, IMO.
we certainly do have a need for some defensive defencemen, but alot of the success is dependant on the entire team playing defence. are the forwards coming back hard? is everyone taking a man, and positioning themselves properly?
really looking forward to seeing Mayfield and Pedan in BP soon. they are the missing element, IMO.
What's the ETA on their arrival? After the 2012-2013 Season?
