Pre-Game Talk: Islanders vs. Rangers

[2ndGenIslander]

This will be the game that Matt Martin replaces Steve Webb officially in Islander memory.

Haha I think Matt's role is a little different than Steve's was. Matt is more well rounded Steve's job was to just hit anything that moves and score 1 goal a year

 

[2ndGenIslander]

I'm so envious for all Isles fans that will be attending.

I haven't been this excited/nervous for an Isles game since game 1 of the Drive for Five against the Oilers (I hope we have a better result on Saturday).

All I can say is "Let's Go Islanders" from puck drop until the end of the game no matter the outcome because our boys deserve it!

I haven't been this excited/nervous for a hockey game since Game 7 of the leafs series

 

[Poliz24]

Two rivals playing well, fighting for a playoff spots, two passionate fan bases. I wouldn't be surprised to see a fight or two on the ice, though there will be probably more fights in the stands/bathrooms/concourse area and somewhere outside the arena. LETS GO ISLES!

 

[Space Herpe]

I'm thinking the Isles rise to the occasion.

The are riding the wave of confidence!

4-2 Isles, empty netter.

 

[alecashley]

just thinking

Bring up Brock Nelson or Nino to replace Boyes on the first line. Have Boyes Take the place of Aucoin(at this point he can't even control the puck) I would say promote bailey but I wouldn't want to break up their line. What do you guys think(be nice i'm new)

 

[MGF0723]

What time do the parking lots normally open at the Coliseum? Bringing the old grill down for a Saturday tailgate.

 

[Bert Marshall days]

What time do the parking lots normally open at the Coliseum? Bringing the old grill down for a Saturday tailgate.

5 PM for NYI fans

10 PM for NYR fans

 

[19NYSports91]

Best way to start this game is for Capuano and Tortorella to fight.

Set the tone.

Lmao

 

[19NYSports91]

2nd line and Hamonic-Amac need to bring it tomorrow against the Rick Nash line.

 

[Chardo]

^ Fred Flintstone and Joe Rockhead duke it out. Priceless.

 

[boredmale]

Bring up Brock Nelson or Nino to replace Boyes on the first line. Have Boyes Take the place of Aucoin(at this point he can't even control the puck) I would say promote bailey but I wouldn't want to break up their line. What do you guys think(be nice i'm new)

I don't get the Aucion hate. The guy gets close to league minimum salary to be a 3rd line player. Sure their probably is 100 better options for that spot who make way more cash, but all things considered(ie we have a cheap owner) he is doing the job he gets paid to do and provides a decent(albeit small) amount of offense on that 3rd line with some nice passing

 

[19NYSports91]

I don't get the Aucion hate. The guy gets close to league minimum salary to be a 3rd line player. Sure their probably is 100 better options for that spot who make way more cash, but all things considered(ie we have a cheap owner) he is doing the job he gets paid to do and provides a decent(albeit small) amount of offense on that 3rd line with some nice passing

I don't like aucoin on the 3rd line, I prefer Cizikas on the 3rd line. I always wanted him on the 4th line.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Bring up Brock Nelson or Nino to replace Boyes on the first line. Have Boyes Take the place of Aucoin(at this point he can't even control the puck) I would say promote bailey but I wouldn't want to break up their line. What do you guys think(be nice i'm new)

It's tricky because I don't think Nino or even more Nelson should come up and play. I don't want to break up a second line that's running on all cylinders right now. Only other options IMO would be to move Grabs or Martin up to the first line. Knowing Cappy he won't do either since Grabs mins we decreased last game for some reason.

What time do the parking lots normally open at the Coliseum? Bringing the old grill down for a Saturday tailgate.

Parking lots are open all day.. I believe if you get there 3.5 hours before hand you usually don't have to pay for parking unless there's an event going on downstairs/during the day.

It could have changed or they might man the booths early knowing how big of an event this is though.

 

[Isles Chick 89]

I'll be there tomorrow night. Having a few margaritas beforehand. Mentally preparing myself for best or worse case scenario. Hope they step up security though especially since there will be people with their children there

 

[TheWhiteWhale30]

My GF, two of my buddies and I will be there around 3 grilling, drinking, football, frisbee, music etc... Should be a good time before the game as well.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

I'll be there tomorrow night. Having a few margaritas beforehand. Mentally preparing myself for best or worse case scenario. Hope they step up security though especially since there will be people with their children there

They usually up security for these games... If they don't at least double it they're asking for trouble.

 

[PROMputt]

>No Gaborik for the rags is a huge plus for the Isles as he always scores against us.
>Hopefully the refs call at least one penalty against the rags this time.
>Going to need the Tavares line to have a big game.
>would love for a big win by the Islanders to send all those obnoxious rag fans home with their tails between their legs...

LETS GO ISLANDERS!!!!

 

[Hipietro]

I would hate to be working security at the Coliseum tomorrow night

 

[wingnutks]

Bring up Brock Nelson or Nino to replace Boyes on the first line. Have Boyes Take the place of Aucoin(at this point he can't even control the puck) I would say promote bailey but I wouldn't want to break up their line. What do you guys think(be nice i'm new)

You're drunk, go sleep it off.

I don't get the Aucion hate. The guy gets close to league minimum salary to be a 3rd line player. Sure their probably is 100 better options for that spot who make way more cash, but all things considered(ie we have a cheap owner) he is doing the job he gets paid to do and provides a decent(albeit small) amount of offense on that 3rd line with some nice passing

I think Aucoin is solid, especially over this last stretch. He doesnt give up the puck much, he brings the puck thru the neutral zone with alot of speed, and he is one of the better forecheckers on the team. He is also one of the best players I have ever seen at keeping the puck in the O-zone. He either catches it, bats it down, it hits him, or he steals it. But so many times the puck is headed out of the zone and he keeps/brings it back in. Besides, even though he is 4ft tall he hits people when given the opportunity. I would actually move Aucoin to the first line before sitting him in favor of Girles(Boyes).

 

[wingnutks]

Anyone else feel like they are "institutionalized"? lol. Being that we just won a game we all completely counted as a loss, combined with the fact that we have gone 8-1-1, and now we have a chance to really jump ahead by beating the Rags..... I just cant wrap my head around us winning tomorrow. Not because I dont think they are good enough, because I actually think they are the better team, but just because, well, because, I feel like I am institutionalized lol.

The Isles beating the Rags in the NVMC to go 9-1-1 and jump solidly into the 6th spot. Just does not compute.

 

[2ndGenIslander]

What time do the parking lots normally open at the Coliseum? Bringing the old grill down for a Saturday tailgate.

You can show up anytime..in fact if you get there before the employees its free parking! I had that a couple of times

 

[Isles Enforcer]

Ill be there in 331 but will have to get there at about gametime. Im doing the Spartan Race at Citi Field at noon.

Either way, can't wait for this game.

 

[IceAce]

So pumped for the game this Saturday, seeing if there are any Islander fans in the Philly area to meet up at a local bar and watch the game!

Doing a bar crawl in So Philly tomorrow. Not sure any of them have Center Ice but if I find one I'll post it here.

 

[13th Floor]

Bring up Brock Nelson or Nino to replace Boyes on the first line. Have Boyes Take the place of Aucoin(at this point he can't even control the puck) I would say promote bailey but I wouldn't want to break up their line. What do you guys think(be nice i'm new)

You're drunk, go sleep it off.

Nicely done.

 

[IslesFanatic]

**** THE RANGERS AND THEIR FANS.

I think Twine caught me in a drunken stupor, screaming at Ranger fans in MSG years ago...


yep..Ill have to stay sober for Sat. dont want to get arrested.

I asked a friend of mine for his tickets tomorrow, actually an ex isles and he said I wasnt allowed to go because I would land in jail. hahaha. he said gonna be a lot of fights in the stand tomorrow.