Tue 16 Jan 2007
Another tough loss….. Digging holes that we cant get out of - onto Pitt - and the Esoteric
Posted by Gary Harding under Islanders 06-07Well - if you saw the game, enough said. It just figures, when we outshoot opponents, we lose… Ugh!
Not going to comment much about the game. I think the team played reasonably ok. I am so tired of people bitching about Yash. He is playing hurt, and I really think he is trying real hard. People just want scoresheet stuff, and don’t really watch. The same dingdongs that were praising him, are the ones that are ripping him. Do I think he can do better? On the results, yes. Do I think he is lollygagging? Hell no.
The TWIT award is definitely for the people that dont support this WHOLE team! Support the team!
I am just so frustrated that I won’t comment….
Tonight - maybe the last time at the Igloo????? We will see; but I hope not…
60 minutes boys - let’s get the big road 2 points, and get to Philly on a positive note!
Now - to the latest version of the Islander Esoteric (thanks to Roger Farina).
Islander Esoteric would like to congratulate Trent Hunter and Chris Campoli. Hunter scored his 50th goal with the Islanders and Campoli scored his 30th Assist on the Island. Good Job!
ESOTERIC from the last two losses
Satan’s 17th PPG places him at #32 on the all-time PPG list tied with Anders Kallur. The Goal itself, his 48th, is good for the #52 spot one behind Ralph Stewart. The Point is his 98th meaning he has 50 assists with the team and is 6 points behind the #64 spot and Trent Hunter & Andres St.Laurent. He has played in 127 games and is #119 tied with NY Islanders current General Manager and erstwhile goaltender, Garth Snow. His 17th Goal of the season.
Yashin had his 114th Goal and he is at the #20 spot all-time in Goals scored, 2 behind Ray Ferraro (who played in 316 games with the Isles). The PPG is his 42nd and is at #12 all-time tied with Patrick Flatley. The Point is his 276th with the Isles and places him at the #20 spot as well. I mentioned Ferraro played in 316 games with the Isles scoring 114 Goals. Alexi has played in 325 Games for the #47th spot scoring the same amount. It is his 13th Goal on the season.
Hunter scored his 9th Goal of the season and his 50th all-time as an Islander for #47 two Goals behind Stefan Persson. He has played in 207 Games for the #82 spot. His Point ties him with Andre St.Laurent with 104Pts at #67.
Sillinger’s 2 Assist night gives him 19A’s with the Isles and ties him with Hubie McD and Wendel Clark for the #124th spot on the Assist list. The Point is his 33rd and is at #123 tying him with the only person on the face of the planet to wear a Stanley Cup Championship Ring with both the Islanders and that other team. He is also 1 Pt behind Alex Semak. Sillinger, Kozlov, Poti, Simon, Witt are all tied with 45 Games played and tied with 1 other for #210 on the all-time GP list.
Blake scored his 121st Assist with the team and is #31 all-time on the Assist list. His Point is his 231st and is #27 on the Point list. He has played in 389 Games and is now at #35 on the all-time Games Played list.
Kozlov has had a Goal and an Assist in the last two games. The Goal is his 16th and is #93 all-time tying him with Don Maloney and 4 others. The Assist is his 15th with the Islanders and is #141 all-time tying him with Sean Hill and Cliff Ronning. The Points are his 30th and 31st and ties him with David Chyzowski at #129. Sillinger, Kozlov, Poti, Simon, Witt are all tied with 45 Games played and tied with 1 other for #210 on the all-time GP list.
Poti had his 17th Assist and #130 all-time tied with three others including Roger Kortko. The Point is his 21st and is #144 tying him with Jokinen and one other. Sillinger, Kozlov, Poti, Simon, Witt are all tied with 45 Games played and tied with 1 other for #210 on the all-time GP list.
Simon had his 14th Assist tying him with 9 others at #144. The Point ties him with Dick Tarnstrom with 19 Assists at #153 all-time. Sillinger, Kozlov, Poti, Simon, Witt are all tied with 45 Games played and tied with 1 other for #210 on the all-time GP list.
Campoli’s Assist is his 30th with the team and ties him at #107 with Bob Bassen. He now has 39 Points and is #116 only a single point behind Alexi Zhitnik. He has played in 95 Games with our team and is #137 i Game Played behind Doug Crossman.
Witt scored his 11th Assist with the Isles and is tied with 7 others at #165. The Point is his 12th and is #185 all-time tying him with 8 others plus Park & Gervais. Sillinger, Kozlov, Poti, Simon, Witt are all tied with 45 Games played and tied with 1 other for #210 on the all-time GP list.
PIMS
Asham 289 PIMs for #44. 5PIMs behind Randy Wood.
Blake 257PIMs for #51. 1 PIM behind Travis Green.
Yashin 163 Pims for #74. 8 PIMs behind Berard & Malakhov.
Witt 86 Pims for #118. Tied with 2 others.
Satan 82 PIMs for #120. Tied with Jamie Rivers.
Hill 56 PIMs for #147. Tied with 3 others.
Poti 49 PIMs for #168. tied with Rich Kromm.
Simon 37 PIMs for #185. Tie with 2 others.
Gervais 32 PIMs for #191. Tied with two others including Luchowich.
Hilbert 28 PIMs for #204. Tied with four others including Sillinger.
The thing I notice about the PIMs is that our newcomers such as Witt, Hill, Poti and Simon all are averaging at least 1 PIM per game. That’s a guaranteed 4 minutes of PK time for our team.
STANDING (Courtesy of Seth Guindine)
EASTERN CONFERENCE (50)
1. Buffalo - 66 [46] ———- vs. 8. Tampa Bay - 50 [47]
2. New Jersey - 58 [45] — vs. 7. NY Ranjerks - 50 [46]
3. Atlanta - 58 [47] ——— vs. 6. Carolina - 53 [47]
4. Montreal - 55 [46] ——– vs. 5. Ottawa - 54 [47]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Boston - 46 [43] -4
10. NY Islanders - 46 [45] -4
11. Toronto - 46 [46] -4
12. Pittsburgh - 45 [43] -5
13. Washington - 45 [45] -5
14. Florida - 43 [47] -7
15. Philadelphia - 26 [45] -24
WESTERN CONFERENCE (51)
1. Anaheim - 68 [47] — vs. 8. Minnesota - 51 [46]
2. Nashville - 67 [46] —- vs. 7. Vancouver - 51 [45]
3. Calgary - 52 [44] —— vs. 6. Dallas - 55 [46]
4. Detroit - 63 [46] —— vs. 5. San Jose - 62 [46]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Colorado - 47 [45] -4
10. Edmonton - 46 [45] -5
11. Phoenix - 44 [45] -7
12. Chicago - 40 [45](17W) -11
13. St. Louis - 40 [45](16W) -11
14. Los Angeles - 38 [47] -13
15. Columbus - 37 [45] -14
1. Buffalo - 66 [46] ———- vs. 8. Tampa Bay - 50 [47]
2. New Jersey - 58 [45] — vs. 7. NY Ranjerks - 50 [46]
3. Atlanta - 58 [47] ——— vs. 6. Carolina - 53 [47]
4. Montreal - 55 [46] ——– vs. 5. Ottawa - 54 [47]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Boston - 46 [43] -4
10. NY Islanders - 46 [45] -4
11. Toronto - 46 [46] -4
12. Pittsburgh - 45 [43] -5
13. Washington - 45 [45] -5
14. Florida - 43 [47] -7
15. Philadelphia - 26 [45] -24
WESTERN CONFERENCE (51)
1. Anaheim - 68 [47] — vs. 8. Minnesota - 51 [46]
2. Nashville - 67 [46] —- vs. 7. Vancouver - 51 [45]
3. Calgary - 52 [44] —— vs. 6. Dallas - 55 [46]
4. Detroit - 63 [46] —— vs. 5. San Jose - 62 [46]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Colorado - 47 [45] -4
10. Edmonton - 46 [45] -5
11. Phoenix - 44 [45] -7
12. Chicago - 40 [45](17W) -11
13. St. Louis - 40 [45](16W) -11
14. Los Angeles - 38 [47] -13
15. Columbus - 37 [45] -14
684 games played - 134 into OT - 19.6%.
134 OT games - 79 end in shootout = 59.0% OR 11.6% of ALL games end in shootout.
Yesterday - 39 goals scored in 7 games = 5.57 goals per game.
Total - 4,072 goals scored in 684 games = 5.95 gpg.
The Isles have scored 131 = 2.91 gpg.
The Isles have allowed 129 = 2.87 gpg.
134 OT games - 79 end in shootout = 59.0% OR 11.6% of ALL games end in shootout.
Yesterday - 39 goals scored in 7 games = 5.57 goals per game.
Total - 4,072 goals scored in 684 games = 5.95 gpg.
The Isles have scored 131 = 2.91 gpg.
The Isles have allowed 129 = 2.87 gpg.
January 16th, 2007 at 6:41 pm
Frustrating, was about the best way to sum it up. I heard the whole game, and I don’t know if it’s just me, but does it seem as if our opponents seem to cash in on just about every lucky opportunity they get, while we don’t. How many times did we Almost score the tying goal in the last 45 or so seconds of the game?
As for Yash, I think the all star break will be helpful. You are absolutely correct, Gary. The guy has come to play. He’s not floating out there. It would be one thing for him to not be putting points up and without playing his hardest, but he is hurt and is clearly doing his best to contribute. I can’t fault a guy for trying to lead by example, but I’m also of the mind that someone should have maybe thought about having him sit a game or two just to rest the knee.
January 17th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
From the Esoteric:
“The Point is his 33rd and is at #123 tying him with the only person on the face of the planet to wear a Stanley Cup Championship Ring with both the Islanders and that other team. ”
Is he talking about the Greg Gilbert, who won the cup with the isles in 83 and the rangers in 94? If so, GG had many more than 33 islander points. One year he scored 31 goals. I need some clairification from Mr. Esoteric, please.
January 17th, 2007 at 6:55 pm
Thanks Jason.
I am building the data base and I do have some mistakes. So I ask that if anyone sees any errors to let me know. I use various sources for my information. The Isles Media Guide is riddled with errors and I have to cross confirm them.
For example, look in the all-time scoring section. Look for names such as Sopel, Luchowich, Petrovicky and I thinkj a couple others. Then there are errors between current players stats in the front.
As for Gilbert, a quick check with HockeyDB states that he had 83 Goals and 138 Assists for 221 Points (Doing some quick math). I will correct the error.