I figured that I would provide a little picture of a goose bump to get you in the mood…
Hockey season is HERE!
This is my favorite time of the year! In my mind, we are a contender for the Stanley Cup, no matter what Joe McDonald, or any other naysayer says!
On paper, we may not have the best equipped lineup, but you know that a Ted Nolan team is going to have heart, passion and a definite purpose.
We know that the 15 year contract is a thing of the past, and Ricky is just the #1 goalie, trying to improve himself.
We know that we have two of the best shot blocking defensemen in the NHL in Brendan Witt and newly acquired Andy Sutton. Radek Martinek is going to enlist in the Prognosticators to keep him healthy all season (my idea - not his…)
This is the season for the real ’step-up’ of the young dynamic duo of Gervais and Campoli. All of those riveting interviews that Bruno gave during the season are going to help him, as he tells about his GOOD FORTUNE this season.
What will we see more of, stories about Mike Comrie goals, or stories in the tabs about his relationship with a young singing star? I think Mike has so much to prove, and in the right environment, he can flourish. Ask Patty L how he played under Ted Nolan….
It should be something to see what will happen in THIS locker room when the Captain speaks? I think more will take heed than the last man that held that spot. (Even Carol doesn’t listen much - if you believe the article in the POST yesterday).
This season, the 3rd and 4th lines may not just be a token 7-8 minute per game feature. We could have scoring depth from 1 to 12.
The Islander office seems to be hard at work, on a lot of things this season. The crew that are there, seem to get it. It was starting to come along last season; I think it will be a much improved atmosphere. Now if only Nassau can get off their collective arses and let Charles get his dream going.
The guys are getting ready - the physicals should be under way. Then - the flight to New Brunswick for camp. The games start on Monday. Can you believe it? Our home pre-season game is a week from Monday, with another game at Bridgeport on Saturday the 29th.
Wow - and we are almost at 3 weeks until the season begins. Hope those goose bumps are coming?
During the rest of the week, I am making some predictions, and we will get some feedback from camp.
Are you ready for some Puck!?!?
Posted under Islanders 07-08
This post was written by Gary Harding on September 12, 2007
I believe the Nolan factor was truly under estimated last season, and it’s already being overlooked once more. Truth be told, I am still sort of in hold my breath mode to see exactly what we look like in October on opening night. I am apt to think that our line up is a bit more stronger than we are being credit for, but it’s going to come down to guys stepping up and really producing. Our division is not going to be an easy one to navigate. It pains me to say this, but the Rangers do scare me more than a little.
Gary, I believe the Isles will be a better team because yashin is no longer here….THANK YOU, WANG. Yashin missed 16 games last season with the knee injury and the Isles went on a 10-2-4 run…without their so-called captain. I’m ready, Drop the Puck. By the way, I also sit in section 317, not too far from you.