We have just recieved word from Chris Dey, the Islanders President, that the Islanders will be changing their goal song for this coming season. In a message board post from Mr. Dey, “We had a custom song produced and it will be unveiled at the Home Opener.” This is similar to the New York Rangers who have a custom goal song which in fact is the only thing I have and ever will like about the Rangers. With the addition of our custom goal song, I will no longer be jealous of the Rags song. This is great news for the fans and the organazation. I hope their are words so Islander fans can sing, celebrate, and cheer together at the Colliseum. Go Islanders.
From Dey- The song will debut on Opening Night (Which I am attending, and I will certainley record and post on blog at that time), and will make Islander fans proud.
HOPEFULLY THE ISLES DON’T GET SHUTOUT ON THE HOME OPENER.
Filed under: Player Preview | Tags: jeff, Jeff Tambellini, Player Preview, Tambellini
Jeff Tambellini
| #15 | Left Wing |
Jeff Tambellini is perhaps the biggest question mark on the Isles roster this coming season and has become the cause of great controversy. Tambellini, an AHL All-star and Sound Tigers top offenisive player, has lit up the minor leagues during his tenure there, however has fallen flat on his face as soon as his skates hit NHL ice.Year Team GP G A P
2006-2007 Islanders 23 2 7 9 2006-2007 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL 50 30 29 59 2007-2008 Islanders 31 1 3 4 2007-2008 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL 57 38 38 76 His offensive game down at the bridge has turned many heads, and is certainly the only reason Isles management has given him so long a look. In 79 NHL games Tambellini has scraped together a mere 4 goals, abysmal numbers for a left wing sniper.
Some argue that his lack of production may stem from lack of confidence for a variety of
Jeff Tambellini
reasons. First off Tambellini has never started a season with the Islanders, he was always a call-up for an injued player. Also, perhaps the biggest reason why he has failed is Ted Nolan. It is no secret that Tamby was not in Nolans good graces, revieving very limited ice time and more importantly power play time (where he shines).
“It’s not that Snow considers Tambellini a surefire NHL sniper. It’s that Nolan’s refusal to give Tambellini prime minutes and power-play time never allowed the organization to find out what kind of player he can be at the NHL level.”
source- Newsday, Greg Logan
However this year could be the year that turns it all around, the year that Tambellini proves himself to be a legitimate NHL player. With a new coach in Scott Gordon, who has undoubtably seen what Tamby can do on the AHL level, and the full support of General Manager Garth Snow, Tambellini has everything he needs to put up big numbers. The only remaining factor is himself. He undoubtedly has the skills but, the question lies in whether he can put it all together.
This season it is time to do or die, sink or swim, put up or shut up. Hes got his chance from the organization, the rest is up to him.
-Ben
Overtime- ‘Making a Case For Tamby’
The Islanders cant score goals, plain and simple. They need scoring from anywhere they can get it, and what better place than young, home grown Jeff Tambellini? Whether he deserves a spot on the roster or not, the Islanders do not have the luxury of letting prime young tallent slip through their fingers again. The last thing this orginization needs is one of their former prospects lighting it up for another team. That is why I say give Tamby a chance despite his NHL track record, let him put his game together the right way, under a supportive coach, GM, and with plenty of ice time. If he fails, he fails, you move on the next prospect. We have little to lose, but a lot to gain.
From the Islanders Official Website
The New York Islanders have announced that the team has reassigned 20 players to the American Hockey League’s Bridgeport Sound Tigers, the organization’s top minor league affiliate. The team has also returned nine players to their junior teams. The Islanders continue training camp this week on Long Island at Islanders Iceworks. With yesterday’s addition of D Thomas Pöck, 32 players remain on the Islanders training camp roster.
29 down and 32 remain with the addition of Thomas Pock. Glad to see Brandon Sudgen still on the Training Camp roster, as well as the Islanders giving Bailey a look until the start of the season, maybe even making the team. This is the Roster that remains (via Islanders website.)
FORWARDS
NO. POS. NAME HT. WT. SHOT BIRTHDATE 12 C Josh Bailey 6-1 188 L 10/2/1989 20 LW Sean Bergenheim 5-10 205 L 2/8/1984 27 C Jeremy Colliton 6-2 195 R 1/13/1985 57 RW Blake Comeau 6-1 207 R 2/18/1986 89 C Mike Comrie 5-10 185 L 9/11/1980 49 LW Mitch Fritz 6-7 242 L 11/24/1980 13 RW Bill Guerin 6-2 220 R 11/7/1970 11 LW Andy Hilbert 5-11 194 L 2/6/1981 7 RW Trent Hunter 6-3 210 R 7/5/1980 28 RW Tim Jackman 6-4 210 R 11/14/1981 51 C Frans Nielsen 5-11 172 L 4/24/1984 21 RW Kyle Okposo 6-1 200 R 4/16/1988 10 RW Richard Park 5-11 190 R 5/27/1976 18 C Mike Sillinger 5-11 198 R 6/29/1971 16 LW Jon Sim 5-10 195 L 9/29/1977 55 RW Brandon Sugden 6-4 231 R 6/23/1978 15 LW Jeff Tambellini 5-11 186 L 4/13/1984 93 C Doug Weight 5-11 196 L 1/21/1971 DEFENSEMEN
NO. POS. NAME HT. WT. SHOT BIRTHDATE 14 D Chris Campoli 5-11 190 L 7/9/1984 8 D Bruno Gervais 6-0 188 R 10/3/1984 38 D Jack Hillen 5-11 200 L 1/24/1986 47 D Chris Lee 6-0 185 L 10/3/1980 24 D Radek Martinek 6-1 203 R 8/31/1976 44 D Freddy Meyer 5-10 192 L 1/4/1981 17 D Thomas Pock 6-1 210 L 12/2/1981 4 D Brett Skinner 6-1 183 L 6/28/1983 2 D Mark Streit 6-0 197 L 12/11/1977 25 D Andy Sutton 6-6 245 L 3/10/1975 32 D Brendan WItt 6-2 223 L 2/20/1975 GOALTENDERS
NO. POS. NAME HT. WT. CATCH BIRTHDATE 34 G Yann Danis 6-0 181 L 6/21/1981 39 G Rick DiPietro 6-1 210 R 9/19/1981 35 G Joey MacDonald 6-0 197 L 2/7/1980
In other news, the New York Islanders have officially promoted the teams creation of a third jersey. It has been confirmed by many other bloggers, but the Islanders have now added a countdown on the header of their website. The Third Jersey is set to hit the ice November 1st and be avaiable for purchase the 6th. (Icetheitcs.blogspot.com)
From the jerseydatabase.com, an illustration of the rumored descriptions.
Islanders Rumored Third Jersey
- To Debut November 1st
The same as the 1972 jerseys, as well as the ones brought back on retro night just a few seasons ago; a great looking jersey, which I loved when they brought it back. Most likley the Islanders will wear them on weekend games at the Colliseum because that was the routine with the Orange jerseys in years past.
Filed under: Wallpaper | Tags: Defensemen, Martinkek, Radek Martinek, Wallpaper
Radek Martinek Wallpaper
Filed under: Transactions | Tags: Claim, Signing, Thomas Pock, Transaction
A New York Ranger Comes Cross Town
From the New York Islanders Website.
The New York Islanders have claimed defenseman Thomas Pockoff waivers from the New York Rangers. Pock has played in 59 career NHL games and has scored seven goals withseven assists for 14 points.Last season, Pock played in one game withthe Rangers and went scoreless. He also played in 74 games with the Hartford Wolfpackof the American Hockey League and scored seven goals with 37 assists for 44 points. Pock finished tied for 11th among AHL defensemen in assists last season.Pock has played in a total of 195 AHL games during his career, all with Hartford. He has scored 23 goals and 89 assists for 112 points and a plus/minus rating of +40. In 2005-06, Pock was named to the AHL’s Second All-Star Team.
A native of Klagenfurt, Austria, Pock was originally signed by the Rangers as an undraftedfree agent after playing four seasons at the University of Massachusetts. Over the course of four seasons with Massachusetts, Pock played in 130 games and scored 44 goals and 58 assists for 102 points. He was named to the 2002-03 Hockey East Second All-Star Team, the 2003-04 Hockey East First All-Star Team and the NCAA All-Tournament teams in 2003 and 2004.
The Islanders already pertain to 7 NHL Ready Defenseman, and many prospects such as Jack Hillen who could make the team as well. All in all, the Islanders are heavy on D but from the scenes from last season it seems Garth is not thinking twice. After the wave of injuries splashed into the Islanders dressing room, the Islanders were shell shocked. This year the Islanders top 6 look set and it seems Bruno Gervais could be the 7th man out as a healthy scratch.
The obtainment of Thomas Pock can be justified by three ways:
1. Chris Campoli’s injury is more serious than expected
2. Just an extra to have in Bridgeport if the injuries strike again
3. A trade is in the works to trade off a defensman, such as Gervais, who may be a healthy scratch fromnight to night if the Isles play 6 defensemen.
I believe this is a smart pick up, to you as insurance if ever needed. I approve Garth.
How about Khabibulin?!?!?
Filed under: Player Preview | Tags: Free Agent, Mark Streit, Player Preview, Streit
Mark Streit
| #2 | Defenseman |
The New York Islanders biggest offseason addition, previously of the Montreal Canadians, and off a 5 year deal, is set to make his Islanders debut October 10th. Targeted by the Islanders because of possession of offensive skills, and his role (in the much needed) quarterbacking of the dismal Islanders powerplay unit, Streit was the main target in July. Coming off a career year, ranking 4th among defensman in points, look for Streit’s production to decrease. Last season with Montreal, the number one ranked powerplay in the league, Streit obtained the bulk of his points. Now on the Island, with a powerplay that converted only 14.5% on the man advantage, Streit will not keep pace with the 2007-2008 season simply because of the team. Streit is still of significant value because of the Islanders need for an offensive defenseman especially for the powerplay. With a hole filled on the powerplay, hopefully the Islanders won’t have to man Chris Campoli at the point to run the powerplay.
“I really love to play defense because I love the position and was a defenseman my whole life,”Mark Streit
said Streit. “That’s what I want to do. With the ability I have I can help the team the most as a defenseman. I’m really excited to be here and I can’t wait to start the season.” Mark Streit,source- Jason Lockhart, NYI,Mark Streit is locked up for five years and has received a $20 Million contract this past July, looking him up for the future. From the looks of training camp, Islanders Head Coach Scott Gordon has paired Mark Streit up with Chris Campoli, who seems to be injured at the moment (I will cover this later on). Anyhow, the Islanders seem set on the blueline, and in my eyes 7-8 strong. I just hope Mark Streit can learn to play defense because he has the offensive package.
Lance
Filed under: Why the Rangers Suck | Tags: Rangers, Suck, Why the Rangers Suck
The New York Rangers Suck
In this section we will examine why it is that our cross town rivals really do (for lack of a better word) suck. Each week we will give one, of a nearly infinite number of reasons, why the rangers do in fact suck.
Filed under: Player Preview | Tags: Hunter, Player Preview, Trent Hunter
Trent Hunter
| #7 | Right Wing |
From the performance in the latest preseason game, Trent Hunter, a once 25 goal scorer, looks like a his offensive production can recur to his rookie season of 2003-2004. With a new coach, system, and a center, Hunter can now be more offensivley minded.2003-2004 25 G 26 A 51 P2005-2006 16 G 19 A 35 P
2006-2007 20 G 15 A 35 P
2007-2008 12 G 29 A 41 P
Trent Hunter
From his rookie season on, Hunter’s goal production has dwindled and last season was a season low. On a team that placed last in goals scored, scoring is going to have to go to somebody. With Frans Nielsen centering, and his Bridgeport acquaintance, AHL Superstar Jeff Tambellini on a wing, Trent’s new line mates can help Hunter’s production increase for previous years. Frans Nielsen a play making center, and Jeff Tambellini, a goal scorer are the two thirds parts missing on a successful line combination for Trent Hunter.
“Usually, you want to have a scorer, a playmaker and somebody who’s going to chase down pucks and finish hits,” Gordon said. “Frans and Tambellini had some history, and Trent looks like a guy that might complement that.” Scott Gordon, New York Islanders Head Coach
source- Newsday, Greg LoganIn the latest preseason game, the final one in Canada, the Islanders defeated the Panthers 4-2 on an impressive showing by the Hunter line. Although Tambellini’s pressance was unavaiable, the Nielsen-Hunter connection showed great chemistry and positives for a season to come. With both players notching 2 goals, and atleast 3 points, adumbrations of an offensivley productive season by Trent Hunter are my two cents.
Lance
Filed under: Wallpaper | Tags: HD, hockey, Islanders, Lance, new york islanders, NHL, Team Wallpaper, Wallpaper, Welcome
- New York Islanders Wallpaper
Hello and Welcome to The Double Minor. I’m Lance and am Co-Founder of the newly established Islanders fan created blog, The Double Minor. Myself, along with Shappy, aka. Ben, will give our ‘Double” view from everything Islanders, and in the hockey world. We both attend many games throughout the season and will share our experiences with your here. I have posted a wallpaper in which I have created, and I have many more to share!
