But still no word from our fearless Wanger. Seems like he has thrown his hands up in the air.

First I read this about how Milbury passed up on Parisi. All the way up to the moment he was drafted he expected to be a NY Islander.

Hornicks Blog quote: Even Parise was surprised at the time: "''We thought for sure that I would be going to the Islanders, and we were expecting it,'' the younger Parise said. ''But that's not the way it worked out. And I think it worked out a little better for me. There's no question.''

It did work out better for him didn't it? The truth hurts. But its gonna hurt even more if he ends up on the Rangers...

This is obviously not about the Isles. But I think this is why Torts has his team in such a great position, playing so hard and smart game in and game out...

Torts holds the best player on his team accountable by benching him in the 3rd period of an all important playoff game. When asked about it by the media. He wouldn't give them an answer. This sends a clear message to the team. "That it doesnt matter who you are on his team. It doesnt matter if its a playoff game or a regular season game, It doesnt matter if you're a great scorer like Gabby or a 4th liner". "If you aren't carrying your weight, you will not see the the ice"...

I think we need our coach to learn some lessons from our cross town rival. One big thing that Torts brings is accountability. That's what we need from our own coach. I think Cappy is a nice guy. Sometimes nice guys finish last. I hope next season he brings some accountability to the team next season.

ISLES FANS CAN ONLY BE PROUD OF JOHN TAVARES. WATCH THIS

GOOD RIDDANCE, DIRTBAG! The NHL should have banned him from the league anyway.

Bloomberg is Rangers fan so he couldn't care less...

A jerk Ranger fan forwarded this to me. Its from January's BleacherReport. Im sory to say that they writer is correct on all accounts. WE are screwed

6:00 in KO's struggles. Is KO confused about his role/identity?
8:00 in What they need to to do make the playoffs...Jaffe calls out ownership/GM

If you want the cold hard truth, listen...If you want to avoid it then don't...Jaffe does call Isles management/ownership to task...I'm surprised nobody has spoken around here about this interview with Jaffe...Jaffe isnt ever coming back to us after this one..lol

At the end of the interview Botta gives a short thought on what happened...Its hard to argue with him...I wish something like this was put on main stream media so Isles brass can't hide behind obscurity and answer for this...

The quartet -- which met with County Executive Edward Mangano last week -- plans to craft a plan to revamp the Nassau Hub, regardless of whether the New York Islanders stay at the Coliseum, said Garden City developer Vincent Polimeni
"The Hub with the Islanders and with the Coliseum is a needed thing on Long Island," Blumenfeld said. "The Hub without the Islanders can be an economic engine also."

THIS: The quartet’s effort is not contingent on the Islanders remaining in Nassau, Polimeni said.

WTF is going on? I am at a loss for words...

The pairing, along with Matt Martin , generated some good jump and a few good scoring chances Tuesday night in Carolina.

But, as Bailey noted, "there's no stat for a good game. You need results in this league."

I like what Bails is saying...He's showing dissatisfaction with just playing well...He wants to produce. He's maturing at a slow pace but hes on his way. IMHO

I pray to the Hockey Gods that this comes true...

This is Wangs State of the Islanders...Its not pretty..

I supported Garth until now...This is ridiculous...We have a team of young kids and old men..

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Monday that the New York Islanders are "getting close" to the point where work must begin on a new or renovated building before the team's Nassau Coliseum lease expires in 2015.

we're getting to the wire...

Bailey hasnt generated much...But its's the same ole story with the musical line mates...Cappy say's he doesn't worry about him because he cares so much...

Newsday posted this as an article with no reporter credited for it...What was the point?? Just to throw salt on the wounds???

Nassau County officials submitted an extensive economic development plan to the state Friday that envisions creating a bioscience research and development park and a new Nassau Coliseum in the Hub.

At the close of last season Katie Strange asked him about how he felt regarding the competition he would face to get the starting job for this year ...He seemed to dismiss the fact that there will be competition to the Isles fans chagrin...But he's been nothing but a great sport about being a backup since he lost it to Monty...Hopefully hes not concussed and can get back soon...But DP is cursed so its a good thing that we have spare goalies at the start of the season...Its hard not to feel for the guy....

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray said a research and development would "fit in beautifully" with the town's zoning for the Hub. She added that a carefully crafted plan would likely require no approval from the town.

That is what Kate Murray says now that shes afraid of losing the Coliseum..and the Islanders to Belmont....Wang must despise Murray...

This has become a running joke....

Architects, engineers, government officials and labor leaders came together Wednesday to unveil a new $346.5 million plan for the 77 acres surrounding the Nassau Coliseum .

100 mill just to renovate the place???I guess dreams of a state of the art arena like the Rock is a pipe dream???I guess it would be better than nothing...Beggars cant be choosers

Bobby Nystrom is part of a task force formed by the ABLI. I cant believe it!

The Democratic Party opposed the ballot measure, spending an estimated $35,000 to help defeat it, said county Democratic chairman Jay Jacobs .

From Thursday through Monday, the party auto-dialed 120,000 households containing people ages 55 and older and 50,000 households it had targeted to encourage opponents of the plan to vote.

Isnt it ironic how its the Dems who are against taxes going up???Look at the lengths they went to smear this referendum...

Nassau County homeowners could see their taxes increase by $16 per year per household if the New York Islanders leave and Nassau Coliseum closes, a new report by the county's economic consultants found.

Maybe it was actually a good idea to wait and allow the opponents to get their negativity out there early because now the positive articles will be fresh in voters minds...

Nassau officials Wednesday touted a report that found the average homeowner could pay as little as $13.80 more per year to finance a new Nassau Coliseum .

I guess this is the start of the media push for a YES vote!!!

The Garth regarding JT :
"Absolutely. He was obviously the big addition when we drafted him. You can't make mistakes in the draft -- and when you get those players, you have to develop them properly. When you watch (the rookie scrimmage), you'll see the fruits of that labor".

Doesnt that make you feel like our GM gets it???This is what I like to hear...

Now a republican has questioned the deal. I'm starting to prepare myself for the worst. Better to prepare for the worst and hope for the best, right?

This team is on the verge to become a serious contender for years to come. It would be an injustice if another city gets to reap the rewards after all the suffering we have dealt with. But thats where we're headed.

I know LHH is a positive site about the Isles but its time to face reality. This referendum is getting hammered left and right. Why should we expect a super majority after all of this negative press???

Im affraid, "its over johnny"...