Well, if you do tryouts to be a member of the Islanders Ice Girl squad for the 2012/2013 season are August 12th at Iceworks.
For more info view the link below:
http://islanders.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=79836&navid=DL|NYI|home
Friday, July 6, 2012
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Commit and Fans Will To
Recently I have seen some bloggers suggest that if we want to keep our team that we as a fan base need to do a better job of showing up at games. Over the last few years the Islanders have been last or near last place in the league in attendance.
While I agree with the sentiment made by said bloggers, the reason I dont totally agree is because I can see the fan side of things to. Fans feel like management isnt showing a commitment to winning so why are they going to pay above average NHL ticket prices to go and see a less then stellar team? Especially in a time when a lot people are going through financial hardships.
That doesn't only apply just to on the ice, but off the ice as well. How can you expect younger players to succeed to their fullest when they aren't given the proper tools to do so? Questionable decisions of recent years have suggested that the Islanders are more interested in cutting corners then giving the young players all the tools needed to excel to the fullest. Thats not a successful formula for a rebuild.
I understand they Islanders are a tough sell and they always kick the tired on free agents, but after a while either through trade or free agency you need to make a statement that you want to be relevant again. Think the Mets in 1983 when they traded for Keith Hernandez then again in the winter of 04/05 when they signed Pedro Martinez. The Mets knew that Pedro probably wouldn't live up to the life of the contract. However, they knew that they needed to do something to be relevant again so they pulled the trigger, and soon after they acquired another marquee free agent in Carlos Beltran. Now I am not saying the Islanders should go out and spend 100 million dollars on Zach Parise, however getting a pretty good tier two guy in here would be a good start and would certainly invigorate the fan base which is sorely needed.
These statements by the bloggers really got to me because I know if the commitment to win from management was there and the team was a solid team that the building would not only be crowded on most night but full. Having an on ice team salary half that of the cap floor isn't much of a commitment to winning now is it though?
While I agree with the sentiment made by said bloggers, the reason I dont totally agree is because I can see the fan side of things to. Fans feel like management isnt showing a commitment to winning so why are they going to pay above average NHL ticket prices to go and see a less then stellar team? Especially in a time when a lot people are going through financial hardships.
That doesn't only apply just to on the ice, but off the ice as well. How can you expect younger players to succeed to their fullest when they aren't given the proper tools to do so? Questionable decisions of recent years have suggested that the Islanders are more interested in cutting corners then giving the young players all the tools needed to excel to the fullest. Thats not a successful formula for a rebuild.
I understand they Islanders are a tough sell and they always kick the tired on free agents, but after a while either through trade or free agency you need to make a statement that you want to be relevant again. Think the Mets in 1983 when they traded for Keith Hernandez then again in the winter of 04/05 when they signed Pedro Martinez. The Mets knew that Pedro probably wouldn't live up to the life of the contract. However, they knew that they needed to do something to be relevant again so they pulled the trigger, and soon after they acquired another marquee free agent in Carlos Beltran. Now I am not saying the Islanders should go out and spend 100 million dollars on Zach Parise, however getting a pretty good tier two guy in here would be a good start and would certainly invigorate the fan base which is sorely needed.
These statements by the bloggers really got to me because I know if the commitment to win from management was there and the team was a solid team that the building would not only be crowded on most night but full. Having an on ice team salary half that of the cap floor isn't much of a commitment to winning now is it though?
Wild Land Parise And Suter
As most everyone already knows, the Minnesota Wild made headlines everywhere earlier this afternoon landing not only the top forward on the market Zach Parise but the top defenseman on the market in Ryan Suter.
It came as little surprise that the Wild signed Parise as they had been noted as a front runner for him for a while since Zach is from there. Zach is reportedly going to be the Wilds new captain. However, the fact that they beat out teams like Detroit for Ryan Suters services is a huge sign for the Wilds organizaton and their fans and I think shows how bad Parise and Suter wanted to play together.
The Wild gave each of them 13 years 98 million dollar contracts, each of them have a cap hit of roughly $7,500,000 next season.
It came as little surprise that the Wild signed Parise as they had been noted as a front runner for him for a while since Zach is from there. Zach is reportedly going to be the Wilds new captain. However, the fact that they beat out teams like Detroit for Ryan Suters services is a huge sign for the Wilds organizaton and their fans and I think shows how bad Parise and Suter wanted to play together.
The Wild gave each of them 13 years 98 million dollar contracts, each of them have a cap hit of roughly $7,500,000 next season.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Isles Active Early In Free Agency
Well the Islanders surprised many yesterday signing three un restricted free agency on the opening day of free agency.
They signed forward Brad Boyes to a one year deal worth one million dollars. From 2007-2009 Boyes managed to tally a combined 76 goals while a member of the St Louis Blues. However, over the last three seasons Boyes has only managed to tally 39 goals combined. If Boyes is able to retain his form, possibly playing with Tavares then Garth and co will look like real winners in this deal.
Within minutes of the Boyes signing, it was announced that the Islanders had also signed rugged defenseman Matt Carkner. Matt who spent many years toiling in the minors finally was able to get a starting job with Ottawa a few years ago and has been a staple on the blueline since. Matt is just as known for his fighting as he is his defensive play. Sitting at 6'4 230 pounds, Carkner has the rep of being one of the tougher guys in the league. We needed a physical bottom pair defenseman and we got just that in Carkner.
Around an hour and a half later it was announced that we had signed Eric Boulton to a one year contract worth around 550 thousand dollars. To put it simply Boulton is basically the new Gillies.
While they did sign a few people, there were also a few departures. Depth defenseman Dylan Reese signed a one year two way deal with his home town Pens. Fan favorite Micheal Haley signed with the Rangers on a two year deal. Lastly PA Parenteau signed a 4 year 16 million dollar deal with the Avalanche.
While it was upsetting that Haley signed with the Rangers of all teams, the loss that really got to me was PA. I figured that if he was asking for the moon that he would likely not be back and with the way free agent bidding usually is I wouldnt blame him for that. However, if he was asking for a market value contract I figured that he would be back. The fact that he signed a contract that is more then fair market value and wasn't with us is a shame and boggles my mind. As the team with the 27th best offense in the 30 team in the NHL how can your second leading point getter be let go well knowing you probably wont replace his production unless IF Brad Boyes recovers his game. That seems like poor asset management.
Some people say basically good riddance to PA and say that he was a product of Tavares and that Tavares can make any player as good as PA was. I think that couldnt be further from the truth and that is evidenced by the fact that during PA's time on the second line this season he still put up just as good stats if not better then he did while playing with Tavares.
They signed forward Brad Boyes to a one year deal worth one million dollars. From 2007-2009 Boyes managed to tally a combined 76 goals while a member of the St Louis Blues. However, over the last three seasons Boyes has only managed to tally 39 goals combined. If Boyes is able to retain his form, possibly playing with Tavares then Garth and co will look like real winners in this deal.
Within minutes of the Boyes signing, it was announced that the Islanders had also signed rugged defenseman Matt Carkner. Matt who spent many years toiling in the minors finally was able to get a starting job with Ottawa a few years ago and has been a staple on the blueline since. Matt is just as known for his fighting as he is his defensive play. Sitting at 6'4 230 pounds, Carkner has the rep of being one of the tougher guys in the league. We needed a physical bottom pair defenseman and we got just that in Carkner.
Around an hour and a half later it was announced that we had signed Eric Boulton to a one year contract worth around 550 thousand dollars. To put it simply Boulton is basically the new Gillies.
While they did sign a few people, there were also a few departures. Depth defenseman Dylan Reese signed a one year two way deal with his home town Pens. Fan favorite Micheal Haley signed with the Rangers on a two year deal. Lastly PA Parenteau signed a 4 year 16 million dollar deal with the Avalanche.
While it was upsetting that Haley signed with the Rangers of all teams, the loss that really got to me was PA. I figured that if he was asking for the moon that he would likely not be back and with the way free agent bidding usually is I wouldnt blame him for that. However, if he was asking for a market value contract I figured that he would be back. The fact that he signed a contract that is more then fair market value and wasn't with us is a shame and boggles my mind. As the team with the 27th best offense in the 30 team in the NHL how can your second leading point getter be let go well knowing you probably wont replace his production unless IF Brad Boyes recovers his game. That seems like poor asset management.
Some people say basically good riddance to PA and say that he was a product of Tavares and that Tavares can make any player as good as PA was. I think that couldnt be further from the truth and that is evidenced by the fact that during PA's time on the second line this season he still put up just as good stats if not better then he did while playing with Tavares.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Free Agent Frenzy
Today, with it being free agent day we will be running a live blog tracking all the signings and rumors from credible sources of the day. If you hear something that you dont see posted, post it in comments and who knows maybe I will add it.
11:56PM: Although it was reported by Arthur Staple that the Islanders were likely to sit tight on the defense market for now, it was reported by Brian Compton that they could look at former Ranger Michael Rozival.
11:56PM: Olli Jokinen signs a 2 year 9 million dollar deal with the Jets.
6:42PM: According to Arthur Staple, the Islanders are no longer in the running for defenseman Bryce Salvador
6:41PM: Buffalo trades Derek Roy to Dallas in exchange for forward Steve Ott and defenseman Adam Pardy
6:41PM: Montreal signs Carey Price to a 6 year extension
6:40PM: Jiri Hudler signs a 4 year 16 million dollar contract with the Calgary Flames
6:39PM: Johan Hedberg resigns with the Devils for 2 years at 1.4 million per year
6:39PM: Marty Brodeur resigns with the Devils for 2 years at 4.5 million per year
12:09AM: According to TSN it is believed that the Devils have offered Marty Brodeur a two year contract, it is believed that he will accept it and remain a Devil.
Day 1
11:42PM: According to Arthur Staple the Islanders are still in on Bryce Salvador and he expects to make his decision tomorrow. Additionally they are no longer interested in Semin.
8:10PM: Jason Garrison signs with Vancouver for 6 years at 4.6 million per season
8:10PM: Dallas signed defenseman Shelden Souray to a 3 year contract worth 3.66 million per season
8:09PM: Aaron Rome signs a 3 year deal worth 1.5 per season with Dallas
8:09PM: Detroit signs forward Jordin Tootoo to a 3 year contract worth 1.9 per season
8:08PM: Mikael Samuelson signs a 2 year contract with Detroit for 3 million per season
5:45PM: Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Bryan Allen to a 3 year deal worth 3.5 million per year
5:26PM: Penguins sign defenseman Dylan Reese to a one year deal
5:23PM: Jay McClement signs a 2 year 3 million dollar deal with the Leafs
5:18PM: According to Gord Miller of TSN Sami Salo is heading to Tampa Bay for a two year deal
4:40PM: Adrian Aucoin has signed a 1 year 2 million dollar deal with the Blue Jackets
4:14PM: Pa Parenteau has signed a 4 year deal worth 4 million per season with Colorado
4:05PM: Islanders have signed enforcer Eric Boulton
4:02PM: George Parros has signed a 2 year deal with the Panthers
3:59PM: Alexei Ponikarovsky has signed with the Jets for 1 year at 1.8 million
3:54PM: Sheldon Brookbank has signed with the Blackhawks
3:47PM: Greg Zannon has signed with the Avalanche
3:39PM: Brandon Prust has signed a 4 year deal worth 10 million with Montreal
3:26PM: The Rangers have signed former Islander tough guy Micheal Haley to a two year deal
3:11PM: Montreal signs Francis Bouillon to a 1 year deal worth 1.5 million
3:05PM: Dustin Penner has resigned with LA for 1 year worth a shade over 3 million according to Pierre Lebrun
3:03PM: Ottawa has traded forward Nick Foglino to Columbus in exchange for defenseman Marc Methot.
2:59PM: According to reports, the Flyers offers for Suter/Parise could be as high as 12 years 80 million.
2:47PM: The Panthers have signed Flip Kuba to a 2 year deal worth 4 million per year
2:38PM: Penguns sign Tanner Glass to a 2 year 1.1 millon dollar deal
2:36PM: Rangers have signed Aaron Asham to a 2 year deal worth 1 million per year. Asham has now played for every team in the Atlantic Division.
2:12PM: Islanders sign Matt Carkner to a 3 year contract worth 1.5 million per year
2:03PM: Sharks sign Adam Burish to a 4 year deal worth 1.8 million per season
1:59PM: Islanders have signed forward Brad Boyes to a 1 year deal worth 1 million dollars according to Andy Strickland
https://twitter.com/andystrickland/status/219489722395926528
1:53PM: Reports suggest that the Red Wings have made Zach Parise an offer
1:48PM: Brad Staubitz signs 2 years with the Ducks
1:45PM: Ray Whitney signs a 2 year deal worth 9 million in Dallas
1:40PM: Colby Armstrong signs 1 year 1 million dollar deal with Montreal
1:39PM: Guillaume Latendress signs 1 year 1.2 million with the Sens pending physical
1:36PM: Chris Kelly signs a 4 year 12 million dollar deal with the Bruins
1:26PM: Zennon Konopka signs a two year deal with the Wild
1:19PM: According to Craig Custance, Ducks enforcer George Parros already has a few offers on the table already.
1:16PM: According to Newsday, the Islanders have inquired on defenseman Bryce Salvador
1:14PM: Blackhawks have reached out to Marty Brodeur
1:14PM: Rangers resigned Stu Bickel to a two year deal
1:12PM: Joe Corvo signed 1 year 2 million deal with the Hurricanes
1:06PM: According to reports the Hurricanes have joined the party and made offers to both Parise and Suter
1:00PM: According to tsn, the Leafs have placed a call to the agent for Marty Brodeur inquiring about the hall of fame netminder
12:50PM: According to the Flyers beat writer for the Philly inquirer, the Flyers have made offers to free agents Matt Carle, Zach Parise, and Ryan Suter
12:49PM: John Mitchell is expected to sign a 2 year deal with Colorado
12:41PM: David Moss signs a 2 year deal with the Coyotes
12:38PM: According to sports net, the Red Wings have signed goalie Jonas Gustavsson
12:33PM: According to their official twitter feed, the Minnesota Wild have submitted offers to free agents Zach Parise and Ryan Suter
12:24PM: According to TSN, Ottawa is interested in former Islander forward PA Parenteau
12:22PM: Derek Meech signs a 1 year 2 way deal with the Jets
12:13PM: According to newsday, the Islanders have already inquired on former 40 goal scorer Brad Boyes.
12:10PM: Benoit Pouliot signs 1 year 1.8 million dollar deal with the Lightning
12:00PM: Jordan Staal signs a 10 year 60 million dollar extension with the Hurricanes
11:59am: Ryan Smyth signs a 2 year extension with the Oilers worth 2.25 per year.
11:56PM: Although it was reported by Arthur Staple that the Islanders were likely to sit tight on the defense market for now, it was reported by Brian Compton that they could look at former Ranger Michael Rozival.
11:56PM: Olli Jokinen signs a 2 year 9 million dollar deal with the Jets.
6:42PM: According to Arthur Staple, the Islanders are no longer in the running for defenseman Bryce Salvador
6:41PM: Buffalo trades Derek Roy to Dallas in exchange for forward Steve Ott and defenseman Adam Pardy
6:41PM: Montreal signs Carey Price to a 6 year extension
6:40PM: Jiri Hudler signs a 4 year 16 million dollar contract with the Calgary Flames
6:39PM: Johan Hedberg resigns with the Devils for 2 years at 1.4 million per year
6:39PM: Marty Brodeur resigns with the Devils for 2 years at 4.5 million per year
12:09AM: According to TSN it is believed that the Devils have offered Marty Brodeur a two year contract, it is believed that he will accept it and remain a Devil.
Day 1
11:42PM: According to Arthur Staple the Islanders are still in on Bryce Salvador and he expects to make his decision tomorrow. Additionally they are no longer interested in Semin.
8:10PM: Jason Garrison signs with Vancouver for 6 years at 4.6 million per season
8:10PM: Dallas signed defenseman Shelden Souray to a 3 year contract worth 3.66 million per season
8:09PM: Aaron Rome signs a 3 year deal worth 1.5 per season with Dallas
8:09PM: Detroit signs forward Jordin Tootoo to a 3 year contract worth 1.9 per season
8:08PM: Mikael Samuelson signs a 2 year contract with Detroit for 3 million per season
5:45PM: Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Bryan Allen to a 3 year deal worth 3.5 million per year
5:26PM: Penguins sign defenseman Dylan Reese to a one year deal
5:23PM: Jay McClement signs a 2 year 3 million dollar deal with the Leafs
5:18PM: According to Gord Miller of TSN Sami Salo is heading to Tampa Bay for a two year deal
4:40PM: Adrian Aucoin has signed a 1 year 2 million dollar deal with the Blue Jackets
4:14PM: Pa Parenteau has signed a 4 year deal worth 4 million per season with Colorado
4:05PM: Islanders have signed enforcer Eric Boulton
4:02PM: George Parros has signed a 2 year deal with the Panthers
3:59PM: Alexei Ponikarovsky has signed with the Jets for 1 year at 1.8 million
3:54PM: Sheldon Brookbank has signed with the Blackhawks
3:47PM: Greg Zannon has signed with the Avalanche
3:39PM: Brandon Prust has signed a 4 year deal worth 10 million with Montreal
3:26PM: The Rangers have signed former Islander tough guy Micheal Haley to a two year deal
3:11PM: Montreal signs Francis Bouillon to a 1 year deal worth 1.5 million
3:05PM: Dustin Penner has resigned with LA for 1 year worth a shade over 3 million according to Pierre Lebrun
3:03PM: Ottawa has traded forward Nick Foglino to Columbus in exchange for defenseman Marc Methot.
2:59PM: According to reports, the Flyers offers for Suter/Parise could be as high as 12 years 80 million.
2:47PM: The Panthers have signed Flip Kuba to a 2 year deal worth 4 million per year
2:38PM: Penguns sign Tanner Glass to a 2 year 1.1 millon dollar deal
2:36PM: Rangers have signed Aaron Asham to a 2 year deal worth 1 million per year. Asham has now played for every team in the Atlantic Division.
2:12PM: Islanders sign Matt Carkner to a 3 year contract worth 1.5 million per year
2:03PM: Sharks sign Adam Burish to a 4 year deal worth 1.8 million per season
1:59PM: Islanders have signed forward Brad Boyes to a 1 year deal worth 1 million dollars according to Andy Strickland
https://twitter.com/andystrickland/status/219489722395926528
1:53PM: Reports suggest that the Red Wings have made Zach Parise an offer
1:48PM: Brad Staubitz signs 2 years with the Ducks
1:45PM: Ray Whitney signs a 2 year deal worth 9 million in Dallas
1:40PM: Colby Armstrong signs 1 year 1 million dollar deal with Montreal
1:39PM: Guillaume Latendress signs 1 year 1.2 million with the Sens pending physical
1:36PM: Chris Kelly signs a 4 year 12 million dollar deal with the Bruins
1:26PM: Zennon Konopka signs a two year deal with the Wild
1:19PM: According to Craig Custance, Ducks enforcer George Parros already has a few offers on the table already.
1:16PM: According to Newsday, the Islanders have inquired on defenseman Bryce Salvador
1:14PM: Blackhawks have reached out to Marty Brodeur
1:14PM: Rangers resigned Stu Bickel to a two year deal
1:12PM: Joe Corvo signed 1 year 2 million deal with the Hurricanes
1:06PM: According to reports the Hurricanes have joined the party and made offers to both Parise and Suter
1:00PM: According to tsn, the Leafs have placed a call to the agent for Marty Brodeur inquiring about the hall of fame netminder
12:50PM: According to the Flyers beat writer for the Philly inquirer, the Flyers have made offers to free agents Matt Carle, Zach Parise, and Ryan Suter
12:49PM: John Mitchell is expected to sign a 2 year deal with Colorado
12:41PM: David Moss signs a 2 year deal with the Coyotes
12:38PM: According to sports net, the Red Wings have signed goalie Jonas Gustavsson
12:33PM: According to their official twitter feed, the Minnesota Wild have submitted offers to free agents Zach Parise and Ryan Suter
12:24PM: According to TSN, Ottawa is interested in former Islander forward PA Parenteau
12:22PM: Derek Meech signs a 1 year 2 way deal with the Jets
12:13PM: According to newsday, the Islanders have already inquired on former 40 goal scorer Brad Boyes.
12:10PM: Benoit Pouliot signs 1 year 1.8 million dollar deal with the Lightning
12:00PM: Jordan Staal signs a 10 year 60 million dollar extension with the Hurricanes
11:59am: Ryan Smyth signs a 2 year extension with the Oilers worth 2.25 per year.
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