The 'Next One' - Lan's New York Islanders

**LanteriX** · 10-14-2009, 01:43 PM

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Line 1
Matt Moulson			John Tavares			Kyle Okposo

Ht	Wt	Age	Ht	Wt	Age	Ht	Wt	Age
6'1"	210	25	6'0"	198	18	6'1"	200	21

Line 2
Ilya Kovalchuk			Josh Bailey			Sean Bergenheim

Ht	Wt	Age	Ht	Wt	Age	Ht	Wt	Age
6'2"	230	25	6'1"	188	20	5'11"	205	25

Line 3
Jeff Tambellini			Doug Weight			Brendan Shanahan

Ht	Wt	Age	Ht	Wt	Age	Ht	Wt	Age
5'11"	186	25	5'11"	196	38	6'3"	220	40

Line 4
Jeremy Reich			Frans Nielsen			Richard Park

Ht	Wt	Age	Ht	Wt	Age	Ht	Wt	Age
6'1"	204	30	5'11"	172	25	5'11"	190	33

Defense 1
Mark Streit			Bruno Gervais

Ht	Wt	Age	Ht	Wt	Age
6'0"	197	31	6'0"	188	24

Defense 2
Brendan Witt			Joe Corvo

Ht	Wt	Age	Ht	Wt	Age
6'2"	223	34	6'0"	204	32

Defense 3
Andy Sutton			Jack Hillen

Ht	Wt	Age	Ht	Wt	Age
6'6"	245	34	5'10"	200	23

Goalies
Rick DiPietro			Dwayne Roloson

Ht	Wt	Age	Ht	Wt	Age
6'1"	210	27	6'1"	180	39

Scratches
Radek Martinek			Josh Bailey			Freddy Meyer

Ht	Wt	Age	Ht	Wt	Age	Ht	Wt	Age
6'1"	200	33	6'1"	188	19	5'10"	192	28

**LanteriX** · 10-14-2009, 01:44 PM

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Line 1
Matt Moulson			John Tavares			Kyle Okposo

G	A	+/-	G	A	+/-	G	A	+/-
20	21	+9	19	26	+7	13	16	+6

Line 2
Ilya Kovalchuk			Josh Bailey			Sean Bergenheim

G	A	+/-	G	A	+/-	G	A	+/-
22	20	+5	13	6	+1	5	16	-2

Line 3
Jeff Tambellini			Doug Weight			Brendan Shanahan

G	A	+/-	G	A	+/-	G	A	+/-
6	3	-4	5	18	-2	10	9	-9

Line 4
Jeremy Reich			Frans Nielsen			Richard Park

G	A	+/-	G	A	+/-	G	A	+/-
0	0	-1	8	4	-2	7	12	-1

Defense 1
Mark Streit			Bruno Gervais

G	A	+/-	G	A	+/-
7	20	+5	0	9	+6

Defense 2
Brendan Witt			Joe Corvo

G	A	+/-	G	A	+/-
0	16	+10	4	23	+10

Defense 3
Andy Sutton			Radek Martinek

G	A	+/-	G	A	+/-
1	5	-12	0	5	+1

Goalies
Rick DiPietro			Dwayne Roloson

W-L-OT	GAA	%	W-L-OT	GAA	%
14-5-2	2.77	.901	8-4-3	2.99	.898

**LanteriX** · 10-14-2009, 01:45 PM

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2009-2010 Season Preview

New York (AP) - There are less than a handful of teams with lower expectations coming into this 2009-2010 NHL season than the New York Islanders and their fans have.

Try telling that to John Tavares.

For Tavares, the media spotlight has been cast over him since the age of 13-years-old. Just 18 now, and with the weight of so many expectations riding on his shoulders, Tavares is already the face of a franchise. Dubbed the 'Next One' by the media, a similar tag which was applied to superstar Sidney Crosby, Tavares is tasked to lead this New york Islanders franchise out of obscurity and back to the successes they once had in the early 1980s.

That's not to say Tavares will be going it alone. The Islanders, led by GM Garth Snow, have assembled a promising young corps of forwards to put around Tavares and company. Matt Moulson and Kyle Okposo, both talented young snipers will be joining Tavares on the top line. Moulson has limited NHL experience, but has been a talented goal scorer at the AHL level turning in 25, 28, and 21 goals in the last 3 seasons for the Manchester Monarchs of the AHL. He was signed to a 1-year deal this offseason. Okposo is expected to be Tavares' #1 target. The 21-year-old played just one year of college hockey before he elected to leave the University of Minnesota to play for the Islanders. He played just 35 games for Bridgeport before earning a call-up to the Islanders and has not looked back since.

The second line is headed up by the team's elder statesman, and captain Doug Weight. Weight was signed as a free agent last year and elected to return for one more year. He will be flanked by Rob Schremp, who was claimed off waivers from Edmonton and Blake Comeau. Both wingers check in at just 23-years-old each.

The third line again features two youngsters in Sean Bergenheim and Josh Bailey, with the veteran Trent Hunter mixed in.

The expectations for the 2nd and 3rd line are mixed. While both lines have potential to provide that extra offensive punch, it remains to be seen wehther the youngsters are able to do it with any kind of consistency, or if they live up to expectations at all for that matter.

For the youth of the forwards, the Islanders have built up a veteran group of defensemen with the youngest amongst the group being Bruno Gervais at age 24. Last offseason's big free agent acquistion Mark Streit gets the top pairing with Radek Martinek. The aforementioned Gervais will skate alongside 34-year-old veteran Brendan Witt, and Andy Sutton will join Freddie Meyer on the 3rd pairing.

In net for the Islanders, at least for October will be Dwayne Roloson and Martin Biron. They are expected to split the starts about 50/50 while Rick DiPietro recovers from multiple right knee operations. DiPietro is expected to return sometime in November, but it remains to be seen how effective he is post-surgery. Roloson turned in a so-so season last year in Edmonton turning in a 28-24 record with a 2.77 GAA and .915 save %. Biron basically was run out of Philadelphia after turning in yet another disappointing season in net.

**LanteriX** · 10-14-2009, 03:23 PM

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5 - 1

Roloson, 4th Line, Lead Isles to 5-1 Win

Nielsen turned in 3 points in just 9 minutes of ice time in the victory.

October 3, 2009	1	2	3	OT	F
	1	0	0	-	1
	0	3	2	-	5
Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, NY

Team Statistics

Shots on Goal	36	30
Shooting %	2	16
Powerplays	0/1	1/8
Powerplay Time	2:01	15:13
Faceoffs Won	25	18
Passing %	81	76
Time On Attack	6:10	11:27

1st Period	Scoring Summary	Score
11:44	Jordan Staal Matt Cooke	PIT 1-0
	Penalty Summary
8:39	Elbowing (Minor) - Sidney Crosby
17:41	Hooking (Minor) - Sidney Crosby

2nd Period	Scoring Summary	Score
6:31	Freddy Meyer Andy Sutton, Joshua Bailey	TIE 1-1
7:05	Frans Nielsen Unassisted	NYI 2-1
15:20	Matt Moulson (PP) John Tavares, Mark Streit	NYI 3-1
	Penalty Summary
1:37	Hooking (Minor) - Sergei Gonchar
11:10	Slashing (Minor) - Brooks Orpik
14:19	Elbowing (Minor) - Chris Kunitz
15:40	Slashing (Minor) - Sidney Crosby
18:34	Tripping (Minor) - Jon Sim

3rd Period	Scoring Summary	Score
2:24	Jon Sim Frans Nielsen, Freddy Meyer	NYI 4-1
16:17	Frans Nielsen Jon Sim, Mark Streit	NYI 5-1
	Penalty Summary
3:13	Tripping (Minor) - Jay McKee
8:39	Elbowing (Minor) - Jay McKee
19:20	Tripping (Minor) - Evgeni Malkin

Goalie Stats
Team - Goalie	S	SV	GA	SV%
Dwayne Roloson	36	35	1	.972
Marc-Andre Fleury	30	25	5	.833

3 Stars
Frans Nielsen			Dwayne Roloson			Jon Sim


G	A	PTS	S	SV	%	G	A	PTS
2	1	3	36	35	.972	1	1	2

Current Record: 1-0-0
Next Opponent: Ottawa Senators (1-1-0)

**LanteriX** · 10-14-2009, 03:29 PM

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Weight to Miss 2-3 Weeks

Uniondale, NY (AP) - The Islanders have lost their captain, Doug Weight, for the next 2-3 weeks due to a broken hand. The injury was susatined on a slash during the course of the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He is targeted for a return date of October 28th against the rival New York Rangers.

In the interim, Joshua Bailey will take over Weight's line, while Nielsen moves up to the 3rd line. Richard Park will take over the center duties on the 4th line and the Islanders have dressed Tim Jackman to play right swing for the time being.

The Islanders get back into action Thursday October 8th against the Ottawa Senators.

**IslandersHockey09** · 10-14-2009, 03:32 PM

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Looks great... Def following.

**LanteriX** · 10-15-2009, 06:23 AM

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4 - 2

3rd Period Meltdown by Biron Costs Islanders

Sens newcomer Alex Kovalev netted what proved to be the GWG.

October 8, 2009	1	2	3	OT	F
	0	1	1	-	2
	1	1	2	-	4
Scottrade Center - Ottawa, ON

Team Statistics

Shots on Goal	27	32
Shooting %	7	12
Powerplays	0/8	0/4
Powerplay Time	12:49	3:55
Faceoffs Won	17	21
Passing %	71	73
Time On Attack	10:26	5:27

1st Period	Scoring Summary	Score
3:51	Mike Fisher Unassisted	OTT 1-0
	Penalty Summary
0:42	Tripping (Minor) - Milan Michalek
7:13	High Sticking (Double Minor) - Anton Volchenkov
9:20	Holding (Minor) - Brendan Witt
10:33	Tripping (Minor) - Rob Schremp
10:57	Tripping (Minor) - Mike Fisher
12:02	Tripping (Minor) - Anton Volchenkov
13:28	Slashing (Minor) - Mike Fisher
14:36	Inteference (Minor) - John Tavares

2nd Period	Scoring Summary	Score
6:28	Kyle Okposo (1) Matt Moulson (1), Andy Sutton (2)	TIE 1-1
12:59	Nick Foligno Chris Campoli, Erik Karlsson	OTT 2-1
	Penalty Summary
1:48	Holding (Minor) - Daniel Alfredsson
13:14	Slashing (Minor) - Daniel Alfredsson

3rd Period	Scoring Summary	Score
10:24	Mark Streit (1) Radek Martinek (1), Jon Sim (2)	TIE 2-2
19:17	Alex Kovalev Nick Foligno, Mike Fisher	OTT 3-2
19:38	Milan Michalek Jason Spezza, Chris Phillips	OTT 4-2
	Penalty Summary
10:49	High Sticking (Minor) - Jonathan Cheechoo
15:42	Tripping (Minor) - Josh Bailey

Goalie Stats
Team - Goalie	S	SV	GA	SV%
Martin Biron	29	32	28	.875
Pascal Leclaire	27	25	2	.926

3 Stars
Mike Fisher			Nick Foligno			Pascal Leclaire


G	A	PTS	G	A	PTS	S	SV	%
1	1	2	1	1	2	27	25	.926

Current Record: 1-1-0
Next Opponent: 10/10 @ Boston Bruins (2-1-0)

Qb · 10-15-2009, 08:10 AM

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Looks great, Lan! This reminds me I need to download V2 of your rosters so I can get one going...

**LanteriX** · 10-15-2009, 09:30 AM

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6 - 5

Isles Top Bruins in Epic Comeback

Okposo scored twice in the win, including the GWG beating Thomas on a breakaway.

October 10, 2009	1	2	3	OT	F
	0	1	4	1	6
	2	2	1	0	5
TD Bank Garden - Boston, MA

Team Statistics

Shots on Goal	34	37
Shooting %	17	13
Powerplays	0/1	0/5
Powerplay Time	0:27	8:27
Faceoffs Won	20	22
Passing %	63	74
Time On Attack	7:26	7:14

1st Period	Scoring Summary	Score
7:45	Dennis Wideman Andrew Ference, David Krejci	BOS 1-0
10:46	Michael Ryder Marc Savard, Marco Sturm	BOS 2-0
	Penalty Summary
6:49	Hooking (Minor) - Marc Savard
7:18	Tripping (Minor) - Richard Park
14:54	Tripping (Minor) - Bruno Gervais

2nd Period	Scoring Summary	Score
9:22	Milan Lucic Patrice Bergeron, Marco Sturm	BOS 3-0
10:56	Trent Hunter (1) Frans Nielsen (2), Bruno Gervais (1)	BOS 3-1
17:11	Byron Bitz Shawn Thornton, Derek Morris	BOS 4-1
	Penalty Summary
3:18	Tripping (Minor) - Trent Hunter
12:46	Interference (Minor) - Mark Streit

3rd Period	Scoring Summary	Score
7:12	Tim Jackman (1) Jon Sim (3), Richard Park (1)	BOS 4-2
11:31	Shawn Thornton Byron Bitz, Steve Begin	BOS 5-2
8:42	John Tavares (1) Matt Moulson (2), Mark Streit (3)	BOS 5-3
19:17	Kyle Okposo (2) Matt Moulson (3), Brendan Witt (1)	BOS 5-4
19:59	Josh Bailey (1) Blake Comeau (1), Radek Martinek (2)	TIE 5-5
	Penalty Summary
7:47	Interference (Minor) - Radek Martinek

Overtime	Scoring Summary	Score
4:36	Kyle Okposo (3) Unassisted

Goalie Stats
Team - Goalie	S	SV	GA	SV%
Dwayne Roloson	37	32	5	.865
Tim Thomas	34	28	6	.824

3 Stars
Kyle Okposo			Shawn Thornton			Byron Bitz


G	A	PTS	G	A	PTS	G	A	PTS
2	0	2	1	1	2	1	1	2

Current Record: 2-1-0
Next Opponent: 10/12 vs. Los Angeles Kings (1-3-0)

**JWrightnh** · 10-15-2009, 10:42 AM

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Almost the exact opposite of what went on a few days ago.

**LanteriX** · 10-15-2009, 11:04 AM

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5 - 3

Tavares Turns in First Career GWG, Isles Win 5-3

Tavares fired a wrister by Ersberg off a blocked point by Streit for the GWG.

October 12, 2009	1	2	3	OT	F
	0	1	2	-	3
	1	2	2	-	5
Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, NY

Team Statistics

Shots on Goal	30	28
Shooting %	10	17
Powerplays	2/6	2/6
Powerplay Time	10:10	9:42
Faceoffs Won	28	13
Passing %	77	70
Time On Attack	8:24	9:25

1st Period	Scoring Summary	Score
16:37	Josh Bailey (2) Blake Comeau (2), Freddie Meyer (2)	NYI 1-0
	Penalty Summary
7:09	Tripping (Minor) - Anze Kopitar
8:53	Tripping (Minor) - Matt Moulson
10:50	Hooking (Minor) - Anze Kopitar
19:21	Interference (Minor) - Michal Handzus

2nd Period	Scoring Summary	Score
0:32	Matt Moulson (2) (PP) Mark Streit (4), John Tavares (2)	NYI 2-0
6:56	Josh Bailey (3) (SH) Unassisted	NYI 3-0
16:35	Jarret Stoll Ryan Smyth, Alex Frolov	NYI 3-1
	Penalty Summary
5:30	Slashing (Minor) - Kyle Okposo
10:05	Tripping (Minor) - Matt Greene
19:40	Tripping (Minor) - Andy Sutton

3rd Period	Scoring Summary	Score
1:26	Dustin Brown (PP) Jarret Stoll	NYI 3-2
1:37	Michal Handzus (PP) Teddy Purcell	TIE 3-3
13:40	John Tavares (2) (PP) Kyle Okposo (1), Matt Moulson (4)	NYI 4-3
15:56	John Tavares (3) Mark Streit (5)	NYI 5-3

	Penalty Summary
0:13	Hooking (Minor) - Richard Park
1:47	Slashing (Minor) - Robert Scuderi
6:13	Interference (Minor) - Richard Park
12:29	Elbowing (Minor) - Jarret Stoll
16:41	Tripping (Minor) - Blake Comeau
19:15	Slashing (Minor) - John Tavares

Goalie Stats
Team - Goalie	S	SV	GA	SV%
Martin Biron	30	27	3	.900
Erik Ersberg	28	23	5	.821

3 Stars
John Tavares			Josh Bailey			Matt Moulson


G	A	+/-	G	A	+/-	G	A	+/-
2	1	0	2	0	+2	1	1	+1

Current Record: 3-2-0
Next Opponent: 10/16 @ Buffalo Sabres (2-2-0)

**LanteriX** · 10-15-2009, 11:20 AM

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Rumor: Islanders Interested in Shanahan?

Uniondale, NY (AP) -- Sources have confirmed that GM Garth Snow and the Islanders organization have been in contact with the 40-year-old winger Brendan Shanahan in recent days. Shanahan signed with the New Jersey Devils mid-way through last season and played 34 games turning in 6 goals and 8 assists in what proved to be disappointing acquisition for the Devils. The Devils and Shanahan elected to part ways when it became clear that Shanahan would not be guaranteed a spot on the Devils top two lines.

The Islanders, who have been actively searching for a veteran forward to help Weight mentor the young skaters, have reportedly offered a 1-year-deal to the veteran who was reportedly mulling retirement after leaving the Devils.

GM Garth Snow commented on the situation. "I can indeed confirm that we have made an offer to [Brendan] Shanahan. Per team policy I will not discuss the financials of the deal. He has let us know that he will take a few days to consider the offer and offer and get back to us."

If Shanahan were to sign it would likely mean that he would be joining the Islanders second line with fellow veteran Doug Weight and rookie Rob Schremp, as well as the #2 power play unit.

**IslandersHockey09** · 10-15-2009, 02:11 PM

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looking great! Nice wins and gl on shannahan.

**LanteriX** · 10-15-2009, 04:08 PM

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3 - 1

Miller Brings Islanders Offense Back to Earth

Miller turned away 20 out of 21 shots in the Sabres victory.

October 16, 2009	1	2	3	OT	F
	0	0	1	-	1
	1	0	2	-	3
HSBC Arena - Buffalo, NY

Team Statistics

Shots on Goal	21	25
Shooting %	4	12
Powerplays	0/3	1/4
Powerplay Time	6:00	7:33
Faceoffs Won	16	15
Passing %	67	65
Time On Attack	8:17	6:05

1st Period	Scoring Summary	Score
19:56	Drew Stafford (PP) Paul Gaustad, Tyler Myers	BUF 1-0
	Penalty Summary
1:38	Tripping (Minor) - Chris Butler
12:45	Slashing (Minor) - Paul Gaustad
18:46	Slashing (Minor) - Freddy Meyer
19:51	Interference (Minor) - Mark Streit

2nd Period	Scoring Summary	Score
	No Scoring This Period
	Penalty Summary
2:40	Slashing (Minor) - Jason Pominville
6:01	Holding (Minor) - Frans Nielsen
14:46	Interference (Minor) - John Tavares

3rd Period	Scoring Summary	Score
9:44	Jochen Hecht Tim Connolly, Jason Pominville	BUF 2-0
15:43	Josh Bailey (4) Unassisted	BUF 2-1
19:11	Tim Connolly Jason Pominville, Chris Butler	BUF 3-1
	Penalty Summary
19:28	Interference (Minor) - Blake Comeau

Goalie Stats
Team - Goalie	S	SV	GA	SV%
Dwayne Roloson	25	22	3	.880
Ryan Miller	21	20	1	.952

3 Stars
Tim Connolly			Jason Pominville			Ryan Miller


G	A	+/-	G	A	+/-	S	SV	%
1	1	+1	0	2	+2	21	20	.952

Current Record: 3-2-0
Next Opponent: 10/17 vs. San Jose Sharks (2-2-3)

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