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NFT: Dallas Stars @ New York Islanders Game Thread

pganut : 10/25/2014 10:54 am
Since Saturday night's alright for fighting, I figured it was okay to post an early game thread (between my sons' football game and daughter's event later, I wasn't gonna have much time).

The bad news: no Hamonic tonight, which is really more of a precaution. He fully expects to play in the next game vs. Winnipeg.

Good news: looks like based on the morning skate, Grabbo is back tonight. On another injury note, Grabner may begin skating as early as next week.

Chad Johnson is starting in goal tonight.

D-pairs the same as last game. Note: perhaps just wishful thinking, but with Coburn and AMac on the shelf for Philly, I wonder if Garth might not see if we can pawn off Strait on them (do it, Garth!).

Forwards look to be as follows:
Kulemin-Tavares-Okposo; Grabovski-Nielsen-Conacher; Lee-Nelson-Strome; Martin-Cizikas-Clutterbuck

But dreams don't need
To have motion
To keep their spark alive
Obsession has to have action --
Pride turns on the drive



Nice blurb on Fransie - start your morning with a Danish - ( New Window )
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good stuff  
Fish : 10/25/2014 11:02 am : link
Saw that about ocho cinco starting. Interesting, cappy creating competition in net. Grabbo should play pending how he feels after morning skate.
Yes strait is next to go.
With Chara out for an extended time  
pganut : 10/25/2014 11:12 am : link
Wonder if that might not be another possible destination for Strait. Not sure there's a market for him, but I'd like to see him elsewhere.
While I agree that Strait has limited value  
marbles : 10/25/2014 11:21 am : link
He did play a very solid game against Boston. It was his best game by far.
on the topic of trades,  
marbles : 10/25/2014 11:30 am : link
There are rumors that Edmonton has been discussing trading Eberle. Yes it's just talk, but I wonder what it would take to get a 24 year old primer winger to put with Tavares and Okposo.

That would be a dreamy line one.
Interesting that they are going with Ochocinco  
Mike in NY : 10/25/2014 11:52 am : link
He had a strong game against Boston, but Halak is paid to be the starter. That being said, giving Johnson this game does give the Islanders some flexibility for the 4 back-to-backs they have in November if they are trying to give Halak 3-4 straight games in net rather than 1 or 2 on then 1 off
marbles  
pganut : 10/25/2014 12:21 pm : link
I've been reading that EDM is losing patience with Yakupov. Eberle would certainly be nice, but I'd definitely be interested to see Yak-JT-KO. But that said, I'd be just as happy to see Nelson or Lee on L1.
Grabbo officially off of IR and playing tonight  
pganut : 10/25/2014 12:37 pm : link
But Cappy, just to mess with us, has decided thusly:

Grabovski likely to start w/Nielsen and Kulemin, Conacher starts with Tavares and Okposo.

Love the Grabbo-Fransie-Kulemin line, but I am growing less fond of Conacher by the day.

Bailey officially to IR, retro to 10/23.
I want to see Conacher off the top line  
Mike in NY : 10/25/2014 12:48 pm : link
But to swap Conacher with Grabovski or Kulemin does weaken the Nielsen line more than it improves our top line. I hope Anders Lee could develop more defensively so that he could eventually replace Conacher on the top line and then Grabner or Bailey when healthy can be the other wing for Nelson/Strome. I know our top line helps on the PP but with them negative in the +/- it hurts us at even strength
Go Stars Go!  
Carl in CT : 10/25/2014 3:41 pm : link
And Fuck off fish!!!!
Aw, how cute  
pganut : 10/25/2014 4:04 pm : link
Lookit little Carl thinking he's a big boy. Eat a dick and go back to being flamed on your own thread.
Interesting seeing C.J. getting the start  
JayBinQueens : 10/25/2014 4:30 pm : link
Hopefully Grabbo can step back in and produce like he was before he got hurt.

Going to be a fun game
hey may need  
feelflows : 10/25/2014 4:59 pm : link
A big bag o dicks. Ones not enough.
nice support boys  
Fish : 10/25/2014 5:07 pm : link
All bout team
From what I remember  
St. Jimmy : 10/25/2014 5:11 pm : link
two of the better games last year were against the Stars. Looking forward to tonight. Another winning streak would be nice.
Any suggestions  
LetsGoGiants : 10/25/2014 5:20 pm : link
On where to go watch the game tonight in the east village/alphabet city/LES? Looking for anywhere that's showing the game.
cant help ya  
Fish : 10/25/2014 5:23 pm : link
For downtown but playwright on 35th will have it.
Chad johnson earned it  
KWhite2250 : 10/25/2014 5:35 pm : link
Halak has had 2 good periods this year. He hasnt shown he's thr guy we can count on yet
Jimmy  
pganut : 10/25/2014 5:45 pm : link
You're right. The more memorable game was an Isles 7-3 win where The Captain had a hat trick and Ryan Strome scored his first NHL goal.
So  
Carl in CT : 10/25/2014 6:02 pm : link
I type exactly what fish types on a Ranger board and pgaut comes to his rescue like a little bitch. Well fuck you too asshole! If fish wants to start shit he can't be a big boy to back it up. Two assholes!
You're right  
pganut : 10/25/2014 6:07 pm : link
I am an asshole. Now scram, subhuman.
whoa carl  
Fish : 10/25/2014 6:38 pm : link
No need for all that. We good.


Conacher on L1
and Carl  
Fish : 10/25/2014 6:40 pm : link
Brettsky drew 1st blood on Thursday night rooting for Bruins. Therefore retaliated on the Rags thread. Get it.
RE: cant help ya  
JayBinQueens : 10/25/2014 6:46 pm : link
In comment 11939700 Fish said:
Quote:
For downtown but playwright on 35th will have it.


Playwright 35th used to be one of my accounts. They'll definitely have it.

I assume any of the Dallas BBQ's would have it (for the Stars) and I'm sure a bar like 13th Step would put it on for you.

Most bars are pretty accommodating as long as you ask them to put it on and don't demand it
RE: So  
JayBinQueens : 10/25/2014 6:50 pm : link
In comment 11939721 Carl in CT said:
Quote:
I type exactly what fish types on a Ranger board and pgaut comes to his rescue like a little bitch. Well fuck you too asshole! If fish wants to start shit he can't be a big boy to back it up. Two assholes!


Sounds like the only asshole here is you fine sir.
Spezza, Seguin, Benn  
Dave M : 10/25/2014 7:06 pm : link
Is just scary. JT and KO are scary but you know who is not scary at all. Jack showing balls tonight starting Johnson.
Ugh  
pganut : 10/25/2014 7:07 pm : link
Dallas feed on Center Ice. Having to listen to Darryl Reaugh complain that the Stars had to "travel in from NJ" is insufferable.
Hey fellas  
NYdeuce : 10/25/2014 7:17 pm : link
...nice save Johnson! Pretty nice play by Dallas there.
anders  
Fish : 10/25/2014 7:19 pm : link
1-0
Anders Lee  
Mike in NY : 10/25/2014 7:19 pm : link
So nice in front of the net
Ders!  
pganut : 10/25/2014 7:19 pm : link
Beauty.
Woooooo  
NYdeuce : 10/25/2014 7:20 pm : link
Real good redirection there!
the crowd is pumped.  
Dave M : 10/25/2014 7:21 pm : link
.
Strait is terrible  
pganut : 10/25/2014 7:25 pm : link
And Conacher shoots a golden opportunity right into Lindback's pad.
Slick play  
pganut : 10/25/2014 7:26 pm : link
Almost cashed in by CDH.
Bruins lose Bartkowski to injury in Toronto. ..  
MaineGiantFan : 10/25/2014 7:31 pm : link
Only have 5 healthy on defense. How about sending Boychuk back to BOS ?
RE: Bruins lose Bartkowski to injury in Toronto. ..  
Mike in NY : 10/25/2014 7:35 pm : link
In comment 11939806 MaineGiantFan said:
Quote:
Only have 5 healthy on defense. How about sending Boychuk back to BOS ?


You can have Brian Strait
Sure  
pganut : 10/25/2014 7:35 pm : link
Send Rask and Bergeron and he's yours.

And hey, guess what...Strait on the ice again for an opposing goal!
What was that call?  
Mike in NY : 10/25/2014 7:37 pm : link
Dallas did much worse that wasn't called
I was about to say the refs are letting them play  
Dave M : 10/25/2014 7:37 pm : link
And then that happens
RE: RE: Bruins lose Bartkowski to injury in Toronto. ..  
MaineGiantFan : 10/25/2014 7:38 pm : link
In comment 11939810 Mike in NY said:
Quote:
In comment 11939806 MaineGiantFan said:


Quote:


Only have 5 healthy on defense. How about sending Boychuk back to BOS ?



You can have Brian Strait
Hahaha! I will pass....
You cant be an islander goalie  
KWhite2250 : 10/25/2014 7:38 pm : link
Without giving up f'in softies every night
Mike  
pganut : 10/25/2014 7:39 pm : link
Agreed. Dallas announcers even mentioned about 3 minutes ago that they should have been called for interference. But hey, we're the home team, so why not penalize them?
Oh look  
Mike in NY : 10/25/2014 7:41 pm : link
They call an Islanders penalty again
THAT  
pganut : 10/25/2014 7:43 pm : link
Was interference? Oh my.
Cool Lemon  
Mike in NY : 10/25/2014 7:44 pm : link
!
Kuuuuulie!  
pganut : 10/25/2014 7:44 pm : link
Shorty!
nice  
Fish : 10/25/2014 7:46 pm : link
Shorty
missed the first  
JayBinQueens : 10/25/2014 8:07 pm : link
good to see the lead going into the 2nd.
Sounds like the goal given up was a garbage one.

Let's goooo
Great job skating the puck into the zone  
JayBinQueens : 10/25/2014 8:08 pm : link
by Strome

Then Nelson staying in front of the net, being scrappy!

NICE!!
Lee/Nelson/Strome  
Mike in NY : 10/25/2014 8:08 pm : link
Looking good
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