tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post3927040611474661772..comments2023-11-03T13:06:42.179-04:00Comments on NYI Point Blank: Code TedCBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08529995506350275099noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-77809968532067542352008-07-07T17:27:00.000-04:002008-07-07T17:27:00.000-04:00Chris,Love your work. Add me to the list of those...Chris,<BR/><BR/>Love your work. Add me to the list of those who hope you continue writing this blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-72860245910493440382008-07-07T16:50:00.000-04:002008-07-07T16:50:00.000-04:00I think Nolan has done well the past 2 years but i...I think Nolan has done well the past 2 years but it was frustrating watching him play the veterans over the younger players on the powerplay.<BR/><BR/>Chris, good luck with everything. You're blog has been a favorite reading of Islanders fans everywhere. You were even the first to break the official Doug Weight signing. I wish more writers would have the same desire you have. Good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-56543602123025384662008-07-07T15:49:00.000-04:002008-07-07T15:49:00.000-04:00Chris: Please continue with the blog. I look for...Chris: Please continue with the blog. I look forward to reading every entry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-70757074452246777192008-07-07T14:31:00.000-04:002008-07-07T14:31:00.000-04:00There had to be a reason Nolan was blackballed for...There had to be a reason Nolan was blackballed for all of these years. I doubt it was for sleeping with someone's wife. Maybe we are seeing things clearly now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-62792282670629799362008-07-07T11:14:00.000-04:002008-07-07T11:14:00.000-04:00The blog should be continued. Anything else is pur...The blog should be continued. Anything else is pure silliness!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-84808425224422934122008-07-07T10:58:00.000-04:002008-07-07T10:58:00.000-04:00Chris, I know from firsthand experience what a loy...Chris, I know from firsthand experience what a loyal and enthusiastic employee you were for the Islanders, and I know they're going to miss you. I hope your replacement is as professional as you were. Best of luck in the days ahead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-79885686877690886512008-07-07T09:51:00.000-04:002008-07-07T09:51:00.000-04:00Thank You For This Blog. Even though you aren't wi...Thank You For This Blog. Even though you aren't with the NYI any longer, it still feels like you are giving us insight. More importantly you are educating us on the "things" we could never see behind the curtain. <BR/><BR/>Please keep the blog going!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-21777336019550285592008-07-07T00:48:00.000-04:002008-07-07T00:48:00.000-04:00You take 12 starters out of any lineup and the tea...You take 12 starters out of any lineup and the team is going to suck. I give Nolan credit for having them battling every game at the end of the season. They didn't lay down and die like past Isles teams. That's not Snow, that's Nolan. He deserves better. Keep him around. If we fire him this year we'll be even more of a joke around the league and it will be even harder to land FAs because, once again, it'll look like we have no idea what we're doing. Keep him. Sign him for two more years. And shut up. <BR/><BR/>BTW, Chris I'm going to miss your blog and insights terribly. Please don't go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-81904356810020343732008-07-06T22:26:00.000-04:002008-07-06T22:26:00.000-04:00What confuses me is when people talk about how Nol...What confuses me is when people talk about how Nolan won't work with the younger kids, and be open to rebuilding. Isn't he used to coaching kids? Wasn't he semi-successful coaching young players before coming to the island?<BR/><BR/>If you're coaching an NHL team, I think he expected NHL players to perform to their ability. I don't blame him for his decisions and feelings, but I think if he was given a team full of kids I don't think it would be out of the ordinary and out of his comfort zone.<BR/><BR/>But if what's done is done, then we will see. Jack Capuano? Tortoella? Trottier? For myself, I think this rebuilding process will take time, so extend Nolan. A year ago we did get a playoff spot...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-1022853026240134852008-07-06T21:59:00.000-04:002008-07-06T21:59:00.000-04:00CB,As always, you bring great insight to what coul...CB,<BR/>As always, you bring great insight to what could become a season long distraction to a team trying to find an identity. I hope Ted and Garth clear the air soon and get on the same page.<BR/>I add my name along with everyone that wishes you well and hopes you continue this blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-78875272398478413532008-07-06T21:57:00.000-04:002008-07-06T21:57:00.000-04:00This sounds oddly familiar to the summer of 1997 i...This sounds oddly familiar to the summer of 1997 in Buffalo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-40061319025722353472008-07-06T21:53:00.000-04:002008-07-06T21:53:00.000-04:00Your blog has been brighter than even the Lighthou...Your blog has been brighter than even the Lighthouse Project over this summer. It was a pleasure to work with you in the Blog Box and HB.<BR/><BR/>But most of all, your writing and work since has been exemplary. In a blogosphere of plied opinions, insiders and outsiders, your blog really has carved out something unique and important. <BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/><BR/>BDB.D. Gallofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024354859609543553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-63987869858621755642008-07-06T19:48:00.000-04:002008-07-06T19:48:00.000-04:00Bottom line Ted Nolan is paid to coach. He should ...Bottom line Ted Nolan is paid to coach. He should be gratefull Charles took a shot at him otherwise he would still be out of the NHL. If the Isles fire him good luck for him getting another NHL gig. It's not Garth's fault Smyth chose the Avs both Poti & Kozlov took the money & ran along with Blake. Rebuilding is what the organization needs to do. We took a gamble with Smyth and lost. Snow's biggest mistake was not trading Satan & Feds at the dedline. Nolan was back 1 season & his ego has blinded him that Simon had to go. There is no way the Isles could keep him. If Nolan does not want to rebuild withthe team see ya bring in a coach that is good with young players.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-67386398047794344682008-07-06T18:14:00.000-04:002008-07-06T18:14:00.000-04:00I don't know that it's for any of us to say who's ...I don't know that it's for any of us to say who's at fault here. I do know one thing, though - while Snow's done a decent job, I defy anyone to name a coach who could have done a better job with what he's been given than Ted Nolan.Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05827819886966116346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-26622411853055929632008-07-06T18:02:00.000-04:002008-07-06T18:02:00.000-04:00Chris,Your honesty and dedication to us Islanders ...Chris,<BR/><BR/>Your honesty and dedication to us Islanders fans in these past weeks has been nothing short of amazing.<BR/><BR/>You've cleared the air on a lot of strange issues, and it's hard to see how we were even debating 'X' scenario after you shed some light on it.<BR/><BR/>As a blogger, a journalist, and most of all, a hockey fan, I want to thank you for all you've done.<BR/><BR/>Good luck on whatever is next, and have a great summer,<BR/><BR/>AndyAndy Facinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10367958742871011372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-53830490126641341842008-07-06T15:29:00.000-04:002008-07-06T15:29:00.000-04:00Mr Botta,Bottom line, did Garth Snow get a contrac...Mr Botta,<BR/><BR/>Bottom line, did Garth Snow get a contract extension while Ted Nolan did not? <BR/><BR/>Until that is answered as fans we have to think both have to earn a contract after this season and owe it to the man who stuck out his neck to hire both of them to work together better. <BR/><BR/>Is Garth Snow's contract as general manager expiring when Ted Nolan's contract is up next summer. <BR/><BR/>Thank You.New York Islander Fan Centralhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08893910827754685132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-35373439111034034772008-07-06T15:25:00.000-04:002008-07-06T15:25:00.000-04:00-----There was a real stunner no one seemed to pic...-----<BR/>There was a real stunner no one seemed to pick up on: after the Islanders struggled for weeks and were eliminated from the postseason, only then did the team implement a defensive system to minimize scoring chances. An act of defiance? I hope not. <B>It may have cost the Islanders the first overall pick.</B><BR/>-----<BR/>Huh? Whats the defiance in this course of action, Chris? I am not sure what youre saying here.<BR/><BR/><BR/>The fact that the Isles havent told Ted to take a walk and Ted hasnt told them that he is taking a walk is a good indication that they want to try and work out their differences. If not, I dont think Ted would be there right now.<BR/><BR/><BR/>And BTW: I am really going to miss you. <BR/>:(<BR/>Chris TMCTheMetalChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10131201532422324005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-37444982396622772102008-07-06T15:16:00.000-04:002008-07-06T15:16:00.000-04:00Chris - please continue your blog beyond July 7th...Chris - please continue your blog beyond July 7th.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-198170326074815572008-07-06T13:38:00.000-04:002008-07-06T13:38:00.000-04:00Just wanted to say I've really enjoyed reading the...Just wanted to say I've really enjoyed reading these posts over the past few weeks.<BR/><BR/>Thank you :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-53101066756868919582008-07-06T10:51:00.000-04:002008-07-06T10:51:00.000-04:00Chris .. 19 ISLE in NJ 22 here .. religous poster ...Chris .. 19 ISLE in NJ 22 here .. religous poster on Logan's blog.<BR/><BR/>I just have to say .. even though I don't post on here regularly... I have read your blog a lot... so I will try to get all my thoughts out at once.<BR/><BR/>It's postings like this one that attract me to your blog ... because you had that unique insight into not just only how the Islanders work... but how NHL teams operate.<BR/><BR/>I've worked for Fox sports during their "NHL on Fox" days ... and I've had the privledge of doing one Islander game (yeah ... I rooted in the truck... LOL ... not professional of me) ... but in my time with Fox I've met with dozens of team PR guys that hand me the stats and fluff they wanted displayed on the graphics (CG)during the course of the game ... being a stats guy, hockey player and hockey fan ...it was a dream job (didn't pay well) ... but I got a unique perspective I couldn't get as a fan ... hanging with refs, off-ice officials, trainers and players on game day... <BR/><BR/>Heck ... Ron Francis, Barrasso and I were poking fun at Rob Schick behind his back in the old Philly Spectrum when the Pens were visting .. it was hilarious.<BR/><BR/>I even got to skate on the ice of many an arena after morning skates and shoot the puck around with some lingering players ... and yeah .. coaches. I even played pick-up with the Celebrity all-stars in San Jose during All-Star weekend. <BR/><BR/>Working for Fox during baseball season .. I got to sit in the Yankee dug out during a Yankee Red Sux game and be the "Red Hat" (tell the umps we were out of commercial break)... and got to hold a radar gun against Rivera's cutter in a game.<BR/><BR/>Those days were lots of fun for me and were tough to leave ... so I understand that you have to move on and forward for your own personal reasons ... but I leave you with this since we are both huge hockey fans and Islander fans and are about the same age .... YOU ARE ONE LUCKY SON 0F A GUN ... no matter what the circumstances of your departure .. I'm sure you'll look back on those days with fondness.<BR/><BR/>I hope in some capacity you can still blog and join us on Islandermania and Newsday ... because your contributions will be definitely missed.<BR/><BR/>19 Isle in NJ 22Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-76864693727580868992008-07-06T10:48:00.000-04:002008-07-06T10:48:00.000-04:00Garth Snow is FAR more at fault for all this than ...Garth Snow is FAR more at fault for all this than Ted Nolan is. If i was Ted Nolan, I would be pissed too about the crappy team he has been given and how Garth Snow has failed time and time again to get him scoring help last season.<BR/>Also, I am sorry but I completely disagree with Chris Botta saying Nolan should have said WE AGREED to play Joey Macdonald when he really didnt. If Garth Snow wants to choose what goalie plays, maybe he should coach the team too. Then we will really see how many losses this team will get.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793842413942556582.post-4308824630079084612008-07-06T07:38:00.000-04:002008-07-06T07:38:00.000-04:00Bridges that have been hit by a blow torch are har...Bridges that have been hit by a blow torch are hard to repair. Does Paul Maurice have a job yet? Maybe he should send in a resume.7th Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918374173739981835noreply@blogger.com