The NHL has a big problem on its hands.......
Keep in mind - you are looking at stats with ANNOUNCED attendance -
which is lies and fiction wrapped together.....
On Thursday - we would be lucky to say 7,500 people were in the Isles building. Maybe less. All I know is that it took 13 seconds to leave the parking lot and the concourse bathroom had a VERY VERY SHORT line in between the 2nd/3rd periods.....
which are leading indicators of the true attendance.
Agree that we get hammered a lot - But the Ranger$ lie about their attendance - or the "18,200" might mean tickets sold - but routinely there are a couple of thousand empty seats on any given night.
The fact that Colorado and Detroit no longer sell every game out is telling too. Detroit ( as per the article I posted) has a serious economic crisis due to the MASSIVE layoffs in the auto sector.
People losing jobs = no hockey tix sold.
Also, teams are pricing out the regular fans.
Winning cures a lot of ills. Buffalo went from being a team that had a half empty building to a full shop now - with a re-invigorated team - and the city rallied behind it.
We sort of did the same thing in 2002/03 after that first year of Laviolette - we sold out about a dozen or so games....and just were not able to sustain that momentum.
Minnesota is the hottest ticket......and we all know that this was not the case when the team was in Bloomington. But I have been to Minnesota a few times this year - and they are the RAGE up there....
I don't care so much as to what the others do - but very concerned about us.
Most of my boyhood friends live in Maryland, Upstate, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. A whole generation of Isles fans who cannot buy season tix.....they no longer live here.
WE have to cultivate the next generation. How do we do that ?
WIN !!!
I still think its funny how my kids cannot IMAGINE that this Isles team was ever any good. My son was 2 years old last time they won a playoff series. ( 17 yrs old now) sorry for repeating this for the 1940th time - but to me - its the most telling reason why we are what we are with his generation of potential Isles fans......
Walking out of Coliseum after game 6 vs. Toronto - with my then 13 year old son Kevin - the game where Cairns beat up Corson and waved his finger in a # 1 !! style
Kevin - "Gee Dad - I never knew it could be like this - so exciting!"
Pat - "Gee Kev - I remember when it was like this E V E R Y Night"
This is what Buffalo got back to in the past year or two.
This is where we need to be. We gotta both go deep in the playoffs and have the roster to be a threat to do it on a consistent basis.
THAT is what we have to get to. I will be patient and wait a short while ( i.e. more than 2 seasons) if we produce a DOMINANT team for the following 5 years.....
Winning will take care of our attendance problem.......
on a "macro" basis ----
A bad economy and poor pricing point decisions will temper that a bit. Here's hoping that the economy stays in halfway decent order and the team lowers prices a wee bit.
Pat "The Captain"
Saturday, November 3, 2007
NHL 2,000 Attendance list as of 11-02-2007!!!
I am maintaining this attendance list due to the amount of crap us Islanders fans receive over the amount of empty seats the Islanders have at games.
As of 11/02, there have been 58 out of 187 games played with MORE than 2,000 empty seats, or 31.0% of all games played.
There have been 26 games played at less than 75% capacity, or 13.9%.
Out of 58 games, the Islanders appear 3 times on this list, or 5.2% and 1.6% out of 187 games.
Out of 58 games, 8 games have been played in arena’s considered old barns, the Nassau Coliseum and Joe Louis Arena.
The rest are all considered modern arenas.Here are all the games played with MORE than 2,000 empty seats.
58. 11/02 - Toronto @ New Jersey - 17,625 - 14,523 = 3,102 = 82.4%.
57. 11/02 - Philadelphia @ Washington - 18,277 - 16,055 = 2,222 = 87.8%.
58. 11/02 - Toronto @ New Jersey - 17,625 - 14,523 = 3,102 = 82.4%.
57. 11/02 - Philadelphia @ Washington - 18,277 - 16,055 = 2,222 = 87.8%.
56. 11/01 – Tampa Bay @ NY Islanders – 16,234 – 11,008 = 5,226 = 67.8%.
55. 11/01 – Buffalo @ Boston – 17,565 – 13,479 = 4,086 = 76.7%.
54. 10/31 – Tampa Bay @ New Jersey – 17,625 – 13,218 = 4,407 = 75.0%.
53. 10/31 – Carolina @ Florida – 19,250 – 10,063 = 9,187 = 52.3%.
52. 10/31 – Chicago @ Dallas – 18,532 – 14,756 = 3,776 = 79.6%.
51. 10/31 – Columbus @ Los Angeles – 18,118 – 11,491 = 6,627 = 63.4%.
50. 10/30 – Phoenix @ St. Louis – 19,022 – 14,222 = 4,800 = 74.8%.
49. 10/27 – Philadelphia @ Boston – 17,565 – 14,956 = 2,609 = 85.2%.
48. 10/27 – San Jose @ Columbus - 18,136 -13,234 = 4,902 = 73.0%.
47. 10/27 – Carolina @ NY Islanders – 16,234 – 13,136 = 3,098 = 80.9%.
46. 10/27 – Atlanta @ Chicago - 20,500 -15,789 = 4,711 = 77.0%.
45. 10/27 – Washington @ St. Louis - 19,022 -16,863 = 2,159 = 88.7%.
44. 10/27 – Dallas @ Phoenix - 17,799 -13,741 = 4,058 = 77.2%.
43. 10/26 – Vancouver @ Washington – 18,277 – 12,705 = 5,572 = 69.5%.
42. 10/26 – San Jose @ Florida – 19,250 – 15,842 = 3,408 = 82.3%.
41. 10/25 – Chicago @ Boston - 17,565 – 10,290 = 7,275 = 58.6%.
40. 10/25 – St. Louis @ Columbus - 18,136 -12,786 = 5,350 = 70.5%.
39. 10/25 – Atlanta @ Nashville - 17,113 – 13,383 = 3,730 = 78.2%.
38. 10/25 – Dallas @ Los Angeles – 18,118 - 14,559 =3,559 = 80.4%.
37. 10/24 – Vancouver @ Detroit – 20,066 – 17,015 = 3,051 = 84.8%.
36. 10/24 – Philadelphia @ Florida – 19,250 – 12,856 = 6,394 = 66.8%.
35. 10/24 – Buffalo @ Carolina - 18,730 – 16,058 = 2,672 = 85.7%.
34. 10/24 – Tampa Bay @ Washington - 18,277 – 10,226 = 8,051 = 56.0%.
33. 10/23 – Nashville @ Los Angeles - 18,118 – 14,026 = 4,092 = 77.4%.
32. 10/23 – Anaheim @ St. Louis - 19,022 – 14,764 = 4,258 = 77.6%.
31. 10/23 – Columbus @ Chicago - 20,500 – 10,884 = 9,616 = 53.1%.
30. 10/22 – Vancouver @ Carolina – 18,730 - 15,532 = 3,198 = 82.9%.
29. 10/21 – Vancouver @ Columbus - 18,136 – 12,667 = 5,469 = 69.9%.
28. 10/20 – Detroit @ Phoenix - 17,799 – 14,154 = 3,645 = 79.5%.
27. 10/20 – New Jersey @ NY Islanders – 16,234 – 14,092 = 2,142 = 86.8%.
26. 10/20 – NY Ranjerks @ Boston – 17,565 – 15,266 = 2,299 = 86.9%.
25. 10/19 – Colorado @ Chicago - 20,500 – 13,519 = 6,981 = 66.0%.
24. 10/18 – Edmonton @ Phoenix - 17,799 – 10,448 = 7,351 = 58.7%.
23. 10/18 – NY Ranjerks @ Atlanta – 18,545 – 14,076 = 4,469 = 75.9%.
22. 10/18 – NY Islanders @ Washington - 18,277 – 11,036 = 7,241 = 60.4%.
21. 10/17 – St. Louis @ Chicago - 20,500 – 10,002 = 10,498 = 48.8%.
20. 10/17 – Dallas @ Columbus - 18,136 – 11,820 = 6,316 = 65.2%.
19. 10/16 – Minnesota @ Los Angeles - 18,118 – 14,239 = 3,879 = 78.6%.
18. 10/13 – Minnesota @ Phoenix – 17,799 – 12,088 = 5,711 = 67.9%.
17. 10/13 – Dallas @ Chicago - 20,500 -11,868 = 8,632 = 57.9%.
16. 10/13 – Calgary @ Nashville - 17,113 – 13,152 = 3,961 = 76.9%.
15. 10/13 – Tampa Bay @ Florida – 19,250 – 15,801 = 3,449 = 82.1%.
14. 10/13 – New Jersey @ Atlanta – 18,545 – 15,606 = 2,939 = 84.2%.
13. 10/12 – Chicago @ Detroit – 20,066 – 17,696 = 2,370 = 88.2%.
12. 10/11 – Phoenix @ Nashville – 17,113 – 12,155 = 4,958 = 71.0%.
11. 10/11 – New Jersey @ Florida – 19,250 – 10,847 = 8,403 = 56.4%.
10. 10/10 – Los Angeles @ Dallas – 18,532 – 16,129 = 2,403 = 87.0%.
9. 10/10 – San Jose @ Chicago – 20,500 – 10,122 = 10,378 = 49.4%.
8. 10/10 – Calgary @ Detroit – 20,066 – 16,629 = 3,437 = 82.9%.
7. 10/10 – Phoenix @ Columbus – 18,136 – 11,944 = 6,192 = 65.9%.
6. 10/10 – Ottawa @ Atlanta – 18,545 – 12,751 = 5,794 = 68.8%.
5. 10/08 – Edmonton @ Detroit – 20,066 – 16,913 = 3,153 = 84.3%.
4. 10/07 – San Jose @ Colorado – 18,007 – 15,876 = 2,131 = 88.2%.
3. 10/06 – St. Louis @ Phoenix – 17,799 – 14,087 = 3,712 = 79.1%.
2. 10/06 – Dallas @ Nashville – 18,532 – 13,079 = 5,453 = 70.6%.
1. 10/03 – Anaheim @ Detroit - 20,066 – 17,610 = 2,456 = 87.8%.
NHL Standings as of 11/02/2007!!!
EASTERN CONFERENCE (12)
1. Ottawa - 20 [11] ------ vs. 8. NY Islanders - 12 [10]
2. Carolina - 17 [13] ------ vs. 7. Toronto - 13 [14]
3. Philadelphia - 16 [12] -- vs. 6. Pittsburgh - 13[12]
4. Montreal - 17 [12] ----- vs. 5. Boston - 14 [11
]OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Florida - 12 [13] -0
10. Buffalo - 11 [12] -1
10. Buffalo - 11 [12] -1
11. NY Ranjerks - 11 [12] -1
12. Tampa Bay - 11 [12] -1
13. New Jersey - 11 [12] -1
14. Washington - 10 [13] -2
14. Washington - 10 [13] -2
15. Atlanta - 8 [13] -4
FRIDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE RESULTS
Toronto 2 @ New Jersey 3Philadelphia 3 @ Washington 2
Florida 4 @ Buffalo 2SATURDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Florida @ Carolina - 7:00
Toronto @ Montreal - 7:00Pittsburgh @ NY Islanders - 7:00
New Jersey @ NY Ranjerks - 7:00
Boston @ Ottawa - 7:00
Atlanta @ Tampa Bay - 7:30
SUNDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Ottawa @ Boston - 7:00WESTERN CONFERENCE (13)
1. Detroit - 23 [14] ------- vs. 8. San Jose - 13 [13]
2. Colorado - 16 [12] ----- vs. 7. St. Louis - 14 [11]
3. Los Angeles - 14 [14] -- vs. 6. Calgary - 15 [13]
4. Columbus - 16 [12] ---- vs. 5. Minnesota - 16 [13]OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Chicago - 12 [12] -1
10. Nashville - 12 [13] -1
11. Dallas - 12 [13] -1
12. Anaheim - 12 [14] -1
13. Phoenix - 10 [11] -3
14. Vancouver - 10 [13] -3
15. Edmonton - 10 [14] -3
187 games played - 27 into OT - 14.4%.
27 OT games - 15 end in shootout = 55.6% OR 8.0% of ALL games end in shootout.
yesterday - 33 goals scored in 6 games = 5.50 goals per game.
total - 1,063 goals scored in 187 games = 5.69 gpg.
there have been 23 shutouts = 1 per 8.13 games.
the Isles have scored 30 = 3.00 gpg.
the Isles have allowed 33 = 3.30 gpg.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Last Year vs This Year
Last Year at this time:
187 games played - 41 into OT - 21.9%
41 OT games - 27 end in shootout - 65.9% OR 14.4 of ALL games end in shootout.
total - 1125 goals scored in 187 games = 6.02 gpg
the Isles have scored 36 = 3.00 gpg
the Isles have allowed 36 = 3.00 gpg
41 OT games - 27 end in shootout - 65.9% OR 14.4 of ALL games end in shootout.
total - 1125 goals scored in 187 games = 6.02 gpg
the Isles have scored 36 = 3.00 gpg
the Isles have allowed 36 = 3.00 gpg
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This year at this time:
181 games played - 27 into OT - 14.9%.
27 OT games - 15 end in shootout = 55.6% OR 8.3% of ALL games end in shootout.
Total - 1030 goals scored in 181 games = 5.69 gpg.
The Isles have scored 30 = 3.00 gpg.
The Isles have allowed 33 = 3.30 gpg.
27 OT games - 15 end in shootout = 55.6% OR 8.3% of ALL games end in shootout.
Total - 1030 goals scored in 181 games = 5.69 gpg.
The Isles have scored 30 = 3.00 gpg.
The Isles have allowed 33 = 3.30 gpg.
NHL Attendance less 2,000 as of 11/01/2007!!!
I am maintaining this attendance list due to the amount of crap us Islanders fans receive over the amount of empty seats the Islanders have at games.
As of 11/01, there have been 56 out of 181 games played with MORE than 2,000 empty seats, or 30.9% of all games played.
There have been 26 games played at less than 75% capacity, or 14.4%.
Out of 56 games, the Islanders appear 3 times on this list, or 5.4% of 56 games and 1.7% out of 181 games.
Out of 56 games, 8 games have been played in arena’s considered old barns, the Nassau Coliseum and Joe Louis Arena. The rest are all considered modern arenas.
Here are all the games played with more than 2,000 empty seats.
56. 11/01 – Tampa Bay @ NY Islanders – 16,234 – 11,008 = 5,226 = 67.8%
55. 11/01 – Buffalo @ Boston – 17,565 – 13,479 = 4,086 = 76.7%
54. 10/31 – Tampa Bay @ New Jersey – 17,625 – 13,218 = 4,407 = 75.0%
53. 10/31 – Carolina @ Florida – 19,250 – 10,063 = 9,187 = 52.3%
52. 10/31 – Chicago @ Dallas – 18,532 – 14,756 = 3,776 = 79.6%
51. 10/31 – Columbus @ Los Angeles – 18,118 – 11,491 = 6,627 = 63.4%
50. 10/30 – Phoenix @ St. Louis – 19,022 – 14,222 = 4,800 = 74.8%
49. 10/27 – Philadelphia @ Boston – 17,565 – 14,956 = 2,609 = 85.2%
48. 10/27 – San Jose @ Columbus - 18,136 -13,234 = 4,902 = 73.0%
47. 10/27 – Carolina @ NY Islanders – 16,234 – 13,136 = 3,098 = 80.9%
46. 10/27 – Atlanta @ Chicago - 20,500 -15,789 = 4,711 = 77.0%
45. 10/27 – Washington @ St. Louis - 19,022 -16,863 = 2,159 = 88.7%
44. 10/27 – Dallas @ Phoenix - 17,799 -13,741 = 4,058 = 77.2%
43. 10/26 – Vancouver @ Washington – 18,277 – 12,705 = 5,572 = 69.5%
42. 10/26 – San Jose @ Florida – 19,250 – 15,842 = 3,408 = 82.3%
41. 10/25 – Chicago @ Boston - 17,565 – 10,290 = 7,275 = 58.6%
40. 10/25 – St. Louis @ Columbus - 18,136 -12,786 = 5,350 = 70.5%
39. 10/25 – Atlanta @ Nashville - 17,113 – 13,383 = 3,730 = 78.2%
38. 10/25 – Dallas @ Los Angeles – 18,118 - 14,559 =3,559 = 80.4%
37. 10/24 – Vancouver @ Detroit – 20,066 – 17,015 = 3,051 = 84.8%
36. 10/24 – Philadelphia @ Florida – 19,250 – 12,856 = 6,394 = 66.8%
35. 10/24 – Buffalo @ Carolina - 18,730 – 16,058 = 2,672 = 85.7%
34. 10/24 – Tampa Bay @ Washington - 18,277 – 10,226 = 8,051 = 56.0%
33. 10/23 – Nashville @ Los Angeles - 18,118 – 14,026 = 4,092 = 77.4%
32. 10/23 – Anaheim @ St. Louis - 19,022 – 14,764 = 4,258 = 77.6%
31. 10/23 – Columbus @ Chicago - 20,500 – 10,884 = 9,616 = 53.1%
30. 10/22 – Vancouver @ Carolina – 18,730 - 15,532 = 3,198 = 82.9%
29. 10/21 – Vancouver @ Columbus - 18,136 – 12,667 = 5,469 = 69.9%
28. 10/20 – Detroit @ Phoenix - 17,799 – 14,154 = 3,645 = 79.5%
27. 10/20 – New Jersey @ NY Islanders – 16,234 – 14,092 = 2,142 = 86.8%
26. 10/20 – NY Ranjerks @ Boston – 17,565 – 15,266 = 2,299 = 86.9%
25. 10/19 – Colorado @ Chicago - 20,500 – 13,519 = 6,981 = 66.0%
24. 10/18 – Edmonton @ Phoenix - 17,799 – 10,448 = 7,351 = 58.7%
23. 10/18 – NY Ranjerks @ Atlanta – 18,545 – 14,076 = 4,469 = 75.9%
22. 10/18 – NY Islanders @ Washington - 18,277 – 11,036 = 7,241 = 60.4%
21. 10/17 – St. Louis @ Chicago - 20,500 – 10,002 = 10,498 = 48.8%
20. 10/17 – Dallas @ Columbus - 18,136 – 11,820 = 6,316 = 65.2%
19. 10/16 – Minnesota @ Los Angeles - 18,118 – 14,239 = 3,879 = 78.6%
18. 10/13 – Minnesota @ Phoenix – 17,799 – 12,088 = 5,711 = 67.9%
17. 10/13 – Dallas @ Chicago - 20,500 -11,868 = 8,632 = 57.9%
16. 10/13 – Calgary @ Nashville - 17,113 – 13,152 = 3,961 = 76.9%
15. 10/13 – Tampa Bay @ Florida – 19,250 – 15,801 = 3,449 = 82.1%
14. 10/13 – New Jersey @ Atlanta – 18,545 – 15,606 = 2,939 = 84.2%
13. 10/12 – Chicago @ Detroit – 20,066 – 17,696 = 2,370 = 88.2%
12. 10/11 – Phoenix @ Nashville – 17,113 – 12,155 = 4,958 = 71.0%
11. 10/11 – New Jersey @ Florida – 19,250 – 10,847 = 8,403 = 56.4%
10. 10/10 – Los Angeles @ Dallas – 18,532 – 16,129 = 2,403 = 87.0%
9. 10/10 – San Jose @ Chicago – 20,500 – 10,122 = 10,378 = 49.4%
8. 10/10 – Calgary @ Detroit – 20,066 – 16,629 = 3,437 = 82.9%
7. 10/10 – Phoenix @ Columbus – 18,136 – 11,944 = 6,192 = 65.9%
6. 10/10 – Ottawa @ Atlanta – 18,545 – 12,751 = 5,794 = 68.8%
5. 10/08 – Edmonton @ Detroit – 20,066 – 16,913 = 3,153 = 84.3%
4. 10/07 – San Jose @ Colorado – 18,007 – 15,876 = 2,131 = 88.2%
3. 10/06 – St. Louis @ Phoenix – 17,799 – 14,087 = 3,712 = 79.1%
2. 10/06 – Dallas @ Nashville – 18,532 – 13,079 = 5,453 = 70.6%
1. 10/03 – Anaheim @ Detroit - 20,066 – 17,610 = 2,456 = 87.8%
As of 11/01, there have been 56 out of 181 games played with MORE than 2,000 empty seats, or 30.9% of all games played.
There have been 26 games played at less than 75% capacity, or 14.4%.
Out of 56 games, the Islanders appear 3 times on this list, or 5.4% of 56 games and 1.7% out of 181 games.
Out of 56 games, 8 games have been played in arena’s considered old barns, the Nassau Coliseum and Joe Louis Arena. The rest are all considered modern arenas.
Here are all the games played with more than 2,000 empty seats.
56. 11/01 – Tampa Bay @ NY Islanders – 16,234 – 11,008 = 5,226 = 67.8%
55. 11/01 – Buffalo @ Boston – 17,565 – 13,479 = 4,086 = 76.7%
54. 10/31 – Tampa Bay @ New Jersey – 17,625 – 13,218 = 4,407 = 75.0%
53. 10/31 – Carolina @ Florida – 19,250 – 10,063 = 9,187 = 52.3%
52. 10/31 – Chicago @ Dallas – 18,532 – 14,756 = 3,776 = 79.6%
51. 10/31 – Columbus @ Los Angeles – 18,118 – 11,491 = 6,627 = 63.4%
50. 10/30 – Phoenix @ St. Louis – 19,022 – 14,222 = 4,800 = 74.8%
49. 10/27 – Philadelphia @ Boston – 17,565 – 14,956 = 2,609 = 85.2%
48. 10/27 – San Jose @ Columbus - 18,136 -13,234 = 4,902 = 73.0%
47. 10/27 – Carolina @ NY Islanders – 16,234 – 13,136 = 3,098 = 80.9%
46. 10/27 – Atlanta @ Chicago - 20,500 -15,789 = 4,711 = 77.0%
45. 10/27 – Washington @ St. Louis - 19,022 -16,863 = 2,159 = 88.7%
44. 10/27 – Dallas @ Phoenix - 17,799 -13,741 = 4,058 = 77.2%
43. 10/26 – Vancouver @ Washington – 18,277 – 12,705 = 5,572 = 69.5%
42. 10/26 – San Jose @ Florida – 19,250 – 15,842 = 3,408 = 82.3%
41. 10/25 – Chicago @ Boston - 17,565 – 10,290 = 7,275 = 58.6%
40. 10/25 – St. Louis @ Columbus - 18,136 -12,786 = 5,350 = 70.5%
39. 10/25 – Atlanta @ Nashville - 17,113 – 13,383 = 3,730 = 78.2%
38. 10/25 – Dallas @ Los Angeles – 18,118 - 14,559 =3,559 = 80.4%
37. 10/24 – Vancouver @ Detroit – 20,066 – 17,015 = 3,051 = 84.8%
36. 10/24 – Philadelphia @ Florida – 19,250 – 12,856 = 6,394 = 66.8%
35. 10/24 – Buffalo @ Carolina - 18,730 – 16,058 = 2,672 = 85.7%
34. 10/24 – Tampa Bay @ Washington - 18,277 – 10,226 = 8,051 = 56.0%
33. 10/23 – Nashville @ Los Angeles - 18,118 – 14,026 = 4,092 = 77.4%
32. 10/23 – Anaheim @ St. Louis - 19,022 – 14,764 = 4,258 = 77.6%
31. 10/23 – Columbus @ Chicago - 20,500 – 10,884 = 9,616 = 53.1%
30. 10/22 – Vancouver @ Carolina – 18,730 - 15,532 = 3,198 = 82.9%
29. 10/21 – Vancouver @ Columbus - 18,136 – 12,667 = 5,469 = 69.9%
28. 10/20 – Detroit @ Phoenix - 17,799 – 14,154 = 3,645 = 79.5%
27. 10/20 – New Jersey @ NY Islanders – 16,234 – 14,092 = 2,142 = 86.8%
26. 10/20 – NY Ranjerks @ Boston – 17,565 – 15,266 = 2,299 = 86.9%
25. 10/19 – Colorado @ Chicago - 20,500 – 13,519 = 6,981 = 66.0%
24. 10/18 – Edmonton @ Phoenix - 17,799 – 10,448 = 7,351 = 58.7%
23. 10/18 – NY Ranjerks @ Atlanta – 18,545 – 14,076 = 4,469 = 75.9%
22. 10/18 – NY Islanders @ Washington - 18,277 – 11,036 = 7,241 = 60.4%
21. 10/17 – St. Louis @ Chicago - 20,500 – 10,002 = 10,498 = 48.8%
20. 10/17 – Dallas @ Columbus - 18,136 – 11,820 = 6,316 = 65.2%
19. 10/16 – Minnesota @ Los Angeles - 18,118 – 14,239 = 3,879 = 78.6%
18. 10/13 – Minnesota @ Phoenix – 17,799 – 12,088 = 5,711 = 67.9%
17. 10/13 – Dallas @ Chicago - 20,500 -11,868 = 8,632 = 57.9%
16. 10/13 – Calgary @ Nashville - 17,113 – 13,152 = 3,961 = 76.9%
15. 10/13 – Tampa Bay @ Florida – 19,250 – 15,801 = 3,449 = 82.1%
14. 10/13 – New Jersey @ Atlanta – 18,545 – 15,606 = 2,939 = 84.2%
13. 10/12 – Chicago @ Detroit – 20,066 – 17,696 = 2,370 = 88.2%
12. 10/11 – Phoenix @ Nashville – 17,113 – 12,155 = 4,958 = 71.0%
11. 10/11 – New Jersey @ Florida – 19,250 – 10,847 = 8,403 = 56.4%
10. 10/10 – Los Angeles @ Dallas – 18,532 – 16,129 = 2,403 = 87.0%
9. 10/10 – San Jose @ Chicago – 20,500 – 10,122 = 10,378 = 49.4%
8. 10/10 – Calgary @ Detroit – 20,066 – 16,629 = 3,437 = 82.9%
7. 10/10 – Phoenix @ Columbus – 18,136 – 11,944 = 6,192 = 65.9%
6. 10/10 – Ottawa @ Atlanta – 18,545 – 12,751 = 5,794 = 68.8%
5. 10/08 – Edmonton @ Detroit – 20,066 – 16,913 = 3,153 = 84.3%
4. 10/07 – San Jose @ Colorado – 18,007 – 15,876 = 2,131 = 88.2%
3. 10/06 – St. Louis @ Phoenix – 17,799 – 14,087 = 3,712 = 79.1%
2. 10/06 – Dallas @ Nashville – 18,532 – 13,079 = 5,453 = 70.6%
1. 10/03 – Anaheim @ Detroit - 20,066 – 17,610 = 2,456 = 87.8%
NHL Standings as of 11-01-2007!!!
EASTERN CONFERENCE (12)
1. Ottawa - 20 [11] ------- vs. 8. NY Islanders - 12 [10]
2. Carolina - 17 [13] ------ vs. 7. Toronto - 13 [13]
3. Philadelphia - 14 [11] -- vs. 6. Pittsburgh - 13[12]
4. Montreal - 17[12] ------ vs. 5. Boston - 14 [11]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Buffalo - 11 [11] -1
10. NY Ranjerks - 11 [12] -1
11. Tampa Bay - 11 [12] -1
12. Washington - 10 [12] -2
13. Florida - 10 [12] -2
14. New Jersey - 9 [11] -3
15. Atlanta - 8 [13] -4
THURSDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE RESULTS
Buffalo 3 @ Boston 4 OT
Tampa Bay 0 @ NY Islanders 4
Washington 0 @ NY Ranjerks 2
Philadelphia 2 @ Montreal 5
Atlanta 4 @ Ottawa 6
Pittsburgh 2 @ Colorado 3
FRIDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Toronto @ New Jersey - 7:00
Philadelphia @ Washington - 7:00
Florida @ Buffalo - 7:30
SATURDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Florida @ Carolina - 7:00
Toronto @ Montreal - 7:00
Pittsburgh @ NY Islanders - 7:00
New Jersey @ NY Ranjerks - 7:00
Boston @ Ottawa - 7:00
Atlanta @ Tampa Bay - 7:30
WESTERN CONFERENCE (12)
1. Detroit - 23 [14] ----- vs. 8. Chicago - 12 [12](6W)
2. Colorado - 16 [12] ---- vs. 7. St. Louis - 14 [11]
3. San Jose - 13 [12] ---- vs. 6. Calgary - 15 [13]
4. Columbus - 16 [12] --- vs. 5. Minnesota - 16 [13]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Los Angeles - 12 [13](6W) -0
10. Dallas - 12 [12](5W) -0
11. Anaheim - 12 [14] -0
12. Nashville - 10 [12] -2
13. Vancouver - 10 [13] -2
14. Edmonton - 10 [13] -2
15. Phoenix - 8[10] -4
181 games played - 27 into OT - 14.9%.
27 OT games - 15 end in shootout = 55.6% OR 8.3% of ALL games end in shootout.
Yesterday - 51 goals scored in 10 games = 5.10 goals per game.
Total - 1030 goals scored in 181 games = 5.69 gpg.
There have been 22 shutouts = 1 per 8.23 games.
The Isles have scored 30 = 3.00 gpg.
The Isles have allowed 33 = 3.30 gpg.
1. Ottawa - 20 [11] ------- vs. 8. NY Islanders - 12 [10]
2. Carolina - 17 [13] ------ vs. 7. Toronto - 13 [13]
3. Philadelphia - 14 [11] -- vs. 6. Pittsburgh - 13[12]
4. Montreal - 17[12] ------ vs. 5. Boston - 14 [11]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Buffalo - 11 [11] -1
10. NY Ranjerks - 11 [12] -1
11. Tampa Bay - 11 [12] -1
12. Washington - 10 [12] -2
13. Florida - 10 [12] -2
14. New Jersey - 9 [11] -3
15. Atlanta - 8 [13] -4
THURSDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE RESULTS
Buffalo 3 @ Boston 4 OT
Tampa Bay 0 @ NY Islanders 4
Washington 0 @ NY Ranjerks 2
Philadelphia 2 @ Montreal 5
Atlanta 4 @ Ottawa 6
Pittsburgh 2 @ Colorado 3
FRIDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Toronto @ New Jersey - 7:00
Philadelphia @ Washington - 7:00
Florida @ Buffalo - 7:30
SATURDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Florida @ Carolina - 7:00
Toronto @ Montreal - 7:00
Pittsburgh @ NY Islanders - 7:00
New Jersey @ NY Ranjerks - 7:00
Boston @ Ottawa - 7:00
Atlanta @ Tampa Bay - 7:30
WESTERN CONFERENCE (12)
1. Detroit - 23 [14] ----- vs. 8. Chicago - 12 [12](6W)
2. Colorado - 16 [12] ---- vs. 7. St. Louis - 14 [11]
3. San Jose - 13 [12] ---- vs. 6. Calgary - 15 [13]
4. Columbus - 16 [12] --- vs. 5. Minnesota - 16 [13]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Los Angeles - 12 [13](6W) -0
10. Dallas - 12 [12](5W) -0
11. Anaheim - 12 [14] -0
12. Nashville - 10 [12] -2
13. Vancouver - 10 [13] -2
14. Edmonton - 10 [13] -2
15. Phoenix - 8[10] -4
181 games played - 27 into OT - 14.9%.
27 OT games - 15 end in shootout = 55.6% OR 8.3% of ALL games end in shootout.
Yesterday - 51 goals scored in 10 games = 5.10 goals per game.
Total - 1030 goals scored in 181 games = 5.69 gpg.
There have been 22 shutouts = 1 per 8.23 games.
The Isles have scored 30 = 3.00 gpg.
The Isles have allowed 33 = 3.30 gpg.
Islanders Esoteric #10
Wow! What a night. While everyone else is busy congratulating Mike Sillinger on his 1,000th game, Islanders Esoteric would like to congratulate him on breaking into the top 100 all-time in NY Islander's Assists. He is now 1 Assist away from his 300th Career Assist.
Ricky breaks into the top 200 in all-time scoring tonight. I predicted earlier this year that Ricky will score a Game Winning Goal this year. Tonight he came close with a Game Winning Assist. His 8th Assist ties him with Kelly Hrudey at 4th in the All-Time Goalie scoring category. Kelly scored his 8 assists in 241 games and Rick has done is in 214 games. Rick is now 1 assist and 1 Point behind Chico Resch who had 9 Assists in 282 games. Of course the record stands with Mr. Bill Smith with a Goal and 12 Assists during his 675 game tenure with the Islanders.
I have to point out that if we manage to keep out of the penalty box we do pretty well for ourselves. Tonight we had 5 penalties for 10 minutes total. The other strong indicator of our performance tonight was our winning 29 of the 44 face offs. Sillinger won 12 of 19. Vasicek won 8 of 10. Comrie won 8 of 14.
Congrats to Andy Sutton on his 80th career assist.
Guerin, Vasicek, Fedotenko, Comrie and Sutton all played in their 10th game with the Islanders and rank at #322nd all time in games played.
ON A GAME WINNING PACE
Our Captain scored the game winner tonight, which is his second victory maker. He joins 118 others to have at least 2 game winning goals with the Isles. He is on pace to score 41 goals this year.
Satan is on pace for 50 assists this year.
Comrie is on pace for 65 assists this year
STREAKS
Hunter 1-1 in last 2 games.
Comrie is 1-5 in last 4 games. He has a 4 game assist scoring streak going.
Guerin is 5-1 in his last 4 games - way to go Captain!!!
Tank has 10 points in 10 games. He is 3-2 in his last 6 games.
Satan is 1-5 in his last 4 games
Vasicek is 3-1 in his last 5 games
Now on to the....
ISLANDERS ESOTERIC:
Guerin's 5th goal of the year is his total with the Islanders. He stands at #174th all time tied with 11 others. His 12 Points ties him with 8 other players at #195th on the points roster.
Vasicek's 4th Goal of the year is also his total goals scored with the Islanders. He is tied with 10 others at the #186th spot on the goal list. His 5 points gives him #248th with 14 others.
Fedotenko also scored his 4th goal so he matches all the information listed above with Vasicek in regards to Goals. He differs in points though with 10 points and #208th over all tying him with Bryan Lefley, Neal Coulter and current Ice Bat - Brent Hughes.
Hunter tallies his 2nd of the year - finally! It is his 63rd Goal and moves him back into a tie with Satan at #43 all-time. He is 3 points behind Satan with 129 points and the #56 spot in overall points. Trent, at #68, has done all of this in 254 games played - a single game behind Pierre Turgeon.
Sillinger is tied with Park in games played with 92 games and the #141st spot. His assist tonight moves him into the top 100 all-time with 36 assists and ties him with erstwhile Islander Captain - Trevor Linden as well as Ken Leiter and Joe Reekie. His 63 points gets him the #89 spot all time tying him with erstwhile Islanders Captain Bryan McCabe as well as Gary Nylund, and Germain Gagnon.
Ricky makes it into the scoring portion of the Esoteric tonight. Playing in his 214th game he is at #82 all time in games played a mere 5 games behind Bob Lorimer. He breaks into the top 200 in scoring with his 8th assist and is tied at #195th with 9 others including Kelly Hrudey. The assists also translate into points and the #223rd spot. He is tied with 12 others again including Kelly Hrudey.
Satan is still just inside the rim of the top 100 in all time games played with 173 games at #99. 2 games behind Ken Baumgartner. His assist tonight gives him 69 as an islander and #64 all time tying him with Paul Boutilier. He is still behind Tom Kurvers by 2 points with his #55th ranking 132 points.
I talked about Park and how many games he played when I discussed Sillinger since they have played the same amount of games with the Islanders. Richards 17th assist is #136 on the big board tied with 4 others including, now get this - Roger Kortko. His 28 points gets him to the #134th spot tying him with Hilbert and Jorgen Jonsson.
Another multi-point night for Mike Comrie. 2 Assists gives him 8 with our favorite team for #195th tied with 8 others including a Mr. Kirk Muller. The 13 points associated with these assists takes Mike all the way to the #184th spot with 10 others.
Andy Sutton scoring his 2nd Assist with the Isles is at #274th all time tied with only 18 other players. Only 2 Assists means only 2 points for the big guy and the #289th spot which he shares with a mere 17 others.
PENALTIES
To note for tonight's game:
Bergenheim busts into the top 200 in all-time penalty minutes. His 32 penalty minutes ties him with Brimanis and Luckowich at #198 ever.
Hunter was bad two times tonight and sat for 4 minutes. This jumps him all the way from #132nd all-time penalized to #128th all-time penalized. Hunter and Olli Jokkinen are tied with 80 PIMs.
Ricky breaks into the top 200 in all-time scoring tonight. I predicted earlier this year that Ricky will score a Game Winning Goal this year. Tonight he came close with a Game Winning Assist. His 8th Assist ties him with Kelly Hrudey at 4th in the All-Time Goalie scoring category. Kelly scored his 8 assists in 241 games and Rick has done is in 214 games. Rick is now 1 assist and 1 Point behind Chico Resch who had 9 Assists in 282 games. Of course the record stands with Mr. Bill Smith with a Goal and 12 Assists during his 675 game tenure with the Islanders.
I have to point out that if we manage to keep out of the penalty box we do pretty well for ourselves. Tonight we had 5 penalties for 10 minutes total. The other strong indicator of our performance tonight was our winning 29 of the 44 face offs. Sillinger won 12 of 19. Vasicek won 8 of 10. Comrie won 8 of 14.
Congrats to Andy Sutton on his 80th career assist.
Guerin, Vasicek, Fedotenko, Comrie and Sutton all played in their 10th game with the Islanders and rank at #322nd all time in games played.
ON A GAME WINNING PACE
Our Captain scored the game winner tonight, which is his second victory maker. He joins 118 others to have at least 2 game winning goals with the Isles. He is on pace to score 41 goals this year.
Satan is on pace for 50 assists this year.
Comrie is on pace for 65 assists this year
STREAKS
Hunter 1-1 in last 2 games.
Comrie is 1-5 in last 4 games. He has a 4 game assist scoring streak going.
Guerin is 5-1 in his last 4 games - way to go Captain!!!
Tank has 10 points in 10 games. He is 3-2 in his last 6 games.
Satan is 1-5 in his last 4 games
Vasicek is 3-1 in his last 5 games
Now on to the....
ISLANDERS ESOTERIC:
Guerin's 5th goal of the year is his total with the Islanders. He stands at #174th all time tied with 11 others. His 12 Points ties him with 8 other players at #195th on the points roster.
Vasicek's 4th Goal of the year is also his total goals scored with the Islanders. He is tied with 10 others at the #186th spot on the goal list. His 5 points gives him #248th with 14 others.
Fedotenko also scored his 4th goal so he matches all the information listed above with Vasicek in regards to Goals. He differs in points though with 10 points and #208th over all tying him with Bryan Lefley, Neal Coulter and current Ice Bat - Brent Hughes.
Hunter tallies his 2nd of the year - finally! It is his 63rd Goal and moves him back into a tie with Satan at #43 all-time. He is 3 points behind Satan with 129 points and the #56 spot in overall points. Trent, at #68, has done all of this in 254 games played - a single game behind Pierre Turgeon.
Sillinger is tied with Park in games played with 92 games and the #141st spot. His assist tonight moves him into the top 100 all-time with 36 assists and ties him with erstwhile Islander Captain - Trevor Linden as well as Ken Leiter and Joe Reekie. His 63 points gets him the #89 spot all time tying him with erstwhile Islanders Captain Bryan McCabe as well as Gary Nylund, and Germain Gagnon.
Ricky makes it into the scoring portion of the Esoteric tonight. Playing in his 214th game he is at #82 all time in games played a mere 5 games behind Bob Lorimer. He breaks into the top 200 in scoring with his 8th assist and is tied at #195th with 9 others including Kelly Hrudey. The assists also translate into points and the #223rd spot. He is tied with 12 others again including Kelly Hrudey.
Satan is still just inside the rim of the top 100 in all time games played with 173 games at #99. 2 games behind Ken Baumgartner. His assist tonight gives him 69 as an islander and #64 all time tying him with Paul Boutilier. He is still behind Tom Kurvers by 2 points with his #55th ranking 132 points.
I talked about Park and how many games he played when I discussed Sillinger since they have played the same amount of games with the Islanders. Richards 17th assist is #136 on the big board tied with 4 others including, now get this - Roger Kortko. His 28 points gets him to the #134th spot tying him with Hilbert and Jorgen Jonsson.
Another multi-point night for Mike Comrie. 2 Assists gives him 8 with our favorite team for #195th tied with 8 others including a Mr. Kirk Muller. The 13 points associated with these assists takes Mike all the way to the #184th spot with 10 others.
Andy Sutton scoring his 2nd Assist with the Isles is at #274th all time tied with only 18 other players. Only 2 Assists means only 2 points for the big guy and the #289th spot which he shares with a mere 17 others.
PENALTIES
To note for tonight's game:
Bergenheim busts into the top 200 in all-time penalty minutes. His 32 penalty minutes ties him with Brimanis and Luckowich at #198 ever.
Hunter was bad two times tonight and sat for 4 minutes. This jumps him all the way from #132nd all-time penalized to #128th all-time penalized. Hunter and Olli Jokkinen are tied with 80 PIMs.
Forever1940 Double Stat Trick - Part 2
Al Arbour returns to the Isles' bench for his 1500th game on Saturday. Here's a few facts you might not know:
1. On April 15, 1992 Arbour coached his 1438th game to set the all-time record (Previously held by Dick Irvin) This includes games with the Blues. (Saturday's game will be #1,607 for Arbour; Scott Bowman now holds the all-time record with 2,141).
2. Arbour's first game as a coach was on October 10, 1970 -- final score: St. Louis 3, Rangers 1. No player on the Islanders' current roster was born -- Guerin arrived in the world thirty days later.
3. Arbour's first game as Islander coach: October 10, 1973 -- Islanders 1, Atlanta 1. Of the current Isles, only Guerin, Sillinger and Simon were alive.
4. Arbour's first win as Islander coach: October 27, 1973 -- Islanders 3, Rangers 2
5. Arbour's 739th win as Islander coach: April 13, 1994 -- Islanders 2, Tampa Bay 0 (Hextall shutout)
6. Last game as coach: April 24, 1994 vs. Rangers
7. Last Islander to score in game coached by Al Arbour: Dan Plante -- his only playoff goal coming in his only playoff game.
8. The Islanders have been swept in the playoffs twice in their history (1986 by Washington 3-0 and 1994 by Rangers 4-0). Arbour retired after both series.
9. Mike Sillinger has played for four of the six winningest coaches in NHL history (Bowman-1244, Quinn-657, Murray-613, and Keenan 590, including six this season). Playing for Arbour - 781 will make it five of six. (Dick Irvin won 692 games before passing away 50 years ago)
10. Arbour's career record is 739-537-223 with the Islanders and 781-577-248 overall.
11. Arbour won four Stanley Cups with the Islanders after winning four as a player.
12. Arbour will extend his NHL record for most games coached, one team (currently 1499) and his 739 wins for the Isles is also an NHL record. Billy Reay is second in both categories, winning 516 of 1002 games for the Blackhawks.
1. On April 15, 1992 Arbour coached his 1438th game to set the all-time record (Previously held by Dick Irvin) This includes games with the Blues. (Saturday's game will be #1,607 for Arbour; Scott Bowman now holds the all-time record with 2,141).
2. Arbour's first game as a coach was on October 10, 1970 -- final score: St. Louis 3, Rangers 1. No player on the Islanders' current roster was born -- Guerin arrived in the world thirty days later.
3. Arbour's first game as Islander coach: October 10, 1973 -- Islanders 1, Atlanta 1. Of the current Isles, only Guerin, Sillinger and Simon were alive.
4. Arbour's first win as Islander coach: October 27, 1973 -- Islanders 3, Rangers 2
5. Arbour's 739th win as Islander coach: April 13, 1994 -- Islanders 2, Tampa Bay 0 (Hextall shutout)
6. Last game as coach: April 24, 1994 vs. Rangers
7. Last Islander to score in game coached by Al Arbour: Dan Plante -- his only playoff goal coming in his only playoff game.
8. The Islanders have been swept in the playoffs twice in their history (1986 by Washington 3-0 and 1994 by Rangers 4-0). Arbour retired after both series.
9. Mike Sillinger has played for four of the six winningest coaches in NHL history (Bowman-1244, Quinn-657, Murray-613, and Keenan 590, including six this season). Playing for Arbour - 781 will make it five of six. (Dick Irvin won 692 games before passing away 50 years ago)
10. Arbour's career record is 739-537-223 with the Islanders and 781-577-248 overall.
11. Arbour won four Stanley Cups with the Islanders after winning four as a player.
12. Arbour will extend his NHL record for most games coached, one team (currently 1499) and his 739 wins for the Isles is also an NHL record. Billy Reay is second in both categories, winning 516 of 1002 games for the Blackhawks.
Forever1940 Double Stat Trick - Part 1
Lots of nuggets from the Isles 4-0 win over Tampa:
1. Tampa had won eight straight regular season games, and 11 straight including playoffs, against the Isles, dating back to March and April 2004, respectively. The last Isles win in both regular season and in playoffs against the Lightning were by the same score: 3-0.
2. Rick DiPietro recorded an assist and a shutout in the same game for the first time in his career. He earned his assist on the play that he clobbered Andy Hilbert -- he now leads Hilbert in scoring on the season (1 - 0). It was the 12th shutout and 8th assist of DiPietro's career.
3. It's the first time that DiPietro and Henrik Lundqvist have recorded shutouts on the same night; DiPietro leads Lundqvist - 12 career shutouts to 11.
and some bonuses:
4. The Isles record a shutout on Al Arbour's birthday for the third time -- the legendary coach turned 75 today. In 1977, Billy Smith and Goran Hogosta shared a 9-0 pasting of Atlanta (Hogosta played 9 minutes in his only appearance with the Isles) and in 2000 Wade Flaherty recorded the fourth and final shutout of his Islander career, blanking Florida 4-0.
5. The Isles have blanked the Lightning 10 times (club record is 11 against both Buffalo and Washington).
6. Mike Sillinger played in his 1000th NHL game -- on the same night that Ryan Smyth played in his 800th. Sillinger has played for 21 different coaches -- Arbour will make it 22.
1. Tampa had won eight straight regular season games, and 11 straight including playoffs, against the Isles, dating back to March and April 2004, respectively. The last Isles win in both regular season and in playoffs against the Lightning were by the same score: 3-0.
2. Rick DiPietro recorded an assist and a shutout in the same game for the first time in his career. He earned his assist on the play that he clobbered Andy Hilbert -- he now leads Hilbert in scoring on the season (1 - 0). It was the 12th shutout and 8th assist of DiPietro's career.
3. It's the first time that DiPietro and Henrik Lundqvist have recorded shutouts on the same night; DiPietro leads Lundqvist - 12 career shutouts to 11.
and some bonuses:
4. The Isles record a shutout on Al Arbour's birthday for the third time -- the legendary coach turned 75 today. In 1977, Billy Smith and Goran Hogosta shared a 9-0 pasting of Atlanta (Hogosta played 9 minutes in his only appearance with the Isles) and in 2000 Wade Flaherty recorded the fourth and final shutout of his Islander career, blanking Florida 4-0.
5. The Isles have blanked the Lightning 10 times (club record is 11 against both Buffalo and Washington).
6. Mike Sillinger played in his 1000th NHL game -- on the same night that Ryan Smyth played in his 800th. Sillinger has played for 21 different coaches -- Arbour will make it 22.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
NHL Standings as of 10-31-2007!!!
EASTERN CONFERENCE (11)
1. Ottawa - 18 [10] ------- vs. 8. Tampa Bay - 11 [11]
2. Carolina - 17 [13] ------ vs. 7. Boston - 12 [10]
3. Philadelphia - 14 [10] -- vs. 6. Toronto - 13 [13]
4. Montreal - 15[11] ------ vs. 5. Pittsburgh - 13[11]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. NY Islanders - 10 [9] -1
10. Buffalo - 10 [10] -1
11. Washington - 10 [11] -1
12. Florida - 10 [12] -1
13. NY Ranjerks - 9 [11] -2
14. New Jersey - 9 [11] -2
15. Atlanta - 8 [12] -3
WEDNESDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE RESULTS
Tampa Bay 1 @ New Jersey 6
Carolina 2 @ Florida 4
THURSDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Buffalo @ Boston - 7:00
Tampa Bay @ NY Islanders - 7:00
Washington @ NY Ranjerks - 7:00
Philadelphia @ Montreal - 7:30
Atlanta @ Ottawa - 7:30
Pittsburgh @ Colorado - 9:00
FRIDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Toronto @ New Jersey - 7:00
Philadelphia @ Washington - 7:00
Florida @ Buffalo - 7:30
WESTERN CONFERENCE (12)
1. Detroit - 21 [13] ------ vs. 8. Chicago - 12 [12](6W)
2. Minnesota - 16 [12] --- vs. 7. St. Louis - 12 [10]
3. San Jose - 13 [12] ---- vs. 6. Colorado - 14 [11]
4. Columbus - 15 [11] --- vs. 5. Calgary - 15 [12]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Los Angeles - 12 [13](6W) -0
10. Dallas - 12 [12](5W) -0
11. Vancouver - 10 [12] -2
12. Edmonton - 10 [13] -2
13. Anaheim - 10 [13] -2
14. Phoenix - 8[10] -4
15. Nashville - 8 [11] -4
171 games played - 25 into OT - 14.6%.
25 OT games - 14 end in shootout = 56.0% OR 8.2% of ALL games end in shootout.
yesterday - 27 goals scored in 4 games = 6.75 goals per game.
total - 979 goals scored in 171 games = 5.73 gpg.
there have been 19 shutouts = 1 per 9.00 games.
the Isles have scored 26 = 2.89 gpg.
the Isles have allowed 33 = 3.67 gpg.
1. Ottawa - 18 [10] ------- vs. 8. Tampa Bay - 11 [11]
2. Carolina - 17 [13] ------ vs. 7. Boston - 12 [10]
3. Philadelphia - 14 [10] -- vs. 6. Toronto - 13 [13]
4. Montreal - 15[11] ------ vs. 5. Pittsburgh - 13[11]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. NY Islanders - 10 [9] -1
10. Buffalo - 10 [10] -1
11. Washington - 10 [11] -1
12. Florida - 10 [12] -1
13. NY Ranjerks - 9 [11] -2
14. New Jersey - 9 [11] -2
15. Atlanta - 8 [12] -3
WEDNESDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE RESULTS
Tampa Bay 1 @ New Jersey 6
Carolina 2 @ Florida 4
THURSDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Buffalo @ Boston - 7:00
Tampa Bay @ NY Islanders - 7:00
Washington @ NY Ranjerks - 7:00
Philadelphia @ Montreal - 7:30
Atlanta @ Ottawa - 7:30
Pittsburgh @ Colorado - 9:00
FRIDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Toronto @ New Jersey - 7:00
Philadelphia @ Washington - 7:00
Florida @ Buffalo - 7:30
WESTERN CONFERENCE (12)
1. Detroit - 21 [13] ------ vs. 8. Chicago - 12 [12](6W)
2. Minnesota - 16 [12] --- vs. 7. St. Louis - 12 [10]
3. San Jose - 13 [12] ---- vs. 6. Colorado - 14 [11]
4. Columbus - 15 [11] --- vs. 5. Calgary - 15 [12]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Los Angeles - 12 [13](6W) -0
10. Dallas - 12 [12](5W) -0
11. Vancouver - 10 [12] -2
12. Edmonton - 10 [13] -2
13. Anaheim - 10 [13] -2
14. Phoenix - 8[10] -4
15. Nashville - 8 [11] -4
171 games played - 25 into OT - 14.6%.
25 OT games - 14 end in shootout = 56.0% OR 8.2% of ALL games end in shootout.
yesterday - 27 goals scored in 4 games = 6.75 goals per game.
total - 979 goals scored in 171 games = 5.73 gpg.
there have been 19 shutouts = 1 per 9.00 games.
the Isles have scored 26 = 2.89 gpg.
the Isles have allowed 33 = 3.67 gpg.
Who Killed Duncan MacPherson?
News Report:http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/video_player.html?iceman
Timeline:http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/iceman/timeline.html
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Hi Roger,
We have no problem with the headline you chose; and please don't feel you are out of line in asking us anything. We appreciate your interest, and your support; and, as far as we are concerned, the more people that hear the story, the better. It is not a mater of IF someone else dies on this ski slope in similar circumstances; it is only a matter of WHEN, if indeed, it has not already occurred, while authorities turn a blind eye, and allow the ski operator to operate a summer ski operation, with seemingly no restrictions.
For fourteen years, the ski operator, fully supported by police, insisted that "absolutely nothing could happen to Duncan on the licensed ski slope"; the ski operator, fully supported by police, insisted the rented snowboard and boots had been returned, but could not provide supporting evidence.
For fourteen years, we were forced to live with their lies. When Duncan's body was found in 2003, we were relieved, because we believed that finally, with the body as evidence, authorities would have to conduct an effective investigation of death, and we would learn how/why Duncan died. We were wrong to make that assumption, and we were wrong to place our trust in authorities. Police lied about the location of the death site (placing Duncan outside the controlled ski area), and lied about the circumstances ("plunged with his snowboard into the free skiing area"). They refused to conduct an autopsy, but then falsified the death certificate, stating an autopsy had been conducted. Then, four days after we had been notified of the death, and just hours before our arrival in Innsbruck, they ordered the removal of his upper and lower jaws, for what they said was identification purposes. Thank goodness the pathologist refused to do this unnecessary and unethical procedure. As a parent, there is not much left after your child is dead, other than to be with them to say goodbye. I think if they had have succeeded in their attempt to mutilate Duncan's body, I would probably have killed someone!
The ski operator buried Duncan in 1989; police, coroner, prosecutor, and Minister of Justice buried the facts in 2003. In fact, there was NO investigation of death.
Inasmuch as it is a tragedy Duncan lost his life while innocently snowboarding on a ski slope which is licensed and regulated by state authorities, equally as tragic, and unjust, is the fact his death was not investigated. As bad as it is for the ski operator to have covered up the accident, in our view, it is far more serious when state authorities are complicit in the cover up.
In May 2006, we sent a detailed appeal to the Minister of Justice, requesting a re-opening of the investigation of death. As you know, she refused, defending the actions of authorities in carrying out the investigation of death, and defending the ski operator.
I have spent the past year, putting together an application to the European Court of Human Rights (Strasbourg, France), claiming violation of Article 2 (Right to Life), and Article 13 (Right to Effective Remedy. I was unable to research Austrian law because of my inability to communicate in German. However, I did do quite a lot or research through the UK website on Human Rights issues. It seems the ECHR gives a wide interpretation of "Right to Life", and includes in it the right to an effective investigation of death which occurs in suspicious circumstances in a regulated setting. In my mind, there is no question Duncan's death was "suspicious"; no question his death occurred in a state-regulated setting; and no question that his death was not investigated. So I am hopeful that I am able to convince the Court that the case needs to be heard. I understand it could take a while before the Court examines our documentation - - the wheels of justice turn slowly! Once they have reviewed it, they rule on whether it is admissible, and then whether it has merit. I hope it is before I am in a nursing home!
Some people ask why we do this, why we put ourselves through the work, frustration, stress, etc. I would say as much as anything, it is Duncan's spirit that drives it. I remember during his hockey-playing days, and how I'd always tell him that I wished he would not get into fights. His response was that I did not understand that there were times when you had to fight - to stand up for yourself, or your teammates; and that whether you "won" the fight was irrelevant, but it was important that you "show up".
So, while I recognize I am taking on the entire Austrian tourist industry, and my chances of "winning" against these formidable forces are slim, I feel it is important to "show up". As Duncan used to say, "The only time you fail, is if you don't try".
As to your question as to what we want - we don't want Duncan's death covered up; he has a right to an effective investigation of his death. We don't want anyone else to needlessly lose their life on this ski slope, all for the sake of "business". I wish there was a way to hold the ski operator accountable for Duncan's death, but, when he has the entire system covering for him, that is just not possible. As we see it, our only hope for any justice is to attempt to hold authorities to account for their complicity in the cover up of the facts related to Duncan's death.
The hockey community, and the media, have been our sole source of support throughout the eighteen years. I don't know if you know, but without the help of the hockey community, it is questionable as to if, or when, we would have located Duncan's car.
By the way, Roger Kortko lives here (has four daughters). He was interviewed for the Fifth Estate program (he lived with Duncan in Springfield in 1986-1987); I guess his interview was very good, but there just wasn't time within the program to air it. Duncan spent his last night with Roger and Donna in Fussen, Germany.
I have thought about contacting American media - "60 Minutes, and/or Dateline. Any thoughts on this?
No, we don't have any snow yet - in fact, it is the warmest Halloween I can remember - 11C! Our son lives in Vancouver, and usually rubs it in about how much better weather they have, but this year, he hasn't been able to do that! But, I'm sure that we will get the sow, and te cold weather soon enough!
We welcome any suggestions, advice, input you may be able to offer.
Thank you for contacting us, and for caring,
later,
lynda and bob
Timeline:http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/iceman/timeline.html
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Hi Roger,
We have no problem with the headline you chose; and please don't feel you are out of line in asking us anything. We appreciate your interest, and your support; and, as far as we are concerned, the more people that hear the story, the better. It is not a mater of IF someone else dies on this ski slope in similar circumstances; it is only a matter of WHEN, if indeed, it has not already occurred, while authorities turn a blind eye, and allow the ski operator to operate a summer ski operation, with seemingly no restrictions.
For fourteen years, the ski operator, fully supported by police, insisted that "absolutely nothing could happen to Duncan on the licensed ski slope"; the ski operator, fully supported by police, insisted the rented snowboard and boots had been returned, but could not provide supporting evidence.
For fourteen years, we were forced to live with their lies. When Duncan's body was found in 2003, we were relieved, because we believed that finally, with the body as evidence, authorities would have to conduct an effective investigation of death, and we would learn how/why Duncan died. We were wrong to make that assumption, and we were wrong to place our trust in authorities. Police lied about the location of the death site (placing Duncan outside the controlled ski area), and lied about the circumstances ("plunged with his snowboard into the free skiing area"). They refused to conduct an autopsy, but then falsified the death certificate, stating an autopsy had been conducted. Then, four days after we had been notified of the death, and just hours before our arrival in Innsbruck, they ordered the removal of his upper and lower jaws, for what they said was identification purposes. Thank goodness the pathologist refused to do this unnecessary and unethical procedure. As a parent, there is not much left after your child is dead, other than to be with them to say goodbye. I think if they had have succeeded in their attempt to mutilate Duncan's body, I would probably have killed someone!
The ski operator buried Duncan in 1989; police, coroner, prosecutor, and Minister of Justice buried the facts in 2003. In fact, there was NO investigation of death.
Inasmuch as it is a tragedy Duncan lost his life while innocently snowboarding on a ski slope which is licensed and regulated by state authorities, equally as tragic, and unjust, is the fact his death was not investigated. As bad as it is for the ski operator to have covered up the accident, in our view, it is far more serious when state authorities are complicit in the cover up.
In May 2006, we sent a detailed appeal to the Minister of Justice, requesting a re-opening of the investigation of death. As you know, she refused, defending the actions of authorities in carrying out the investigation of death, and defending the ski operator.
I have spent the past year, putting together an application to the European Court of Human Rights (Strasbourg, France), claiming violation of Article 2 (Right to Life), and Article 13 (Right to Effective Remedy. I was unable to research Austrian law because of my inability to communicate in German. However, I did do quite a lot or research through the UK website on Human Rights issues. It seems the ECHR gives a wide interpretation of "Right to Life", and includes in it the right to an effective investigation of death which occurs in suspicious circumstances in a regulated setting. In my mind, there is no question Duncan's death was "suspicious"; no question his death occurred in a state-regulated setting; and no question that his death was not investigated. So I am hopeful that I am able to convince the Court that the case needs to be heard. I understand it could take a while before the Court examines our documentation - - the wheels of justice turn slowly! Once they have reviewed it, they rule on whether it is admissible, and then whether it has merit. I hope it is before I am in a nursing home!
Some people ask why we do this, why we put ourselves through the work, frustration, stress, etc. I would say as much as anything, it is Duncan's spirit that drives it. I remember during his hockey-playing days, and how I'd always tell him that I wished he would not get into fights. His response was that I did not understand that there were times when you had to fight - to stand up for yourself, or your teammates; and that whether you "won" the fight was irrelevant, but it was important that you "show up".
So, while I recognize I am taking on the entire Austrian tourist industry, and my chances of "winning" against these formidable forces are slim, I feel it is important to "show up". As Duncan used to say, "The only time you fail, is if you don't try".
As to your question as to what we want - we don't want Duncan's death covered up; he has a right to an effective investigation of his death. We don't want anyone else to needlessly lose their life on this ski slope, all for the sake of "business". I wish there was a way to hold the ski operator accountable for Duncan's death, but, when he has the entire system covering for him, that is just not possible. As we see it, our only hope for any justice is to attempt to hold authorities to account for their complicity in the cover up of the facts related to Duncan's death.
The hockey community, and the media, have been our sole source of support throughout the eighteen years. I don't know if you know, but without the help of the hockey community, it is questionable as to if, or when, we would have located Duncan's car.
By the way, Roger Kortko lives here (has four daughters). He was interviewed for the Fifth Estate program (he lived with Duncan in Springfield in 1986-1987); I guess his interview was very good, but there just wasn't time within the program to air it. Duncan spent his last night with Roger and Donna in Fussen, Germany.
I have thought about contacting American media - "60 Minutes, and/or Dateline. Any thoughts on this?
No, we don't have any snow yet - in fact, it is the warmest Halloween I can remember - 11C! Our son lives in Vancouver, and usually rubs it in about how much better weather they have, but this year, he hasn't been able to do that! But, I'm sure that we will get the sow, and te cold weather soon enough!
We welcome any suggestions, advice, input you may be able to offer.
Thank you for contacting us, and for caring,
later,
lynda and bob
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Reflections on Arbour
Just got an email from one of the guys that got me into hockey when I was a kid. We are both excited about this Saturday's game with Arbour behind the bench. I think his email sums up what Al has meant to us all:
<<< And Roger, I am bringing my kids to the game too. I know that they both have heard me many many times quote the great Al Arbour in terms of everyday life.... "One Shift at a time" "Win your shift - then win the next shift --- and that will add up to a victory..."
I want them to see for themselves what an influence Arbour has had in my life and that he is the greatest field general of them all in my book....
Pat >>>
<<< And Roger, I am bringing my kids to the game too. I know that they both have heard me many many times quote the great Al Arbour in terms of everyday life.... "One Shift at a time" "Win your shift - then win the next shift --- and that will add up to a victory..."
I want them to see for themselves what an influence Arbour has had in my life and that he is the greatest field general of them all in my book....
Pat >>>
NHL Standings as of 10-30-2007!!!
EASTERN CONFERENCE (11)
1. Ottawa - 18 [10] ------- vs. 8. Tampa Bay - 11 [10]
2. Carolina - 17 [12] ------ vs. 7. Boston - 12 [10]
3. Philadelphia - 14 [10] -- vs. 6. Toronto - 13 [13]
4. Montreal - 15[11] ------ vs. 5. Pittsburgh - 13[11]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. NY Islanders - 10 [9] -1
10. Buffalo - 10 [10] -1
11. Washington - 10 [11] -1
12. NY Ranjerks - 9 [11] -2
13. Florida - 8 [11] -3
14. Atlanta - 8 [12] -3
15. New Jersey - 7 [10] -4
TUESDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE RESULTS
Pittsburgh 4 @ Minnesota 2
Atlanta 3 @ Montreal 2 SO
WEDNESDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Tampa Bay @ New Jersey - 7:00
Carolina @ Florida - 7:30
THURSDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Buffalo @ Boston - 7:00
Tampa Bay @ NY Islanders - 7:00
Washington @ NY Ranjerks - 7:00
Philadelphia @ Montreal - 7:30
Atlanta @ Ottawa - 7:30
Pittsburgh @ Colorado - 9:00
WESTERN CONFERENCE (12)
1. Detroit - 21 [13] ----- vs. 8. Los Angeles - 12 [12](6W)
2. Minnesota - 16 [12] --- vs. 7. St. Louis - 12 [10]
3. San Jose - 13 [12] --- vs. 6. Columbus - 13 [10]
4. Calgary - 15 [12] ----- vs. 5. Colorado - 14 [11]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Dallas - 12 [11](5W) -0
10. Chicago - 10 [11] -2
11. Vancouver - 10 [12] -2
12. Edmonton - 10 [13] -2
13. Anaheim - 10 [13] -2
14. Phoenix - 8[10] -4
15. Nashville - 8 [11] -4
167 games played - 25 into OT - 15.0%.
25 OT games - 14 end in shootout = 56.0% OR 8.4% of ALL games end in shootout.
Yesterday - 23 goals scored in 5 games = 4.60 goals per game.
Total - 952 goals scored in 167 games = 5.70 gpg.
There have been 19 shutouts = 1 per 8.79 games.
The Isles have scored 26 = 2.89 gpg.
The Isles have allowed 33 = 3.67 gpg.
1. Ottawa - 18 [10] ------- vs. 8. Tampa Bay - 11 [10]
2. Carolina - 17 [12] ------ vs. 7. Boston - 12 [10]
3. Philadelphia - 14 [10] -- vs. 6. Toronto - 13 [13]
4. Montreal - 15[11] ------ vs. 5. Pittsburgh - 13[11]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. NY Islanders - 10 [9] -1
10. Buffalo - 10 [10] -1
11. Washington - 10 [11] -1
12. NY Ranjerks - 9 [11] -2
13. Florida - 8 [11] -3
14. Atlanta - 8 [12] -3
15. New Jersey - 7 [10] -4
TUESDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE RESULTS
Pittsburgh 4 @ Minnesota 2
Atlanta 3 @ Montreal 2 SO
WEDNESDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Tampa Bay @ New Jersey - 7:00
Carolina @ Florida - 7:30
THURSDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Buffalo @ Boston - 7:00
Tampa Bay @ NY Islanders - 7:00
Washington @ NY Ranjerks - 7:00
Philadelphia @ Montreal - 7:30
Atlanta @ Ottawa - 7:30
Pittsburgh @ Colorado - 9:00
WESTERN CONFERENCE (12)
1. Detroit - 21 [13] ----- vs. 8. Los Angeles - 12 [12](6W)
2. Minnesota - 16 [12] --- vs. 7. St. Louis - 12 [10]
3. San Jose - 13 [12] --- vs. 6. Columbus - 13 [10]
4. Calgary - 15 [12] ----- vs. 5. Colorado - 14 [11]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Dallas - 12 [11](5W) -0
10. Chicago - 10 [11] -2
11. Vancouver - 10 [12] -2
12. Edmonton - 10 [13] -2
13. Anaheim - 10 [13] -2
14. Phoenix - 8[10] -4
15. Nashville - 8 [11] -4
167 games played - 25 into OT - 15.0%.
25 OT games - 14 end in shootout = 56.0% OR 8.4% of ALL games end in shootout.
Yesterday - 23 goals scored in 5 games = 4.60 goals per game.
Total - 952 goals scored in 167 games = 5.70 gpg.
There have been 19 shutouts = 1 per 8.79 games.
The Isles have scored 26 = 2.89 gpg.
The Isles have allowed 33 = 3.67 gpg.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Roger Kortko Esoteric
Roger Kortko was the Islanders 6th pick, 126th overall in the 1982 Amateur Draft. He played with the Isles from 84/85 - 85/86. He became a free agent in July 1987.
One of the things that sticks out about Roger is that unlike most of today's Islanders he has played in 10 games in the playoffs while wearing an Islander sweater. In those 10 games he scored 3 assists and sat for 17 minutes. Not sure how the 17 minutes breaks down but he did drop the gloves with Lindsay Carson in Game 3 of the 1985 Quarterfinals on April 23rd.
Here is the Kortko Esoteric:
Roger played in 79 games with the Islanders. That stands the test of time and he is still #164th on the all-time games played roster. He is in sole possesion 1 game behind Gerry Desjardins.
His 7 Goals lands him at the #148th spot. This ties him with some pretty prolific company: Alexi Zhitnik, Randy Robitaille, Reed Larson (former Red WIng Captain), Ted Donato (Coach - Harvard Univ.), Derek Armstrong, Don Blackburn (Expansion Draftee from NY Ranger & 1st Coach of Hartford Whalers), Kirk Muller (Historic NYI) , Claude Loiselle (GM of AHL's Norfolk Admirals), and Brent Hughes (Austin Ice Bats Head Coach - http://www.icebats.com/theteam.php?brent_hughes).
17 Assists ranks him in the #136th position overall. It ties him with Marc "I'm not Bergeron" Bergevin, Chris "I'm not Garfunkel" Simon, and Jorgen "I'm not Kenny" Jonsson.
7 Goals and 17 Assists adds up to 24 points and the #144th tally. It ties him with Cliff Ronning, Adam Creighton, and Hector Marini.
His 17 playoff PIMs were nothing compared to his 28 regular season PIMs. Click the link below to see more info on Roger's fights. He is tied with Brian Mulle, Dave Mcllwain and Viktor Kozlov for the #211th spot on the PIM list.
Roger is one of 167 players to score a Power Play Goal and is one of 171 players to net a Game Winner for the New York Islanders.
One of the things that sticks out about Roger is that unlike most of today's Islanders he has played in 10 games in the playoffs while wearing an Islander sweater. In those 10 games he scored 3 assists and sat for 17 minutes. Not sure how the 17 minutes breaks down but he did drop the gloves with Lindsay Carson in Game 3 of the 1985 Quarterfinals on April 23rd.
Here is the Kortko Esoteric:
Roger played in 79 games with the Islanders. That stands the test of time and he is still #164th on the all-time games played roster. He is in sole possesion 1 game behind Gerry Desjardins.
His 7 Goals lands him at the #148th spot. This ties him with some pretty prolific company: Alexi Zhitnik, Randy Robitaille, Reed Larson (former Red WIng Captain), Ted Donato (Coach - Harvard Univ.), Derek Armstrong, Don Blackburn (Expansion Draftee from NY Ranger & 1st Coach of Hartford Whalers), Kirk Muller (Historic NYI) , Claude Loiselle (GM of AHL's Norfolk Admirals), and Brent Hughes (Austin Ice Bats Head Coach - http://www.icebats.com/theteam.php?brent_hughes).
17 Assists ranks him in the #136th position overall. It ties him with Marc "I'm not Bergeron" Bergevin, Chris "I'm not Garfunkel" Simon, and Jorgen "I'm not Kenny" Jonsson.
7 Goals and 17 Assists adds up to 24 points and the #144th tally. It ties him with Cliff Ronning, Adam Creighton, and Hector Marini.
His 17 playoff PIMs were nothing compared to his 28 regular season PIMs. Click the link below to see more info on Roger's fights. He is tied with Brian Mulle, Dave Mcllwain and Viktor Kozlov for the #211th spot on the PIM list.
Roger is one of 167 players to score a Power Play Goal and is one of 171 players to net a Game Winner for the New York Islanders.
Islander Esoteric #9
Yeah, I am a bit late with this one. I just cant get myself excited after a loss, especially one like this one.
There has been a lot of chatter about hating the schedule makers with all th etime off we have had. I say we could use it right now with Berard and Bates out.
Here is the abbreviated Esoteric with 8 players hitting the scoresheet:
Tank:
GP = 9GP for #330th. Tied with 7 others
G = 3 G for #185th. Tied with 15 others including Doug Houda and Dick Tarnstrom.
He is currently on pace for 27 Goals
Pts = 9pts for #211th. Tied with 11 others
Sillinger
GP = 91GP for #142. 1 Game behind Any Hilbert
G = 27 G for #68th. Tied with Rich Kromm and Vladmir Malakhov.
Pts = 62 Pts for #89th. Takes sole possession after breaking a tie with Martinek.
Bergeron
GP = 30 GP for #250th. Tied with Dmitri Nabakov
G = 8 G for #137th. Tied with 10 others.
PPG = 5 PPG for #74th. Joins 84 other players who have scored 5PPGs or more with the Islanders. His 5 PPGs ties him with 10 others.
Pts = 24 Pts for #144th. Tied with 3 others includig Roger Kortko.
Satan
GP = 172 GP for #99th. 3 Behind Ken Baumgartner
A = 68 A for #65th. Tied with Brad Isbister
Pts = 131 Pts for #55th. 3 behind Tom Kurvers
Comrie
GP = 9 GP for #330th. Tied with 7 others
A = 6 A for #211th. Tied with 15 others
Pts = 11Pts for #202. Tied with 5 others including Guerin
Mike is on pace for 55 Assists and 100 Points
Hunter
GP = 253 GP for #68. 2 behind Turgeon.
A = 66 A for #67. Tied with Andre St. Laurent
Pts = 128 Pts for #57. Tied with Gerry Hart.
Gervais
GP = 86 GP for #152. 1 behind Jeff Finley
A = 14 A for #150th. Tied with 10 others
Pts = 17 A for #167th. Tied with 7 others
Campoli
GP = 140 GP for #110th. 1 behind Sergei Nemchinov
A = 2 Assist night; 45 A for #85th. Tied with Bertuzzi, McCabe and Pat Price
Pts = 57 Pts for #94th. Sole Possession and 2 behind Brian Spencer.
Chris is on pace for 63 Assists for the year
There has been a lot of chatter about hating the schedule makers with all th etime off we have had. I say we could use it right now with Berard and Bates out.
Here is the abbreviated Esoteric with 8 players hitting the scoresheet:
Tank:
GP = 9GP for #330th. Tied with 7 others
G = 3 G for #185th. Tied with 15 others including Doug Houda and Dick Tarnstrom.
He is currently on pace for 27 Goals
Pts = 9pts for #211th. Tied with 11 others
Sillinger
GP = 91GP for #142. 1 Game behind Any Hilbert
G = 27 G for #68th. Tied with Rich Kromm and Vladmir Malakhov.
Pts = 62 Pts for #89th. Takes sole possession after breaking a tie with Martinek.
Bergeron
GP = 30 GP for #250th. Tied with Dmitri Nabakov
G = 8 G for #137th. Tied with 10 others.
PPG = 5 PPG for #74th. Joins 84 other players who have scored 5PPGs or more with the Islanders. His 5 PPGs ties him with 10 others.
Pts = 24 Pts for #144th. Tied with 3 others includig Roger Kortko.
Satan
GP = 172 GP for #99th. 3 Behind Ken Baumgartner
A = 68 A for #65th. Tied with Brad Isbister
Pts = 131 Pts for #55th. 3 behind Tom Kurvers
Comrie
GP = 9 GP for #330th. Tied with 7 others
A = 6 A for #211th. Tied with 15 others
Pts = 11Pts for #202. Tied with 5 others including Guerin
Mike is on pace for 55 Assists and 100 Points
Hunter
GP = 253 GP for #68. 2 behind Turgeon.
A = 66 A for #67. Tied with Andre St. Laurent
Pts = 128 Pts for #57. Tied with Gerry Hart.
Gervais
GP = 86 GP for #152. 1 behind Jeff Finley
A = 14 A for #150th. Tied with 10 others
Pts = 17 A for #167th. Tied with 7 others
Campoli
GP = 140 GP for #110th. 1 behind Sergei Nemchinov
A = 2 Assist night; 45 A for #85th. Tied with Bertuzzi, McCabe and Pat Price
Pts = 57 Pts for #94th. Sole Possession and 2 behind Brian Spencer.
Chris is on pace for 63 Assists for the year
NHL Standings as of 10-29-2007!!!
EASTERN CONFERENCE (11)
1. Ottawa - 18 [10] ------- vs. 8. Pittsburgh - 11 [10]
2. Carolina - 17 [12] ------- vs. 7. Tampa Bay - 11 [10]
3. Philadelphia - 14 [10] -- vs. 6. Boston - 12 [10]
4. Montreal - 14 [10] ------ vs. 5. Toronto - 13 [13]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. NY Islanders - 10 [9] -1
10. Buffalo - 10 [10] -1
11. Washington - 10 [11] -1
12. NY Ranjerks - 9 [11] -2
13. Florida - 8 [11] -3
14. New Jersey - 7 [10] -4
15. Atlanta - 6 [11] -5
MONDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE RESULTS
Tampa Bay 1 @ NY Ranjerks 3
Washington 7 @ Toronto 1
TUESDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Pittsburgh @ Minnesota - 7:00
Atlanta @ Montreal - 7:30
WEDNESDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Tampa Bay @ New Jersey - 7:00
Carolina @ Florida - 7:30
WESTERN CONFERENCE (12)
1. Detroit - 19 [12] ----- vs. 8. Los Angeles - 12 [12](6W)
2. Minnesota - 16 [11] -- vs. 7. St. Louis - 12 [9]
3. San Jose - 13 [12] ---- vs. 6. Calgary - 13 [11]
4. Colorado - 14 [11] ---- vs. 5. Columbus - 13 [10]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Dallas - 12 [11](5W) -0
10. Chicago - 10 [11] -2
11. Vancouver - 10 [12] -2
12. Edmonton - 10 [12] -2
13. Anaheim - 10 [13] -2
14. Nashville - 8 [10] -4
15. Phoenix - 6 [9] -6
162 games played - 24 into OT - 14.8%.
24 OT games - 13 end in shootout = 54.2% OR 8.0% of ALL games end in shootout.
yesterday - 18 goals scored in 3 games = 6.00 goals per game.
total - 929 goals scored in 162 games = 5.74 gpg.
there have been 19 shutouts = 1 per 8.53 games.
the Isles have scored 26 = 2.89 gpg.
the Isles have allowed 33 = 3.67 gpg.
1. Ottawa - 18 [10] ------- vs. 8. Pittsburgh - 11 [10]
2. Carolina - 17 [12] ------- vs. 7. Tampa Bay - 11 [10]
3. Philadelphia - 14 [10] -- vs. 6. Boston - 12 [10]
4. Montreal - 14 [10] ------ vs. 5. Toronto - 13 [13]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. NY Islanders - 10 [9] -1
10. Buffalo - 10 [10] -1
11. Washington - 10 [11] -1
12. NY Ranjerks - 9 [11] -2
13. Florida - 8 [11] -3
14. New Jersey - 7 [10] -4
15. Atlanta - 6 [11] -5
MONDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE RESULTS
Tampa Bay 1 @ NY Ranjerks 3
Washington 7 @ Toronto 1
TUESDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Pittsburgh @ Minnesota - 7:00
Atlanta @ Montreal - 7:30
WEDNESDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Tampa Bay @ New Jersey - 7:00
Carolina @ Florida - 7:30
WESTERN CONFERENCE (12)
1. Detroit - 19 [12] ----- vs. 8. Los Angeles - 12 [12](6W)
2. Minnesota - 16 [11] -- vs. 7. St. Louis - 12 [9]
3. San Jose - 13 [12] ---- vs. 6. Calgary - 13 [11]
4. Colorado - 14 [11] ---- vs. 5. Columbus - 13 [10]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Dallas - 12 [11](5W) -0
10. Chicago - 10 [11] -2
11. Vancouver - 10 [12] -2
12. Edmonton - 10 [12] -2
13. Anaheim - 10 [13] -2
14. Nashville - 8 [10] -4
15. Phoenix - 6 [9] -6
162 games played - 24 into OT - 14.8%.
24 OT games - 13 end in shootout = 54.2% OR 8.0% of ALL games end in shootout.
yesterday - 18 goals scored in 3 games = 6.00 goals per game.
total - 929 goals scored in 162 games = 5.74 gpg.
there have been 19 shutouts = 1 per 8.53 games.
the Isles have scored 26 = 2.89 gpg.
the Isles have allowed 33 = 3.67 gpg.
Monday, October 29, 2007
NHL Standings as of 10-28-2007!!!
EASTERN CONFERENCE (11)
1. Ottawa - 18 [10] ------- vs. 8. Pittsburgh - 11 [10]
2. Carolina - 17 [12] ------ vs. 7. Tampa Bay - 11 [9]
3. Philadelphia - 14 [10] -- vs. 6. Boston - 12 [10]
4. Montreal - 14 [10] ----- vs. 5. Toronto - 13 [12]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. NY Islanders - 10 [9] -1
10. Buffalo - 10 [10] -1
11. Washington - 8 [10] -3
12. Florida - 8 [11] -3
13. NY Ranjerks - 7 [10] -4
14. New Jersey - 7 [10] -4
15. Atlanta - 6 [11] -5
SUNDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE RESULTS
none
MONDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Tampa Bay @ NY Ranjerks - 7:00
Washington @ Toronto - 7:30
TUESDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Atlanta @ Montreal - 7:00
Pittsburgh @ Minnesota - 8:00
WESTERN CONFERENCE (12)
1. Detroit - 19 [12] ---------- vs. 8. Dallas - 12 [10](5W)
2. Minnesota - 16 [11] -------- vs. 7. St. Louis - 12 [9]
3. Los Angeles - 12 [12](6W) -- vs. 6. Calgary - 13 [11]
4. Colorado - 14 [11] ---------- vs. 5. Columbus - 13 [10]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. San Jose - 11 [11] -1
10. Chicago - 10 [11] -2
11. Vancouver - 10 [12] -2
12. Edmonton - 10 [12] -2
13. Anaheim - 10 [13] -2
14. Nashville - 8 [10] -4
15. Phoenix - 6 [9] -6
159 games played - 24 into OT - 15.1%.
24 OT games - 13 end in shootout = 54.2% OR 8.2% of ALL games end in shootout.
yesterday - 14 goals scored in 3 games = 4.67 goals per game.
total - 911 goals scored in 159 games = 5.73 gpg.
there have been 19 shutouts = 1 per 8.37 games.
the Isles have scored 26 = 2.89 gpg.
the Isles have allowed 33 = 3.67 gpg.
1. Ottawa - 18 [10] ------- vs. 8. Pittsburgh - 11 [10]
2. Carolina - 17 [12] ------ vs. 7. Tampa Bay - 11 [9]
3. Philadelphia - 14 [10] -- vs. 6. Boston - 12 [10]
4. Montreal - 14 [10] ----- vs. 5. Toronto - 13 [12]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. NY Islanders - 10 [9] -1
10. Buffalo - 10 [10] -1
11. Washington - 8 [10] -3
12. Florida - 8 [11] -3
13. NY Ranjerks - 7 [10] -4
14. New Jersey - 7 [10] -4
15. Atlanta - 6 [11] -5
SUNDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE RESULTS
none
MONDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Tampa Bay @ NY Ranjerks - 7:00
Washington @ Toronto - 7:30
TUESDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Atlanta @ Montreal - 7:00
Pittsburgh @ Minnesota - 8:00
WESTERN CONFERENCE (12)
1. Detroit - 19 [12] ---------- vs. 8. Dallas - 12 [10](5W)
2. Minnesota - 16 [11] -------- vs. 7. St. Louis - 12 [9]
3. Los Angeles - 12 [12](6W) -- vs. 6. Calgary - 13 [11]
4. Colorado - 14 [11] ---------- vs. 5. Columbus - 13 [10]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. San Jose - 11 [11] -1
10. Chicago - 10 [11] -2
11. Vancouver - 10 [12] -2
12. Edmonton - 10 [12] -2
13. Anaheim - 10 [13] -2
14. Nashville - 8 [10] -4
15. Phoenix - 6 [9] -6
159 games played - 24 into OT - 15.1%.
24 OT games - 13 end in shootout = 54.2% OR 8.2% of ALL games end in shootout.
yesterday - 14 goals scored in 3 games = 4.67 goals per game.
total - 911 goals scored in 159 games = 5.73 gpg.
there have been 19 shutouts = 1 per 8.37 games.
the Isles have scored 26 = 2.89 gpg.
the Isles have allowed 33 = 3.67 gpg.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Forever1940 Stat Trick #9
An ugly game produces an interesting stat trick...
1. Carolina's 8 goals tied the club record for most goals since relocating from Hartford. (The Whalers scored 11 goals three times) It also equaled the most goals that the franchise has ever scored against the Isles (Hartford 8, Isles 2 in March 1989)
2. It's the worst home loss of the Nolan era. The Isles last lost by at least five goals at home on Jan 14, 2006 (8-1 to Vancouver)
3. Rod Brind'Amour now has three career hat tricks and two of them are against the Isles. Brind'Amour was the last 'Cane to record a hat trick against the Isles, on January 7, 2001. Brind'Amour now has 414 career goals, including 40 in 80 games played against the Islanders.
1. Carolina's 8 goals tied the club record for most goals since relocating from Hartford. (The Whalers scored 11 goals three times) It also equaled the most goals that the franchise has ever scored against the Isles (Hartford 8, Isles 2 in March 1989)
2. It's the worst home loss of the Nolan era. The Isles last lost by at least five goals at home on Jan 14, 2006 (8-1 to Vancouver)
3. Rod Brind'Amour now has three career hat tricks and two of them are against the Isles. Brind'Amour was the last 'Cane to record a hat trick against the Isles, on January 7, 2001. Brind'Amour now has 414 career goals, including 40 in 80 games played against the Islanders.
Islanders Esoteric #9
Sorry. After last nights loss and the fact I was out playing monster in the neighborhood haunted house with the kids, Islander Esoteric #9 will be have to wait until Islander Esoteric #10 after Thursdays game.
NHL Standings as of 10-27-2007!!!
EASTERN CONFERENCE (11)
1. Ottawa - 18 [10] ------ vs. 8. Pittsburgh - 11 [10]
2. Carolina - 17 [12] ------ vs. 7. Tampa Bay - 11 [9]
3. Philadelphia - 14 [10] -- vs. 6. Boston - 12 [10]
3. Philadelphia - 14 [10] -- vs. 6. Boston - 12 [10]
4. Montreal - 14 [10] ----- vs. 5. Toronto - 13 [12]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. NY Islanders - 10 [9] -1
10. Buffalo - 10 [10] -1
11. Washington - 8 [10] -3
12. Florida - 8 [11] -3
12. Florida - 8 [11] -3
13. NY Ranjerks - 7 [10] -4
14. New Jersey - 7 [10] -4
15. Atlanta - 6 [11] -5
SATURDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE RESULTS
Philadelphia 2 @ Boston 1
Ottawa 4 @ New Jersey 1Carolina 8 @ NY Islanders 3
Toronto 4 @ NY Ranjerks 1
Montreal 4 @ Pittsburgh 3 SO
Buffalo 4 @ Tampa Bay 3 OT
Florida 3 @ Nashville 4
Atlanta 3 @ Chicago 2
Washington 3 @ St. Louis 4
SUNDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
none
MONDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Tampa Bay @ NY Ranjerks - 7:00
Washington @ Toronto - 7:30
WESTERN CONFERENCE (12)
1. Detroit - 17 [11] ----------- vs. 8. Dallas - 12 [10](5W)
2. Minnesota - 16 [10] -------- vs. 7. Colorado - 12 [10](6W)
2. Minnesota - 16 [10] -------- vs. 7. Colorado - 12 [10](6W)
3. Los Angeles - 12 [12](6W) -- vs. 6. St. Louis - 12 [9]
4. Columbus - 13 [10] --------- vs. 5. Calgary - 13 [11]
OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. San Jose - 11 [11] -1
10. Vancouver - 10 [11] -2
11. Chicago - 10 [11] -2
12. Anaheim - 9 [12] -3
13. Nashville - 8 [10] -4
14. Edmonton - 8 [11] -4
15. Phoenix - 6 [9] -6
156 games played - 23 into OT - 14.7%.
23 OT games - 12 end in shootout = 52.2% OR 7.7% of ALL games end in shootout.
yesterday - 73 goals scored in 12 games = 6.08 goals per game.
total - 897 goals scored in 156 games = 5.75 gpg.
there have been 19 shutouts = 1 per 8.21 games.
the Isles have scored 26 = 2.89 gpg.
the Isles have allowed 33 = 3.67 gpg.
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