Islanders Esoteric #9-08

Did your favorite player make the esoteric?

ISLANDER ALUMNI to make tonights's esoteric: Brian Curran, Scott LaChance, OLEG!!!, Bert, Ken Leiter, Hubie, Dan Plante, McCabe, Bob's Bassen and Lorimer, Dave McLlwain and the ever-fan-favorite, Don Maloney.

Do you realize that the Roberto Luongo era ended 3,052 days ago? It seemed like yesterday didn't it?

With Hilbert tallying his 18th, I took a look at the top 100 scorers overall. Do you realize that there has only been 99 players to score a mere 17 Goals or more with the Islanders. I thought it would be more considering...

... Mitch FRITZ becomes the 428th player to lace 'em up for the Blue & Orange. He is also the 373rd player to sit in the sin bin for NYI. Fritz is undefeated on the road in regulation time.

Only 55 players who ever skated for the Islanders DID NOT sit in the Penalty Box.

If you are keeping track that means that Chris Campoli is the next one to break into the top 100 Goal scorers.

Last night we actually won the battle of faceoffs for a change. Here is a number that will jump out at you: NEILSEN won 14 F/Os and lost 4.

** ESOTERIC SCORE LINE **

Guerin (3) PP Streit Weight
Hilbert (2) Comrie Sutton

** ESOTERIC PACE **
Guerin is on pace for 27G, 27A and 54 Points
Hilbert is on pace for 18G, 18A and 36 Points
Comrie is on pace for 27A and 45 Points
Streit is on pace for 45A and 73 Points
Weight is on pace for 55A and 73 Points
Sutton is on pace for 73A and 73 Points

** ESOTERIC PIMs **
SUTTON breaks tie with Reichel and Connolly for sole possession of the #127th spot with his 90th PIM.

** ISLANDERS ESOTERIC **
GUERIN has played in his 90th Game with the Islanders. He is tied with Brian Curran for #150th overall in Game Played. His 26th Goal ties him with three others including Scott LaChance at #70. The Goal, a Power Play Goal, is his 8th PPG and is ranked at #56th tied with Oleg, Bertuzzi and 3 others. Ken Leiter, Hubie "Mac" and Bill all have scored 50 Points with the Islander and stand together at the #102nd spot on the all-time Points roster.

HILBERT played in his 160th Game, ranking him at #105th breaking a tie with Dan Plante. His 18th Goal ties him with 4 others including McCabe at #93rd overall. Don Maloney makes the esoteric because Andy ties him on the overall list by scoring his 48th Point and together stand at #109th.

STREIT Has now played in 9 Games, tied with 70 others at #339th. His 5th Assist ties him with a bunch at #233rd. His Point for the Assist is his 8th tying him with WEIGHT and 7 others.

WEIGHT In Games Played - See STREIT. In Assists he has 1 more than STREIT and is also tied with a bunch at #218th overall. In Points - See STREIT.

COMRIE in his 85th Game gets up to #156th overall on the Games Played list tied with 3 others. His Assist last night is his 31st with the Islanders and ties him with Bob Bassen at #110th. Bob Lorimer and Mike are tied at #97 overall with their 54 Points.

SUTTON in his first game back this season, has Sole Possession of #207th place on the all-time games played rankings having now played in 59 games with our team. He actually breaks a tie with Dave McLLwian. His Assist, #8, ties him with 7 others at #203rd. His 9th point gets him a tie with a group of others at #216th overall.

Islanders Esoteric Standing - 30 October 2008

EASTERN CONFERENCE (11)
1. NY Ranjerks - 21 [13] -- vs. 8. Washington - 11 [9]
2. Montreal - 15 [9] -------- vs. 7. Pittsburgh - 12 [11]
3. Carolina - 12 [9] ---------- vs. 6. New Jersey - 12 [9]
4. Buffalo - 14 [10] --------- vs. 5. Boston - 13 [11]

OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Toronto - 11 [10] -0
10. Philadelphia - 11 [10] -0
11. Tampa Bay - 9 [9] -2
12. Ottawa - 9 [10] -2
13. Florida - 8 [9] -3
14. Atlanta - 6 [10] -5
15. NY Islanders - 5 [9] -6

THURSDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE RESULTS
Tampa Bay 5 @ Buffalo 2
Atlanta 2 @ NY Ranjerks 3
D-NY Islanders 2 @ Philadelphia 3 OT
Ottawa 2 @ Florida 1
I-Montreal 2 @ Minnesota 1
I-Carolina 1 @ St. Louis 0
I-Boston 1 @ Calgary 3
I-Pittsburgh 2 @ Phoenix 4

FRIDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
none

SATURDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
I-Edmonton @ Carolina - 3:00
I-Dallas @ Boston - 7:00
Washington @ Buffalo - 7:00
NY Ranjerks @ Toronto - 7:00
Atlanta @ New Jersey - 7:00
Montreal @ NY Islanders - 7:00
Ottawa @ Tampa Bay - 7:30
I-Florida @ Nashville - 8:00
I-Pittsburgh @ St. Louis - 8:30
D=Divisional game
I=Inter-conference game

WESTERN CONFERENCE (10)
1. San Jose - 18 [11] ---- vs. 8. Colorado - 10 [10]
2. Detroit - 16 [11] ------- vs. 7. St. Louis - 10 [9]
3. Minnesota - 13 [9] ---- vs. 6. Nashville - 11 [10]
4. Calgary - 13 [10] ------ vs. 5. Anaheim - 12 [11]

OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Vancouver - 10 [10] -0
10. Dallas - 10 [10] -0
11. Chicago - 9 [8] -1
12. Edmonton - 9 [9] -1
13. Phoenix - 8 [8] -2
14. Columbus - 8 [10] -2
15. Los Angeles - 7 [9] -3

147 games played - 39 into OT - 26.5%.
39 OT games - 20 end in shootout = 51.3% OR 13.6% of ALL games end in
shootout.
Yesterday - 54 goals scored in 12 games = 4.50 goals per game.
Total - 861 goals scored in 147 games = 5.86 gpg.
861 goals minus 20 SO goals = 841 = 5.72 gpg minus shootout.
There have been 19 shutouts = 1 per 7.74 games.
The eastern conference is 18-18-8 for 44 out of a possible 88 points against
the western conference. That equates to 50.0%.
The Isles have scored 21 goals = 2.33 gpg.
The Isles have allowed 32 goals = 3.56 gpg

Esoteric Standings - 28 October 2008

EASTERN CONFERENCE (10)
1. NY Ranjerks - 19 [12]--- vs. 8. Carolina - 10 [8]
2. Buffalo - 14 [9] ---------- vs. 7. New Jersey - 11 [8]
3. Washington - 11 [9] --- vs. 6. Pittsburgh - 12 [10]
4. Montreal - 13 [8] -------- vs. 5. Boston - 13 [10]

OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Toronto - 9 [9] -1
10. Philadelphia - 9 [9] -1
11. Florida - 8 [8] -2
12. Tampa Bay - 7 [8] -3
13. Ottawa - 7 [9] -3
14. Atlanta - 6 [9] -4
15. NY Islanders - 4 [8] -6

TUESDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE RESULTS
I-Nashville 3 @ Washington 4 SO
Philadelphia 7 @ Atlanta 0
Tampa Bay 3 @ Toronto 2
Carolina 2 @ Montreal 3 SO
I-Boston 1 @ Vancouver 0
I-Pittsburgh 1 @ San Jose 2

WEDNESDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Toronto @ New Jersey - 7:00

THURSDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Tampa Bay @ Buffalo - 7:00
Atlanta @ NY Ranjerks - 7:00
D-NY Islanders @ Philadelphia - 7:00
Ottawa @ Florida - 7:30
I-Montreal @ Minnesota - 8:00
I-Carolina @ St. Louis - 8:30
I-Boston @ Calgary - 9:00
I-Pittsburgh @ Phoenix - 10:00
D=Divisional game
I=Inter-conference game

WESTERN CONFERENCE (9)
1. San Jose - 16 [10] ---- vs. 8. Edmonton - 9 [8](4W)
2. Detroit - 15 [9] -------- vs. 7. Anaheim - 10 [10]
3. Minnesota - 13 [7] --- vs. 6. Colorado - 10 [9]
4. Calgary - 11 [9] -------- vs. 5. St. Louis - 10 [8]

OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Chicago - 9 [8](3W) -0
10. Nashville - 9 [9] -0
11. Vancouver - 8 [9](4W) -1
12. Dallas - 8 [9](3W) -1
13. Los Angeles - 7 [8] -2
14. Phoenix - 6 [7] -3
15. Columbus - 6 [9] -3

132 games played - 36 into OT - 27.3%.
36 OT games - 19 end in shootout = 52.8% OR 14.4% of ALL games end in
shootout.
Yesterday - 31 goals scored in 7 games = 4.43 goals per game.
Total - 781 goals scored in 132 games = 5.92 gpg.
781 goals minus 19 SO goals = 762 = 5.77 gpg minus shootout.
There have been 17 shutouts = 1 per 7.77 games.
The eastern conference is 16-16-8 for 40 out of a possible 80 points against
the western conference. That equates to 50.0%.
The Isles have scored 19 goals = 2.38 gpg.
The Isles have allowed 29 goals = 3.63 gpg.

Islanders Esoteric #8-08 or #2804

This will be kind of abbreviated. I hate doing the esoteric after a loss and especially if that loss is the Rangers.

A few significant milesones during this game for two players breaking into the top 100 on the all-time Islanders tally card.

PARK breaks the top 100 with his 37th Assist tied with Billy Carroll.

COMRIE breaks the top 100 in all-time Points. His 53 Points ties him with Kip Miller and Pat Price at #98th overall.

Congrats!!!

Let's see what else the Magic Esoteric Spreadsheet tells me.....

Oh, here's one: SKINNER is now the 427th player to lace up skates and play for the Islanders.

Congrats to Jon Sim for reaching the 10GP milestone as an Islander. I know it's not much of a milestone but after losing him in game #2 last season, I think it is significant.

STREIT & OKPOSO both are tied with 3 Goals.

STREIT, STREIT and more STREIT...He seems to be the most successful player on the ice right now. He is the 92nd player ever to score a shorthanded goal with us (tied with 37 others)

** ON PACE **
OKPOSO on pace for 30 Points
STREIT on pace for 30 Goals, 41 Assists and 71.8 Points
WEIGHT on pace for 51.3 Assists
COMRIE on pace for 20G/20A/40Pts

** I wanna be like Smitty or Danny? Lorenz that is **

MCDONALD passes Terreri on the all-time minutes played rankings at #25th with his
459th Minute Played. He also moves into the #25th spot in Goals Against breaking a tie with Danny Lorenz. He is also tied with both Terreri and Lorenz in Games Played with 8GP.

** TAVARES WATCH **
Currently, as of the morning of 29 October, we are in sole possession and 48.2% share of the draft lottery balls in the Tavares sweepstakes. We are in 30th place with our mighty 4 points. Atlanta, Columbus and Phoenix are all competing to get the services of the next Crosby.

NHL 2,000 Attendance list as of 10/27/2008!!!

Last night, there were 1 out of 6 games played with more than 2,000 empty
seats, or 16.7%.
Out of 125 games played, there have been 26 played with MORE than 2,000
empty seats, or 20.8% of all games played.
There have been 10 east vs. west games out of 37 played on this list, for a
27.0%.
There have been 4 divisional games played on this list, or 3.2%.
There have been 11 games played at less than 75% capacity, or 8.8%.
Out of 26 games, the Islanders appear 3 times on this list, or 11.5% and
2.4% out of 125 games.
** = new statistic.

Team leaders at more than 2,000 HOME empty seat games (26):
4 - Tampa Bay.
3 - NY Islanders, Nashville, Columbus, Florida, Atlanta.
2 - Phoenix, New Jersey, Los Angeles.
1 - Colorado.

Team leaders at less than 75% capacity games (11):
2 - Atlanta, NY Islanders, Columbus, Tampa Bay.
1 - Nashville, Florida, New Jersey.

Team leaders at more than 2,000 TOTAL (home and away) empty seat games (52):
5 - NY Islanders.
4 - Tampa Bay. Columbus, Atlanta.
3 - Nashville, Florida, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Minnesota.
2 - Phoenix, Colorado, Calgary, Buffalo, Carolina, Dallas, San Jose.
1 - Anaheim, Vancouver, Edmonton, Washington, NY Ranjerks, Philadelphia.

Here are all the games played with MORE than 2,000 empty seats.
26. 10/27 - Anaheim @ Columbus - 18,144 - 10,494 = 7,650 = 57.8%.
25. 10/26 - Calgary @ Phoenix - 17,799 - 15,038 = 2,761 = 84.5%.
24. 10/26 - Los Angeles @ Nashville - 17,113 - 14,704 = 2,409 = 85.9%.
23. 10/26 - I-San Jose @ Tampa Bay - 19,758 - 16,831 = 2,927 = 85.2%.
22. 10/26 - Carolina @ NY Islanders - 16,234 - 11,219 = 5,015 = 69.1%.
21. 10/24 - I-San Jose @ Florida - 19,250 - 15,232 = 4,018 = 79.1%.
20. 10/24 - D-Philadelphia @ New Jersey - 17,625 - 15,529 = 2,096 = 88.1%.
19. 10/24 - I-NY Ranjerks @ Columbus - 18,144 - 14,724 = 3,420 = 81.2%.
18. 10/23 - I-Washington @ Phoenix - 17,799 - 14,722 = 3,077 = 82.7%.
17. 10/23 - D-Edmonton @ Colorado - 18,007 - 14,898 = 3,109 = 82.7%.
16. 10/23 - Calgary @ Nashville - 17,113 - 12,042 = 5,071 = 70.4%.
15. 10/23 - I-Dallas @ NY Islanders - 16,234 - 10,183 = 6,051 = 62.7%.
14. 10/22 - I-Dallas @ New Jersey - 17,625 - 12,101 = 5,524 = 68.7%.
13. 10/21 - D-Atlanta @ Tampa Bay - 19,758 - 13,922 = 5,836 = 70.5%.
12. 10/21 - Vancouver @ Columbus - 18,144 - 12,057 = 6,087 = 66.5%.
11. 10/20 - Colorado @ Los Angeles - 18,118 - 13,891 = 4,227 = 76.7%.
10. 10/18 - D-Columbus @ Nashville - 17,113 - 13,259 = 3,854 = 77.5%.
9. 10/18 - I-Minnesota @ Tampa Bay - 19,758 - 15,191 = 4,567 = 76.9%.
8. 10/18 - Buffalo @ Atlanta - 18,545 - 14,091 = 4,454 = 76.0%.
7. 10/18 - NY Islanders @ Florida - 19,250 - 16,087 = 3,163 = 83.6%.
6. 10/17 - I-Carolina @ Los Angeles - 18,118 - 14,194 = 3,924 = 78.3%.
5. 10/16 - NY Islanders @ Tampa Bay - 19,758 - 14,420 = 5,338 = 73.0%.
4. 10/16 - I-Minnesota @ Florida - 19,250 - 12,106 = 7,144 = 62.9%.
3. 10/16 - New Jersey @ Atlanta - 18,545 - 11,293 = 7,252 = 60.9%.
2. 10/14 - I-Minnesota @ Atlanta - 18,545 - 11,843 = 6,702 = 63.9%.
1. 10/13 - Buffalo @ NY Islanders - 16,234 - 13,523 = 2,711 = 83.3%.

smallest crowd:
15. 10/23 - I-Dallas @ NY Islanders - 16,234 - 10,183 = 6,051 = 62.7%.
lowest % of attendance:
26. 10/27 - Anaheim @ Columbus - 18,144 - 10,494 = 7,650 = 57.8%.

Arena Capacities:
Anaheim – 17,174, Atlanta – 18,545, Boston – 17,565, Buffalo – 18,690,
Calgary – 19,289, Carolina – 18,639, Chicago – 20,500, Colorado – 18,007,
Columbus – 18,144, Dallas – 18,532, Detroit – 20,066, Edmonton – 16,839,
Florida – 19,250, Los Angeles – 18,118, Minnesota – 18,064, Montreal –
21,273, Nashville – 17,113, New Jersey – 17,625, NY Islanders – 16,234, NY
Rangers – 18,200, Ottawa – 19,153, Philadelphia – 19,536, Phoenix – 17,799,
Pittsburgh – 16,940, San Jose –17,496, St. Louis – 19,022, Tampa Bay – 19,758, Toronto – 18,819, Vancouver – 18,630, Washington – 18,277.

Esoteric Standings as of 10/27/2008

EASTERN CONFERENCE (9)
1. NY Ranjerks - 19 [12] --- vs. 8. Washington - 9 [8](4W)
2. Buffalo - 14 [9] ------------ vs. 7. Boston - 11 [9]
3. Carolina - 9 [7] ------------- vs. 6. New Jersey - 11 [8]
4. Pittsburgh - 12 [9] ------- vs. 5. Montreal - 11 [7]

OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Toronto - 9 [8](3W) -0
10. Florida - 8 [8] -1
11. Philadelphia - 7 [8] -2
12. Ottawa - 7 [9] -2
13. Atlanta - 6 [8] -3
14. Tampa Bay - 5 [7] -4
15. NY Islanders - 4 [8] -5

MONDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE RESULTS
D-Ottawa 5 @ Buffalo 2
D-NY Ranjerks 4 @ NY Islanders 2
I-Boston 1 @ Edmonton 0

TUESDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
I-Nashville @ Washington - 7:00
Philadelphia @ Atlanta - 7:00
Tampa Bay @ Toronto - 7:30
Carolina @ Montreal - 7:30
I-Boston @ Vancouver - 10:00
I-Pittsburgh @ San Jose - 10:00

WEDNESDAY'S EASTERN CONFERENCE GAMES
Toronto @ New Jersey - 7:00
D=Divisional game
I=Inter-conference game

WESTERN CONFERENCE (9)
1. Detroit - 15 [9] -------- vs. 8. Edmonton - 9 [8](4W)
2. San Jose - 14 [9] ------ vs. 7. Calgary - 9 [8](4W)
3. Minnesota - 13 [7] --- vs. 6. Anaheim - 10 [10]
4. Colorado - 10 [8] ------ vs. 5. St. Louis - 10 [8]

OUT OF PLAY-OFFS
9. Chicago - 9 [8](3W) -0
10. Vancouver - 8 [8] -1
11. Nashville - 8 [8] -1
12. Dallas - 8 [9] -1
13. Los Angeles - 7 [8] -2
14. Phoenix - 6 [7] -3
15. Columbus - 6 [9] -3

125 games played - 34 into OT - 27.20%.
34 OT games - 17 end in shootout = 50.0% OR 13.6% of ALL games end in
shootout.
Yesterday - 31 goals scored in 6 games = 5.17 goals per game.
Total - 750 goals scored in 125 games = 6.00 gpg.
750 goals minus 17 SO goals = 733 = 5.87 gpg minus shootout.
There have been 14 shutouts = 1 per 8.93 games.
The eastern conference is 14-15-8 for 36 out of a possible 74 points against
the western conference. That equates to 48.7%.
The Isles have scored 19 goals = 2.38 gpg.
The Isles have allowed 29 goals = 3.63 gpg.

Nassau Coliseum Report from The Captain

The Isles put up a good effort tonight - they tried.

However, penalties hurt them towards the end.

I don't have much to say.

Surely, some players were impressive tonight ( Okposo) some weren't -
some stood up for the team ( Nate Thompson and Bill Guerin) but we
needed Mitch Fritz.

We were manhandled. Not as bad as it could have been, but we could
use just ONE big guy on the team.

The place was filled with lower life forms - called Ranger$ fans.

I am "with the program" but games like tonight are tough to take.
Will make it that much sweeter someday when we are just KILLING the
Ranger$ with regularity.

OK - the Information you want to hear

State Farm Agent of the game - JEFF HORAN of WESTBURY

He represents Misty May and Sharin Rosefoo

50/50 raffle - $ 1,187.00

Now this figure is low. 15,581 per NHL.com was attendance. I say
14.5 k in building. Usually - its close to $ 2,000.00 on the 50/50
when the game is sold out. However - due to the high degree of "low
budget" Rag Fans - many of whom cannot hold a job - the figure was
much lower.

It was a disgrace in the stands. Just a vile group of sub-human
trash.....And it will get worse as the year marches on when they come
in.

My texts that made it to the screen?

* Voros - Don't forget your "Co-Pay"

* Bruce - Where are you ?

* We Want Fritz

Also - "We're Not Going to take it" by Twisted Sister won the text
poll for the team to take the ice to in the third period.

Enough for now - Good Night

pat

Nassau Coliseum Report #7-08 from The Captain

Well, what an interesting game.

The first period was not so good - but the rest of the game was very
interesting and you have to give it to the boys for giving it their
all. Just a dollar short tonight.

The difference in the game - is that all of our mistakes got buried
in the net.

You cannot give the puck to guys like Staal or Brind'Amour. I cannot
explain Chad Larose however.

60 Shots on goal were a NYI team record - shattering the previous
record of 54 in a loss to the Panthers.

Alice White of Greenvale was the State Farm Agent of the game. I
think Doug B. was digging her - kind of a cutie pie :)

Number of times they played "Everybody Clap Your Hands" = 3

Estimated Fan Count - 6,800

Fan Count Factors - Bad Weather, World Series, Penn State v Ohio State game on tv

Ratio of Ticket Sales people to fans = 1 for every 30 fans

Guest on the "Post Game show at Doolins" - Assistant Coach John
Chabot

The hit by Doug Weight on Brandon Sutter was clean. Sutter did not
have his head up - he will from now on. Hope he is ok. He is a Long
Island born player - and a member of the Isles royal family via his
dad - Brent.

Number of Ranger$ fans kicked out by security - 5

Promotion at the end of the first - Hula Hoop toss to land hoops
around Sparky's head.

Amount of money won on the 50/50 raffle - $ 963.00 ( anything
under 1 grand = small small crowd - bigger crowds have at least 2k in
the raffle)

Musical Act tonight = NONE

Getting back to the game - the penalty shot was interesting. Cannot
argue picking Weight. He used to play with CAR - and knows Ward.

If you are totally into getting Tavares - this was about an exciting
game towards the end - and we did not get a point.

Much better game than the game vs. Dallas.

See you at the Coliseum for the Rags game.