First off, where have you been??? lol

Voice (Frank Trovato) is a great blogger, but I don’t agree. Maybe I am naive and everything – but I put weight into everything Bettman says about not wanting to move this franchise.

I have faith (albeit a small amount) in our elected officials to get something done – especially given the fact that more jobs could potentially be lost should the Islanders vacate Nassau County. Too many factors are getting in the way right now – the threat of a recession, the overall stability of the economy, a weak dollar and an election year tend to put these things on the back burner a bit. Everything I have heard so far hasn’t been as dire as everyone is making it out to be.

As far as Versus goes, don’t pay attention to the individuals who speak that way about the franchise, for everything “bad” they can say about it, they can also say a half dozen positive things as well. They just chose not to.

Gordon is finding his way, imagine if he had a few more key individuals?

http://www.versus.com/nw/article/view/75199/?tf=NHLArticleWrapper.tpl

but another Isles blogger has been talking about the serious nature of the Isles leaving the Island:

http://voice.blogspot.com/2008/11/wins-and-losses-what-will-it-matter.html

how much truth is to this?

Either way, Gordon just doesn’t have this team playing together.

Too funny – at least I’m not the only nerd in the hockey world! LOL

I saw your post on the whole tanking for a high pick issue, I’ll be stopping by to comment when I get home from work.

http://blog.dallasstars.com/archives/2008/12/control_alt_del.html

Gordon has done a ton already with what he has (injuries and players). For starters the Islanders have finally setup their minor league team to utilize the same system as the big club. This is something that should have been done years ago as it allows you to judge your young talent and teach the players the same systems in real time – not later on.

The Islanders have also had way too much turnover in the head coaching position. In the past young coaches were not given the time needed to succeed (Laviolette). Great things don’t happen overnight, if the Islanders tank and get the number one pick – so be it. Gordon should and ultimately WILL remain in his position.

Time and patience have been shown this season, I see no reason or signs of anything else happening.

I don’t expect this team to be anything more than a bubble team. I also don’t feel that management expects Gordon to work miracles, which is why they went with a young new coach.

Gordon is what this team needs, he isn’t going anywhere.