Isles Notes for 12/12

A five minute major and a game misconduct were given to Travis Hamonic because Orpik hit his face with his own stick.  What more can be said?  A terrible game changing call by the officials. 

The game highlight:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha8Xfz4NOuw

Hamonic’s reaction: http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=7mhU9zjfbDg

Per Arthur Staple, Micheal Haley was returned to Bridgeport.  This is most likely due to the strong play of David Ullstrom and Tim Wallace. 

Per Sound Tigers, Goaltender Joe Fallon has been released from his PTO.  Fallon's release comes following Kevin Poulin being returned by the Islanders yesterday evening.

Per Islanders, Nino Niederreiter participated in practice today, wearing a red non-contact jersey. Montoya and Nabokov (off IR) are in the nets.  I agree with Bill Both, since taking the reigns, Montoya has led the Islanders by example.  He has been a stabilizing factor in net.  It breeds confidence throughout the line up.

Dylan Reese continues to impress as a call up.  Do you think he deserves a regular spot on the Islanders?

Releasing Blake Comeau seems to have been the best transaction of the season so far by Garth Snow and sticking with Josh Bailey seems to be a great example of Snow's patience.

Jay Pandolfo remains on IR (foot) for 4-6 weeks retroactive from 11/26. 

Andrew MacDonald (leg) is still on IR for 2-4 weeks retroactive from 11/29.