Isles Notes from 12/15

Per Isles, Calvin de Haan and Kevin Poulin will be emergency recalls from Bridgeport. de Haan has gone 2-6-8 in 22 GP at Bridgeport this season. Poulin is 6-7-0, 3.37 GAA, .892 SAV%. Poulin will get the start vs Dallas tonight.

Staios (upper body) out, DiPietro (groin) on IR. Nabokov not ready to return. He re-tweaked his groin. Nino Niederreiter is still out with concussion type symptoms. Rick DiPietro has been placed on IR with a left groin strain. He is out indefinitely. Retroactive to Dec. 3.

Eric Hornick, ex-Isles beat writer Alan Hahn joins the MSG team, primarily as a broadcaster for the NBA Knicks, but may see time covering NHL hockey

Isles Notes from 12/14

D Steve Staios didn't skate today. Capuano says it's a maintenance day.  Per Arthur Staple, Steve Staios was actually examined for a possible concussion.  He will most likely be out at least for tomorrow vs. Stars. Aaron Ness or Calvin de Haan will be called up from Bridgeport.

Per Dmitry Chesnokov, One of the most notable (or not) absentees from Russian WJHC team is Isles Kirill Kabanov. I was told team didn't want a "problem player."

Per Islanders, C Ryan Strome officially named to Team Canada for the 2012 World Junior Championship's, Dec. 26 - Jan. 5 in Edmonton & Calgary.

In other news:

My buddy Rich Bocchini, former radio broadcaster for the Bridgeport Soundtigers works with a great bunch of guys and a solid organization in the Houston Aeros now. Great clip.

Teen battling cancer gets cool surprise | Video | abc13.com

And don’t forget:

Fake Henrik Zetterberg 7!!!  The famed Office Party episode is now LIVE!

http://blip.tv/fakehenrikzetterberg/fake-henrik-zetterberg-episode-7-the-office-party-5726843

Top Isles Prospect Trivino Arrested

According to an article by Art Jahnke in BU Today, Islanders 2008 2nd-rd, 36th overall pick Corey Trivino has been arrested and charged with 3 counts of indecent assault & battery after he allegedly attempted to enter the room of a female student, kissing and groping her against her will.  The 21 year old Trivino was also charged with night time breaking and entering and assault with attempt to rape.  He was said to be intoxicated at the time.


Trivino was the leading scorer in Hockey east this season and he has been kicked off Boston University’s hockey team.  Head Coach, Jack Parker says Trivino has been permanently removed from the team. “He is no longer associated with the BU hockey team.”  Trivino, said Parker, may have been the team’s most valuable player and will be very difficult to replace.  It is being reported that Trivino was warned once before about another bout of intoxication and that if a second one occured, he would be removed from the team.

Trivino is a talneted forward with scoring ability who uses his vision and creativity to set up team mates in the offensive zone.

Corey Trivino has pleaded not guilty. Bail was set at $25,000 or to surrender his Canadian passport to authorities.

Only time will tell what the future will hold for Mr. Trivino.  I hope he gets the help he needs and he can recover from this. 


I also send my best wishes to the female student involved in this horrible situation.

 

Source:  http://www.bu.edu/today/2011/mens-hockey-star-arrested/

Update:  Former Boston University men’s hockey forward Corey Trivino is no longer being charged with assault with intent to rape, the most serious of seven charges stemming from a Dec. 11 incident, due to insufficient evidence, officials said.  B.D. Gallof mentions, “Trivino: still faces 6 felony charges: 3 counts of indecent assault and battery and 3 counts of breaking and entering in nighttime.”

http://dailyfreepress.com/2012/03/23/prosecution-drops-major-charge-in-trivino-case/

Isles Notes:

Brian Compton is reporting that Travis Hamomic's game misconduct from Saturday has been rescinded.  Go figure.

Per Arthur Staple, 2011 5th-rd pick D Brenden Kichton among first cuts from Canada's World Jr camp. Ryan Strome still there.

Islanders line up vs. Canadiens

Forwards: Moulson-Tavares-Parenteau; Grabner-Nielsen-Okposo; Ullstrom-Bailey-Rolston; Martin-Reasoner-Wallace.

Defense: Streit-Hamonic; Jurcina-Staios; Mottau-Reese.

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.

Perseverance and Isles Notes for 12/10

Your New York Islanders have improved to 9-11-6 despite a second extra session loss to the Blackhawks. The Isles did a lot of good things in that game, including coming back from a 2-0 Chicago lead to force Overtime. In Overtime, a John Tavares pass to Milan Jurcina was intercepted by Isles D Steve Staios. Staios, in an attempt to create a scoring opportunity, mishandled the puck resulting in a Chicago fast break that made the Isles pay for their mistake. Marian Hossa’s shot was answered by Al Montoya, but the rebound came to a wide open Patrick Sharp, who buried the puck into an open Islanders' net. From Islanders.nhl.com, Al Montoya said of Sharp’s OT goal, “Hossa made a good fake, looks like he’s going to pass, throws it off the pad and Sharp was right there. It’s a picture perfect goal.”

It was a tough break for the surging Islanders who saw promising Defensemen, Travis Hamonic, score his first goal of the year set up by D partner Steve Staios. Staios then helped tie the game with a nice shot that Michael Grabner redirected past Chicago net minder, Ray Emery. These were big goals from an Islander Defense that needs to contribute offensively for their team to take the next step.

The Islanders are 4-0-2 in their last 6 games to capture 10 of 12 points in recent weeks. Tonight, the Islanders will face the Pittsburgh Penguins for the fourth time this season. Thus far, the Isles have a dismal 0-2-1 record vs the #Pengwhines.  The effort will need to be there tonight to change things up in the Isles' favor.  Pittsburgh is wrought with key injuries, so now is the time to do damage. 

Go Isles, GO!  ("Rudy" reference)

Star forward, Sidney Crosby will not be in the line up for “precautionary” reasons. He was hit hard several times in the 3-1 home loss vs the Boston Bruins on Monday. Crosby then took Tuesday off and participated in a full practice on Wednesday. During the practice, he collided with F Chris Kunitz that must have hurt Crosby, or at least brought on symptoms associated with post concussion syndrome after a collision. GM, Ray Sherro said that Crosby didn’t feel “100%.”

According to Alan Robinson of the Canadian press, Crosby came up negative in concussion testing after suffering symptoms of dizziness, sensitivity to light and loud noises.These are the symptoms that are often associated with serious concussions, the same factors that kept the star player out of the NHL for 10 months.  Per Chris Botta, Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek are out tonight.  Jordan Staal will also be out with a lower body injury.

The investigation on fighting and brain injury continues to be a matter of contention with the media. KoC touched on the subject after the tragic deaths of 3 respected NHL enforsers that died this summer. The article can be found here. http://knightofcups-bondi.blogspot.com/2011/08/bonded-by-blood.html

Isles Notes:

Per New York Islanders, Coach Jack Capuano says the Isles will have the same line-up tonight vs the Penguins as the one they had vs the Blackhawks on Thursday.  They will be wearing the controversial Third Jersey.

Al Montoya will start in goal with Kevin Poulin backing him up.

Matt Martin will be playing in his 100^th NHL game tonight.

Tim Wallace is moved from emergency call up to regular call up, no doubt based on his excellent effort and strong play thus far. Looks like Michael Haley will be scratched. More on Wallace can be found here.  http://knightofcups-bondi.blogspot.com/2011/07/islanders-sign-tim-wallace-for.html

Isles Notes for 12/9 and FHZ6!

According to Arthur Staple, Michael Grabner (groin) and Evgeni Nabokov (groin) skated in practice today; Rick DiPietro (groin) and Niederreiter (concussion) did not.  Stars D, Mark Fristic suspended for 3 games for hit on Niederreiter.  Brenden Shanahan explains: http://bit.ly/rDjxsB .  How long Nino will be out is TBD.

Coach Jack Capuano said that Grabner would be reevaluated after practice today and is day-to-day on availability.

And don’t forget:

It’s Fake Henrik Zetterberg, episode 106.  It’s road trip time!
http://fakehenrikzetterberg.com/

Winning Them Over

Of the Islanders, Anthony Stabile tweeted, “This team is beginning to win over the dozens of fans here tonight.”

Tonight, a team that looked terrible at times this year looked calm and confident despite whatever happened on the ice, including a mistake that lead to a 1-0 Tampa lead to start of the game.

Simply put, the Islanders played solid and disciplined hockey tonight to beat the Tampa Bay Lightening by the score of 5-1 with 5 different goal scorers; John Tavares, Matt Martin, Milan Jurcina, David Ullstrom and Matt Moulson. The most complete effort they have managed to produce all year.  They were patient and you saw the confidence in every part of their game.

Dylan Reese, Tim Wallace and David Ullstrom with his first career goal were really impressive tonight.  As Assistant Coach, Scott Allen said between periods, credit Brent Thompson and his staff for their ability to get the younger players in the Islanders system from Bridgeport so ready when called upon to play in the NHL.

Josh Bailey looks like a much different hockey player.  He played with poise and grace, like a player ready to break out.  JT got one and Matt Moulson continued to buzz and Montoya fought hard. 

Let us hope all these things are true for the long run.

Lets go Islanders!