tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699181387808980480.post4892246324186062236..comments2010-01-10T22:35:41.496-08:00Comments on Greetings From Islander Country: Love and Hockey- A Balancing ActJim McGlynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01259366401969974607noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699181387808980480.post-47990219774504790372008-03-01T16:39:00.000-08:002008-03-01T16:39:00.000-08:00I too have a wife who "tolerates" my hockey addict...I too have a wife who "tolerates" my hockey addiction. Every now and then I even get her to go down to Chicago with me to take in a Black Hawks game. During the game, I'll look over at her to see if she just saw that great pass and I can tell she isn't "there"; she's off thinking about work or the kids or something, but she goes and we end up having a great time.......at least I know I do....hmmmmmmmmmA poorly organized band of hockey fanaticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16196838264049081654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699181387808980480.post-32170450648009677542008-02-21T15:27:00.000-08:002008-02-21T15:27:00.000-08:00By the way, sorry about switching IDs in the middl...By the way, sorry about switching IDs in the middle of the conversation. I'm having an identity crisis!<BR/><BR/>I can't say that I'm at all surprised that it was Tambellini who went down. With Sillinger still out, a center (Nielsen) is needed, and Tambellini once again didn't give Nolan enough of a reason to make him think twice. Next week will be interesting. Will a trade open up a spot for Tamby to come back? Or will he be the one traded?Islanders Outsiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06969306719197194548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699181387808980480.post-32382847951626925012008-02-21T14:19:00.000-08:002008-02-21T14:19:00.000-08:00Its hard to argue with you, you make a valid point...Its hard to argue with you, you make a valid point. I would think there are rules that would prevent Brennan from playing for the Isles now, but I'm not sure. He's a tough, tough, dude. I'll give you that. I guess this goes back to Simon's bond with Nolan. And I trust Nolan enough to make that call. I hope I'm not wrong.Jim McGlynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01259366401969974607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699181387808980480.post-22196760218210510882008-02-21T14:12:00.000-08:002008-02-21T14:12:00.000-08:00Point well taken Jim but in my opinion there are o...Point well taken Jim but in my opinion there are other ways to get the toughness element. You could promote Kip Brennan from the bridge (he has nothing to do since he got suspended)(i'm not sure though if the NHL honors AHL suspensions). You also could pick up a tough guy for close to nothing these days (like a 7th rounder) Just my 2 cents. Personally i would have never gotten rid of Goddard who is now with the Flames.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699181387808980480.post-60128370554863989332008-02-21T12:21:00.000-08:002008-02-21T12:21:00.000-08:00Hey uncle jr. I can totally appreciate your feelin...Hey uncle jr. I can totally appreciate your feeling that we can't break up the kid line, especially now. What I can't stand to see though, is Blake Comeau gettin punched, boarded, speared in terrible places, and generally manhandled anymore. We need an enforcer badly. Its a tough spot, but we need someone.Jim McGlynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01259366401969974607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699181387808980480.post-18627888319499990092008-02-21T11:39:00.000-08:002008-02-21T11:39:00.000-08:00ha ha ha yeah outsider i hear ya ... its not easy ...ha ha ha yeah outsider i hear ya ... its not easy being an islander fan ... lose 7, win 5, will the real Isles please stand up??? On another note if i may ....<BR/><BR/>i just read in Newsday that Chris Simon will be in the lineup tonight vs. TB. What the heck????? Lets put aside that Simon may be better suited for the looney bin instead of a hockey rink … what message is this sending ? Neilson or Tambs will be sent down to make room for Simon. No kiddies, hard work doesnt get you to the NHL … being buddies with the coach does.<BR/>The Isles are playing arguably the best hockey of the season right now and in my opinion changing the lines would be foolish. How can Nolan do this ??? I just dont get it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699181387808980480.post-62531023112576627702008-02-20T16:12:00.000-08:002008-02-20T16:12:00.000-08:00I'd like to think we would have made it through an...I'd like to think we would have made it through anyway! Granted, I pass on watching some games, or parts of games, now for the good of the marriage. But it's probably better for my health that way anyway!Islanders Outsiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06969306719197194548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699181387808980480.post-48882556118466729602008-02-20T12:43:00.000-08:002008-02-20T12:43:00.000-08:00So the lockout was good for something after all. A...So the lockout was good for something after all. And here i thought Eklund and his Hockeybuzz was the only one to benefit from the lockout. LOL ... LETS GO ISLES <BR/>def 2 winable games tonight vs. Was and tomorrow vs. TB. (Even with the D in a mess)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699181387808980480.post-13627924830309395792008-02-19T16:41:00.000-08:002008-02-19T16:41:00.000-08:00Uncle Jr, thats an interesting point. I would stil...Uncle Jr, thats an interesting point. I would still be sitting in a shoebox apartment in lower Manhattan blogging from the smallest bedroom North of Virginia while drinking Natty Lights.Jim McGlynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01259366401969974607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699181387808980480.post-77026037531192885522008-02-19T12:47:00.000-08:002008-02-19T12:47:00.000-08:00Jim and Ken ... i cant help wondering if there was...Jim and Ken ... i cant help wondering if there was no lockout would we be single couch potatoes?<BR/>LOL in my case probably !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699181387808980480.post-8007091763297583362008-02-17T11:51:00.000-08:002008-02-17T11:51:00.000-08:00Jim great story! I got nothing that compares to t...Jim great story! I got nothing that compares to that...but I tell every girl I have went out with, "I have a problem, and you must deal with it!" LOLTom Liodicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113078542362947823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699181387808980480.post-30863141593887188122008-02-16T21:06:00.000-08:002008-02-16T21:06:00.000-08:00Is three a crowd? I met my wife during the summer ...Is three a crowd? I met my wife during the summer right before the lockout season. We were engaged before the Islanders ever played another game. I think she kind of knew what she was in for, though, because there was still baseball. Except now it's a year-round thing. And, Jim, now we've also added another level with the Blog Box. Let's hear it for tolerant wives!Islanders Outsiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06969306719197194548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699181387808980480.post-46233841707162590412008-02-16T19:55:00.000-08:002008-02-16T19:55:00.000-08:00Uncle Jr. That's amazing. I thought I was the only...Uncle Jr. That's amazing. I thought I was the only one. My mom didn't give me up though, my poor wife found out the hard way!Jim McGlynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01259366401969974607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699181387808980480.post-16208275376692852212008-02-16T14:58:00.000-08:002008-02-16T14:58:00.000-08:00LOL amazing post!!! I too met my wife during the l...LOL amazing post!!! I too met my wife during the lockout....i remember my mom's words to her "Enjoy him dear, once the lockout is over you'll only see him in the summer" lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699181387808980480.post-30882286349543958552008-02-16T05:00:00.000-08:002008-02-16T05:00:00.000-08:00I have come a long way :) XOXOI have come a long way :)<BR/> XOXOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4699181387808980480.post-5987209923440923982008-02-16T04:33:00.000-08:002008-02-16T04:33:00.000-08:00I love it!! This was great! Don't worry Jim. Sh...I love it!! This was great! Don't worry Jim. She'll come to terms with the addiction... she will.7th Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918374173739981835noreply@blogger.com