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  1. GDT:Sabres at Islanders 11/1/2015, 7:30 pm

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    So how was the full project scuttled? Did the city refuse to re-zone or grant the permits for it? You'd think public pressure could overcome that, if the public really wanted it. Ultimately I'm pretty unfamiliar with what happened other than the project died, so I'd be happy to be referred to as article or two.

    The town of Hempstead, where Kate Murray was a supervisor, would not give the required zoning permits. It sounds like there was a fair amount of pressure put on the board by fans and labor unions. Here's a good overview of the situation before the town voted on the zoning issue: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/21/sports/hockey/22islanders.html

     

    And here we see that Islander fans turned out for a meeting in good numbers: http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/mark-herrmann/islanders-fans-score-big-at-town-board-meeting-1.1349010

  3. GDT:Sabres at Islanders 11/1/2015, 7:30 pm

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    As long as it's a relatively isolated incident, I don't think so. Bylsma shouldn't make a habit of it though.

     

    Turning down a fully privately funded arena project is moronic, even if the project itself is less than ideal. Those people deserve to be disconnected from the team.

    The referendum was on a plan that included public funding. Only the original Wang proposal would have been free of taxpayer funding, but that plan was deemed to be too "out of character" for the area (and some cynics say the politicos didn't want private funding -- no opportunity for cronyism, kickbacks, graft and all that good stuff). When the plan was downsized, Wang no longer felt he could make it work economically, hence the need for taxpayer dollars.

  5. GDT:Sabres at Islanders 11/1/2015, 7:30 pm

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    I have a friend who's a longtime Islanders fan and so far she does not love Barclays. She said it feels like a road game; the same energy didn't transfer from the old barn because many regular fans aren't making the trip to Brooklyn. There are quite a few obstructed view seats too. But at least she's happy that they kept the old horn after toying with an MTA-sponsored horn during the preseason in what smelled like a publicity stunt. She's also happy about the food and no lines to the restroom.

     

    As an aside, and Blue will like this, Kate Murray, the town supervisor who opposed Isles' owner Charles Wang's initial plan to build a new arena, is in a very tight battle in her race for district attorney. The fans, now that the Isles are good, may not forget. The original plan ("The Lighthouse" development) included an expansive development that the town didn't think fit with the character of bucolic, suburban Uniondale (sarcasm). Wang was going to pay for the whole thing himself. The next plan had a smaller footprint but taxpayer funding and was defeated by the voters in a referendum, when the Islanders still sucked.

     

    The psychology of the Isles moving is interesting to consider. A lot of people are heartbroken and feel like they've lost their team. I don't see how it's much different than the Bills moving from Orchard Park to a new arena downtown. But you have this Long Island attitude that Brooklyn isn't Long Island. There's also virtually no way to drive to Barclays, necessitating a train ride, and more expensive tickets. They've isolated the team from its traditional fan base. Kind of sad. Meanwhile they're renovating the Coliseum and there's some possibility the Isles could play a few games there down the road.

  9. Let's talk about Yeichel

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    Lalalala is his career's apotheosis.

     

    And Falalalala? That was transcendent.

     

    Also, who dropped portmanteau? Who was it? I wanna kiss that guy.

     

    I've had three drinks.

     

    I looked upthread. I signed on to kiss Assquatch?

    And if you don't know what a portmanteau is, his name is a portmanteau! And it turns into a coffee table!

  10. The Jack Eichel thread.

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    Good stuff here boys.

    I finally figured it out. You're the head coach of SabreSpace. Gruff but lovable. You are a taskmaster but you also have a players coach in you. Sometimes you join in the scrimmage but most days you have to leave the ice early to go to a meeting with the brass. You're a track suit and a business suit. HCNF

  12. GDT: Philadelphia @ Buffalo, 7:00 pm edt, 10/30/2015

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    International media? The humorist Mark Russell once joked about the Bradford International Airport, because the vending machine had Doritos.


    It's all but common knowledge that Nolan doesn't really have a system, in the modern sense. Simple game. North south. Brick walls.

    There's nothing wrong with or inaccurate about the observation that, in addition to being given better talent, Bylsma's implemented far better structure to the team's play.

    This implies Nolan would have been allowed to implement a better structure or system than he did. Don't you think he knew the score?

  14. GDT: Philadelphia @ Buffalo, 7:00 pm edt, 10/30/2015

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    We haven't had leadership like this since Drury/Briere.  Right now it's clear that ROR is head and shoulders above anyone else regarding the leadership on this team.  I see others with the potential to become great leaders which is also encouraging, but for the moment this team belongs to O'Reilly.

    He's not impressed with himself. I get the feeling Jack isn't either, based on how he was raised. You get enough of these guys who don't blow smoke, at themselves or others, and you might just have something.

  19. Let's talk about Yeichel

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    ugh.  This isn't RJ's finest, but I won't label anything RJ calls as slug level.  

    To clarify... I meant something that people didn't like at first but bought into because it was attached to a winning product. (Or at least bought.)

    Perhaps it's an elaborate conspiracy theory set up by RJ himself to ease the eventual passing of the torch to DD. RJ has a great call lined up and he's secretly whispered it to DD already and is intentionally "tanking" his own call of Eichel, the generational player that RJ knows is not of his generation. He knows his time is running out and how it won't be easy for DD to fill his shoes. This mis-call by RJ is a selflessly clever way to ease the burden for DD.

     

    At least that's how I see it cause yeichel is just turds.

    Where have you been all my life?

  24. GDT: Philadelphia @ Buffalo, 7:00 pm edt, 10/30/2015

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    I'll be the first to dis Nolan but lets not act like the roster wasn't completely turned over

    Exactly. And how can anyone with a straight face say Nolan and staff were in the position to do their best coaching job? It's hysterical that some on this board, the virulent tankers, can criticize Nolan for not doing a better job. Talk about having your cake and eating it too.

  25. Let's talk about Yeichel

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    Has any of the local media asked RJ about it? Is it a portmanteau of yikes and Eichel? I thought it was a mistake the first time too, but now it's obvious that it's on purpose.

    I thought it was a mistake, thought it was deliberate and thought it was a mistake again until last night. Now I know it's on purpose. This time he said it clearly and with a little lilt, as if he knows about the skeptics and wanted to make it clear, goddamnit, I am saying Yeichel, and I know what I'm doing!

     

    #firstworldproblems

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