X. Benedict Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 My Isles friend says they have tons of offensive depth. The concern there remains more about penalty killing and defensive depth. Islanders friend? Ewwwww.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Islanders friend? Ewwwww.... You think thats bad I have an Islanders brother :sick: But i love him just the same. I just have to grin and bare it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 So this thread didn't work out as we had hoped. To think we were debating whether Garth was foolish to not give us last year's #5... :bag: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Ya it's too bad it's gone down this road. Especially with me watching on a regular basis how good Dal Colle looks. The Bulldog on WGR was saying he hoped the Isles gave us their 2015 even if the Isles won last years lottery and had the first overall selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Ya it's too bad it's gone down this road. Especially with me watching on a regular basis how good Dal Colle looks. The Bulldog on WGR was saying he hoped the Isles gave us their 2015 even if the Isles won last years lottery and had the first overall selection. Well Bulldog is never misinformed or wrong about anything. Having a scorer like Dal Colle in the pipeline would be even sweeter, but for once it looks like Garth made the right choice on the island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Katie Strang @KatieStrangESPN 2m 2 minutes ago Have been asked about Okposo injury recently. This might already be out there, but source confirms it is an eye injury. Detached retina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Katie Strang @KatieStrangESPN 2m 2 minutes ago Have been asked about Okposo injury recently. This might already be out there, but source confirms it is an eye injury. Detached retina Oh, that SUX for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I just cringed and almost threw up in my mouth. I hope he doesn't go the way of Bryan Berrard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Oh . Poor guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude_Verret Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Katie Strang @KatieStrangESPN 2m 2 minutes ago Have been asked about Okposo injury recently. This might already be out there, but source confirms it is an eye injury. Detached retina Man that sucks. I suffered a deached retina years ago and clung to some vision through six surgeries but it wasn't meant to be in the end. I really hope things work out for the kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I keep reading he is expected to be out 6 to 8 weeks. Man, it sounds way more serious than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude_Verret Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I keep reading he is expected to be out 6 to 8 weeks. Man, it sounds way more serious than that. Depending on how bad it was he likely either has a gas bubble or silicone oil in his eye to keep the retina attached. Then depending on where the detachment occurred he will need to stay in a certain position nearly 24/7. For me it was face down....brutal doesn't come close to describing thhose weeks of my life. I was strongly warned about no heavy lifting or vigorous physical activity as a strong risk factor for recurring detachment. So he's going from an elite pro athlete to couch potato for awhile. Yes, 6 to 8 weeks sounds like an almost impossible time table based on my experience, but I really hope they are able to save his vision first and then worry about playing hockey again. Berard was always an amazing story to me. That he could come back and play at the highest of levels with one eye having such limited and essentially useless vision was incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 That sounds like a terrible recovery ahead of him. I want the Isles to tank but I really don't want to see any serious injury such as this. I hope he fully recovers. There are many Isles fans speculating he's likely done for the year as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Kids these days, they think they need both eyes. - Willlie O'Ree (not that he really said this, I always thought it was an amazing story) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 That sounds like a terrible recovery ahead of him. I want the Isles to tank but I really don't want to see any serious injury such as this. I hope he fully recovers. There are many Isles fans speculating he's likely done for the year as well. I woud say so.. You're not going to want to bang around a re-attached retina any time soon.. I could be wrong, but doesn't seem like a wise idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Is that the same injury Malhotra had that turned him into a fringe NHL player from a terrific 3rd liner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Is that the same injury Malhotra had that turned him into a fringe NHL player from a terrific 3rd liner? He got hit in the eye with a puck. He leads the league in faceoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 He got hit in the eye with a puck. He leads the league in faceoffs. I'll take "missed points" for a thousand, Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Wow, I wanted to get a great first round pick, but because Snow suxs as GM, not due to a life changing injury...hope the guy has fast and full recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Hmm... missing the playoffs is a pipe dream, but a pick in the teens is still possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Tough luck for Okposo but I love that the Isles keep losing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Berard was always an amazing story to me. That he could come back and play at the highest of levels with one eye having such limited and essentially useless vision was incredible. BB was good guy with an incredible amount of love for the game. He was entertaining when he was great and amazing when he was handicapped to me. Nothing but good wishes for him. And you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny DangerFace Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Okay they get the hot bruins and flyers....then buffalo and edmonton. Let's go islanders tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 The good part of the Islanders tank is I can openly root for the Islanders to loose and loose big. The part that is foreign to me is rooting for teams I hate way more than the Islanders...Filthadephia....Boston...and the worst..Shitzburg. Put I will try and catch those games and hope The Isles loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Isles drop one to FLA (9th place) tonight, Capitals win. Isles only 4 points out of 8th. 11 points out of 9th playing Flyers Thursday. They're four points out of first in the conference too. This is not a lottery team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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