It's funny, how fickle we Islanders fans are. Just four days ago, we were crying our eyes out and lining up to return our season ticket packages. But suddenly, in the span of under three hours, life is good again on Long Island.
GM Garth redeemed himself today by signing veteran winger Bill Guerin and hard-nosed center Mike Comrie. They were signed to a 2-year, $9M contract and a 1-year, $3.4M contract, respectively.
Between today and yesterday's addition of Ruslan Fedotenko, the Islanders have regained a solid first line, and can finally fill a full four lines of forwards. There is yet some work to do, but major problem number one has been addressed, and the team is rebounding well indeed.
With players like Guerin and Sillinger, the Islanders certainly have enough experience and veterancy to lead the team.
With players like Comrie and Hunter, the Isles also have enough youth and talent to turn a lot of heads yet again.
So, before you decide to proclaim "Garth must go", and before you turn in your season tickets, think again.
Patience has paid off.
The Islanders haven't gone anywhere. They're just going to be a little different. Again.
Heading Out
1 day ago
2 comments:
1) Not to be 'Johnny Rain Cloud' here, but Guerin, while a good scoring wing, is now 36, and can hardly be expected to be a long term fixture on LI. We guess if Satan can get 4.5 mil next season, giving Guerin the same dough can’t be a bad deal.
2) Though this seems to be the problem with the Isles. Each of the last 3 summers the team has thrown together a bunch of the second tier UFA’s and other cast offs. Some/many have worked enough to keep the team in the playoff hunt BUT the team lacks depth and has few blue chip prospects.
3) Therefore although Nolan may motivate the team to over achieve again this year to an 8th spot that’s a LONG way from being an actual Cup contender. Its 14 years and counting since the last Isles playoff series win. An astounding stat that sadly is not in danger of being changed even with these signings.
A long way to go just to get back where we were in terms of talent.For me Garth has a lot of making up to do.I Applaud he attempt to try to get Smyth. But he should have done a sign and trade deal or no deal at all. Three assets for nothing is terrible .WE ARE LACKING IN MANY AREAS YET.CENTER 2 DEFENCEMEN, POWER WINGER\SCORER.
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