Thinking Out Loud

Wrestling the Isles

August 25, 2016 Social Media, Takes, Thinking Out Loud, World Comments Off on Wrestling the Isles

Earlier today, Brian Erni of Islanders Point Blank was fielding a Q&A about all topics regarding the Islanders, WWE, and whatever else came to mind. One of the questions asked to him is who would be the so called “babyface” and “heel” who dawn the Islander sweater. For those who ...

3 Ways To Improve The Obstructed View Seating Experience

February 5, 2016 Takes, Thinking Out Loud Comments Off on 3 Ways To Improve The Obstructed View Seating Experience

By now, all Islanders fans have read Brett Yormark’s latest gaffe in SI.com suggesting fans in obstructed view seats can watch the game on their mobile phones. It was latest in a series of tone deaf comments that often come across as insensitive towards the very fan base he is trying ...

Can John Tavares Score 500 Goals?

January 12, 2016 Takes, Thinking Out Loud, World Comments Off on Can John Tavares Score 500 Goals?

You may have decided to boycott hockey this weekend after the Islanders lifeless 4-0 loss in Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon. If you did, you missed Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin become the 42nd player and first Russian player in NHL history to score 500 goals with a classic Ovi Power Play goal against the ...

Atlantic Pity: Isles Strange Struggles vs. Division

December 29, 2015 Takes, Thinking Out Loud, World Comments Off on Atlantic Pity: Isles Strange Struggles vs. Division

This has been a strange season – very strange. I’m not even talking about mascot SUVs, Sparky’s return, security fights, goal horn controversies or obstructed views. I’m not even talking about a team with superb goaltending, a goalless Nick Leddy, a frustrated John Tavares and an absentee Anders Lee. I’m ...

Isles Need To Capitalize On Tavares' Cap Number

July 15, 2015 Takes, Thinking Out Loud, World Comments Off on Isles Need To Capitalize On Tavares' Cap Number

What do Travis Zajac, Thomas Vanek and Ryan Callahan all have in common? They will all make more money than Islanders Captain John Tavares this season. In fact, 60 NHL players will be paid more than the 6 million Tavares is slated to earn during the 2015-16 season. Listen, I think ...