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The guy returned for a chance at a Stanley Cup, and to rejuvinate his career.The Devil wroteCOLONIt's a battle, the Isles needed a goaltender. As much as everyone knows the Isles are out of the playoffs, they need to do something for their fans. Snow stated publicly that he had intentions of extending Nabokov, and who is to say the Islanders wouldn't contend next season? I'm not a psychic.MSP4LYFE wroteCOLONThis "free wallet" is on his last legs, and whether or not he goes to a contender has no impact on the Islanders they aren't contenders themselves, nor are they in the same conference as Detroit, by the time they are ready to compete Nabakov will no longer be relevant in hockey. Furthermore, it was clear from the letter sent out to all general managers that Nabakov wasn't going to play for a rebuilding team. This claim makes sense for a playoff team in need of a starter, or a rival of Detroit, not the Islanders, IMO.The Devil wroteCOLONOk, so he should help out other teams out there and let a free wallet sneak by to go to a possible contender? Nabokov should wipe his ass and just play hockey. Snow has stated he was ready to give Nabokov an extension into next season. Nabokov is the fucking baby here, you don't leave for the KHL thinking it'll be better for you and come crawling back half way through the season.. fuck that little Russian fag. He wanted a contract, a chance to start, and a chance to compete for the SC. 2 out of 3 isn't bad considering his situation.
The claim had nothing to do with being a douche, it had everything to do with proving to the Islander fans that they want to improve and be a better team. Whether Nabokov wanted to play for them or not was irrelevant.
Why wouldn't it? He holds the fort down for the remainder of this season and then becomes a UFA. Unless he's as garbage as he was in the KHL this season then it would be tough for him to get a job. If he's a good goalie, then he will get that "gig".bills09 wroteCOLONThe guy returned for a chance at a Stanley Cup, and to rejuvinate his career.The Devil wroteCOLONIt's a battle, the Isles needed a goaltender. As much as everyone knows the Isles are out of the playoffs, they need to do something for their fans. Snow stated publicly that he had intentions of extending Nabokov, and who is to say the Islanders wouldn't contend next season? I'm not a psychic.MSP4LYFE wroteCOLONThis "free wallet" is on his last legs, and whether or not he goes to a contender has no impact on the Islanders they aren't contenders themselves, nor are they in the same conference as Detroit, by the time they are ready to compete Nabakov will no longer be relevant in hockey. Furthermore, it was clear from the letter sent out to all general managers that Nabakov wasn't going to play for a rebuilding team. This claim makes sense for a playoff team in need of a starter, or a rival of Detroit, not the Islanders, IMO.The Devil wroteCOLONOk, so he should help out other teams out there and let a free wallet sneak by to go to a possible contender? Nabokov should wipe his ass and just play hockey. Snow has stated he was ready to give Nabokov an extension into next season. Nabokov is the fucking baby here, you don't leave for the KHL thinking it'll be better for you and come crawling back half way through the season.. fuck that little Russian fag. He wanted a contract, a chance to start, and a chance to compete for the SC. 2 out of 3 isn't bad considering his situation.
The claim had nothing to do with being a douche, it had everything to do with proving to the Islander fans that they want to improve and be a better team. Whether Nabokov wanted to play for them or not was irrelevant.
playing on a craptacular Islanders club isnt gonna get him another gig elsewhere.
Whether or not Nabakov wanted to play is very relevant...You can't prove to your fans that you want to win, and improve if said player doesn't play.The Devil wroteCOLONIt's a battle, the Isles needed a goaltender. As much as everyone knows the Isles are out of the playoffs, they need to do something for their fans. Snow stated publicly that he had intentions of extending Nabokov, and who is to say the Islanders wouldn't contend next season? I'm not a psychic.
The claim had nothing to do with being a douche, it had everything to do with proving to the Islander fans that they want to improve and be a better team. Whether Nabokov wanted to play for them or not was irrelevant.
So it all depended on how he performed.. absolutely. Trying to make an addition of a former All-Star, whether he said he wouldn't report or not is, indeed, showing your fans that you care and want to improve. How can it not be? And just because the odds are very much stacked against the Isles making the playoffs, they are not mathematically eliminated and in desperate need of a goalie.MSP4LYFE wroteCOLONWhether or not Nabakov wanted to play is very relevant...You can't prove to your fans that you want to win, and improve if said player doesn't play.The Devil wroteCOLONIt's a battle, the Isles needed a goaltender. As much as everyone knows the Isles are out of the playoffs, they need to do something for their fans. Snow stated publicly that he had intentions of extending Nabokov, and who is to say the Islanders wouldn't contend next season? I'm not a psychic.
The claim had nothing to do with being a douche, it had everything to do with proving to the Islander fans that they want to improve and be a better team. Whether Nabokov wanted to play for them or not was irrelevant.
Furthermore, from what I understand Snow never said he would sign Nabakov. What snow said (paraphrasing), is that he would not rule out resigning Nabakov after the season, which is essentially saying nothing at all.
You are looking at the move in isolation, not only two weeks prior the Isles dealt away their top blueliner (Wisniewski) and #1 goaltender (Dwayne Roloson). This was a cheap attempt at acquiring a free asset, not proving to their fans that they are in it to win it, that ship sailed.The Devil wroteCOLONSo it all depended on how he performed.. absolutely. Trying to make an addition of a former All-Star, whether he said he wouldn't report or not is, indeed, showing your fans that you care and want to improve. How can it not be? And just because the odds are very much stacked against the Isles making the playoffs, they are not mathematically eliminated and in desperate need of a goalie.
Also Kulemin's nose injures Gleasons fist..To no one’s surprise, BOS’s Marc Savard has been diagnosed with a concussion. Out indefinitely at this point.
That's so weird...Another one year 6+ deal? I fail to see how that benefits Semin or the Capitals.Kezia wroteCOLONSemin resigns for a year, 6.7 mil, according to twitter.
700k raise, makes it so he's not a distraction for the rest of the year wile they are trying to push for the play-offs and can hammer out something long term.MSP4LYFE wroteCOLONThat's so weird...Another one year 6+ deal? I fail to see how that benefits Semin or the Capitals.Kezia wroteCOLONSemin resigns for a year, 6.7 mil, according to twitter.
I am sure there is an ointment available for that.Snipeshow wroteCOLONI fucking hate my life.
what was the exact injuryThe Devil wroteCOLONDubinsky & Callahan are back for the Rangers. I hope Dubie isn't rushing back lol. 4-6 weeks turned into 7-10 days.
for Dubinsky? stress fracture in his leg. he played 10 games with it before actually missing time as well lolbills09 wroteCOLONwhat was the exact injuryThe Devil wroteCOLONDubinsky & Callahan are back for the Rangers. I hope Dubie isn't rushing back lol. 4-6 weeks turned into 7-10 days.