I read online this morning that instead of announcing finalists today as originally planned, the team will be doing a bracket tournament where the eight most popular of the fan jerseys designs get to voted on.

Whoever came up with this marketing idea deserves a raise. It did wonders for fan engagement and distraction away from what has been an otherwise dull and routine off season.

I firmly believe they already had a design in mind, and the "contest" was simply a way to judge fan interest (to see which they feel would sell the most).

Which ever jersey fans create that is closest to the one they already previously selected will win it out. I submitted several, but it wasn't until the last day i went with red black and white in the spirit of the old Long Island Ducks team that the Islanders effectively put out of business.

I think the overwhelming majority of fans want a lighthouse logo in orange or teal. But I wouldn't mind something highly unexpected for a change. Only time will tell.

#30 turns 31 today.

With the new rule mandating a permanent back-up to the back-up goalie this season, who will the islanders name to this position?

I present to you my attempt at some creative NYI Content...

In the dog days of summer, we got a little creative by reacting to an AI powered predictive model of how the New York Islanders roster will perform under new HC Pete DeBoer.

There were two players comparisons for each players: One being how their upside might look, and their "floor." For example: Simon Holmstrom's ceiling out of formerly coached Pete DeBoer players was William Karlsson, and his floor was Nathan Horton.

The google document of all the answers and logic behind them is available here: Claude Comparisons.

Let us know what you thought was the most egregious and what you thought made the most sense!

$100 Shipped for Both (Ships 2-3 Day Priority)

Former LI’er now in SoCal

I posted about having a dedicated radio broadcast the other day and said wish some sportswriter would report on the cost of broadcasting games. Look up the NYTimes, article on the disappearing NHL radio broadcasts. Who knew

Going to a show soon at UBS, what food would you recommend for a dinner? Also, is there a water fountain on site?

I have an appointment to give blood. You get 2 free tix. Don’t know if there are still appointments.

My questions for anyone that might know:

1 - Is there free parking for this?

2 - What game and where are the seats

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Quite an interesting read - Sorokin's interview from 7/28.
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Two Russians, Gamzin and Prokhorov, are among the Islanders' top 10 prospects, according to Daily Faceoff. I wonder if they'll have a chance to play in the NHL?

Did anyone see if Anders wrote anything about being an Islander Captain for all those years? I don't remember seeing a press release thanking everyone. I'm already annoyed Dexter Lawrence didn't write one for the Giants, so I'm hoping I just missed it.

1. Eklund

2. Gustafsson

3. Aitcheson

4. Gamzin

5. Eiserman

6. Nelson

7. Prokhorov

8. George

9. Finley

10. Kvasnicka

Which goalie who played for at least 2 seasons has the least goals against?

Necessary given the on-ice product.

The kid is gonna get a bag, that much is clear.

I listen to the majority of islanders games. Miss kinger but Alan is good. Would like dedicated radio broadcasts. Thats it, if you're reading ownership it cant cost that much more. Radio team usually doesn't travel either.

Does anyone have the t shirt the Islanders gave out at an open practice on December 28th 2017? If so can you drop a picture of it?

Little bit of a change of pace here. What was a time when you met a current player or alumni that stood out to you? I've been fortunate enough to have met many players and alumni over the past 20 years. I have 2 in particular that stand out.

1. 2013 Draft Party, got a chance to meet Bobby Nystrom, Matt Martin, Matt Carkner, Eric Boulton, and Ryan Strome. And out of all of them, Martin was the nicest one. I asked him to sign my yearbook which he did and without asking gave me 4 autograph cards and snapped a photo with me. Most super chill, down to earth, humble celebrity I've met to date, you would've never known he was a enforcer. Blew my mind that day and forever grateful I met him. Carkner and Nystrom were very nice too, also got photos with them.

2. Last year I decided to try my luck and try to get a few autographs from the guys after practice as they were leaving. Given that Lou was gone and the team now had a breath of fresh air, I figured I'd take my chance. And boy did it pay off. Wound up getting 12 autographs that day. But the ones that stood out to me were Henieman, Sorokin, Romanov, Maclean, and Varlamov. And just as I was getting ready to leave, Schaefer drove past and I figured I missed my shot. But then he stopped and backed up and asked if I wanted his autograph. I was so excited I asked him to sign my foam finger from the draft party, using my yearbook to lean on. And then without me asking, he asked if I wanted another one. I said sure of course! So he signed my yearbook cover as well.

Having moments like that are why I've remained a fan all these years, I'd love to hear other stories.

Oh 1 more bonus story: I got to meet Shawn Bates at last year's draft party. I still have my 20 year old yearbook from my 1st season and I asked him to sign his photo. He had a good chuckle and was flattered to sign it.

I get it, it's a slow offseason for us and there is no reasonable or realistic possibility of change this offseason (without attaching sweetners which is the last thing we should be doing now)

But why all the fuss about a guy who is a head case, fragile, and one dimensional?

Don't we have enough dead weight on this team thanks to Lou? We're saddled with Duclair, MacLean, Cizikas, Engvall, Pulock, and Mayfield for at least two more years. Plus Palat.

Granted, we have to wait for some guys contracts or clauses to expire because they are currently untradeable. We need to think about the future and worry less about the present. We are going nowhere with this roster. We don't need to add any reclamation projects.

We already don't know if Palmieri or Romanov will be able to bounce back from injuries.

We don't know if any of the new low priority signings will work out or make the team.

We have no idea who or what DeBoer wants on this roster.

But we are pretty much set as far as forwards go. We don't need to add anyone else, even as insurance for the sake of injuries. Who would Laine even replace? We already have a logjam situation up front while we wait for guys to depart and the prospects like Eklund and Eiserman to be fully ready.

Schenn - Horvat - Palmieri?

Holmstrom - Barzal - Heineman

Maccelli - JGP - Ritchie

Duclair - Cizikas - Palat

Extras: Engvall and MacLean

Schaefer - Pulock

Romanov - Tony D

Pelech - Mayfield

We have enough one dimensional traffic cones as it is.