Islanders sign Doug Weight to one-year extension

-BDIS- wrote:

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technically yes..
but lets not live in fantasy land. they have zero chance. if youre a legit realistic rags fan you know they arent winnign squat this year with that team

Battbird wrote:

Kudos to all for signing da geezer Dougie Weight. This dude is like 200 years old. Sounds like The Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz when he skates. Team him up with Bailey and The Wrecker. He, He. Islanders will be last again next year. I cannot wait.

Busey wrote:

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You are prob right... even if the odds are 1000-1... I'd rather go with that

TheMetalChick wrote:

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Why was it perfectly fine for you guys to have Shanahan last year but when the Isles have Doug next year (who is younger than Shanny FYI) its not? Give us a break with this double standard BS. When it comes to proven players like Weight (AND Shanahan) who still have something left to offer it is not a 'joke' to give them a reasonable 1y contract- it is a logical thing for any team to do. Do you actually believe that another team would not have given Doug what the Isles gave him??? I think he might have even been able to get more- not yearwise, but salarywise.

TheMetalChick wrote:

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Understandable.
The Isles have been in the same spot the Rangers are in now 4 out of the last 6 seasons, so I know what youre saying. But honestly, the Rangers have been nothing but a 500 team for the last what- 60 something games?(The Isles have been a 500 team for the last 40 something games so I know how that feels too.)
In all fairness, the Rangers would have to behave like a totally different team if they want to accomplish anything in the playoffs. Time will tell- and the time is drawing near.

Effigy of the Forgotten wrote:

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I think it's a smart move by the Isles. I've got nothing against it.

Busey wrote:

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I agree...but you know that a hot goalie can take you to a Cup... that is what gives every team a chance. And is what has held back teams like Wash and Philly in the playoffs

Busey wrote:

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I agree...but you know that a hot goalie can take you to a Cup... that is what gives every team a chance. And is what has held back teams like Wash and Philly in the playoffs

Battfist wrote:

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NYRs have the goalie. The question is-how much gas is left in the tank? They been played hard the last couple of weeks.

TheMetalChick wrote:

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Understandable.
The Isles have been in the same spot the Rangers are in now 4 out of the last 6 seasons, so I know what youre saying. But honestly, the Rangers have been nothing but a 500 team for the last what- 60 something games?(The Isles have been a 500 team for the last 40 something games so I know how that feels too.)
In all fairness, the Rangers would have to behave like a totally different team if they want to accomplish anything in the playoffs. Time will tell- and the time is drawing near.