Smyth Speaks About Coming to The Island
March 1st, 2007 by Tom
New Islander Ryan Smyth landed in New York last night and will participate in today’s morning skate, according to the Isles’ team Web site. Smyth will then be available for questions from the media so be on the lookout for coverage. He intends on playing tonight against the Blues. Early word is that he’ll be on the top line opposite Blake.
Here’s what Smyth had to say to the team Web site:
It hit me today like, ‘wow…Edmonton and now the Islanders.’ The Oilers have an amazing tradition, but the Islanders’ tradition is just as strong. So I look at it as going from one historic franchise to another. I’m very proud to be an Islander.
Newsday’s Greg Logan interviewed Smyth by phone yesterday. As usual, great job by Logan and Newsday in covering the OrangeAndBlue. Here’s some of what Smyth had to say to Logan:
I’ve heard nothing but great things about Teddy Nolan, and I know some of the players like Mike Sillinger, who is one of my good buddies.
I hope for the best for the Oilers, but I’ve got to move on and try to win a Cup.
