Islanders Army

Our Holiday Wish List

December 27th, 2007 by Tom

Now that the IslandersArmy crew is stuffed to the gills with turkey, pasta, cakes, cookies, pies, steak, wine, beer, Jack Daniels, and other assorted holiday fare, we’re just too lazy to do any real work - so we bring you our holiday wishes for 2007. And yes, that is an image of Twisted Sister’s Christmas album. I don’t have it, but I aspire to.

1. An improved Islanders power play. The OrangeAndBlue currently rank 20th in the league with goals on just 15.4% of their power plays. League leader Detroit scores on almost 25% of their chances.

2. A Brendan Witt-style Fu Manchu for the entire roster. Mustaches mean business.

3. Goals, goals, and more goals! The Isles still rank dead last in the NHL in scoring, with just 83 goals.

4. The return of Quiznos to the Coliseum. I miss my honey bourbon chicken sandwich.

5. More sold out games at the Coliseum. Granted, the team has to do its part by playing at a level that attracts the casual fan. The Old Barn is one of the most exciting venues to see a game when the place is rocking and the Islanders are bringing their A-game. We need some big nights in 2008.

6. True penance for Chris Simon. The guy really needs to make some changes.

7. A strong professional debut for Kyle Okposo. Word is he may join the organization early in 2008. The kid brings a ton of high expectations to the ice. We hope he gets off to a good start and enjoys himself.

8. A trade for a cagey vet who has been through the wars. The Islanders’ 38 points currently have them in a tie for the eighth seed with Pittsburgh and Toronto. We think the relatively young team could benefit from a veteran, preferably a gritty forward, who has a long playoff resume.

9. Either a signed jersey or a successful Islanders season (yeah, that’s a little bit of a shot at the poll results).

10. And last but not least, a happy and healthy new year to all. LET’S GO ISLANDERS!

   Post in 2007-08, Chris Simon