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Greetings from the newest Islanders fan

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knowntome said:
Hi all,

I come to you as the newest fan of your team. I'm not coming as just someone who is willing to like the Islanders and casually follow along, I am coming as someone who has been that way in the past but is now making the decision to throw my full support behind this team. I am a very avid and knowledgeable hockey fan who just hasn't happened to have a "favorite" team over time. I live in Western Wisconsin and I find myself watching Islanders games more than any other team. I can't tell you exactly what drew me in, but here I am. Though I consider myself one that knows a lot about the NHL, the players in it and the stories in it, I will be educating myself more and more on the intricacies of this team that I might not already know. Usually fanhood happens organically, and I think that has happened to an extent with me but I am also going to water this fanhood to make sure it can grow. I know previous years haven't been the most kind to NYI, and I want to get fully on board now so I can enjoy the inevitable takeoff under solid leadership.

Any things about the Islanders that I should know from the get-go that someone who hasn't lived and died with the team for years would want me to know?

Can't wait to converse with you all.

Go Isles.
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Welcome aboard :thumbu:.

You are joining at a really good time.
We finally have strong ownership + a quality GM+ a terrific head coach.
 

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Bones45 said:
Well done!



Everytime I see a replay -- the chills come back -- and then the memory of standing on the seats cheering. Then the cheap shots by those *****es from Toronto as the clock hit zero. What a game that was.

In fact -- better memories in than that series than the one against Florida. Go figya.
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I distinctly remember seeing Ty Domi's look of exasperation on the ice while waiting for the rain of bottles to stop before leaving the ice. My father doesn't remember much but he distinctly remembers that penalty shot as if it were yesterday.

The loudest arena I've ever been in.

Has to be the most intense first round playoff series in any sport.
 
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I distinctly remember seeing Ty Domi's look of exasperation on the ice while waiting for the rain of bottles to stop before leaving the ice. My father doesn't remember much but he distinctly remembers that penalty shot as if it were yesterday.

The loudest arena I've ever been in.

Has to be the most intense first round playoff series in any sport.
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Now youve done it.

 
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I remember Deb Kaufman interviewing Bates -- he admitted after they called the PS, he almost threw up out of nerves.

LOL.. MY BOY!!!!!
 
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John Tonelli tying game 5 (in a best of 5 series) with 2 minutes left and then winning it in OT is another great one. Dynasty would have never happened. Bob Bourne's end to end rush against the Rangers a year later is another one.
 
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Bones45 said:
Funny how a winning streak and some positive press (very little actually) will bring out the riff -raff!! Welcome!!!

As a tortured Isles fan my entire life, Ill have to admit this is some of the best hockey we've seen in close to 20 years. Enjoy!

For the full HF Isles experience, you should participate, or at least view at first, the GDTs. You'll see some colorful stuff.. just don't take any of it to heart -- we are passionate bunch while watching our team...
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Been an Isles fan for two months and all I've known is an all-conquering Isles team. I don't know what you're on about!!!!! Ha ha
 
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scottywiper said:
Been an Isles fan for two months and all I've known is an all-conquering Isles team. I don't know what you're on about!!!!! Ha ha
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You are what we call a fair weather fan. :laugh:

You and the new guy for choosing a powerhouse to support from game 1. All of the fun, none of the pain. Tsk, tsk. Haha.
 

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PWJunior said:
You are what we call a fair weather fan. :laugh:

You and the new guy for choosing a powerhouse to support from game 1. All of the fun, none of the pain. Tsk, tsk. Haha.
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Common, PW....you know its just a matter of time before something will go south. Its a mathematical and cosmic certainty.
 
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LeapOnOver said:
Welcome to the wagon, it's a mediocre one but hoping to improve it at some time. Not much I can tell you if you've been following along. Strange time to become a fan, but happy to have you aboard!
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This is the worst welcome response I've ever seen. You're fired.
 
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Islanders4Cups said:
I just can’t imagine what we would have had they traded or signed JT. I cannot let go
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Why? Just, why? Enjoy the Badgers and call it a game.

I kid. Excellent choice, of course. Particularly if you want a nice character-building (since 1994) exercise. Spot on, in fact.

This is a team for people who like being beaten about the head and neck with a wet sock filled with leaden foolishness. We’ve sat and rooted for a donkey to win the derby for 9 years, only to watch that jackass depart to bluer pastures.

We are, however, in the first year of having a coach in - oh - almost 20 years. Most of us are just happy that part of the equation has been rectified. Others want more.

Maybe you were the missing piece.

Regardless, I feel like a bad guardian angel here - being around since the pen and paper days - but you’ll fit in with the rest of the group if you debate mercilessly, hate the Rags, now hate the Laffs, and love the idea of one for the thumb.
 
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Disgraced Cosmonaut said:
Why? Just, why? Enjoy the Badgers and call it a game.

I kid. Excellent choice, of course. Particularly if you want a nice character-building (since 1994) exercise. Spot on, in fact.

This is a team for people who like being beaten about the head and neck with a wet sock filled with leaden foolishness. We’ve sat and rooted for a donkey to win the derby for 9 years, only to watch that jackass depart to bluer pastures.

We are, however, in the first year of having a coach in - oh - almost 20 years. Most of us are just happy that part of the equation has been rectified. Others want more.

Maybe you were the missing piece.

Regardless, I feel like a bad guardian angel here - being around since the pen and paper days - but you’ll fit in with the rest of the group if you debate mercilessly, hate the Rags, now hate the Laffs, and love the idea of one for the thumb.
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I make this choice knowing full well that I could be headed for a long life of disappointment, but the Milwaukee Brewers already have me semi conditioned for that so I’m ready.

I’m kidding - sort of
 
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