Summer Poll Series - Best Islander to wear #24?

[Mr Misunderstood]

After a few days of no polls, we're back.

I have no idea who to vote for.

Radek f***in Martinek is the longest tenured #24

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[Strummergas]

After a few days of no polls, we're back.

I have no idea who to vote for.

Radek f***in Martinek is the longest tenured #24

This one might be the worst one yet. For me it's between Martinek and Mayfield.

 

[leeroggy]

After a few days of no polls, we're back.

I have no idea who to vote for.

Radek f***in Martinek is the longest tenured #24

Mikko Makela

In his 4 years with the Isles (traded early in season 5), he put up 93 goals and 121 assists. That's pretty solid.

Season	Team	Lge	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	+/-	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

1985-86	New York Islanders	NHL	58	16	20	36	28	12	--	--	--	--	--
1986-87	New York Islanders	NHL	80	24	33	57	24	3	11	2	4	6	8
1987-88	New York Islanders	NHL	73	36	40	76	22	14	6	1	4	5	6
1988-89	New York Islanders	NHL	76	17	28	45	22	-16	--	--	--	--	--

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

This one might be the worst one yet. For me it's between Martinek and Mayfield.

I just voted for Mayfield based solely on the game 6 snipe. Recency bias I know, but whatever...

Sorry to Mikko

 

[saintunspecified]

Saw a lot of Mikko Makela, who was among the most disappointing players in New York Islanders history. Unlike Volek, who had a somewhat similar career arc, Makela didn't have similar physical limitations. People in the organization thought he was going to be star.

 

[doublechili]

Saw a lot of Mikko Makela, who was among the most disappointing players in New York Islanders history. Unlike Volek, who had a somewhat similar career arc, Makela didn't have similar physical limitations. People in the organization thought he was going to be star.

I liked Makela a lot, but it was more about his potential. I also thought he was going to be a star. If we make an "all-disappointment" Isles team, he'd be on it along with Malakhov (who was good, but had tools to be a superstar).

 

[saintunspecified]

I liked Makela a lot, but it was more about his potential. I also thought he was going to be a star. If we make an "all-disappointment" Isles team, he'd be on it along with Malakhov (who was good, but had tools to be a superstar).

Agree. Malakhov was extremely talented. However, I think his struggles are a little easier to understand. Dunno if you remember coming across this:

Why Trump’s Lawyer Was Sued Over $350,000 He Says He Doesn’t Remember Cashing

 

[MatthewBarnabysTears]

Not saying Radek Martinek was amazing, but he eventually developed into a solid top-4 homegrown D and it was such a symptom of the worst of the Wang era that we let him walk.

 

[MichaelK]

What about Ken Baumgartner?

 

[Crazy Cizikas]

 

[Crazy Cizikas]

What about Ken Baumgartner?

Yup. I guess he’s a write-in.

 

[SI]

Mikko Makela

In his 4 years with the Isles (traded early in season 5), he put up 93 goals and 121 assists. That's pretty solid.

Season	Team	Lge	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	+/-	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

1985-86	New York Islanders	NHL	58	16	20	36	28	12	--	--	--	--	--
1986-87	New York Islanders	NHL	80	24	33	57	24	3	11	2	4	6	8
1987-88	New York Islanders	NHL	73	36	40	76	22	14	6	1	4	5	6
1988-89	New York Islanders	NHL	76	17	28	45	22	-16	--	--	--	--	--

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

Loved Mikko!

 

[Crazy Cizikas]

Loved Mikko!

I actually made an art project about Mikko in 9th grade.

 

[doublechili]

Agree. Malakhov was extremely talented. However, I think his struggles are a little easier to understand. Dunno if you remember coming across this:

Why Trump’s Lawyer Was Sued Over $350,000 He Says He Doesn’t Remember Cashing

Yikes! I didn't know about that.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

View attachment 458008

Added, sorry I missed him and his flowing locks of lettuce.

 

[miscs75]

Radek pre dental work for the win

 

[Islanders4Cups]

I to remember cringing as Makela disappointed time and time again. It probably was because of all the great years and then the disappointment of it coming to an end as players like Makela were just not good enough. The Isles traded Makela for Hubie Macdonough who never panned out to anything and Ken Baumgartner who was a decent tough defenseman.

To me it is between Gordie Lane who was a tough physical bottom pairing defenseman who had brilliance but quite a few downs with his 4 cup rings vs Martinek, a solid top 4 defenseman.

It’s a tough one but I will go with Martinek because he was a better player.

 

[frankieboy]

Mikko Makela

In his 4 years with the Isles (traded early in season 5), he put up 93 goals and 121 assists. That's pretty solid.

Season	Team	Lge	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	+/-	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

1985-86	New York Islanders	NHL	58	16	20	36	28	12	--	--	--	--	--
1986-87	New York Islanders	NHL	80	24	33	57	24	3	11	2	4	6	8
1987-88	New York Islanders	NHL	73	36	40	76	22	14	6	1	4	5	6
1988-89	New York Islanders	NHL	76	17	28	45	22	-16	--	--	--	--	--

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

I almost voted for him. I remember when he was first signed (he was signed in the summer with Ari Haanpaa, who was mostly forgetable). Anyway, I remember thinking, "Man, Makela has increased his goal totals by 50% each of his first three years." He also had good size (6-2, 203) and speed.

 

[IslandersFan]

Gordie Lane

Is there a better hockey name than “Gordie”?
A member of all four cups, the guy was a warrior who’s contributions went way beyond the score sheet. Along with Nystrom and Gillies, Gordie kept other teams honest.

 

[19 Straight]

For me, this is the biggest wasteland # so far. Martinek was less than a JAG. This is an understatement, but I was never impressed with Gordy Lane as a player from the dynasty era. He was, in my mind, the weakest link on the blueline and was the #6 man. But, he was better than Martinek. Mayfield has not played enough and well enough to earn my vote. I reluctantly vote for Lane, but it will be Mayfield a year from now if he continues to improve.

 

[And You Feel Shame]

I went Gord Lane here, though cases could be made for a number of the entrants here, and in a few seasons this may be all Mayfield. Makela was a close second for me. Loved Malakhov, but damn you Maloney. Grit points to Baumgartner and Odjick, who also were simply not on the roster long enough...