Maybe I am the only one who noticed the coincidence that today the Islanders signed John Tavares to a 3-year contract, the NHL 2009-2010 season got released today at 3:00 EST and the Islanders season opener is happening on October 3rd. There are many people out there that say that 3 is a lucky number, by all accounts, I hope they're right.
No one is surprised when I say that I am excited for this coming season, however I tread with a little trepidation when I see that the Islanders haven't re-signed ANY free agents in the off season. The only moves the Islanders have dared to venture were the signing of rookie John Tavares and the signing of Yann Danis by the New Jersey Devils (what a lateral move, Devs!).
In the words of a friend of mine, the Islanders will be a solid 9th place team this season. Honestly, I won't settle for less. I feel that for once this team is going in the right direction and I feel that it can only go upward from here. Experts say that the Islanders are now where Chicago was a few years ago, and Chicago did make it to the division finals. That says a lot!
Needless to say, you may call me a sucker for buying in for the full season in a team that has proven failure so many times in the past, I am still a true believer and I am still excited for this coming season.
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