Schremp To Make Isles Debut

Here are the lines the Isles used at practice yesterday:

Moulson-Tavares-Okposo
Bergenheim-Weight-Sim
Schremp-Bailey-Hunter
Comeau-Park-Jackman
Tambellini-Thompson-Rechlicz

After practice Rechlicz was sent to the Sound Tigers. The newest member of the Islanders, Rob Schremp, will be used on a line with Bailey and Hunter. Looks like Tambellini and Thompson are out for tomorrow night.

Isles say they got Schremp to give him a shot at the NHL level, they should give him 15 to 20 games and decide from there. Tambellini has had his chance.

Isles Lose in Shootout, Tavares Scores

John Tavares had a goal and an assist, but the Islanders lost to Pittsburgh in their home opener on Saturday night, 4-3.

Isles say a good overall team effort; Okposo, Tavares, Bailey looked good.

Bailey's Development

After a slow start, Josh Bailey's play improved in the second half of the season. How will his develop progress in his second season?

Isles say Josh will get 50 points in his second year.

Next Year's Roster

2009 - 2010 New York Islanders Roster

Forwards

Comeau - Bailey - Okposo
Tambellini - Weight - Hunter
Bergenheim - Nielsen - Park
Sim - Thompson - Jackman

Defense

Streit - Gervais
Witt - Martinek
Sutton - Meyer
Hillen

Goalies

DiPietro
???

Isles say the roster is missing a big time goal scorer; any available in the draft?

Next Years' Top Line

So who do you think will be on the top line next year?

Isles say Okposo, Bailey, Tavares.