Stranded Once Again

I could spend today talking about Sidney Crosby's re-return to the ice last night, but I wouldn't have very much to talk about, as one assist isn't a great deal.  Also seeing the Portland Trailblazers falling further down the spiral (between Brandon Roy's premature retirement, the great stinker in the Garden on Wednesday, and now, a new coach, this is the most depressing season yet) is something that I would rather not ever mention.  So, what is there to talk about today?  Well, the fall of another team, as in the New York Islanders.  Yes, John Tavares and Matt Moulson are having their usual seasons, and PA Parenteau is a revelation as a set up man, but so much else has gone off the rails for the Islanders.  So, where does the blame begin (besides owner Charles Wang)?  Well, if you're an Islanders fan, it has to begin with the head coach, who just so happens to be one Jack Capuano.  Need proof that Capuano is on the hot seat?




Folks, as you can see, at some point, Tavares grabs the marker and draws up a strategy...well, the best one that anyone can do with one second left.  This begs the question of why on earth anyone would even call a timeout with one second left (if indeed, that's what happened).  The Islanders have been notorious for hiring no-name coaches, with decidedly negative results most of the time (Ted Nolan being the lone coach with any prior experience in 2008).  If I'm an Islanders fan, I would worry about Tavares and his eventual pulling of a Rick Nash or for that matter, the Islanders leaving town...presumably with a better owner.