This season has gone beyond “roller coaster” and into The Twilight Zone or into a wormhole someplace.
With yet another defenseman (and a goalie) landing on IR, Lou Lamoriello was forced to make another acquisition to keep the Islanders afloat and we are forced to talk about both.
In an addendum to Monday’s episode, we discuss the signing of Tony DeAngelo and our feelings about bringing the quarrelsome defenseman into the Islanders’ fold.
But we also discuss the trade for another defenseman, Scott Perunovich, who was once a prized prospect for both the Blues and a certain notable hockey podcast. A former Hobey Baker winner, Perunovich battled injuries and lost roster spots in his time in St. Louis, and might be a nice get for the Islanders, provided he can avoid the calamity that has chased their blueline around all season.
Along the way we touch on off-beat goalie options, learn more about Hibbing, Minnesota and the Perunovich tradition of fighting back hordes and tease an upcoming new edition of Master Pens Theater.
REFERENCES
- Here is this week’s episode of Hockey Night in New York, which had a good discussion about the DeAngelo signing.
- Dom’s writing on Perunovich has more actual viewing than you’ll get from any other Islanders source.
- The newest Islander’s family has some sick history, which Mike loves, and is from a town that’s referenced in G.I. Joe, which is right up my alley.
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