Title: Gillies
clebo99 - May 17, 2009 01:03 PM (GMT)
I know this going back a ways....but does anyone know or have any clips of the first time Gillies came back to NVMC as a Sabre? I wonder what kind of ovation he got. He was such a great Islander and it's too bad he couldn't finish his career with the Isles.
bumpkin - May 20, 2009 06:41 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (clebo99 @ May 17 2009, 08:03 AM) |
| Gillies as a Sabre? I wonder what kind of ovation he got. He was such a great Islander and it's too bad he couldn't finish his career with the Isles. |
I probably saw the games on the tube, he was always a fan favorite. I am sure he never got booed, but I do wonder if he ever fought an Islander after leaving the team.
Dr. Generosity - June 17, 2009 01:48 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (bumpkin @ May 20 2009, 01:41 AM) | ||
I probably saw the games on the tube, he was always a fan favorite. I am sure he never got booed, but I do wonder if he ever fought an Islander after leaving the team. |
Sorry to say, I don't remember, but it's hard to imagine Clarkie fighting an Islander, he wasn't much of a fighter at all after he left us on waivers and I doubt his heart would have been in it, that's for sure.
Heck, I wouldn't have fought Brian Curran either. :D
As for people booing Clarkie, I do remember he got razzed quite a bit during the 83-84 season, which was a miserable season for him. Then he stood up in the playoffs and was our greatest player---a lion roaring in autumn. It was amazing to watch.
Check out his stats for that year:
Reg. Season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1983–84 New York Islanders NHL 76 12 16 28 65 21 12 7 19 19
If I recall correctly (don't have the team stats handy) he was our top scorer in the Drive for Five---above even Trots and Boss, even though he was no longer on their line.
LEDZEP - June 17, 2009 02:18 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Dr. Generosity @ Jun 16 2009, 09:48 PM) | ||||
Sorry to say, I don't remember, but it's hard to imagine Clarkie fighting an Islander, he wasn't much of a fighter at all after he left us on waivers and I doubt his heart would have been in it, that's for sure. Heck, I wouldn't have fought Brian Curran either. :D As for people booing Clarkie, I do remember he got razzed quite a bit during the 83-84 season, which was a miserable season for him. Then he stood up in the playoffs and was our greatest player---a lion roaring in autumn. It was amazing to watch. Check out his stats for that year: Reg. Season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1983–84 New York Islanders NHL 76 12 16 28 65 21 12 7 19 19 If I recall correctly (don't have the team stats handy) he was our top scorer in the Drive for Five---above even Trots and Boss, even though he was no longer on their line. |
GP80
W50
L26
T4
PTS104
Record in 1984 ~ The year the NHL fixed the playoffs so the Islanders
would not win the 5th Cup :angrier:
DannyBinAfghanistan - June 19, 2009 10:31 PM (GMT)
I like to make believe Gillies never played on the Sabres...
4CUPZ - June 19, 2009 10:35 PM (GMT)
ONLY YOU GOT ME BACK
WELCOME BACK DANNY :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
NOW CHANGE YOUR NAME :thumbsup:
WELCOME BACK DANNY :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
NOW CHANGE YOUR NAME :thumbsup:
DannyBinAfghanistan - June 19, 2009 10:38 PM (GMT)
Haha thanks cupz! Good to be back--I've been back since december tho! :o Forgive my lack of participation, won't happen again! I'm in Hotlanta, so how do I change my name?
4CUPZ - June 19, 2009 11:13 PM (GMT)
I'M SURE WEBBY KNOWS THE TRICK
DANNYINTHEUSA WORKS FOR ME
I KNEW YOU'D BE BACK BY CHRISTMAS
BUT NEVER SAW YOU HERE
WELCOME BACK
STAY HERE
AND WHEN YOU SHOW UP AT THE BARN
THAT WILL BE THE BIGGEST GET BACK TOGETHER NYIC WILL EVER SEE
DANNYINTHEUSA WORKS FOR ME
I KNEW YOU'D BE BACK BY CHRISTMAS
BUT NEVER SAW YOU HERE
WELCOME BACK
STAY HERE
AND WHEN YOU SHOW UP AT THE BARN
THAT WILL BE THE BIGGEST GET BACK TOGETHER NYIC WILL EVER SEE
Webb20 - June 20, 2009 12:17 PM (GMT)
Welcome back Dan. Glad you made it there and back safely. And you did us proud. :thumbsup:
Just PM me with what name you want and I'll change your account like I've done in the past.
And Cupzy, glad you're back online. :banana:
Just PM me with what name you want and I'll change your account like I've done in the past.
And Cupzy, glad you're back online. :banana:
Shooter - June 20, 2009 03:35 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (DannyBinAfghanistan @ Jun 19 2009, 05:38 PM) |
| Haha thanks cupz! Good to be back--I've been back since december tho! :o Forgive my lack of participation, won't happen again! I'm in Hotlanta, so how do I change my name? |
Hey a delayed welcome back. Glad you're safe.
stevedepot - June 20, 2009 04:29 PM (GMT)
Welcome back DannyB!!!!
re: Gillies....I just remember him wearing a helmet them last 2 years with the sabres.
re: Gillies....I just remember him wearing a helmet them last 2 years with the sabres.
4CUPZ - June 20, 2009 06:16 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Webb20 @ Jun 20 2009, 08:17 AM) |
| Welcome back Dan. Glad you made it there and back safely. And you did us proud. :thumbsup: Just PM me with what name you want and I'll change your account like I've done in the past. And Cupzy, glad you're back online. :banana: |
WHY THANKS NICK :thumbsup:
MISSED ALL THE FUN
COUNTING THE HOURS TILL THE DRAFT :fear:
Webb20 - June 20, 2009 08:58 PM (GMT)
Yes, we'll have a front row seat.....
4CUPZ - June 20, 2009 09:46 PM (GMT)
WOULDNT EXPECT ANYTHING LESS :cheers: :thumbsup:
DannyBinAfghanistan - June 21, 2009 08:34 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Webb20 @ Jun 20 2009, 03:58 PM) |
| Yes, we'll have a front row seat..... |
Now THAT'S funny!:o)