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New York Islanders: the 12 Days of Isles Christmas

By Jennifer Lapka|
Nov 25, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Fans of the New York Islanders cheer as they score the tying goal in the third period of the game against San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. The San Jose Sharks defeated the New York Islanders with a score of 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Fans of the New York Islanders cheer as they score the tying goal in the third period of the game against San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. The San Jose Sharks defeated the New York Islanders with a score of 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

With the holidays approaching and the playoffs looming farther and farther out of reach for the New York Islanders, this writer put together a little Christmas list ditty sung to the 12 Days of Christmas.

On the first day of Christmas, the Isles should give to us: a true winger for Tavares.

On the second day of Christmas, the Isles should give to us: two D on the power play and a true winger for Tavares.

On the third day of Christmas, the Isles should give to us: three strong periods a game, two D on the power play, and a true winger for Tavares.

On the fourth day of Christmas, the Isles should give to us: four consistent lines, three strong periods a game, two D on the power play, and a true winger for Tavares.

On the fifth day of Christmas, the Isles should give to us: SNOW AND CAPPY’S PINK SLIPS, four consistent lines, three strong periods a game, two D on the power play, and a true winger for Tavares.

On the sixth day of Christmas, the Isles should give to us: Boychuk back with Leddy, SNOW AND CAPPY’S PINK SLIPS, four consistent lines, three strong periods a game, two D on the power play, and a true winger for Tavares.

On the seventh day of Christmas, the Isles should give to us: confidence for Stromie, Boychuk back with Leddy, SNOW AND CAPPY’S PINK SLIPS, four consistent lines, three strong periods a game, two D on the power play, and a true winger for Tavares.

On the eighth day of Christmas, the Isles should give to us: accountability for Brock Nelson, confidence for Stromie, Boychuk back with Leddy, SNOW AND CAPPY’S PINK SLIPS, four consistent lines, three strong periods a game, two D on the power play, and a true winger for Tavares.

On the ninth day of Christmas, the Isles should give to us: an extension for Cal Clutterbuck, accountability for Brock Nelson, confidence for Stromie, Boychuk back with Leddy, SNOW AND CAPPY’S PINK SLIPS, four consistent lines, three strong periods a game, two D on the power play, and a true winger for Tavares.

On the 10th day of Christmas, the Isles should give to us: an A for Johnny Boychuk, an extension for Cal Clutterbuck, accountability for Brock Nelson, confidence for Stromie, Boychuk back with Leddy, SNOW AND CAPPY’S PINK SLIPS, four consistent lines, three strong periods a game, two D on the power play, and a true winger for Tavares.

On the 11th day of Christmas, the Isles should give to us: two consistent goalies, an A for Johnny Boychuk, an extension for Cal Clutterbuck, accountability for Brock Nelson, confidence for Stromie, Boychuk back with Leddy, SNOW AND CAPPY’S PINK SLIPS, four consistent lines, three strong periods a game, two D on the power play, and a true winger for Tavares.

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On the 12th day of Christmas, the Isles should give to us: a future with our 91, two consistent goalies, an A for Johnny Boychuk, an extension for Cal Clutterbuck, accountability for Brock Nelson, confidence for Stromie, Boychuk back with Leddy, SNOW AND CAPPY’S PINK SLIPS, four consistent lines, three strong periods a game, two D on the power play, and a true winger for Tavares.

(It’s the holidays, frustrations are high, and I’ve had this tune in my head for too long.)

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