Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Isles roster Didnt hear anything about it, but according to NHL.com, he's on their roster. I guess the Wings told Bootland to take a hike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted July 6, 2007 I always liked Booter. I definitely want to see him have success somewhere. Hopefully he'll be getting regular minutes. The Isles have made some good moves, despite losing alot of talent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Not like he was ever going to make it here anyways. He wasn't all that great of a fighter to begin with, and Lou, I think you can agree with me. There are a lot better choices for players who can do his job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Good for Darryl , I wish we wouldve re-signed him even to go into the AHL. He was one of my favorite guys despite being an injury call up when he played on the Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 (edited) wow... our forwards or possiblilities of forwards are dropping like flys... Perhaps the Wings Uppers has a case of Scurvy... or how you English gents say it..... the plague! Cheers Q! Edited July 6, 2007 by OsGOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Not like he was ever going to make it here anyways. He wasn't all that great of a fighter to begin with, and Lou, I think you can agree with me. There are a lot better choices for players who can do his job. I agree, Bootland is not a good fighter. Im sure theyll replace him, as for whatever reason the Wings see the need for a few tough guys on their minor club but not for the big one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted July 6, 2007 I agree, Bootland is not a good fighter. Im sure theyll replace him, as for whatever reason the Wings see the need for a few tough guys on their minor club but not for the big one. Yeah really. I definitely disagree with that method. No matter what I think our squad could use a sherrif. I would be willing to lose a little offense on the 4th line in order to have someone with a badge out there. But obviously thats not gonna happen for awhile.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 NO BOOTER NO. Makes having the Isles as my second favorite team all the more better. Booter's a great guy. Best of luck to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 I wonder if the Islanders are taking the Anaheim approach this season. Yesterday they already signed another big time fighter, Kip Brennan (name ring a bell Lou? ). Although I have to say Brennan is a lot better of a fighter then Bootland, they might still be taking that approach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Yeah really. I definitely disagree with that method. No matter what I think our squad could use a sherrif. I would be willing to lose a little offense on the 4th line in order to have someone with a badge out there. But obviously thats not gonna happen for awhile.... Ive been calling for the sheriff forever, but no one answers! It does annoy me though that they'll have a couple guys who fight down in GR, but not on the Wings. Why the different philosophy, you know? Kp- Yep, i know Kip Brennan. Never really thought much of him though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coyote0106 2 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Meh. Bootland is just going to be the "tough guy" in Bridgeport now....although I'd like for the Griffs to play him and his new team...I'd love to heckle him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grinder_25 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 He had plenty of chances to make the team, just couldn't pick up his game in the big leauge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Diamonds 25 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 I liked Bootland until he get punked by the likes of TooToo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyoski 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 I liked Bootland until he get punked by the likes of TooToo ...who wouldn't drop the gloves with him the next night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 The Bootland / Comrie / Guerin line is going to be amazing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spydrwebb 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 no real loss. good intentions and all, bootland didn't have a place here, good for him to go somewhere that might actually use him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sixer 37 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 no loss here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 He was one of the nicest guys I met at camp, and I'll miss him, but I wish him luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Go get 'em Booter ! Best of luck ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Good for Booter. Wish the Wings could've kept hold of him, even though his time with them was probably running out in making full-time NHL duty. Hope he can do it with NYI! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildwings44 5 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 I'll miss Booter. I'm glad he'll get more of a chance to play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GordieSid&Ted Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Ive been calling for the sheriff forever, but no one answers! It does annoy me though that they'll have a couple guys who fight down in GR, but not on the Wings. Why the different philosophy, you know? Kp- Yep, i know Kip Brennan. Never really thought much of him though. Don't get me wrong Lou, i'm a huge fight fan like yourself. However, I don't put as much stock into as you might. I don't know where you stand specifically but given my druthers i'd take guys like Jamal Mayers and Jason Smith any day over Derek Boogard or Georges Laraque. Anyway, I digress. You mentioned the different philosphies between GR and the Wings. I don't follow GR. What has been their record the past 6 years? Are they better than the Wings in their respectivle league and can it be attributed to having fighters on the team? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Meh, its no real loss. He was never going to crack the Wings lineup as a regular, so its not a big deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 I agree, Bootland is not a good fighter. Im sure theyll replace him, as for whatever reason the Wings see the need for a few tough guys on their minor club but not for the big one. They know minor league hockey fans expect a fight. Hell, if I go to an AHL game and don't see a fight, I don't feel like I've gotten my money's worth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2007 Don't get me wrong Lou, i'm a huge fight fan like yourself. However, I don't put as much stock into as you might. I don't know where you stand specifically but given my druthers i'd take guys like Jamal Mayers and Jason Smith any day over Derek Boogard or Georges Laraque. Anyway, I digress. You mentioned the different philosphies between GR and the Wings. I don't follow GR. What has been their record the past 6 years? Are they better than the Wings in their respectivle league and can it be attributed to having fighters on the team? Well, if i were to look at it strictly from an entertainment perspective, I'd love for someone like Boogaard here. I dont put stock in it as such that i believe you need a guy like that to win though, thats just me the fight lover wanting him. I think a guy like that does bring some benefit, but just not enough for me to say its a necessity. As far as whats best for the team, yes, I agree that guys like Mayers and Moen are more what you need. I dont really follow GR either, as far as wins and losses. I just pay attention to who's on the team, and i know there's a couple guys down there like Bootland, Norton, and Amadio that will throw down. I just find it perplexing that an organization that seems to be anti-fighting for the most part would even bother having guys like that down in the minors. They know minor league hockey fans expect a fight. Hell, if I go to an AHL game and don't see a fight, I don't feel like I've gotten my money's worth But what about all the people at the Joe who get on their feet and roar even when lamest of scrums breaks out? Dont they wanna give these high paying fans what they want? From what it sounds like after reading one of Matt's posts, Nill runs GR basically? That may explain why GR has a few fighters on it and the Wings dont. So to sum it up...I hate Holland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
