I don't know -- some of you may disagree with me. Certainly The Rodent is among the pessimists. In this column, written prior to yesterday's game, he tries to get us all as morose as he is by informing us that it's just a matter of time before one of our key players gets injured. Accordingly, I am holding him responsible for Greg DeVries' injury which will likely have him out for a month. (DeVries will be out -- not the Rodent.)

I'm trying the brevity thing today because I'm sure we all know the facts an have our opinions. Accordingly:

The Post: Disorganized and complacent.

John Dellapina over at The Daily News is the man as he agrees with my assertion that the team is letting Eric Lindros down.

In a way, it's comforting to be back at .500. I start freaking out when we get too far away from it, like an awkward teen who takes his date skating only to realize he can't skate and must cling to the wall. Bridget Wentworth says that the team is freaking out in today's Star Ledger. (That's where she says it. Presumably they're freaking out in the comfort of their homes or at the practice facility in Greenburgh. Leedsy -- get over here and help me with these ambiguous sentences.)

I grew up in Greenburg -- you'd think I'd know how to spell it.

Newsday -- It's like making love to a British woman. The lack of passion leads to losses and afternoon tea.

New York Times -- 2nd Period Implosion.

No quotes today because they were all pat BS. I'll make up some quotes instead:

Bobby Holik, referring to his turnover which led directly to Carolina's game winning goal said after the game, "I don't know -- I think I've been hanging out around Kovalev too much."

Eric Lindros implored his team to play better saying, "What a bunch of sad sacks. I'm going to keep playing -- these losers can join me whenever they feel up to it. Oh, and by the way, Simon? That was a pass. You're supposed to bury that."

Matthew Barnaby refused to let the loss get him down saying that he was looking forward to the next game. "I wish the Islanders all had children because I'm going to hunt down those that do, kill the children and eat them before tomorrow's game. Also, I'm, going to climb up into the stands and pee on a lucky Islander fan."

Finally, Jan Hlavac had the following to say about his being scratched for the fourth game. "Look, some of the peoples on the team have serious problems with Soy and roller blading and they get to film television ads in meatpacking district. I'm not saying there is a double standard, it is just difficult sometimes."

I'm going to go take a nap now. Peace.

-- Rightbug

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