The Islanders have stated that DiPietro will play approximately two of every
three games for the rest of the season because they don't want him to sit.

Apparently, they have decided that he will be their goaltender of the
future, and they are trying to force-feed him.

I agree with you. I don't think a year in the IHL (or some time sitting on
the bench behind John VanBiesbrouck would be detrimental. Maybe they are
trying to justify using the number one pick on a goalie.


Dave Geringer


"Anthony J. Buffa" wrote:

> I saw that DiPietro (spelling?) was shellshocked in a 6-0 Isles loss the
> other nite, he was removed after allowing 4 goals early. I hope the
> Isles know what they are doing. In the NFL, it used to be that even a
> very talented rookie QB with a weak team (especially offensive line)
> could get wrecked both physically and emotionally by the constant
> pounding and depressing lack of results. I hope the Islanders know what
> they are doing, and dont ruin what should become a stellar pro career.
> Anyone closer to the situation know what is going on?
>
> Tony Buffa
> RPI '64                 Go Engineers!!