tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420070021149211641.post4511888372335015360..comments2019-06-29T21:02:23.987-04:00Comments on Let There Be Light(house): Draft Party And BIG UPDATENick - Lighthousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17319878304631872148noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420070021149211641.post-38555154088222893432009-06-27T21:50:23.765-04:002009-06-27T21:50:23.765-04:00Good thread there Nick ... I see that you made the...Good thread there Nick ... I see that you made the Jumbo Tron on the Light House Promo ... very nice.<br /><br />Look forward to your next thread.19 Isle in NJ 22noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420070021149211641.post-87185891062020487382009-06-27T20:32:50.063-04:002009-06-27T20:32:50.063-04:00MW - such a relevant question. Short answer: I do...MW - such a relevant question. Short answer: I don't think the quality of the on-ice product will directly influence the Lighthouse. However, this pick could ignite more interest in the Islanders and motivate people to become more informed and active in the Lighthouse process.<br /><br />Think about it, and I've wondered before if the Town of Hempstead was too clever by half on this. The completeness hearing is scheduled for July 7, and I'll bet you many more people decided to attend because of this pick. It's not to say that only Islanders fans support the Lighthouse, but a more casual (pure) hockey fan could become more informed and motivated on the Lighthouse since the team anxiety is lessened.<br /><br />I really hope that made sense. In my view, the Lighthouse will rise or fall based on its benefit to the community. Tavares won't get us the Lighthouse directly, but his pick could provide a catalyst in public information and support.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11753698648862261183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420070021149211641.post-46051803298440712582009-06-27T18:21:17.325-04:002009-06-27T18:21:17.325-04:00Nick - now that the draft is over and we have our ...Nick - now that the draft is over and we have our man (I smile every time I think about it), we can turn our attention back to this critical issue. <br /><br />Do you think adding Tavares has any impact at all on our chances to get the Lighthouse passed? I hope that Kate Murray and the good people of Garden City see the video of last night's draft party. They can see that there is still a LOT of passion for hockey here on Long Island. A good team in an up to date building can be good for LI on so many levels. Not to mention the benefits of the rest of the project.mw147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420070021149211641.post-36199736241021621232009-06-27T17:19:12.575-04:002009-06-27T17:19:12.575-04:00Great news! :DGreat news! :DTheMetalChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06627766622392257867noreply@blogger.com