tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366906.post115816897287921431..comments2024-01-21T15:42:54.554-08:00Comments on New York Islanders Legends: Battlin' Billy SmithJoe Pelletierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906327400250923397noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366906.post-34778921734196358132011-04-21T21:42:55.013-07:002011-04-21T21:42:55.013-07:00I was playing college hockey during the Islanders ...I was playing college hockey during the Islanders "drive for five" and Billy Smith was my hero. He taught me a lot about defending "My" crease. Billy would take an opposing player out if they got in his crease. He was a joy to watch and missed by many hockey fans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366906.post-37445118043164617962010-03-20T17:01:13.715-07:002010-03-20T17:01:13.715-07:00best goalie ever.Had great knowledge of all opposi...best goalie ever.Had great knowledge of all opposing players around him .Always knew where the puck was ,and who was around his crease.Off the ice one of the warmest guys, and a true gentlemen, and friendUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362528797251071534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366906.post-41283924129907243322009-09-06T11:48:36.952-07:002009-09-06T11:48:36.952-07:00Nowhere near the greatest goaltender of all time, ...Nowhere near the greatest goaltender of all time, the stats don't support it, however he was a great playoff goaltender and one mean SOB, if a foward tried to screen him Billy would crack him on the ankles or back of the legs, I used to hate the guy when he played.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04235358002099504256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366906.post-36289951923318803352009-01-13T17:09:00.000-08:002009-01-13T17:09:00.000-08:00Hands down the greatest goaltender of all time! A...Hands down the greatest goaltender of all time! As a a toddler I used to watch the Isles practice at Cantiague Park in Hicksville. I'd patiently wait for Billy to come off the ice at the far end by himself and offer to share my Oreos with him! The same guy who axed anyone who approached his crease taught me everything I know about the game of hockey while licking the center of Oreos! Billy even taught me how to ice-skate! His skills were superior and his passion for the great game of hockey is unmatched! #31!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366906.post-19863966890401639482008-09-21T08:09:00.000-07:002008-09-21T08:09:00.000-07:00Billy Smith Greatest Goaltender ever. Great agress...Billy Smith Greatest Goaltender ever. Great agressive "don't take sh*t from nobody"attitude. Long Island hero and legendAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366906.post-33947155314976338762008-04-10T09:38:00.000-07:002008-04-10T09:38:00.000-07:00The best of all time. Billy played his position wi...The best of all time. Billy played his position with passion and a attitude. Love Him or hate him Billy delieverd and backed it up. Billy you are my N.H.L idol good luck Billy "OPPOSEDROY"OpposedRoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11041535340639829015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366906.post-1164952061583645442006-11-30T21:47:00.000-08:002006-11-30T21:47:00.000-08:00I hated this guy. He was so damn good in the play...I hated this guy. He was so damn good in the playoffs, and such a mean-spirited jerk during the rest of the season. <BR/><BR/>Great goalie!Shnidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17514484004225701060noreply@blogger.com