1.   As of Monday, they were plus a full scholarship but minus a franchise goalie.

2.   He could miss the rest of the season . . . Upon returning from the Olympics, franchise goalie Curtis Joseph broke his hand.

3.   The Islanders are no longer wild about Eric Fichaud, who they once felt could become a franchise goalie.

4.   They have a franchise goalie in Sean Burke and some young, promising legs on offense and defense.