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Post by Lithfan on Apr 17, 2018 15:05:25 GMT -5
A glimmer of hope, perhaps??? www.sny.tv/islanders/news/islanders-looking-to-hire-top-hockey-executive/272574748Islanders looking to hire top hockey executive
By Chris Botta | 3:40PM
Co-owners Scott Malkin and Jon Ledecky are in the process of identifying a top executive to join the Islanders' hockey operations department, two NHL sources confirmed on Tuesday to SNY's Point Blank.
Since current Islanders President/GM/Alternate Governor Garth Snow has not been relieved of his duties more than a week since the end of another disastrous season, it is believed that the new hire would become Islanders GM while Snow would remain President (or given a new title).
The process includes asking other NHL teams for permission to speak to some of their executives. Among those expected to be on Malkin and Ledecky's list of highly-regarded hockey people to interview are Julian BriseBois (Lightning), Paul Fenton (Predators), and Tom Fitzgerald (Devils), who are assistant general managers with their respective clubs.
One source said that Malkin and Ledecky will wait for the completion of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs -- to see which executives become available -- before intensifying the process. A conversation with Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello, whose son Chris is the Islanders' assistant GM, should also be of interest to the Islanders' owners if the legendary ex-Devils boss becomes available.
Many of the top candidates will not be interested in joining the Islanders unless Malkin and Ledecky give them complete autonomy of the hockey operations.
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Post by Big L on Apr 17, 2018 20:36:31 GMT -5
A glimmer of hope, perhaps??? www.sny.tv/islanders/news/islanders-looking-to-hire-top-hockey-executive/272574748Islanders looking to hire top hockey executive
By Chris Botta | 3:40PM
Co-owners Scott Malkin and Jon Ledecky are in the process of identifying a top executive to join the Islanders' hockey operations department, two NHL sources confirmed on Tuesday to SNY's Point Blank.
Since current Islanders President/GM/Alternate Governor Garth Snow has not been relieved of his duties more than a week since the end of another disastrous season, it is believed that the new hire would become Islanders GM while Snow would remain President (or given a new title).
The process includes asking other NHL teams for permission to speak to some of their executives. Among those expected to be on Malkin and Ledecky's list of highly-regarded hockey people to interview are Julian BriseBois (Lightning), Paul Fenton (Predators), and Tom Fitzgerald (Devils), who are assistant general managers with their respective clubs.
One source said that Malkin and Ledecky will wait for the completion of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs -- to see which executives become available -- before intensifying the process. A conversation with Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello, whose son Chris is the Islanders' assistant GM, should also be of interest to the Islanders' owners if the legendary ex-Devils boss becomes available.
Many of the top candidates will not be interested in joining the Islanders unless Malkin and Ledecky give them complete autonomy of the hockey operations.
We can only hope. Garf should not be allowed to stay, in any capacity, or a,lowed anywhere near the building. keeping Garf on in any way is just a another half assed measure this franchise can’t afford. |
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Post by Lithfan on Apr 18, 2018 7:09:24 GMT -5
eeping Garf on in any way is just a another half assed measure this franchise can’t afford. Rumor has it that Wang gave Garth a long term extension before selling the team, which could explain keeping him on, but in a different capacity other than GM. I would rather see him out of the organization, but I could live with it if he is no longer in charge of the roster. Who knows, maybe he is qualified to make coffee for a new GM. Or pick up his dry cleaning. |
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Post by Big L on Apr 18, 2018 9:32:55 GMT -5
eeping Garf on in any way is just a another half assed measure this franchise can’t afford. Rumor has it that Wang gave Garth a long term extension before selling the team, which could explain keeping him on, but in a different capacity other than GM. I would rather see him out of the organization, but I could live with it if he is no longer in charge of the roster. Who knows, maybe he is qualified to make coffee for a new GM. Or pick up his dry cleaning. if they don’t take away Garfs keys to the building, then the only thing he can e in charge of is making trades with the Edmonton GM. Nothing else. He’s even fuck the coffee up. |
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Post by Big L on Apr 24, 2018 8:17:24 GMT -5
Minnesota wild make the playoffs 6 years in a row. Actually won two of those first round series. What do they do after making the playoffs this year? Fire their GM of 9 years. Owner was convinced a change was needed at the very top.
And here we are, still stuck with Garth fucking Snow. You’ve got to be kidding me. This is just a bad dream, right? I’ll wake up any time now?
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Post by Big L on Apr 24, 2018 16:22:58 GMT -5
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Post by Big L on Apr 28, 2018 18:51:29 GMT -5
Isles pick 11 and 12 in the draft.
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Post by Big L on May 3, 2018 11:41:33 GMT -5
LOL
“Count me in on the contingent that will be done with the team if no moves are made to repair the front office and coaching staff. Out of 40 years, this team has tortured me for the last 24, that is almost as long as the maximum sentence for a second degree murder. Twice the maximum sentence for manslaughter.
I didn't kill anyone. I don’t deserve this shit.”
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Post by Lithfan on May 3, 2018 12:31:13 GMT -5
RIP. The architect of the dynasty.
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Post by Lithfan on May 7, 2018 13:03:00 GMT -5
Do we even dare to get our hopes up:
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Post by Big L on May 7, 2018 13:38:36 GMT -5
Do we even dare to get our hopes up: Better than snow. Lou worries me though. His drafts with Toronto weren’t exactly stellar. But he’s still better than snow. |
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Post by Lithfan on May 7, 2018 13:56:39 GMT -5
Do we even dare to get our hopes up: Better than snow. Lou worries me though. His drafts with Toronto weren’t exactly stellar. But he’s still better than snow. At least at 75 he will not be selling anyone on a 12-year plan. |
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Post by RobR on May 7, 2018 16:00:27 GMT -5
Do we even dare to get our hopes up: I'll believe it when I see it. |
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Post by islesmb on May 7, 2018 16:21:14 GMT -5
I’d much rather have an up and comer like Tom Fitzgerald who has worked under Ray Shero for the last 10 years or so. But I guess anyone is better than Snow if it happens.
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Post by Big L on May 7, 2018 18:47:20 GMT -5
Let’s not forget the Isles are entering their second month of their exhaustive evaluation of all hockey operations. Clearly they are leaving no stone unturned. :rolleyes:
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