Posts About "Doug Weight"
Doug Weight's Tenure with the Islanders
June 17th, 2018 Two weeks ago, Lou Lamoriello, the New York Islanders' president of hockey operations and general manager, relieved Doug Weight of his coaching duties. Weight, along with former general manager Garth Snow, will remain within the organization but Weight's days as the team's head coach are over. There were a lot of ups and downs...
Best Trade Deadline Deals in Oilers History
February 19th, 2018 With the 2018 NHL Trade Deadline fast approaching, it's time we take a trip down memory lane. The Edmonton Oilers will have a handful of players they'll be looking to move on or before Feb. 26. Unless they can come to terms on an extension with Patrick Maroon, you can bet the Oilers will be shopping him. The 29-year-old will likely be...
Isles Biggest Problem: Shots, Shots and More Shots
February 5th, 2018 With fewer than 30 games remaining, the New York Islanders are tied with the Philadelphia Flyers for the second wild-card spot. Both teams have 57 points, but the Flyers have one game in hand. The Islanders are right in the thick of things, and getting better goaltending from Jaroslav Halak. There's just one problem, though. It's how...
New York Islanders' Mid-Year Report
January 21st, 2018 We are now well over the halfway point in the 2017-18 New York Islanders season. Through the first 47 games there have been some high points, but plenty of lows. Offensively, the team is a juggernaut in which their top-six forwards are playing extremely well. On the defensive side, it's the complete opposite. Injuries, inexperience and...
Someone's to Blame for Islanders Recent Skid
January 8th, 2018 When Doug Weight was promoted to head coach in the offseason, the hope was the New York Islanders could pick up right where they left off. Weight took over for former head coach Jack Capuano about halfway through last season, and guided the Islanders to a 24-12-4 record. After a strong finish, Weight was rewarded with an...
Analyzing the Islanders' Playoff Chances
December 11th, 2017 After 29 games, the New York Islanders stand at 16-10-3, which is good enough for fourth place in the Metropolitan Division. However, there is no room to rest. While the Islanders hold the first wild-card spot, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers are right behind them. Coming into the season, not many people would have those...
