Posts tagged with "Garth Snow"
Calvin de Haan: A Bright Spot on the Blue Line
May 24th, 2017 Islanders defenseman Calvin de Haan has concluded the most successful season of his career and was rewarded. Although the Islanders fell just short of a playoff appearance at the end of last season, there has been an impressive showing on the blue line in de Haan, who has become a valuable piece of the Islanders' success. Most...
Not Too Long a Weight; Isles Pick Doug
April 12th, 2017 Three days ago, Doug Weight used the following words to describe his tenure as interim head coach of the New York Islanders this season: "exhilarating, challenging, fun, very fortunate." What he didn't say was whether he wanted the full-time gig itself. After meeting face to face with Islanders GM Garth Snow and team ownership,...
Facing Off Podcast: Recapping the NHL Trade Deadline
March 2nd, 2017 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion — you name it, we’re debating it. Albeit, not always with a serious tone. We’re keeping this column light, so keep that in mind when...
5 Things Learned from Capuano Firing
January 19th, 2017 The New York Islanders relieved head coach Jack Capuano of his coaching duties Tuesday. The move was not a surprise with the team mired in last place in the Eastern Conference. The Isles have been a major disappointment so far this season. The team has clearly taken a step back after posting back-to-back 100-point seasons the past two...
Islanders Next Steps After Capuano Firing
January 17th, 2017 That the New York Islanders fired head coach Jack Capuano Tuesday is not the biggest story surrounding the team. What happens next is. Capuano seemed to be on borrowed time all season, what with the Isles disastrous start and sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings midway through the 2016-17 campaign. His firing...
Isles' Capuano Out, Hutton & Cullen Injury Updates & More News
January 17th, 2017 The New Islanders relieved Jack Capuano of his head coaching duties and named Doug Weight as interim head coach, the team announced on Tuesday. The news comes one day removed from the Islanders' 4-0 win over the Boston Bruins during a matinee game between the clubs — their second victory in the past six contests and 17th of the...
