Posts About "Jack Capuano"
Isles Counting on Trotz to Be a Winner
August 10th, 2018 Will Barry Trotz become the New York Islanders' most successful coach since Al Arbour? That's what Lou Lamoriello had in mind when he signed Trotz to a five-year deal in June, and that is certainly what the fans are hoping will happen. With all the coaching wins he has under his belt, along with a Stanley Cup victory in his back pocket,...
Vegas Coaching Interviews Underway: Report
February 9th, 2017 Golden Knights fans can start the gossip. Recently dismissed New York Islanders bench boss Jack Capuano is reportedly in Las Vegas this week. If he is in fact here to talk to general manager George McPhee about a job with the NHL's newest franchise, it’s sure to kick off what promises to be a who’s who of recent NHL coaching...
THW Live Ep10: Goring Weighs in on Islanders Weight
January 25th, 2017 One long-time National Hockey League head coach has already been fired, and another is on the hot seat; and that forms the core of this week's The Hockey Writers Live podcast. https://soundcloud.com/thehockeywriterslive/thehockeywritersliveep10withbutchgoring Jack Capuano was relieved of his duties by the New York Islanders last...
Tatar & Nyquist Inquiries, Capuano Interviewed & More News
January 22nd, 2017 It's been talked about frequently this season. The Chicago Blackhawks are open to adding another forward (and they might be interested in a defenseman as well). They have a lot of young players up front and though he's healthy now, the absence of Marian Hossa revealed how fragile the forward balance is in Chicago. They're putting a lot...
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...
Greiss is Nice
January 18th, 2017 Although the New York Islanders are in last place in the Metropolitan Division, goaltender Thomas Greiss has always put them in a situation to win. Whether it be the team’s 7-4 loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday or their 4-0 win over the Bruins on Monday, Greiss has been consistently solid all season. From a lack of offense to issues...
