Islanders Point Blank: Isles looking to hire top hockey executive

[TeamKidd]

What he did with the Devils was incredible. But let’s not give him too much credit for the leafs. He’s only been with them for 3 drafts and the only. Significant players thus far have been Matthews(slam dunk easy pick) and Marner who was a good pick but you could argue Provorov or Werenski would have been better.

Babcock wanted the leafs job and the franchise has so much money it was an offer he couldn’t refuse.


The best move he made was getting a legit starting Goalie in Andersen. That was huge. But I wouldn’t credit Lou with the maple leafs turnaround. Most of their core was already there Kadri Reilly JVR Nylander.

well, he certainly didnt steer them down the shitter...and simply doing that would be a vast improvement over our current situation

 

[YearlyLottery]

well, he certainly didnt steer them down the ****ter...and simply doing that would be a vast improvement over our current situation

Well, at least I got an "ok".

 

[SI90]

Well, at least I got an "ok".

Ok.


Don’t be mad. I didn’t mean anything by it. Just didn’t feel like arguing when I think we’re all actually on the same page. f*** Snow.

 

[eoin92]

Ok.


Don’t be mad. I didn’t mean anything by it. Just didn’t feel like arguing when I think we’re all actually on the same page. **** Snow.

I don’t think there is anyone that still feels snow deserves to stay. As an islander fan, I wanted him to succeed, but enough is enough.

 

[LeapOnOver]

If lou coming here means we resign Tavares, then he can do nothing else the rest of his time here and it would be worth it

And what about if "changing nothing" means we resign Tavares? Is that worth keeping Snow on for? I don't think your response is very honest. You should expect more from a front office move than just retaining your superstar.

 

[LeapOnOver]

Lou L is more of a name than anything at this point.

Wake me when Lombardi agrees to work in a front office where garth snow is there in any capacity.

Not sure I want him either....he left the Kings in dire straights with the contracts he doled out. Nice to win a cup but they are looking at some dark years ahead.

 

[periferal]

Not sure I want him either....he left the Kings in dire straights with the contracts he doled out. Nice to win a cup but they are looking at some dark years ahead.

By the way...I totally agree with you.

The problem is that having snow as your GM for TWELVE YEARS is like being stranded in the desert - After a while you'd consider drinking the sand given your total desperation.

 

[NewYorkIsles]

 

[LeapOnOver]

By the way...I totally agree with you.

The problem is that having snow as your GM for TWELVE YEARS is like being stranded in the desert - After a while you'd consider drinking the sand given your total desperation.

Probably why I was on the fence a lot longer than most about Snow. Even MN is interviewing guys who haven't proven anything. Now that Snow has finally pushed me off the fence I'm also willing to take a shot on anyone else.

Honestly, my first pick is Fletcher. Has experience, built a playoff perennial team. If he gets us there AND we find the right coach we'll see if Fletcher has what it takes to compete for a cup.

I wouldn't frown at a Lombardi hiring obviously. I'm just hoping for better (no idea why I should be though lol).

 

[MJF]

Probably why I was on the fence a lot longer than most about Snow. Even MN is interviewing guys who haven't proven anything. Now that Snow has finally pushed me off the fence I'm also willing to take a shot on anyone else.

Honestly, my first pick is Fletcher. Has experience, built a playoff perennial team. If he gets us there AND we find the right coach we'll see if Fletcher has what it takes to compete for a cup.

I wouldn't frown at a Lombardi hiring obviously. I'm just hoping for better (no idea why I should be though lol).

I wouldn’t turn my nose up at Lombardi or Lamoriello. Both built Stanley Cup champions, both changed the culture of their organizations, and both are better than Garth Snow.

 

[LeapOnOver]

I wouldn’t turn my nose up at Lombardi or Lamoriello. Both built Stanley Cup champions, both changed the culture of their organizations, and both are better than Garth Snow.

Wouldn't turn my nose up either, however the day Garth Snow is fired i'd like to be clapping for both that reason AND who they choose as a replacement. Not just the former. Lams or Lombs would both make me frown a little and I'd have to take a "wait and see" approach on them. They wouldn't bring me instant excitement other than the ousting of Garth Snow.

 

[GTislanders]

Hold up with Lou is toronto. Contract bs. Hell be here the second he can get here. May come with a joint Lombardi annoucement. Timeframe is around the finals or after.

Not sure what this means for snow. I know some said new president, not what im hearing.

 

[YearlyLottery]

Hold up with Lou is toronto. Contract bs. Hell be here the second he can get here. May come with a joint Lombardi annoucement. Timeframe is around the finals or after.

Not sure what this means for snow. I know some said new president, not what im hearing.

I'm not being a dick, but who exactly are you hearing this from besides all the same people we are as well?

 

[GTislanders]

I'm not being a dick, but who exactly are you hearing this from besides all the same people we are as well?

Youll hAve to go back and read it. Im not going to set myself up to get hounded for it.

 

[BrockLobster]

Hold up with Lou is toronto. Contract bs. Hell be here the second he can get here. May come with a joint Lombardi annoucement. Timeframe is around the finals or after.

Not sure what this means for snow. I know some said new president, not what im hearing.

So we are getting both?

 

[NewYorkIsles]

Hold up with Lou is toronto. Contract bs. Hell be here the second he can get here. May come with a joint Lombardi annoucement. Timeframe is around the finals or after.

Not sure what this means for snow. I know some said new president, not what im hearing.

What page did you previously write this?

 

[SI]

I'm not being a dick, but who exactly are you hearing this from besides all the same people we are as well?

Here is the Recap of it - GT has a connection with an ex Isles media guy (cameraman) - he claims that it is a done deal and Lou will be the GM- his son was working this behind the scenes.

My question is what does Lombardi have to do with this? Is Lonbardi going to be president and lou GM?

 

[scott99]

Larry Brooks with an article on the possibility of lou coming.

Now its just turning into a terribly kept secret.

https://nypost.com/2018/04/28/long-island-lou-lamoriello-dont-rule-out-one-last-rescue/

We have to deal with the secrecy of lou coming until 6/30, unless theres a major leak before hand, or lou can terminate the deal earlier. But theres way too smoke here people, and it has nothing to do with dean lombardi.

I would prefer to have Lou in place BEFORE the draft and before free agency.

 

[GTislanders]

So we are getting both?

I'm not sure. Lamoirello is a done deal. Lombardi could be his doing, which complicates things, because I'm hearing Lou/Lombardi GM/Pres. Combo. So where does that leave Snow?

 

[periferal]

Hold up with Lou is toronto. Contract bs. Hell be here the second he can get here. May come with a joint Lombardi annoucement. Timeframe is around the finals or after.

Not sure what this means for snow. I know some said new president, not what im hearing.

With respect...

Who are you to be "hearing" anything?

 

[IslesFanatic]

I'm not sure. Lamoirello is a done deal. Lombardi could be his doing, which complicates things, because I'm hearing Lou/Lombardi GM/Pres. Combo. So where does that leave Snow?

food taster? bathroom attendant?

 

[periferal]

Look how cute the Isles are...They are going after a guy who has less playoff series wins than snow to make him feel better.

 

[GTislanders]

With respect...

Who are you to be "hearing" anything?

I work at the dip and dots stand at Barclays. I know people.

 

[doublechili]

I work at the dip and dots stand at Barclays. I know people.

This might just be the single greatest post in the history of this board.

 

[isles31]

Look how cute the Isles are...They are going after a guy who has less playoff series wins than snow to make him feel better.

Is that a knock on Lou as a Leafs Gm? for 2.5 years? where he built a hell of a core that will compete for years to come? Because he has only been there since july of 2015.

If only he had worked another organization for like, 28 years, and built a team that went to play for 5 cups and win 3. (25 playoff series wins in that time)

"Lou's a model for our business. This is not just the best run franchise in the NHL, it’s the best-run franchise in pro sports," - Brian Burke re: Devils.