Confirmed with Link: Brent Thompson OUT as Bridgeport HC!(Anaheim assistant)

[SI90]

It’s finally happened. In my opinion this next hire for the isles is extremely important and pivotal. Id like to see a guy that has the ability to teach and develop but also understands the modern game. I hope it’s not just a promote within thing. I hope they do an extensive search.

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[PK Cronin]

Pretty indifferent about this. Hopefully whoever replaces him is good.

 

[The Wahligator]

I hope they do an extensive search.

If by “extensive search” you mean Lou filters by “Former Devils”, then I think you’ll be happy!

 

[MJF]

Pretty indifferent about this. Hopefully whoever replaces him is good.

Same here. Another mixed bag of results and a guy who had a stay that was too long.

 

[PK Cronin]

Same here. Another mixed bag of results and a guy who had a stay that was too long.

That's my biggest knock against him, he was here forever. Change can be a good thing.

I did like most of the prospects when they came up though, they understood how they were expected to play within the system.

 

[The Wahligator]

Bode Wilde liked the Islanders’ post of this on Instagram

 

[periferal]

I will take change for change's sake.

 

[The Wahligator]

Plot twist: Bailey hasn’t been signed yet because he has a handshake agreement with Lou to be Bridgeport’s next HC!

 

[MJF]

That's my biggest knock against him, he was here forever. Change can be a good thing.

I did like most of the prospects when they came up though, they understood how they were expected to play within the system.

I think there was only one AHL coach who had a longer tenure with one parent club while Thompson was coaching, Roy Sommer. He was the Sharks AHL coach from 1998-2022. Interestingly, in 2022 he became the Anaheim Ducks AHL coach and retired at the end of this season.

 

[JRD76]

Would love a guy like Olli Jokinen to come over and teach these kids.

 

[YearlyLottery]

I do feel as if guys from Bridgeport always came up and looked the part. I did not mind Thompson at all down there. I am interested to see who they look to hire as coach down there. I would assume this should be Chris Lamoriello's job to hire the head coach. Should be interesting.

 

[bstash19]

It’s crazy to me that their social media announcements are sponsored by a personal injury law firm. It surprised me that wasn’t something we did during the wang years.

 

[periferal]

If there's going to be change I wish he was actually fired. Lou runs the organization like nothing is wrong with it at all. He just brings back everyone no matter the cost. Would be nice to see him actually improve on something.

 

[Skip To My Lou]

By god it happened.

I personally don't think the AHL Isles were in a good place with Thommer. Ready for someone new.

 

[The Wahligator]

With the departures of Thompson and Bailey the Islanders organization has freed itself of 27 years of service in one offseason.

 

[MJF]

It’s finally happened. In my opinion this next hire for the isles is extremely important and pivotal. Id like to see a guy that has the ability to teach and develop but also understands the modern game. I hope it’s not just a promote within thing. I hope they do an extensive search.

He was offered a spot on Greg Cronin’s bench.

 

[leeroggy]

With the departures of Thompson and Bailey the Islanders organization has freed itself of 27 years of service in one offseason.

And saved a combined $5 million on the Cap between the two!

I would like to see Herb Brooks' whistle hired as the replacement . . .

The drills would be repeated until they either got it right or said "I play for . . . the Bridgeport Islanders!"

 

[SCMURRAY]

Alight which ex Devils coach is Lou/Chris going to hire?

 

[leeroggy]

Jokinen would be great, but I doubt he'd leave

Maybe a Swedish coach

 

[JRD76]

Alight which ex Devils coach is Lou/Chris going to hire?

Scott Gomez, come on down!!! Well ex devil and isles asst coach.

 

[The Wahligator]

Alight which ex Devils coach is Lou/Chris going to hire?

Either MacLean (son on the team + already in the org.) or Rick Kowalsky (BPT asst. and 15+ years of service in NJ’s system).

I’d bet my life it’s either of these two guys.

 

[MJF]

Either MacLean (son on the team + already in the org.) or Rick Kowalsky (BPT asst. and 15+ years of service in NJ’s system).

I’d bet my life it’s either of these two guys.

I’m hoping it’s not but I’m thinking it’s Kowalsky’s job too.

 

[Strummergas]

If there's going to be change I wish he was actually fired. Lou runs the organization like nothing is wrong with it at all. He just brings back everyone no matter the cost. Would be nice to see him actually improve on something.

You got something you wanted and it's still not good enough...

Never look a gift horse in the mouth.

 

[Sparksrus3]

Am i the only one that hopes Lane Lambert is the next head coach in Bridgeport?

 

[Nizami Ganjavi]

Am i the only one that hopes Lane Lambert is the next head coach in Bridgeport?

Jack Capuano?