Lmao, so Lou who met with Tavares a week or so back just up and alienates the franchise cornerstone by firing his friends?
I feel like I heard the same thing when the Islanders traded best friend Matt Moulson, that Tavares was done with the Islanders.
Tavares is 27 years old, hes not a child. If John was really that tied to Weight he would have signed when Weight was named coach. Moreover, the sentiment has been Tavares wants to win more than anything, in turn why would he hitch his wagon to Weight who doesnt have any track record of success as a HC?
Let's be logical here, one of two things is happening...
1) Lou gauged Tavares feelings about fixing up elements of the organization, and John gave the man with cup rings his blessing.
Or
2) Lou gauged Tavares feelings about fixing up elements of the organization, and John said hed leave if those guys were fired, and Lou realized he cant have someone that naive/idiotic as the cornerstone of his team. Thus, he fires them and moves on without Tavares.
Either way Lou comes out on top here.
*All else aside I have maintained Tavares was leaving before the season even started. I sincerely doubt firing Weight/Snow has anything to do with it.