I wasn't sure how best to contact the Islanders. I opted to use the messaging function as part of their ticket plan page. Gave them my real address, phone, and email. Challenged Wang to dial or email me personally. After 30+ years as a fan, I deserve an explanation.
Born in '75. Witnessed a bit of good things and over 20+ years of disgrace.
If he wants my money, he's going to call me.
What are the chances I get a response from that piece of crap?
I figured I only had a certain number of characters to post in the comments so I was short and sweet. I bet I get a call from a ticket rep who pretends not to have even read my comments and tries to sell me something. Lord help that person calling me.
I'm a northern NJ resident and long-time (30+ year) Islander fan. I've converted my wife and 3 kids into Isles fans. I was strongly considering a partial package for the final year in the old barn.
However, after witnessing the appalling business practice of the Islanders over the past off season, ineptitude of the general management, and lack of desire to spend (most recently with Vanek and the lack of desire to pay salary to net a good trade return), you can count me out.
In fact, here's a test. Let's see how much Charles Wang wants my money. If he calls me or emails me personally and directly, I'll purchase a partial plan. If not, forget it. I want an explanation personally as to why:
1. there's a minimalist approach to spending for talent and to improve this organization (coaching staff, GM, and players included)
2. why Vanek netted the return he did (I want the real story)
3. why there's no accountability within the organization from the manager on down (will we ever fire our inept, puppet GM and hire someone with real experience rather than OTJ training?)
4. a guarantee as to when this organization will stop being run like a joke
It's about time the big wigs in the organization squirm and grovel for my hard earned money. Otherwise, I don't lay out another damn penny.
I, and many of my peering fans, are done contributing to your wallets while you continually stick it to the fans and play games.
If this were a publicly traded company, you Mr. Wang would have been ousted as chairman, Snow would never have been hired (let along need to be fired) and the public would never stand for the ineptitude that we've witnessed. Your stock would be trading in the pennies.
Let's see if that call or email ever comes. I'll bet it doesn't.... another instance of zero accountability and just more support for my case, belief, and lack of faith in this organization.
Enjoy being the laughing stock of your industry.
Born in '75. Witnessed a bit of good things and over 20+ years of disgrace.
If he wants my money, he's going to call me.
What are the chances I get a response from that piece of crap?
I figured I only had a certain number of characters to post in the comments so I was short and sweet. I bet I get a call from a ticket rep who pretends not to have even read my comments and tries to sell me something. Lord help that person calling me.
I'm a northern NJ resident and long-time (30+ year) Islander fan. I've converted my wife and 3 kids into Isles fans. I was strongly considering a partial package for the final year in the old barn.
However, after witnessing the appalling business practice of the Islanders over the past off season, ineptitude of the general management, and lack of desire to spend (most recently with Vanek and the lack of desire to pay salary to net a good trade return), you can count me out.
In fact, here's a test. Let's see how much Charles Wang wants my money. If he calls me or emails me personally and directly, I'll purchase a partial plan. If not, forget it. I want an explanation personally as to why:
1. there's a minimalist approach to spending for talent and to improve this organization (coaching staff, GM, and players included)
2. why Vanek netted the return he did (I want the real story)
3. why there's no accountability within the organization from the manager on down (will we ever fire our inept, puppet GM and hire someone with real experience rather than OTJ training?)
4. a guarantee as to when this organization will stop being run like a joke
It's about time the big wigs in the organization squirm and grovel for my hard earned money. Otherwise, I don't lay out another damn penny.
I, and many of my peering fans, are done contributing to your wallets while you continually stick it to the fans and play games.
If this were a publicly traded company, you Mr. Wang would have been ousted as chairman, Snow would never have been hired (let along need to be fired) and the public would never stand for the ineptitude that we've witnessed. Your stock would be trading in the pennies.
Let's see if that call or email ever comes. I'll bet it doesn't.... another instance of zero accountability and just more support for my case, belief, and lack of faith in this organization.
Enjoy being the laughing stock of your industry.
