No hope
- mighty13duck

you go from being a backup goalie to a general manager of a professional (and I use that term loosely) sports team. What exactly are the credentials needed to obtain such a position??

you go from being a backup goalie to a general manager of a professional (and I use that term loosely) sports team. What exactly are the credentials needed to obtain such a position??
- Mr.Black

Snow sounds like he is in a cult. There is no problem with the team they have proven they can win.

Maybe Snow should fire the GM...

Garth Snow insists he won't make any rash moves to spark Islanders
Published: February 20, 2013 5:02 PM
By ARTHUR STAPLE
- kear20[email][email protected][/email]


Garth Snow isn't happy with the results his team has posted so far this season, but he isn't ready to do anything drastic.

This is the team the Islanders general manager assembled, so he's not interested yet in giving up on any of his struggling younger players or dumping veterans for draft picks either.

"As I've said many times, if there's an opportunity to upgrade our roster and make the team better, we'll do it, but not at the expense of our young guys or prospects," Snow told Newsday here on Wednesday, a day off for the Islanders before Thursday night's game with the Canadiens. "We're not going to mortgage our future to make a quick fix. That's not our plan."

The inconsistency his team has shown, not just this season but in recent seasons, has been nagging Snow as well as the team's fans. But Snow, with the blessing of owner Charles Wang, committed to a complete renovation of the franchise, building it around John Tavares without much room for big-budget risks.

That philosophy hasn't changed, even as the Islanders sit tied for 11th in the East, four points from eighth and two points from last, with 16 of the 48 games already gone by.

Monday's 7-0 shelling by the Flyers at home was the worst home shutout loss in team history. The Islanders, with Snow watching from high above in Scotiabank Place on Tuesday night, put forth a better effort but with the same result: a 3-1 loss to the Senators that left the Islanders 2-7-0 in their last nine games.

"Obviously, Monday was not a good performance," Snow said. "I thought we were better [Tuesday] night. The challenge for this group is to find ways to win those games, facing a good goaltender. There's challenges every night."

One of the big challenges has been the play of Rick DiPietro, who dropped to 0-3-0 this season with Tuesday's loss. Jack Capuano refused to comment on DiPietro's play for a second time. He also did not say anything about his backup goaltender after a 6-4 loss to the Hurricanes nine days ago, when DiPietro wandered out of his net and ended up giving up the tying goal early in the third period.

And Capuano refused comment on Tuesday, when DiPietro gave up a soft goal to make it 2-0 Senators, then dropped another soft shot for a rebound goal to clinch the 3-1 defeat.

"Rick's missed a good portion of the last four years and he's trying hard to get back to that All-Star level he'd been at," Snow said. "There's certain goals every goaltender wants back. We're all part of the team, all 23 guys on the roster. They all have to do what needs to be done to win games, it's not just one guy."

Snow said he has no plans to call up a prospect from Bridgeport just to shake up the roster. Forwards John Persson, Nino Niederreiter and Brock Nelson have all played well, as has defenseman Matt Donovan and goaltender Kevin Poulin in spots.

"The group we have [on the Islanders]) has won games this year and looked good doing it at times," Snow said. "If we call someone up, it'll be based on what we need at that position at a given time. We made some waiver claims at the start of the season to bolster our depth and we think that's helped with the development of our prospects in Bridgeport."

It may be painful for die-hard fans to hear, but Snow is the one who started this project, with Wang completely on board. He's not about to change course.

"We think this team can win," Snow said, "because we've all seen how well we can play."

Anybody who believes anything this (frank)ing guy says is a God damn moron. Last year he said we have the prospects to make trades to help our line up this year its , "I'm not trading any of our prospects". This guy is so full of shat and it shows how (frank)ing nuts Wang is, only a complete (frank)ing nut bag would believe in this (frank)ing bumhole. It's not about him staying the course. What (frank)in course? You have nothing prettyuch to show for your "rebuild" minus Tavares. That's right i said it. Tavares the only legitimate threat this team has. In five years of drafting in the top five you have one legitimate keepe besides Hamonic who is a good 3/4 and Martin but as far as threats go? This guy is a pompous jackass who thinks he's smarter than everyone. Guess what Garf? You're not. Your team once again sucks once AGAIN we will pick in the top 5 maybe first overall? You will go down as another horrible GM for this horrible franchise, the only people who think you are a good GM/intelligent are two (frank)ing morons on hockeybuzz, Wang, and yourself. I don't know which you were worse at being a shatty goaltender who could NEVER take it to the next level or a GM that didn't even know where the level was or what it was? You make iut sound like fans are inpatient, do you really think that's the case? Easy way for you to squirm out of the fact that YOU are not a good GM, in fact you are the worst minus Milbury. Your "rebuild" is a (frank)ing hoax just like you. You shatty (frank)ing wanna be goaltender/GM.

exactly what is your plan you stupid (frank)?!


I'm going to the game in Buffalo saturday night... I'm going to physically assault someone.
- Mr.Black

It's incredible that this guy has the balls to say this shat. Whats more incredible is that there are people that actually believe in this guy on here.

Anybody who believes anything this (frank)ing guy says is a God damn moron. Last year he said we have the prospects to make trades to help our line up this year its , "I'm not trading any of our prospects". This guy is so full of shat and it shows how (frank)ing nuts Wang is, only a complete (frank)ing nut bag would believe in this (frank)ing bumhole. It's not about him staying the course. What (frank)in course? You have nothing prettyuch to show for your "rebuild" minus Tavares. That's right i said it. Tavares the only legitimate threat this team has. In five years of drafting in the top five you have one legitimate keepe besides Hamonic who is a good 3/4 and Martin but as far as threats go? This guy is a pompous jackass who thinks he's smarter than everyone. Guess what Garf? You're not. Your team once again sucks once AGAIN we will pick in the top 5 maybe first overall? You will go down as another horrible GM for this horrible franchise, the only people who think you are a good GM/intelligent are two (frank)ing morons on hockeybuzz, Wang, and yourself. I don't know which you were worse at being a shatty goaltender who could NEVER take it to the next level or a GM that didn't even know where the level was or what it was? You make iut sound like fans are inpatient, do you really think that's the case? Easy way for you to squirm out of the fact that YOU are not a good GM, in fact you are the worst minus Milbury. Your "rebuild" is a (frank)ing hoax just like you. You shatty (frank)ing wanna be goaltender/GM.
- Cptmjl

Snow sounds like he is in a cult. There is no problem with the team they have proven they can win.
- ses111

It's (frank)ing nuts. I cannot believe that there are people that believe this horse shat, I can't even wrap my brain around it?

- Vukota

I can't stand when i read this shat. It drives me (frank)ing nuts. No where else would this moron be allowed to be this inept at his job. "stay the course"? What course? Drives me absolutely (frank)ing nuts. What an egomaniac, he has absolutely nothing to show for it. Zero results. (frank)ing moron with a lunatic backing him. Absolute disgrace what this guy continues to do to this team and gets away with it. Not only does he do it but he does it with a smile thinking he's got it all under control like he's pulling a fast one on everyone. How's that working out genius?

Whats up????

Whats up????
- jimmc7722

what's your opinion?

Anybody who believes anything this (frank)ing guy says is a God damn moron. Last year he said we have the prospects to make trades to help our line up this year its , "I'm not trading any of our prospects". This guy is so full of shat and it shows how (frank)ing nuts Wang is, only a complete (frank)ing nut bag would believe in this (frank)ing bumhole. It's not about him staying the course. What (frank)in course? You have nothing prettyuch to show for your "rebuild" minus Tavares. That's right i said it. Tavares the only legitimate threat this team has. In five years of drafting in the top five you have one legitimate keepe besides Hamonic who is a good 3/4 and Martin but as far as threats go? This guy is a pompous jackass who thinks he's smarter than everyone. Guess what Garf? You're not. Your team once again sucks once AGAIN we will pick in the top 5 maybe first overall? You will go down as another horrible GM for this horrible franchise, the only people who think you are a good GM/intelligent are two (frank)ing morons on hockeybuzz, Wang, and yourself. I don't know which you were worse at being a shatty goaltender who could NEVER take it to the next level or a GM that didn't even know where the level was or what it was? You make iut sound like fans are inpatient, do you really think that's the case? Easy way for you to squirm out of the fact that YOU are not a good GM, in fact you are the worst minus Milbury. Your "rebuild" is a (frank)ing hoax just like you. You shatty (frank)ing wanna be goaltender/GM.
- Cptmjl

I'll have to buy you a beer one day...

Anybody who believes anything this (frank)ing guy says is a God damn moron. Last year he said we have the prospects to make trades to help our line up this year its , "I'm not trading any of our prospects". This guy is so full of shat and it shows how (frank)ing nuts Wang is, only a complete (frank)ing nut bag would believe in this (frank)ing bumhole. It's not about him staying the course. What (frank)in course? You have nothing prettyuch to show for your "rebuild" minus Tavares. That's right i said it. Tavares the only legitimate threat this team has. In five years of drafting in the top five you have one legitimate keepe besides Hamonic who is a good 3/4 and Martin but as far as threats go? This guy is a pompous jackass who thinks he's smarter than everyone. Guess what Garf? You're not. Your team once again sucks once AGAIN we will pick in the top 5 maybe first overall? You will go down as another horrible GM for this horrible franchise, the only people who think you are a good GM/intelligent are two (frank)ing morons on hockeybuzz, Wang, and yourself. I don't know which you were worse at being a shatty goaltender who could NEVER take it to the next level or a GM that didn't even know where the level was or what it was? You make iut sound like fans are inpatient, do you really think that's the case? Easy way for you to squirm out of the fact that YOU are not a good GM, in fact you are the worst minus Milbury. Your "rebuild" is a (frank)ing hoax just like you. You shatty (frank)ing wanna be goaltender/GM.
- Cptmjl

It's incredible that this guy has the balls to say this shat. Whats more incredible is that there are people that actually believe in this guy on here.
- Cptmjl

Mr.Black??

He's been around along time!!



XxNYIxX

Mr.Black??

He's been around along time!!



XxNYIxX
- XxNYIxX

it has been a while. Although I think I've spent most of my time unable to post...

Mr.Black??

He's been around along time!!



XxNYIxX
- XxNYIxX

Funny thing is, I don't even consider you one of "those people" X

Funny thing is, I don't even consider you one of "those people" X
- Cptmjl

what do you mean you people??

- Vukota

I was going to ask Cpt if he felt better after that rant, but your response works too.

James Neal is a dirtbag

It's (frank)ing nuts. I cannot believe that there are people that believe this horse shat, I can't even wrap my brain around it?
- Cptmjl

This guy is better off keeping his mouth shut he just pisses off the fans even more. Ruff gets fired today and Snow and Jack continue on? Isles had a chance to hire Bruce Boudreau and blew it and they will blow it again with Ruff.

This guy is better off keeping his mouth shut he just pisses off the fans even more. Ruff gets fired today and Snow and Jack continue on? Isles had a chance to hire Bruce Boudreau and blew it and they will blow it again with Ruff.
- ses111

I'm not big on Ruff, I couldn't even tell you why but I'm not. Maybe it's some of his teams under achieeving to an extent. The length of time he had? IDK?

I was going to ask Cpt if he felt better after that rant, but your response works too.
- UIF

I do, very theraputic. Got to let it out!

I'm not big on Ruff, I couldn't even tell you why but I'm not. Maybe it's some of his teams under achieeving to an extent. The length of time he had? IDK?
- Cptmjl

Cptmjl when you see who are next coach will be you will wish we had Ruff. I'm not sure Ruff had the best talent to win a Cup. Before this new owner Buffalo did not seem to want to spend the money.

Cptmjl when you see who are next coach will be you will wish we had Ruff. I'm not sure Ruff had the best talent to win a Cup. Before this new owner Buffalo did not seem to want to spend the money.
- ses111

Don't love ruff either but who is tired of watching every young player in org get pooptier except Tavares since capuano has been here? Maybe ruff could at least bring out talents. Literally ever player had regressed...

Cptmjl when you see who are next coach will be you will wish we had Ruff. I'm not sure Ruff had the best talent to win a Cup. Before this new owner Buffalo did not seem to want to spend the money.
- ses111

So he qualifies for this job!!!

I don't mind Ruff.

He is a fiery guy that wears his emotions on his sleeve.

He didn't always have the most talented team... but they were always a tough team to play against.

But after 15 years as coach... the team has seem to tuned him out.

I think Darcy is more to blame here than Ruff.

Darcy was given a blank check... and didn't deliver the goods.

Under Ruff... they always played a great system, powerplay was alway top notch.

I think he will take the rest of the year off... but I wouldn't mind him as the new head coach in the offseason.

Not sure it will happen on the Island... but he will coach again.

So he qualifies for this job!!!

I don't mind Ruff.

He is a fiery guy that wears his emotions on his sleeve.

He didn't always have the most talented team... but they were always a tough team to play against.

But after 15 years as coach... the team has seem to tuned him out.

I think Darcy is more to blame here than Ruff.

Darcy was given a blank check... and didn't deliver the goods.

Under Ruff... they always played a great system, powerplay was alway top notch.

I think he will take the rest of the year off... but I wouldn't mind him as the new head coach in the offseason.

Not sure it will happen on the Island... but he will coach again.
- jimmc7722

I agree. I think Darcy is more at fault. 15 years it's time for a change for Ruff and the team. To me Ruff did a very good job though. Unless something changes with Isles ownership no chance for Ruff to be hired.

Don't love ruff either but who is tired of watching every young player in org get pooptier except Tavares since capuano has been here? Maybe ruff could at least bring out talents. Literally ever player had regressed...
- Isles316

If Garth thinks the talent is there it must be the coach right? Garth should be doing everything in his power to get Wang to allow him to hire a good coach.