In a perfect world, Lamoriello would be the President and Fitzgerald would be hired as the GM. Let Lou oversee things for the new guy while he learns the ropes.

edit: I didn't think I had to say it, but just in case...in that same perfect world Snow would be stripped naked and thrown into an incinerator while Wang watched.
- eichiefs9

Nope, didn't have to say it. We were all thinking it.

Going to take a lot for Ledecky to keep things as is after that press conference but we cannot rule anything out.
- ses111

I don't think it will take much at all to keep the status quo. By the time they do their "evaluations" and decide they want to interview people. They'll already have other jobs.

I don't think it will take much at all to keep the status quo. By the time they do their "evaluations" and decide they want to interview people. They'll already have other jobs.
- Isleshockeyman

Why do that press conference and walk out if Garth and Doug are coming back? If Ledecky was freaked out with the Garth billboard then what will he do when the focus turns to him and Malkin? The fans will forget Garth and focus on L&M.

Why do that press conference and walk out if Garth and Doug are coming back? If Ledecky was freaked out with the Garth billboard then what will he do when the focus turns to him and Malkin? The fans will forget Garth and focus on L&M.
- ses111

NO! We won't forget about Snow. Do the press conference because you have to. Maybe he was just mad that he had to do it. He didn't want to answer questions, because he's chicken shit and doesn't want to answer tough questions like, "Will Garth remain as GM?" I don't know. None of knows. I am, however, still hedging my bets that Snow stays because L&M are gutless pukes.

NO! We won't forget about Snow. Do the press conference because you have to. Maybe he was just mad that he had to do it. He didn't want to answer questions, because he's chicken shit and doesn't want to answer tough questions like, "Will Garth remain as GM?" I don't know. None of knows. I am, however, still hedging my bets that Snow stays because L&M are gutless pukes.
- Isleshockeyman

Gutless or not they are running a business. Do the right thing for the franchise. If they keep this dipshit I hope nightly attendance is 23 people.

Gutless or not they are running a business. Do the right thing for the franchise. If they keep this dipshit I hope nightly attendance is 23 people.
- JimmyP

I would hope for less.

NO! We won't forget about Snow. Do the press conference because you have to. Maybe he was just mad that he had to do it. He didn't want to answer questions, because he's chicken shit and doesn't want to answer tough questions like, "Will Garth remain as GM?" I don't know. None of knows. I am, however, still hedging my bets that Snow stays because L&M are gutless pukes.
- Isleshockeyman

Maybe not forget about Garth, but most of the blame and attention will shift to L&M. I' just refuse to believe it will be business as usual this year.

https://www.fanragsports....ll-make-play-for-tavares/

https://www.fanragsports.com/islanders/lebrun-san-jose-will-make-play-for-tavares/
- nyisles7

I can see San Jose 7 more than the Leafs or Rangers. The Leafs are a long shot IMO. They need defense.

As of last night, Islanders ownership had not approached MLSE to talk to Lou Lamoriello, who’s contract expires on June 30th.

John shannon
Hmm a legend with 3 cups as a gm on an expiring contract could never help the isles and this is why they are Mickey mouse

Hockey Dennis@HockeyDennis69
5 hours ago

I can never understand why the Islanders have such trouble attracting free agents. They are one of the very few teams in the league can guarantee their employees a minimum of 3 extra weeks of vacation time. What employee doesn't love that?


https://twitter.com/Hocke...status/989550197381435398

As of last night, Islanders ownership had not approached MLSE to talk to Lou Lamoriello, who’s contract expires on June 30th.

John shannon
Hmm a legend with 3 cups as a gm on an expiring contract could never help the isles and this is why they are Mickey mouse
- Upstate_isles

I want Lou yesterday but I’m not going to flip out yet as the Leafs were just eliminated yesterday. Some of this is just piling on. If they do not talk to Lou soon rip away but it has not been 24 hours.

Ok the Leafs are out how come Lou has not been hired yet?
- ses111

"We're happy with our group"

"We're happy with our group"
- PeteM

Speaking of Lou.


https://www.newsday.com/s...ello-islanders-1.18272943

Speaking of Lou.


https://www.newsday.com/s...ello-islanders-1.18272943
- ses111

"Plus, Lamoriello is known to have a good relationship with Islanders GM Garth Snow, who could retain his role as team president if Lamoriello joins the organization."

Unacceptable.

"Plus, Lamoriello is known to have a good relationship with Islanders GM Garth Snow, who could retain his role as team president if Lamoriello joins the organization."

Unacceptable.
- JimmyP

Garth being over Lou cannot happen. If Lou comes aboard though you have to think it will be a title only for Garth. No way Lou is listening to him. I think Lou wants to be heavily involved in building the team and making all the moves.

"Plus, Lamoriello is known to have a good relationship with Islanders GM Garth Snow, who could retain his role as team president if Lamoriello joins the organization."

Unacceptable.
- JimmyP

Sounds like the makings of another committee. Eff that.

Sounds like the makings of another committee. Eff that.
- PeteM

If Lou does not want to take a back seat to Shanny, I cannot see Lou sharing anything with Garth.

Facking Pens.

Facking Pens.
- JimmyP

It’s the worst. (frank) that club and their female dog captain.

It’s the worst. (frank) that club and their female dog captain.
- RafiDRW

I'm praying the Lightning will slap them around in 5.

Look at the atmosphere in Vegas why wouldn't jt go there? No taxes, he's the man, they are good.

Look at the atmosphere in Vegas why wouldn't jt go there? No taxes, he's the man, they are good.
- Upstate_isles

If I were him I'd run away from Snow and this half-assed franchise as fast as I could. However, maybe he likes mediocrity and playing in two "home" arenas for 3+ years.

If I were him I'd run away from Snow and this half-assed franchise as fast as I could. However, maybe he likes mediocrity and playing in two "home" arenas for 3+ years.
- JimmyP

The game I went to at Barclays it was just dead in there but it was vs the oilers.

I'm praying the Lightning will slap them around in 5.
- JimmyP

Hoping Wilson ends Crosby’s career.