Already heard that Lou already drilling staff on process and fact-finding. So Lou already being Lou. He wants to see everyone and everything in action. Plus do Press as guy in-charge. Very no-nonsense and poker faced on his interactions with Isles staff.
- B.D. Gallof

Well if we are basing their actions on past results hes not going to see much, most should be replaced as far as I'm comcerned

Well if we are basing their actions on past results hes not going to see much, most should be replaced as far as I'm comcerned
- Upstate_isles

To play devils advocate... what happens if he does and had a good grip and assessment and chooses to let to run as-is, and fiddles instead with other dept and aspects? I am curious on what fans would think and how they handle that IF it happens.

To play devils advocate... what happens if he does and had a good grip and assessment and chooses to let to run as-is, and fiddles instead with other dept and aspects? I am curious on what fans would think and how they handle that IF it happens.
- B.D. Gallof

Then I would lean towards these people stepping up their game as there's accountability with lou where as snow showed up looking like he just shot heroin. Sometimes people get complacent and need a kick in the ass, not sure we would even hear about the moves of lower level people as it was said in other places it was just new names on the website if you bothered to look

Lou and Garth are on location at draft Combine
- B.D. Gallof

Oh wait not Snow and Weight? POHO is there? Hmm looks like Lou might be micro managing every aspect.

Already heard that Lou already drilling staff on process and fact-finding. So Lou already being Lou. He wants to see everyone and everything in action. Plus do Press as guy in-charge. Very no-nonsense and poker faced on his interactions with Isles staff.
- B.D. Gallof

Correct, not only from upper management but from every single employee.

Lou’s not going to change his formula for success.

Oh wait not Snow and Weight? POHO is there? Hmm looks like Lou might be micro managing every aspect.
- nyisles7

Stfu! That's belated from last night byatch

Stfu! That's belated from last night byatch
- Upstate_isles

gotcha, so BS changes depending on the day

To play devils advocate... what happens if he does and had a good grip and assessment and chooses to let to run as-is, and fiddles instead with other dept and aspects? I am curious on what fans would think and how they handle that IF it happens.
- B.D. Gallof

Once the season starts, if they are winning the fans will be happy.

If Lou doesn’t make changes to the team, staff etc. and the team comes out and loses then you will see an uproar.

It’s always based on results isn’t it?

Once the season starts, if they are winning the fans will be happy.

If Lou doesn’t make changes to the team, staff etc. and the team comes out and loses then you will see an uproar.

It’s always based on results isn’t it?
- nyisles7

Hoping Stevens replaces someone on staff and for now could see that as a possible change. Other than that, only roster changes which we know is needed...

Hoping Stevens replaces someone on staff and for now could see that as a possible change. Other than that, only roster changes which we know is needed...
- Ur Not Me

Stevens would be terrific. I think we will see roster changes for sure. Going to be an interesting month here. Hoping we get a surprise and JT signs before the 1st.

Stevens would be terrific. I think we will see roster changes for sure. Going to be an interesting month here. Hoping we get a surprise and JT signs before the 1st.
- nyisles7

I played with Luke but was at hockey camp as a kid with Steven's that's for vukota

Stevens would be terrific. I think we will see roster changes for sure. Going to be an interesting month here. Hoping we get a surprise and JT signs before the 1st.
- nyisles7

This was a quote from Lou on the NHL Network last week regarding players:
“If they are too sensitive to doing the right thing, or too sensitive to hearing things they should do, then you shouldn’t have them.”

To me that's a direct shot on Ho-Sang

This was a quote from Lou on the NHL Network last week regarding players:
“If they are too sensitive to doing the right thing, or too sensitive to hearing things they should do, then you shouldn’t have them.”

To me that's a direct shot on Ho-Sang
- bgainesDM

Saw that and loved it.

Yeah JHS isn’t a Lou type player. I do think it was a message to every player on the team, and also every employee of the team. There will be accountability.

I played with Luke but was at hockey camp as a kid with Steven's that's for vukota
- Upstate_isles

You played with Luke

Saw that and loved it.

Yeah JHS isn’t a Lou type player. I do think it was a message to every player on the team, and also every employee of the team. There will be accountability.

- nyisles7

Of course there will be more accountability and strength in the hierarchy. Absolutely.
I'd be surprised if JHS though is on the Islanders organization by December.

Saw that and loved it.

Yeah JHS isn’t a Lou type player. I do think it was a message to every player on the team, and also every employee of the team. There will be accountability.

- nyisles7

I agree on all counts.

I doubt Lou will waste his time making statements geared toward guys who played most of the season in the AHL. That statement was for EVERYONE..........even JT.

I agree on all counts.

I doubt Lou will waste his time making statements geared toward guys who played most of the season in the AHL. That statement was for EVERYONE..........even JT.
- JohnScammo

So Bailey's safe?

I agree on all counts.

I doubt Lou will waste his time making statements geared toward guys who played most of the season in the AHL. That statement was for EVERYONE..........even JT.
- JohnScammo

He could've played himself back in the NHL if he just got his head and ego out of his A.S.S.

No surprises here. Lou said he was gonna evaluate everything and everybody. Doesn't mean there won't be changes at some point. I don't expect anything until after the draft to be honest. Only person he should fire right away is Cairns. All you have to do is hear him speak and you fire his arse

He could've played himself back in the NHL if he just got his head and ego out of his A.S.S.
- bgainesDM

JHS has played to his reputation unfortunately.

I see JHS, Nelson and our draft picks and prospects all on the table to revamp the top 4 dmen and goaltending.

No surprises here. Lou said he was gonna evaluate everything and everybody. Doesn't mean there won't be changes at some point. I don't expect anything until after the draft to be honest. Only person he should fire right away is Cairns. All you have to do is hear him speak and you fire his arse

- Vukota

JHS has played to his reputation unfortunately.

I see JHS, Nelson and our draft picks and prospects all on the table to revamp the top 4 dmen and goaltending.
- nyisles7

I agree on these moves we know the isles need a goalie the most so that's the first move I see along with jt

No surprises here. Lou said he was gonna evaluate everything and everybody. Doesn't mean there won't be changes at some point. I don't expect anything until after the draft to be honest. Only person he should fire right away is Cairns. All you have to do is hear him speak and you fire his arse

- Vukota

JHS has played to his reputation unfortunately.

I see JHS, Nelson and our draft picks and prospects all on the table to revamp the top 4 dmen and goaltending.
- nyisles7

I don't see any value with JHS right now. Maybe Nelson, but definitely not JHS. Would love if they can target Markstrom. Vancouver won't re-sign him when his contract ends anyways.

I don't see any value with JHS right now. Maybe Nelson, but definitely not JHS. Would love if they can target Markstrom. Vancouver won't re-sign him when his contract ends anyways.
- bgainesDM

Last thing they need is another unproven goalie