I don't know...I see a lot of the same mistakes being made over and over. I'm not seeing improvement here. I think the later-round drafting has been decent...but that was just as true in 2008 as in 2011. But there are the same glaring holes in the same positions year in and year out, with the same baffling pointless offseason signings...really, other than a couple of sunny months here or there, each year's essentially been a template for the following one. What are you seeing that I'm not?
- UIF

There would be no way to legitimately compare without offering the same circumstances over again.
As I've said, it's difficult to say where his shortcomings as a GM end and where the franchises restraints begin. Some will say the Isles don't bring anyone in because Wang is a joke, the stadium sucks, taxes too high , etc
Others say it's because Garth can't close the deal.

What we know is that no big UFA's come here which makes it damn hard to maintain a good team let alone improve.

Again, I think Garth should get the boot. It's a results oriented business and the results (whether totally his fault or not) aren't there. But I do think he's probably better off now through experience than he was on day one.

... ... ... hey wait...
- UIF

I was wondering how long it would take someone to chime in on that.

Of course two pages from now this will mean I've called Cappy a Rhode Scholar.

I was wondering how long it would take someone to chime in on that.

Of course two pages from now this will mean I've called Cappy a Rhode Scholar.
- keaner17

That's optimistic. I was thinking it would take about 5 more posts.

That's optimistic. I was thinking it would take about 5 more posts.
- JimmyP

Perhaps I should start preparing my defense now....

I've met him. Talked with him. I know a lot of stupid people, he isn't one of them.
- keaner17

Hes a facking moron

There would be no way to legitimately compare without offering the same circumstances over again.
As I've said, it's difficult to say where his shortcomings as a GM end and where the franchises restraints begin. Some will say the Isles don't bring anyone in because Wang is a joke, the stadium sucks, taxes too high , etc
Others say it's because Garth can't close the deal.

What we know is that no big UFA's come here which makes it damn hard to maintain a good team let alone improve.

Again, I think Garth should get the boot. It's a results oriented business and the results (whether totally his fault or not) aren't there. But I do think he's probably better off now through experience than he was on day one.
- keaner17

Its too bad that he has gained this experience bcs if he ever gets fired he wont be the GM of another NHL team. Hopefully X and I will be making a wager on that some time soon.

Its too bad that he has gained this experience bcs if he ever gets fired he wont be the GM of another NHL team. Hopefully X and I will be making a wager on that some time soon.
- Cptmjl

Stewart,Gordon,Sterling never got another head coaching job in the NHL after being fired by the Isles. Cappy will be the next one on that list. The trend continues

Its too bad that he has gained this experience bcs if he ever gets fired he wont be the GM of another NHL team. Hopefully X and I will be making a wager on that some time soon.
- Cptmjl

He'll get a head scouting position and you and X will be arguing over what the terms of the bet were.

Stewart,Gordon,Sterling never got another head coaching job in the NHL after being fired by the Isles. Cappy will be the next one on that list. The trend continues
- Vukota

3-14-3 from Nov 5th to Dec 14th! How is Cappy not already on that list?!

I like some of the black and white rules in international versus subjective NHL rules. It's not about the ref's "intent to blow the whistle," but rather simply, "does the whistle blow before the puck is over the line."

NYIslanders ‏@NYIslanders 9m
VIDEO: What is "Battle Level?" #Isles TV finds out from HC Jack Capuano, @cal_dehaan & Travis Hamonic - http://nyisl.es/tSgNo

And the great insight from Cappy: "Battle level's everything."

As expected, the most informative part of the video was the great deal you can find on tables and chairs in the Bob's Discount Furniture ad that plays beforehand.

As expected, the most informative part of the video was the great deal you can find on tables and chairs in the Bob's Discount Furniture ad that plays beforehand.
- UIF

Battle level is everything. Who cares if Jack wants 5 guys attacking in the Ozone at all times or he does not know how to call a timeout.

NYIslanders ‏@NYIslanders 9m
VIDEO: What is "Battle Level?" #Isles TV finds out from HC Jack Capuano, @cal_dehaan & Travis Hamonic - http://nyisl.es/tSgNo
- UIF

My god

Stewart,Gordon,Sterling never got another head coaching job in the NHL after being fired by the Isles. Cappy will be the next one on that list. The trend continues
- Vukota

And when every one of those guys got fired all of the homers were like, "you'll see sone lucky tean will pick them up" . Its a joke get some real hockey people in here for facks sake. Enough of this BS already. If Capuano is here next season I will seriously consider tuning this team out till there is a change in management. I can't stomach this garbage for much longer.

He'll get a head scouting position and you and X will be arguing over what the terms of the bet were.
- UIF

Yep . But in reality we both win due to Capuano being fired.

And when every one of those guys got fired all of the homers were like, "you'll see sone lucky tean will pick them up" . Its a joke get some real hockey people in here for facks sake. Enough of this BS already. If Capuano is here next season I will seriously consider tuning this team out till there is a change in management. I can't stomach this garbage for much longer.
- Cptmjl

Don't want to rain on your parade, but not much will change next year only bc this team can not attract any talent!!!!
So either Isles have Cappy here next year or Weight, which in all honestly has sucked as well. I'm tired of some homers saying that at least Weight shows some anger or life behind the bench, doesn't mean crap bc the PP has sucked and will continue to suck...

And when every one of those guys got fired all of the homers were like, "you'll see sone lucky tean will pick them up" . Its a joke get some real hockey people in here for facks sake. Enough of this BS already. If Capuano is here next season I will seriously consider tuning this team out till there is a change in management. I can't stomach this garbage for much longer.
- Cptmjl

No you won't. It's like Hotel California

Don't want to rain on your parade, but not much will change next year only bc this team can not attract any talent!!!!
So either Isles have Cappy here next year or Weight, which in all honestly has sucked as well. I'm tired of some homers saying that at least Weight shows some anger or life behind the bench, doesn't mean crap bc the PP has sucked and will continue to suck...
- Ur Not Me

Believe me there's no parade

No you won't. It's like Hotel California
- keaner17

You ain't kidding. No matter what kind of garbage they try and feed me I sit there and suck it up with the rest of you. Its getting old though, really think im getting close to having enough (bullshat).

No Tavares
Let's see how good your boy Okposo is now. He currently has 24 goals, 35 assists through 60 games (he's played 59).

He will finish with no more than 10 points in the remaining games. And that's being generous!

No Tavares
Let's see how good your boy Okposo is now. He currently has 24 goals, 35 assists through 60 games (he's played 59).

He will finish with no more than 10 points in the remaining games. And that's being generous!

- Blueshirts16

Really?? Is that the best you can come up with?
here's one for ya, even if KO gets 10 more points, he will still have more points than any of your pathetic roster.....

No Tavares
Let's see how good your boy Okposo is now. He currently has 24 goals, 35 assists through 60 games (he's played 59).

He will finish with no more than 10 points in the remaining games. And that's being generous!

- Blueshirts16

So after Vanek is traded he will have lost both partners off the top line and Nielsen is out as well taking away 3 out of the top 4 point leaders on the team. Of course his production is gonna take a hit you facking idiot. Do you ever think before you post? Its embarrassing

So after Vanek is traded he will have lost both partners off the top line and Nielsen is out as well taking away 3 out of the top 4 point leaders on the team. Of course his production is gonna take a hit you facking idiot. Do you ever think before you post? Its embarrassing
- Vukota

I guess someone deleted my reply to this clown? Spared me the ban. Thanks whoever you are? But why is his post still up?