The players responded to Weight, because they respect him. He's a former winner. But, they should absolutely be looking into special teams coaches. I always said, if Capuano who's never really done anything at the NHL level was telling me what to do, i'd laugh at him. Its like having a trainer at the gym being a fat slob and telling you how to get in shape.
- kindlyrick

When you get a chance can you upload all of Ken Hitchcock's highlights of when he was dazzling on the ice as a player? Capuano was terrible as a coach but the guy made it to the NHL. Only a small % of the worlds population can say that. Your analogy is way off

@NYP_Brooksie
So it essentially took NYI ownership 24 hours to conclude that status quo in the hockey department is the way to go? Odd.


- NYI44

What's odd is that he finds this odd

When you get a chance can you upload all of Ken Hitchcock's highlights of when he was dazzling on the ice as a player? Capuano was terrible as a coach but the guy made it to the NHL. Only a small % of the worlds population can say that. Your analogy is way off
- Vukota

Also, Gretzky was a garbage-fire as a coach

Also, Gretzky was a garbage-fire as a coach
- eichiefs9

Hot garbage

He's not worth 10 mill.
- ses111

He's going to get $10M per at least. If not, someone else will give him that money on the open market next summer, whether he's "worth it" or not.

Pretty sure you're the only one
- Vukota

Im sure I am, and im fine with that. But, like I said, i'd rather win on the ice. Years ago, they didnt take the cup away from Dallas because Hull was in the crease. There should be some human element to this. IMHO

He's going to get $10M per at least. If not, someone else will give him that money on the open market next summer, whether he's "worth it" or not.
- Jethro09

I don't know about "at least" I think he'll be somewhere between Stamkos' $8.5 and the Toews/Kane $10.5

I'd say $10M is on the higher end of what he'd get, but it's most certainly not out of the question.

I don't know about "at least" I think he'll be somewhere between Stamkos' $8.5 and the Toews/Kane $10.5

I'd say $10M is on the higher end of what he'd get, but it's most certainly not out of the question.
- eichiefs9

Lets go with 9.5 so there is some extra money for Bailey's extension

Lets go with 9.5 so there is some extra money for Bailey's extension
- Vukota

- eichiefs9

We laugh and joke now.... but

We laugh and joke now.... but
- Vukota

I'm really, really trying hard to have some faith in the offseason. I know it's an exercise in futility, but I'm trying here.

I don't know about "at least" I think he'll be somewhere between Stamkos' $8.5 and the Toews/Kane $10.5

I'd say $10M is on the higher end of what he'd get, but it's most certainly not out of the question.
- eichiefs9

MLB has guys who sit on the bench make more.

At least JT doesn't get arrested.

Im at a point to where idc bout JT feelings anymore, this is getting absurd. Sorry but team will never win anything until change
- Ur Not Me

I agree love JT game and all but enough with doing what makes the players happy it aint working
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Staple on NHL game day right now says isles need a trade for 2c, duchene or Johnson were his two thoughts

When you get a chance can you upload all of Ken Hitchcock's highlights of when he was dazzling on the ice as a player? Capuano was terrible as a coach but the guy made it to the NHL. Only a small % of the worlds population can say that. Your analogy is way off
- Vukota

I mean there are no absolutes on anything in life. My anaology wasnt absolute, being that Hitchcock wasn't a stanley cup winning player, but, he hit the ground running as a coach. "Hitchcock assumed his position behind the bench for the 1984–85 season, and had an immediate effect on the Blazers, leading them to four consecutive division titles and two league titles (in 1985–86 and 1989–90)." So, he clearly had it in him, as opposed to having a guy like Capuano who as far as I know never won anything as a coach (or player)..........yet was given 5 years as an NHL coach.
When Weight took over, we all saw a completely different team. I saw a better effort from the players. To me, it was a respect thing.

Staple on NHL game day right now says isles need a trade for 2c, duchene or Johnson were his two thoughts
- Upstate_isles

I don't want to see snow trade Ho-Sang or Barzal

Also, Gretzky was a garbage-fire as a coach
- eichiefs9

I dont think my point was that EVERY player who won would make a good coach, but rather if you'vbe never won anything, you shouldnt be given 5 years to continue to fail. That leash should have been cut a year or two in. Clearly the losing was contagious.

Staple on NHL game day right now says isles need a trade for 2c, duchene or Johnson were his two thoughts
- Upstate_isles

He must have been reading the hockeybuzz posts all season long....

One good thing about Weight is we know Ho-Sang, Beau & Barzal will be getting plenty of ice time
- Vukota

Weight is not hesitant to play the kids. What are they going to do with Halak?
buy him out?
Keep him?
with his contract, Vegas may claim him to get to the cap floor.

I'm really, really trying hard to have some faith in the offseason. I know it's an exercise in futility, but I'm trying here.
- eichiefs9

At least you're trying. I'm already starting to follow King's XI Punjab of the India Cricket League. There is a class-run organization.

I don't want to see snow trade Ho-Sang or Barzal
- Vukota

Which, translated into Islanderese, means that one or both will be gone within 2 weeks.

Weight is not hesitant to play the kids. What are they going to do with Halak?
buy him out?
Keep him?
with his contract, Vegas may claim him to get to the cap floor.
- Mike C

I think that is a major bonus.......those kids are talented and bring energy.

I don't want to see snow trade Ho-Sang or Barzal
- Vukota

Definitely wouldn't need to trade either for TJ.

Not so sure about Duchene.

Definitely wouldn't need to trade either for TJ.

Not so sure about Duchene.
- eichiefs9

What do you think is a fair package for TJ?

We laugh and joke now.... but
- Vukota