Darsch.who knew? 😀
- nyisles7

It's official.

https://www.nhl.com/islan...-executive-vice-president

- UIF

Have to be honest I thought might have been a little gas.

From what I’ve heard, Darche hiring likely takes Brendan Shanahan off the table for Isles president spot. No other hires imminent, source says. Plenty of time left in the offseason for that to change,” wrote Staples.

“With Darche in as Isles GM, I’m hearing no additional management hires are expected on Long Island in the near future - Brendan Shanahan is not joining the club at this time,” also posted Pagnotta.

You can all rest easy for now

with Darche in place....

From what I’ve heard, Darche hiring likely takes Brendan Shanahan off the table for Isles president spot. No other hires imminent, source says. Plenty of time left in the offseason for that to change,” wrote Staples.

“With Darche in as Isles GM, I’m hearing no additional management hires are expected on Long Island in the near future - Brendan Shanahan is not joining the club at this time,” also posted Pagnotta.

You can all rest easy for now
- Nfdbulldawg

I like if Darche has the power. I get the idea of a POHO, but you need to find the right person that will be a team player and not cause problems.

I like if Darche has the power. I get the idea of a POHO, but you need to find the right person that will be a team player and not cause problems.
- ses111

This is a little chicken before the egg but the need to have a GM in place superseded a poho. I don’t think it’ll limit the candidates. They may very well already have someone in mind already who is on board with Darche.

This is a little chicken before the egg but the need to have a GM in place superseded a poho. I don’t think it’ll limit the candidates. They may very well already have someone in mind already who is on board with Darche.
- Cptmjl

This could be the case Cpt. It seems the response is opened ended and the door was not completely closed on a POHO.

This could be the case Cpt. It seems the response is opened ended and the door was not completely closed on a POHO.
- ses111

May be nothing may be something but I thought Collins comments after hiring Darche saying this team will be “highly competitive next year and beyond” were interesting. Could be a sign the plan isn’t to retool or rebuild.

I like if Darche has the power. I get the idea of a POHO, but you need to find the right person that will be a team player and not cause problems.
- ses111

They seem pretty confident in his abilities. We all pretty much wanted him. Let's pray for the best. This could be the start of something good.

May be nothing may be something but I thought Collins comments after hiring Darche saying this team will be “highly competitive next year and beyond” were interesting. Could be a sign the plan isn’t to retool or rebuild.
- Cptmjl

Yea I caught that as well. We could be in store for a very active draft and free agency period. The fact that information is allowed out makes it even more interesting.

May be nothing may be something but I thought Collins comments after hiring Darche saying this team will be “highly competitive next year and beyond” were interesting. Could be a sign the plan isn’t to retool or rebuild.
- Cptmjl

I’m fine with it as long as it’s not adding more age and bad contracts.

They seem pretty confident in his abilities. We all pretty much wanted him. Let's pray for the best. This could be the start of something good.
- Nfdbulldawg

I think it was the right hire. There was no GM hire available that won a couple of Cups that was fairly young that took a year or two off and wanted back in.

I’m fine with it as long as it’s not adding more age and bad contracts.
- ses111

Id rather they forgo next season and concentrate on acquiring more picks for players on expiring deals. By all accounts next years draft is strong.

Id rather they forgo next season and concentrate on acquiring more picks for players on expiring deals. By all accounts next years draft is strong.
- Cptmjl

I agree. This year should be about trading players like Lee and JGP and get extra picks for 2016 and taking a run in maybe two years.

Yea I caught that as well. We could be in store for a very active draft and free agency period. The fact that information is allowed out makes it even more interesting.
- Nfdbulldawg

Yeah could be the usual we are going to always try to win mantra but wouldn’t surprise me if the owners are still focused on winning next year. There is some sense to it with useful players under contract in their prime but I’d still rather dump next season.

I agree. This year should be about trading players like Lee and JGP and get extra picks for 2016 and taking a run in maybe two years.
- ses111

Depending on what kind of season they both have we could get a decent return on both. Better than letting them walk for nothing or god forbid resigning them. Makes too much sense to focus on retooling next season.

Depending on what kind of season they both have we could get a decent return on both. Better than letting them walk for nothing or god forbid resigning them. Makes too much sense to focus on retooling next season.
- Cptmjl

Ownership needs to tell Darche build this right so it can last for years. Going to be tough for the Islanders to sign quality UFA's right now even with more Cap room and a new GM.

Ethan Sears of the New York Post believes Darche’s first order of business should be addressing their head coach position. Patrick Roy currently holds that role on a multi-year contract. If Darche fires Roy, Sears listed Greg Cronin, Peter Laviolette, Mitch Love, Jay Leach, Jay Woodcroft and Kirk Muller as potential candidates.

My response to the first four is ummm NO! With the an are you F'n outta of your F'n mind. That wiener did not want to play here. Now you want him to coach this team???

Ownership needs to tell Darche build this right so it can last for years. Going to be tough for the Islanders to sign quality UFA's right now even with more Cap room and a new GM.
- ses111

Well, if you listen to some here. Now that we no longer have Lou's rules it should not be an issue. Especially since everyone can express facial hair.

Well, if you listen to some here. Now that we no longer have Lou's rules it should not be an issue. Especially since everyone can express facial hair.

- Nfdbulldawg

Relaxing the rules can help, but it's not enough especially when many teams have the relaxed rules. Islanders need to build up towards being an attractive option.

Ethan Sears of the New York Post believes Darche’s first order of business should be addressing their head coach position. Patrick Roy currently holds that role on a multi-year contract. If Darche fires Roy, Sears listed Greg Cronin, Peter Laviolette, Mitch Love, Jay Leach, Jay Woodcroft and Kirk Muller as potential candidates.

My response to the first four is ummm NO! With the an are you F'n outta of your F'n mind. That wiener did not want to play here. Now you want him to coach this team???
- Nfdbulldawg

I do not mind Patrick getting another year. No way to Muller or Lavy. Woodcroft or Leach seem to be the best of those choices.

Ethan Sears of the New York Post believes Darche’s first order of business should be addressing their head coach position. Patrick Roy currently holds that role on a multi-year contract. If Darche fires Roy, Sears listed Greg Cronin, Peter Laviolette, Mitch Love, Jay Leach, Jay Woodcroft and Kirk Muller as potential candidates.

My response to the first four is ummm NO! With the an are you F'n outta of your F'n mind. That wiener did not want to play here. Now you want him to coach this team???
- Nfdbulldawg

I'd be inclined to give Roy at least one more season to see how he does under a different GM, and hopefully where he will be able to pick his own assistants.

I do not mind Patrick getting another year. No way to Muller or Lavy. Woodcroft or Leach seem to be the best of those choices.
- ses111

I'd be inclined to give Roy at least one more season to see how he does under a different GM, and hopefully where he will be able to pick his own assistants.
- JohnScammo

I agree John. Let Patrick sink or swim with his own people. Plenty of work to do with the roster without looking at the coach for now.

Being down here in Tampa Darche was instrumental in drafting and keeping the affiliate teams competitive. Let's hope he can do the same here. I love the fact he's young and has worked for a winning organization. Many moving parts but I would like to see them keep Dangelo, Reilly and Boqvist, draft Schaefer and move up George. Find a way to move on from Pelech, Pulock and Mayfield.