BREAKING NEWS: Nolan out on Long Island
July 14th, 2008 by jcapislesThe Associated Press is reporting Ted Nolan has been fired by the New York Islanders. The team’s official Web site has confirmed the move.
General Manager Garth Snow on Nolan’s ouster:
“Ted has helped us achieve some success over the last two seasons, however it has become clear that we have philosophical differences and have decided together to part ways,” said Snow. “Since last season and continuing into the summer, I have realized we do not share the same philosophies. I would like to thank Ted for his two years with the team and wish him the best.
“I have a list of several qualified candidates. After a thorough process, we will hire the very best coach to lead the Islanders on the ice.”
With this move, the Islanders have solidified their standing as the joke of the NHL. It’s clown school on Long Island with Snow wearing the biggest shoes and the reddest nose.
This is a DISASTER for all fans of this franchise. Nolan is a tremendous coach, great motivator and solid human being. He’s done pretty well with crap to work with. Owner Charles Wang has clearly been brainwashed by Snow. The Isles will rebuild but will not sniff serious spring hockey for years.
Nolan’s only crime was that he wanted veterans to push for the playoffs. Wang has more money than God. Regardless of the fact that this team loses money and plays in a terrible arena, Nolan wanted to win. Snow and Wang are satisfied with less than mediocrity.
This is a joke.
I couldn’t begin to tell you who the replacement will be, but you can bet your house on the fact that it will be someone who can be bossed around by Snow. If you are expecting a big name, forget it. Maybe Paul Maurice is coming here. That’s not terrible, but with the amount of problems this organization has, expect more of a Snow yes man.
I’ll be back with more later ….
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8 Responses to “BREAKING NEWS: Nolan out on Long Island”
By Troy on Jul 14, 2008
I saw this a minute ago… utter joke. Nolan is one of the best coaches in the NHL. I can’t think of anyone who would’ve gotten 20 wins out of that Isles unit last year, and Nolan, barring all those injuries, nearly coached them into the playoffs.
A day of mourning for Isles fans…
By jcapisles on Jul 14, 2008
Agree wholeheartedly. Maurice would be a nice fit, but anyone honestly think Snow will make the right choice here? Very disheartening day for Isles nation.
By scotty on Jul 14, 2008
Give the Isles first pick now. Nolan was able to accomlish miracles. What’s up with this organization?
By PeterS on Jul 14, 2008
What a shame! Nolan got ridden out of Buffalo in similar fashion…his fatal flaw is an inability to cowtow to what management and high-priced players want. Don’t have much hope for this team this year.
By Troy on Jul 15, 2008
Nolan in Long Island and Nolan in Buffalo are the same story with the players as well… Nolan vs. Hasek, now Nolan vs. DiPietro. Hopefully he won’t have to wait another 8 years to get another job
By prplmnkydw on Jul 15, 2008
I basically agree with your analysis here, Nolan did a lot with a little. But reading some of the coverage of this debacle really highlighted the deep conflict between Snow and Nolan. I assume most Islander fans would rather have seen the backup goalie… er rather the GM get canned?
By jcapisles on Jul 17, 2008
Absolutely. Snow has no credibility. That’s the part that is so frustrating to Islanders fans. The guy was basically handed this job out of the goodness of Charles Wang’s heart for reasons only Jesus knows. Now he’s making rash decisions with no track record to support him. It’s a disaster.
By Ian on Jul 18, 2008
I think what is really crappy about this is that Snow waited until their was NO jobs left in the NHL. I think that Nolan is a great coach but the stigma hes gathered over his past two stints will probably have him blackballed from the NHL in the future and that is a huge shame. What a mess.