New York Islanders: First Press Conference with GM Mathieu Darche @ 11:00 AM

[doublechili]

Oooh, it's a concern that Darche is against the conventional wisdom that it's best for prospects to develop on a team with the worst record in the history of the AHL. This whippersnapper is full of crazy, newfangled ideas....

 

[doublechili]

Everyone says Mayfield and Pelech won't waive the NTCs, but if your team is changing to a style that is ill-suited to the way you play, wouldn't that be an incentive to maybe want to move on?

BTW, I did not include Pulock, only because he'd potentially be a good veteran partner for Schaefer (if selected) in a year or so, and Pulock can move the puck decently and can play under pressure (I think back a couple of years ago in the playoffs when he was probably our best player).

 

[Throttle]

Darche pretty much said ‘the AHL team is shit and that’s gonna change’ without saying who captained the ship is walking the plank…soon.

My guess is they make one announcement next on AGMs and coaches. Versus drip feeding this piecemeal.

No one in the NHL is expecting Chris to keep his AHL job.

 

[beach]

Alan angling for the head play by play job when Brendan eventually decides to go national full time . That said, I think he's excellent and would be a good replacement.

 

[Osakahaus]

Darche pretty much said ‘the AHL team is shit and that’s gonna change’ without saying who captained the ship is walking the plank…soon.

My guess is they make one announcement next on AGMs and coaches. Versus drip feeding this piecemeal.

No one in the NHL is expecting Chris to keep his AHL job.

Chris Lamoriello's job was even worse than Lou's and he should be so glad nobody oversees how AHL teams run.

 

[Throttle]

Sharks and barricuda play in same arena. Thats pretty close.

That was an interim situation. The Barracuda have their own arena. It’s about a 10 minute drive from SAP arena.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

Good point - allow him to quit to take another position rather than firing him.

It's like, "What Would Milbury Do?", and then do the opposite.

Okay but if he doesn't quit, still fire him.

 

[Throttle]

Wrong thread.

 

[IslesNorway]

Didn't watch but it seems the guy said more in one press conference than Lou has done in years combined.

 

[Big L]

Any word on facial hair regulations?

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

Any word on facial hair regulations?

Pencil thin mustaches for all

 

[periferal]

I can't believe they didn't wear sweat suits at the dais.

 

[periferal]

Wrong thread.

Incorrect.


Everything in THIS thread is correct.

 

[periferal]

Any word on facial hair regulations?

Yes - Hair follicles will be playing an attacking style.

 

[Big L]

Pencil thin mustaches for all

70s porn stache

 

[miscs75]

Any word on facial hair regulations?

My insider information tells me they’ll abide by these rules:

Amish Beard Rules – Amish Rules

amishrules.com

 

[Lek]

Just got in and watched.

IMPRESSIVE

 

[periferal]

The most amazing thing I learned today....????


Who Oliver Haarmann is....And that he's dating Reece Witherspoon...

Reese Witherspoon Steps Out for Date with Oliver Haarmann Wearing Hat That Has a Sweet Nod to New Relationship


Let's get some more PR!!! I want it all.

 

[SI90]

Not that it was a question but here we go.

 

[SI90]

 

[seafoam]

Malkin = money man
Collins = business man
Darche = hockey man
Ledecky = cheerleader

 

[NYI365]

Lou would've sent the hit squad for this. At least I know what to call this team when they start their shit next season. The Islanderts

 

[Lights911]

Lets go Islanders!!

 

[Zeeker]

Malkin = money man
Collins = business man
Darche = hockey man
Ledecky = cheerleader

Cheerleader *man*

 

[The Real JT]

Malkin = money man
Collins = business man
Darche = hockey man
Ledecky = cheerleader

Cheerleader *man*

Cheerperson