Now he can go and wake up early, drive slow in traffic and make everyone else late.
Didn't Roy leave Colorado because he wanted some sort of GM abilities/control ? Think he's an option here and if he doesn't get it, he might walk ? Maybe I'm misremembering why he left Colorado.
I don't think he will be the pick based on the news of the search they are running, but I suppose its possible.
"Isles ownership representatives, including Operating Partner John Collins, have started conducting a series of talks with executives about potential top roles in hockey operations. This includes discussions with former longtime GMs, one-time GMs, highly-regarded assistant GMs ready for the next step, and former players.This is very early in the process and may take a while.
As word spread throughout the industry about Scott Malkin considering major changes and wanting to canvass opinions, a long list of established executives and rising stars in the business have been trying (and some are still trying) to get in the door to make their pitch to Malkin and the teams’ other owners. In some cases, through recommendations made by Collins or to Collins, NYI owners have proactively reached out and scheduled early talks with some intriguing candidates.
With the Islanders’ first-rate facilities and owners known for investing in their team and letting their GMs do their jobs with minimal interference, the Islanders’ job is an attractive one."
I think it's more likely Roy either gets the boot when the new GM is hired or is kept on for another year and actually allowed to pick his coaching staff. What a concept!
