What big names did you see linked to this process at all? After Holland it was pretty meh in terms of candidates. That should tell you something. I’m wondering if they had to give Darche EVP. I’m excited for the change and interested to see what he can bring but this is alot for a first time GM to take on. He’s got much more on his plate than a roster.
Oh yes, I forgot we shouldn't express our feelings on a forum. You do realize you don't have to reply to everything you read, right?
Does anyone really give a f*** about "transparency?" What difference does it make?
the difference being that Duclair wasnt needed as a top liner and had way more support in Tampa than NY
Duclair was dumped by a team that made the finals, then won the Cup the year after Duclair went to his 87th team.
well that too. Turns out having Kucherov and Point can make you look way better as well.
Even more reason to have signed him short vs long to see how he would work out considering his history of bouncing around the league.
Lamoriello thought otherwise. His lack of moves is why the Islanders just never took the next step outside of being "just okay" in the NHL's most mediocre division as well.
Lou chased trying to add speed and some skill, which is fine, he just tied up a bunch waifs and guys you don’t go long on.
Its like he wanted to add skill but Roy wanted a team like Florida
Lou saw things differently. Realizing he had committed to getting younger/more skilled without having any way to accomplish that other than letting bad contracts age out and drafting replacements, he signed mid players to low-salary, long-term deals. Deals that were self deafeating Lou’s cause as it continued the medicority merry-go-round of contracts that were either immovable or would leave dead money against our cap for years.
I think this was his biggest failing and what, generally speaking, is the fatal mistake most GMs make.
