New York Islanders: Mathieu Darche is named GM of the New York Islanders

[PK Cronin]

Figured this should have its own thread. Updated, he's officially the GM.

Darche Named General Manager and Executive Vice President | New York Islanders

Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion Brings Pedigree of Winning and Business Savvy to Islanders

www.nhl.com

 

[boredmale]

I like the move, while he is the biggest unknown that may be his biggest positive. lol

I always like the way Tampa has been run the past 20 years so hopefully some of that rubs off on us.

 

[TeamKidd]

I like it. I think this is a good move. I'd rather a good Assistant from a great organization than a re-tred.

 

[PK Cronin]

Everyone coming out making the same claim now.

 

[Nosebleed40]

Good work. Now, what’s the deal with Shanahan?

 

[MikeyMike01]

Are the owners still idiots who only care about real estate…?

 

[Zeeker]

Everyone coming out making the same claim now.

I’m personally reserving judgment until I see Staple report this

 

[SRBisles]

Love it in theory, but we have no idea what he will do. Happy they didn’t go retread.

 

[BrockLobster]

Im good with this

 

[Taswell]

Has a first time GM ever walked into a job with the first overall pick before? Hell of a way to make your first stamp on a team.

 

[PK Cronin]

Andrew Gross is confirming which means it's definitely happening because he gets zero scoops early.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

All right let's rock and roll. Get to work Mathieu.

 

[Lights911]

Cool

 

[GlenivewFlames]

Hope he does good.

 

[BrockLobster]

Now get to work!

 

[HyeDray]

I think this is a solid move — I would like to see if he is name President and GM or just GM, and they either leave president open or as I suspect, Collins would function as president. Not sure Shanny would want to come in (or anyone else) who did not hire the GM himself.

Still — i like the move. i think Darche is more than ready, and will bring a modern and fresh approach. He comes from a great program that has drafted and developed players and run the cap well.

 

[Taswell]

I think this is a solid move — I would like to see if he is name President and GM or just GM, and they either leave president open or as I suspect, Collins would function as president. Not sure Shanny would want to come in (or anyone else) who did not hire the GM himself.

Still — i like the move. i think Darche is more than ready, and will bring a modern and fresh approach. He comes from a great program that has drafted and developed players and run the cap well.

I don’t think it necessarily precludes Shanny at all. If anything, it gives him one free future GM firing with 0 heat since Darche wasn’t his pick.

They could have also spoke about it if they have indeed met and Shanny could have given his thoughts on working with Darche. Who knows.

 

[Kevin27nyi]

This was who I wanted.

I think people are too hard on experienced GMs in comparison to fresh ones because they have something to criticize vs nothing to judge off of but I wanted someone new who came from a winning program.

Now I want Shanahan above him because he has the league contacts and experience.

 

[TXNYI]

So, in reference to whoever mentioned Shanahan having played with MacLean & Abelin.......if we hire Darche today, can he quickly fire those two before we possibly hire Shanahan as POHO? Asking for a friend.

 

[Islesfan22]

Seems like most people’s are happy with this hire from reading comments on twitter. I don’t know much about him I just hope he drafts Schaefer.

 

[SRBisles]

Assuming Shanahan comes on as well, neither he nor Darche will be allowed to be part of the draft process correct? Seems like a disadvantage to have nobody from hockey ops on the draft floor.

 

[xECK29x]

We wanted young and fresh, here we go, please insulate him with some experience though.

 

[xECK29x]

Assuming Shanahan comes on as well, neither he nor Darche will be allowed to be part of the draft process correct? Seems like a disadvantage to have nobody from hockey ops on the draft floor.

Correct, Draft will be done under Lou, he is under contract until June 30th AFAIK.

 

[seabass45]

Seems like most people’s are happy with this hire from reading comments on twitter. I don’t know much about him I just hope he drafts Schaefer.

It's him or a handful of retreads. Totally fine with taking a chance with someone from a winning org.

 

[SRBisles]