Mathieu Darche to Become GM of the Islanders

[PattyLafontaine]

Hey...

For the right price that #1 overall pick can be had.

As much as the Shark need someone like Schaefer, I just can't see them trading up. I will say that there's a chance they do not take Misa at 2 as I think Grier rates Martone highly.

 

[periferal]

As much as the Shark need someone like Schaefer, I just can't see them trading up. I will say that there's a chance they do not take Misa at 2 as I think Grier rates Martone highly.

Don't disagree, but just saying...

Now I could see a team #5 or later wanting to get into the top 5 and being more willing to trade up.

That said just so rare to see any top 5 picks traded - Much less #1 overall.

 

[JacketsFanWest]

It's so weird how much success the early Blue Jackets have had at doing everything except playing NHL hockey.

 

[habsterr]

Not picking Bergevin to be GM is a great move. Not sure about Darche but deserves a chance.

 

[End of Line]

When I hear his name I think of the “aspen” episode of South Park

 

[hamzarocks]

This could be the next Bill Zito, Flordia Hockey is killing it now and Darche seems like he could establish himself as a top GM in 2-3 years from now

 

[BKarchitect]

Seemingly a smart move. He’s been a GM-in-waiting for a while now but is still young and coming from a winning organization…and isn’t a recycled old dinosaur. The right mixture of experience, training and runway left for a first time hire.

Time will tell, but this could be a breath of fresh air after Lou’s regime. For the first time in a while, there are things happening on the Island that seemingly are pointing to a potentially exciting future and a real change.

 

[red devil]

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

Darche did good things in Tampa with Brisebois, time for him to manage his own team. Good hire for them, I was hoping for Bergevin to be honest lol

 

[BLNY]

Heard his name before, what's his professional background? Was he an AGM of Tampa

McGill grad. Rep for being very smart. Played 250 odd games after never being drafted.

 

[The Last Red]

This could be the next Bill Zito, Flordia Hockey is killing it now and Darche seems like he could establish himself as a top GM in 2-3 years from now

Why? I’m not saying he won’t be a competent GM but just because he’s coming from Tampa doesn’t mean he’ll be a top NHL GM. Look at Yzerman’s “second act” so far, and he actually had GM experience.

 

[gach]

Good for the Islanders for making big and long over due moves. I wonder how many players are growing facial hair this summer

 

[Look Up]

Islanders fans, better hide your draft picks.

 

[SEALBound]

When I hear his name I think of the “aspen” episode of South Park

"Mathieu Darche was a washed-up fourth grader..."

 

[periferal]

Islanders fans, better hide your draft picks.

Uhhhh why?

Perhaps you didn't see who the previous GM was and how he used the Isles best picks.

 

[SI90]

Let’s f***ing go!!!!!!

 

[Captain97]

That's a hire with potential. Good choice instead of the retreads.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Credit to them, give me upside of proven mediocrity any day. Shanahan and Darche could be a real good pairing. Glad to see some young blood in the GM ranks.

Shanny is the one NYI fans should be concerned about, not say he did nothing good here,because that's not true, he built a good, young, fast, exciting team that's a fact.

He then proceeded to get in his own way and at the end of the day because he got in his own way he never reached the heights he should have in Toronto.

 

[Stive Morgan]

McGill grad. Rep for being very smart. Played 250 odd games after never being drafted.

Really well-respected in the locker room/as a teammate too from what I've heard.

 

[MikeyMike01]

Shanny is the one NYI fans should be concerned about, not say he did nothing good here,because that's not true, he built a good, young, fast, exciting team that's a fact.

He then proceeded to get in his own way and at the end of the day because he got in his own way he never reached the heights he should have in Toronto.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

If that's true and given the source I have no reason to believe it's not that's probably the right call.

 

[Rebels57]

Congrats Isles! It's not a retread!

 

[le_sean]

Smart not to hire Bergevin. Interested in seeing the direction the team goes. They are not a 1st overall pick away from being relevant.

 

[BLNY]

Really well-respected in the locker room/as a teammate too from what I've heard.

Big time. Left impressions at all his stops.

 

[periferal]

Really well-respected in the locker room/as a teammate too from what I've heard.

Who did you hear it from...?