New York Islanders: Tommy Albelin hired as new assistant coach

[SI90]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807768720665637183

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[Kevin27NYI]

Don’t know anything about him

 

[The Wahligator]

Former devil. Everybody drink!

 

[SI90]

Former Devil. I just hope Roy had some final say in this.

 

[The Wahligator]

Interesting that he’s been working with the Swiss national team though- maybe that’s why we were linked to Glauser? Wouldn’t be surprised if that happens now

 

[leeroggy]

Played 18 years in the NHL, probably learned a thing or two along the way

 

[saintunspecified]

Long time 3rd pairing defender- could've been more if he didn't get banged up so much. Exactly the type of player one expects to become a coach.

 

[beach]

And this concludes the Islanders' FA day activities.

 

[SI90]

A current isles assistant coach fighting a former isles assistant coach because of a dirty hit on a current isles assistant coach

 

[Satan'sIsland81]

Disappointed in this. Was really hoping it would be Boychuk. But moreso this has 100% Lou decision written all over it. Lou has hired this guy in three different places so I doubt Roy had any say in this.

 

[SI90]

 

[seafoam]

Between him and Roy, there’s going be a lot of yapping fron behind the bench.

 

[MJF]

Former Devil. I just hope Roy had some final say in this.

Lou told Patrick who is assistant coach would be and Roy said OK.

Long time 3rd pairing defender- could've been more if he didn't get banged up so much. Exactly the type of player one expects to become a coach.

Jacques Lemaire healthy scratched Albelin more times than he played him.

 

[SI90]

Disappointed in this. Was really hoping it would be Boychuk. But moreso this has 100% Lou decision written all over it. Lou has hired this guy in three different places so I doubt Roy had any say in this.

Boychuk is a guy we all love with absolutely no coaching experience.

Albelin had a near 20 year NHL year, 2 Stanley cups, and had been coaching for 20 years since he’s retired. I’m fine with this.

My only gripe would be that I would prefer Roy pick his own staff besides just 1 assistant.

 

[MJF]

My only gripe would be that I would prefer Roy pick his own staff besides just 1 assistant.

This.

 

[PK Cronin]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807775105625264337

 

[seafoam]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807775105625264337

Was exactly what went through my head before knowing he was an ex-Devil.

That defense was a well oiled machine earlier this year, one might say they ran like a Swiss watch!

Now lets just hope Sorokin isn’t Swiss cheese again next year.

OK OK I’m done…

 

[crashthenet]

Only hire today?

 

[seafoam]

Was exactly what went through my head before knowing he was an ex-Devil.

That defense was a well oiled machine earlier this year, one might say they ran like a Swiss watch!

Now lets just hope Sorokin isn’t Swiss cheese again next year.

OK OK I’m done…

But seriously, it was very QC Rempart-esque when Roy was the bench boss. Crisp, clean, efficient, so even though this looks like a Lou hire (and might be/probably is), I think stylistically it’s a fit for how Roy wants to play.

For all we know, Roy is telling Lou what he’s looking for and the Lou goes and sources it with his vast rolodex of contacts he’s ammounted over his career.

 

[MikeyMike01]

Disappointed in this. Was really hoping it would be Boychuk. But moreso this has 100% Lou decision written all over it. Lou has hired this guy in three different places so I doubt Roy had any say in this.

How do we know that Lou didn’t simply facilitate a meeting with an existing connection, and then Roy approved?

 

[IslesNorway]

Now, Lou can go back to sleep.

 

[seafoam]

How do we know that Lou didn’t simply facilitate a meeting with an existing connection, and then Roy approved?

Because then we would have nothing to talk about!

 

[SI90]

Only hire today?

I’m waiting to hear back to see if I’ve been hired as a scout. Lou told me to work as if I got the job, tell no one, and if I get my first check in the mail in September I’ll know I’m hired and to show up for team pictures in September

 

[Glory Days]

Did a good job in Europe. Seems like a good hire.

 

[boredmale]