WingMachine91 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 just saw it on sportscenter. Dumb move Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 I always liked Nolan... Damn, too bad... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slave 31 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 we still need an AC, i'd take him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshy207 156 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Nice going. The Islanders are the 2nd-worst major pro sports franchise behind the Lions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Why is it a dumb move? They were 13th in the conference and Snow stated that they had differing ideas on which way the team was headed. At least Snow had the balls to give some valid reasons on why it was he fired him. Once again I don't think it's ever that bad of a move to fire a coach whos' team came in 13th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 idiots.. LA should snap him up pronto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Amazing that such a good coach can bounce around the league so much. I wonder if he'd be interested in the assistant position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Why is it a dumb move? They were 13th in the conference and Snow stated that they had differing ideas on which way the team was headed. At least Snow had the balls to give some valid reasons on why it was he fired him. Once again I don't think it's ever that bad of a move to fire a coach whos' team came in 13th. Nolan can make crap teams overachieve. Who is out there that can take that Islanders team and do better? Their leading scorer last year had 49 points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skippy_kenn 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) I agree it is a dumb move to let him go but it is an organization that has lost a lot of class over the years with the way they deal with players and media. Nolan did an outstanding job in Buffalo and was run out of town in my opinion he did not deserve it. I hope he lands a new job soon and does not have to wait between coaching gigs again. I would not mind him as a Assistant here. No matter where he lands I am sure he will do an impressive job just hope it is a good org with some class. Edited July 14, 2008 by skippy_kenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Nolan can make crap teams overachieve. Who is out there that can take that Islanders team and do better? Their leading scorer last year had 49 points. Obviously he couldn't make this team overachieve !!... unless you determine that coming 13th in the weaker conference is over achieving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) Obviously he couldn't make this team overachieve !!... unless you determine that coming 13th in the weaker conference is over achieving. The '06-07 Islanders had no business being in the playoffs. As for '07-08, I'd say 13th is respectable for that roster. I'll ask you again: Who is available that could do better than Nolan? Edited July 14, 2008 by ARice89 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoe 165 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Amazing that such a good coach can bounce around the league so much. I wonder if he'd be interested in the assistant position. Buffalo and NYI? Thats 2 teams and one bounce if I count correctly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Buffalo and NYI? Thats 2 teams and one bounce if I count correctly. One bounce that lasted nine years. Maybe "bounce around" was the wrong terminology. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Good Call Garth.....Nolan was definitely the "problem" with that organization. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoe 165 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Nice of them to make up their mind after all the bulk of the empty coaching duties were filled. Thats not cool at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelios57 31 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Terrible move. Nolan was one of the best things about that organization. Hopefully he can become the head coach of some team out there that needs him (sucks to be you Tampa Bay ). If he doesn't get a head coaching job, I think he could work well as one of our assistants. Here's to hoping we have a spot for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieY9802 6 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 The Isles are run so badly. Hire Nolan and Smith and fire Smith before the season even starts and replace him with a guy who had very little front office experience. Nolan had such a bad team to work with. Snow is why that team stunk. They'll hire one of the veteran castoffs and he won't be able to do anything either. The owner and the GM are the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outsider 42 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Obviously he couldn't make this team overachieve !!... unless you determine that coming 13th in the weaker conference is over achieving. Perhaps you're not familiar with the Islanders. For the roster he was given, 13th place WAS overachieving. As someone else stated, our leading scorer had 49 points. **Edit** You know, I could go on and on about how and why Charles Wang is the worst thing to EVER happen to the New York Islanders, but I don't have that kind of time on my hands. Suffice to say that the only reason that Nolan was fired is because he wouldn't say "Yes, sir, Mr. Wang, sir. Whatever you say, sir, Mr. Wang, sir." Like everyone else on the Isles payroll is forced to do. Why do you think Neil Smith was fired before he ever had a chance to sit down behind his desk as Isles GM, and replaced with Garth Snow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outsider 42 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 The Isles are run so badly. Hire Nolan and Smith and fire Smith before the season even starts and replace him with a guy who had very little front office experience. Nolan had such a bad team to work with. Snow is why that team stunk. They'll hire one of the veteran castoffs and he won't be able to do anything either. The owner and the GM are the problem. Garth Snow is the GM in name ONLY. He doesn't even wipe his arse without Chuckles' permission. WANG is why the Isles suck. And the only reason they weren't THIRTIETH in the League last year is because of Nolan. Period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 this is a retarded move, good coach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Why is it a dumb move? They were 13th in the conference and Snow stated that they had differing ideas on which way the team was headed. At least Snow had the balls to give some valid reasons on why it was he fired him. Once again I don't think it's ever that bad of a move to fire a coach whos' team came in 13th. Nolan was a good coach. Snow is a TERRIBLE GM. Nolan took a talentless team to the playoffs last year. Snow got him absolutely nothing this last summer. Nolan coached a team with no scorers this season. Now it's his fault? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dump-N-Thump Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Maple Leafs > Islanders People who think the Maple Leafs are the worst team in the league, Look at the Islanders.. OmG there is nothing remotley worthwhile on that damn team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 All I want to know, is why the hell did DiPietro sign that 15 year contract with them? What is it about that organization that made him think "Hey, I want to spend my entire career here!". It makes no sense. Not only could he find great success elsewhere, but he could have made more money throughout his career elsewhere to with his talent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Maple Leafs > Islanders People who think the Maple Leafs are the worst team in the league, Look at the Islanders.. OmG there is nothing remotley worthwhile on that damn team. DP and Okoposo are worthwile, and they made out VERY well at this years draft, but they're a basement team for the next few years no doubt. they need that new arena more badly than we do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted July 14, 2008 DP and Okoposo are worthwile, and they made out VERY well at this years draft, but they're a basement team for the next few years no doubt. they need that new arena more badly than we do They also lost Fedotenko and Satan this summer. That's MORE scoring gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
