According to sources, Islanders GM Garth Snow has narrowed his list of potential coaching candidates to three. The list consists of, in order of which I would like them to be hired, Bob Hartley, Paul Maurice and Scott Gordon.
With all due respect to Scott Gordon, I do NOT want a rookie coach...sure he has been at the AHL level, but that's not what this team needs. The Islanders need a coach to HELP mold the youth into a strong nucleus for the years to come, they don't need a coach to come over and grow on the job as the kids do. Sorry Scott, but this isn't your time.
Paul Maurice and Bob Hartley are both the best of whats left, with Bob Hartley being the winner in my eyes. He was booted quick last year, after an 0-6 start, but he has proven he can come in and help develop young stars. Maurice also helped shape the Hurricanes team into serious contenders with a mix of youth and experience. However, Maurice had an ugly season last year in Toronto...marred with big contracts on players not performing(JFJ's fault, not his) and stars getting hurt, the Leafs finished with a 36-35-11 record.
Newsday reports that Snow will make his decision during the week, but we shall see. I just hope that Garth realizes the youth movement doesn't mean we need a young inexperienced coach with ZERO NHL EXPERIENCE...Make the right choice Garth...hire Hartley. This public service announcement has be paid for by the Bob Hartley coaching campaign...just kidding, but i'll accept a percentage
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