In all fairness, Trotz' departure wasn't so much a firing by Lou but rather a change in direction because Barry wasn't committed to the team. Lambert was considered by many organizations the next big thing. To this dare, I'm still not sure how bad Lane really was.
I'll also say, the Isles farm has been awful since long before Lou came along. That said, he's done very little to help it
- keaner17

This is true keaner. Lou is not at fault what occurred before he got here. I just meant Lou has run the entire show and made the decisions. The scouting and player development has not improved, and the roster has not improved enough.

Still not a good idea to neglect the farm team. The Rangers do not. Islanders need to overhaul the scouting and player development staff. You cannot just focus on the coach and expect the coach to be a miracle worker if the roster is not good enough. Islanders have tried different coaches, but the roster has remained pretty much the same. If Patrick is not good enough, Lou was the one who picked him, and Lou fired Barry and replaced him with Lane.
- ses111

Still not a good idea to neglect the farm team. The Rangers do not.
No, it is not a good idea. You need balance.


Islanders need to overhaul the scouting and player development staff.
I have been saying this for a long time. I thought for sure this was one of the first things Lou would fix when he got here. I was wrong.


You cannot just focus on the coach and expect the coach to be a miracle worker if the roster is not good enough. Islanders have tried different coaches, but the roster has remained pretty much the same. If Patrick is not good enough, Lou was the one who picked him, and Lou fired Barry and replaced him with Lane.

You can put lipstick on a pig. At the end of the day, it is still a pig.

Still not a good idea to neglect the farm team. The Rangers do not.
No, it is not a good idea. You need balance.


Islanders need to overhaul the scouting and player development staff.
I have been saying this for a long time. I thought for sure this was one of the first things Lou would fix when he got here. I was wrong.


You cannot just focus on the coach and expect the coach to be a miracle worker if the roster is not good enough. Islanders have tried different coaches, but the roster has remained pretty much the same. If Patrick is not good enough, Lou was the one who picked him, and Lou fired Barry and replaced him with Lane.

You can put lipstick on a pig. At the end of the day, it is still a pig.
- Nfdbulldawg

Lou forgot what worked with the Devils. It has to be a similar process with the Islanders. They cannot sigh top UFA's, so they need to draft well and find hidden UFA gems and make smart trades. These things take a lot of time and effort. Barry fell into the Islanders lap and the stars aligned during those ECF runs. Those reams were still flawed, and they had gotten older and lost key pieces that were not replaced.

In all fairness, Trotz' departure wasn't so much a firing by Lou but rather a change in direction because Barry wasn't committed to the team. Lambert was considered by many organizations the next big thing. To this dare, I'm still not sure how bad Lane really was.
I'll also say, the Isles farm has been awful since long before Lou came along. That said, he's done very little to help it
- keaner17

In all fairness, Trotz' departure wasn't so much a firing by Lou but rather a change in direction because Barry wasn't committed to the team.
100%, Lou wanted Barry to commit, and Barry was unsure as to what he wanted at the time and could not commit to Lou. So, Lou let him go.

Lambert was considered by many organizations the next big thing. To this dare, I'm still not sure how bad Lane really was.
Lambert was the hot commodity at the time. Lou acted quickly as to not lose out on a coach. It was a tough spot for Lambert.

I'll also say, the Isles farm has been awful since long before Lou came along. That said, he's done very little to help it.

I say back to Milbury.

Lou forgot what worked with the Devils. It has to be a similar process with the Islanders. They cannot sigh top UFA's, so they need to draft well and find hidden UFA gems and make smart trades. These things take a lot of time and effort. Barry fell into the Islanders lap and the stars aligned during those ECF runs. Those reams were still flawed, and they had gotten older and lost key pieces that were not replaced.
- ses111

That is why I thought Lou was a great selection because of his work with the Devils.

That is why I thought Lou was a great selection because of his work with the Devils.
- Nfdbulldawg

That was a much younger Lou.

That was a much younger Lou.
- ses111

SES, you were smarter than when you were younger than you are now.

SES, you were smarter than when you were younger than you are now.
- Nfdbulldawg

I do not think I was ever smart.

That was a much younger Lou.
- ses111

And a much different league

I do not think I was ever smart.
- ses111

Six days and counting until we find out what direction Lou plans on taken this team.

Six days and counting until we find out what direction Lou plans on taken this team.


- Nfdbulldawg

Straight into the toilet past history tells us when he was at this same fork in the road with other teams.

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Lindgren, Vesey, prospect Kampf for de Haan, Parsinnen and a 2nd and 4th

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Man how I wish we had Snow back!

Good to see Barry’s Preds playing Bellows instead of an undeserving veteran. Incredible young talent with an amazing shot.

Straight into the toilet past history tells us when he was at this same fork in the road with other teams.
- Cptmjl

Are you saying that Lou is Fluffer and not a Finisher?

Are you saying that Lou is Fluffer and not a Finisher?
- Nfdbulldawg

Oh, I have a feeling he’ll finish all over everyone like he did in NJ and Toronto.

Oh, I have a feeling he’ll finish all over everyone like he did in NJ and Toronto.
- Cptmjl

I am covered for anything.

Islanders are going to (FRANK) things up just enough to avoid a good draft spot. I understand Roy playing Sorokin, but I would be playing Sharek to see if you really
have something legitimate or not. He is Group 6 UFA.

Sorry I am bored.

Islanders are going to (FRANK) things up just enough to avoid a good draft spot. I understand Roy playing Sorokin, but I would be playing Sharek to see if you really
have something legitimate or not. He is Group 6 UFA.

Sorry I am bored.
- Nfdbulldawg

Islanders have to accept what they are or risk being a mid-team foe the long haul. They need to build through and draft and make smart signing and trades. They had a hall of fame GM and coach and still could not sign quality UFA’s. Even with two trips to the ECF, it did not help much. The Islanders are just not seen as a big-time type of team.

Islanders are going to (FRANK) things up just enough to avoid a good draft spot. I understand Roy playing Sorokin, but I would be playing Sharek to see if you really
have something legitimate or not. He is Group 6 UFA.

Sorry I am bored.
- Nfdbulldawg

I have no idea whether this is considered a good draft or not. I don’t think it matters. They still have to trade these guys.

I am covered for anything.
- Nfdbulldawg

- Nfdbulldawg

As crazy as it sounds, I feel like Lou adds at the deadline to try and make the 8th seed. If that happens I’d be at a loss for words. Just my prediction given the circumstances

As crazy as it sounds, I feel like Lou adds at the deadline to try and make the 8th seed. If that happens I’d be at a loss for words. Just my prediction given the circumstances
- kindlyrick

Great description of the last few years of Lou here.