Doug Weight's Retirement Press Conference: Now assistant coach and special advisor to GM
by Dominik on May 26, 2011 10:58 AM EDT
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Note: This post has been updated throughout from its original form, which was basically just a live viewing of the retirement presser. Most of the early comments below were from those of us watching the news live.
As discussed earlier this week, Doug Weight officially retired today, the announcement streamed live on the New York Islanders official site. They'll surely post the archive soon, and it's worth a viewing if you have the time.
Skim the comments in this post for details and quips from his announcement [plus the tribute video they showed], which also included the new role(s) he'll adopt with the organization.
Garth Snow announced that role would be as an assistant coach and special assistant to the GM. The Islanders press release calls this a "special advisor" role. It's clear they want him still around the players -- Snow spoke of the "presence" that Weight carries, which is echoed by current young Islander players -- and they also appreciate his insights and drive for the management role.
The rest of the coaching staff remains as is, and Weight adds his two cents to the mix. Weight spoke of how the five games behind the bench at the end of last season gave him a taste of the action and focused his interest in doing something immediately following retirement (instead of taking some time off). In the Q&A session, Weight also marveled at Snow's work ethic and drive; it sounds like he's gained a new appreciation for what goes on from the management side of things.
If I had to guess, I'd think Weight might handle more media appearances too, since he has the gift of gab, clearly believes in what the Isles are building, and is eloquent at expressing it. The Isles don't have their assistant coaches talk to media, but this is a different sort of role, and frankly it's a missed opportunity if he's not used as spokesperson for the franchise.
Snow said the "real winner" here is the Long Island community, which benefits from all the charity and youth hockey work Weight does behind the scenes. I must say this doesn't surprise me one bit. People in St. Louis still speak about how great he was to people, with charity, youth hockey and more.
Tribute Video: There Will Be Hootie
The Press Conference
In his speech, Weight held back tears throughout -- he joked that he would need one tissue per paragraph -- and thanked everyone from Adam Graves and Glen Sather (from his days as Oilers GM, where contract negotiations were "fun") to his two recent tenants on Long Island: Matt Moulson and John Tavares, who were both there. (Said Weight: "The money you guys owe me, we can settle up later. Damages.")
Bill Guerin, who Weight's "been on 10 teams together" with, was also there. Of course Weight's wife and three kids were too, with all the tear-jerking moments that entails.
It was honestly a touching speech, and I doubt many in the room held back both laughter and tears.
Charles Wang and Snow also came off quite well in the presentation -- it was a scene of gratitude for one of their own that demonstrates why players within this club rave about the family atmosphere. (Maybe one day, national media will catch on.) Wang's praise was heartfelt, and his one-liners were on the mark. ("Congratulations to Allison for raising four kids...the most important one being Dougie.")
Isles links: Teammates weigh (sorry) in on Weight himself | Others on his wife's support and role helping other players' wives.
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Personal blogger note: As a follower of the Islanders and Blues, I had the pleasure of watching Weight closely for two major stretches of his career. (Same with Pierre Turgeon, who Weight ironically replaced in St. Louis.) That meant watching a whole lot of great passes, fiery competitive moments...and playing through injuries. Weight was such a fantastic player when healthy. It's a shame that injuries limited his wheels and the number of games he could have played -- which is saying something when you consider he still logged 1335 NHL games.
I'll never forget watching him freeze an entire defense as he entered the zone and pivoted his torso without changing speeds, suddenly opening up 240 degrees of potential passing lanes. Beyond his all-world skills, I'll remember that Weight was beloved in both communities. He's a straight-shooter, an upbeat guy, and as Snow and the teammates said, "a presence."
He'll be missed. But thankfully, he'll still be around.
Earlier: I asked the gang at Oilers blog Copper & Blue what their favorite memories of Weight as an Oiler were, and the most memorable moment might surprise you -- and give you a hearty chuckle.
Also Oiler-iffic: A review of his Oilers years, which were his true assist-logging prime despite coming during the Dead Puck era.
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They’re doing a highlight video, then Weight will speak, then Wang, then Snow, then open it up for questions.
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Well if theres a montage
we definitely know where this is headed
Intently glued to every COZO
by Chris McNally on May 26, 2011 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Lots of Hootie
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We really need to speak to someone
About the musical choice of this organization…there have to be better choices.
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by Keith Quinn on May 26, 2011 11:16 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
This is obviously too much
Fanfare for a standard retirement (or non-retirement/Favreism) right? I mean, there has to be something else very significant about this in terms of a big position in the org???
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by Keith Quinn on May 26, 2011 11:12 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Figure some position...
But I think it’s partly a reflection of a 1000-point career and how much they like him.
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I love seeing the younger guys at events like this
Tavares, even Moulson … gotta be a vivid reminder of how short this ride is.
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Lots of tissue breaks
Jokes “one per paragraph…this is supposed to be 12 minutes, it’s gonna be 30.”
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I feel like Kevin Nealon is off on the side, peeling onions
But seriously, this is pretty cool. He’s talking about falling in love with Long Island now, getting to be captain of another storied franchise.
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They're gonna re-enact the above photo at 11:45
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by mikb on May 26, 2011 11:21 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Bill Guerin looks more like McNulty every year
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by Dominik on May 26, 2011 11:24 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Weight to Tavares/Moulson
“Thanks for being here, for allowing me the pleasure to be your first New York landlord. We’ll settle up the money you owe me later. Damages.”
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Settle up on damages...
Heheheheheh.
On Guerin – “We’ve only played on ten teams together.”
Great stuff
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No doubt
Let it never be said Weight lacks the gift of gab.
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Maybe
He’ll become the permanent Islanders guy on MSG Hockey Night in NY. So we won’t be “represented” by Mike Keenan, of all people.
Im up for that!!
We are all Islanders, even if we are in Jersey!
by Russel Ginart on May 26, 2011 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Spoke too soon
Asst. coach and special asst to the GM. Guess it beats sitting next to Ron Duguay.
by PGI on May 26, 2011 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thats what I expected
Hes still young and has much to offer as a coach. He will do allot of good
Okay, now I need a tissue.
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by Dominik on May 26, 2011 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Charles Wang with the line!
“Played two years in college… before joining the, well, Rangers….” [to Doug] “Well, that’s all right.”
HAHAHAHAHAHA
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by mikb on May 26, 2011 11:29 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Wang's on fire here
“And to Ally for raising four kids … the most important one being Dougie.”
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NEWS: Weight is the new assistant coach and special assistant to the GM
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by Dominik on May 26, 2011 11:35 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
lolol
You got me by five seconds!
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Pretty Exciting
This should be good for both Weight and the team. Is he replacing one of the existing coaches or are they just adding him?
Patience will prevail, if not...
Don't know yet
I bet they do some role where one guy’s in the sky during games or something.
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Or
One of those assistants gets the Bport head coach gig…is that a step up or down in coaching?
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by Keith Quinn on May 26, 2011 11:43 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Could be
Step up/down depends on whether they have eyes on a main NHL gig or not, I think.
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So
Doesn’t sound like the existing assts. are going anywhere. Just that they want Weight around the players.
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R U serious?
can’t watch at work, but really? Is he a new assistant coach and asst. GM?
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by Russel Ginart on May 26, 2011 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
really really
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or more specifically
“Special Assistant” to the GM, not Assistant GM.
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And the press release calls him "special advisor" to the GM
Dwight Schrute tried to delete the “to the” part.
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by Dominik on May 26, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Beet farming
And public relations announcements…he’s gonna be busy.
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by Keith Quinn on May 26, 2011 11:52 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
there it is
Asst coach and special assistant to the GM.
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ASST Coach
Has he said anything to what are his responsabilties as asst. coach? Power Play coach?
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by Russel Ginart on May 26, 2011 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
"Does it make it any easier that you have one of those rings?'
Doug: “Yeah, being married’s great!”
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by mikb on May 26, 2011 11:38 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Whatever that entails
It sounds perfect for DW! He still gets to be involved with the players and will probably be the mouthpiece and recruiting arm to Snow’s executive stuff. Great call!
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by Keith Quinn on May 26, 2011 11:39 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
mouthpiece and recruiting arm to Snow’s executive stuff. LOLOLOLOLOLOL
Chris Botta MUST NOT be happy at all with this!!!!!
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by Russel Ginart on May 26, 2011 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
YEAH! I'd wet my pants if that happened!!
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by Russel Ginart on May 26, 2011 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm gonna copyright
“Weighing in”: Doug’s take
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by Keith Quinn on May 26, 2011 11:44 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 3 recs
That is F***ing AWESOME, Keith!
We are all Islanders, even if we are in Jersey!
by Russel Ginart on May 26, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
I hope he gives us weekly updates from the docks in Freeport.
Looking all sad and forlorn and confused.
by Les Beaver on May 26, 2011 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
anyone else just lose the feed?
Poor Doug’s in still-screen.
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Snow: "Biggest winner here is our community"
Talking about how great Weight is in the community, how much money he donates, time spent on youth hockey and stuff like this.
I can vouch for this. The man was tremendous in St. Louis. Helped goose a local youth hockey program. Won the Cup and used his day with it to bring it to St. Louis, taking it to hospitals and letting all 300 kids in the youth hockey program get their individual picture with it.
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by Dominik on May 26, 2011 11:48 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Hi Dee!
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And she scores with another good question
“What would you tell the younger you?”
He talked a lot about keeping consistent confidence in himself even in tough times, how he didn’t totally grasp that until he was 25 or 26.
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Above picture
Looks like some sort of awkward kiss is about to happen
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
If by kiss you mean
“frontier justice suspendable offense”, then yeah. Remember, we don’t kiss, we intend to injure!
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by Keith Quinn on May 26, 2011 12:00 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It was a great moment
It’s like the C&B guys talking about Weight going after Marchment. You just don’t expect him to go ballistic, but when you cross the line, he’s coming.
The picture above was after Powe was running around and Weight basically said, “This ends now.”
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Here's someone who doesn't pay attention...
@reporterchris
Am I the only one who finds it strange Doug Weight is being given a role in management and coaching?
TweetDeck • 5/26/11 8:44 AM
I tweeted this back…
@reporterchris Probably, they put their backup goalie in a GM spot…“assistant to” is minor in comparison!
Twitter for iPhone • 5/26/11 8:47 AM
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by Keith Quinn on May 26, 2011 11:51 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Are people still doubting the Garth?
LET ’EM!
by Dep on May 26, 2011 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
that's such a dumb statement
Why would it be strange that a former player is going into coaching and management? Forget Snowie for a minute – where the hell does “reporterchris” think half the coaches and front office guys come from? For crying out loud, the clip above with Weight and Marchment – the two coaches are Darryl Sutter and Craig McTavish! How strange!
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by mikb on May 26, 2011 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
He clarified
that the prob is having him in both management and coaching position. @BDGallof made a similar point.
by DP'sknee(andhipandflubugandotherknee) on May 26, 2011 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
It's cute on a philosophical level
But anyone honestly looking into the circumstances of this relationship wouldn’t see an issue. He is neither the head coach nor the GM (a job that has been held many times by the same person in this league). And they’ve been pretty open about letting him find the niche that fits him best.
There are plenty of people in the NHL who serve minor roles in both areas — guys who are used on the ice and in the player personnel office.
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Sounds like a classy ending to a classy playing career
So happy he’s staying in the organization in some capacity
Another beautiful positive in this offseason for us, makes me nervous ;)
So I guess
One of the current assistants take over BP?
"Milbury said he was at the Winter Classic and he was getting heckled by an Islanders fan. He couldn’t understand why an Islanders fan would show up in an Islanders jersey at a non-Islanders game just to heckle him." My New Hero
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I don't think so
It sounds like he’s an extra assistant coach, who they want around the players and practices, but not in place of the other two.
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hell probably do stuff with the powerplay in pratice
work with the guys on a more individual basis
"Mario Lemiuex… I used to respect you."- Turgeon1992
That's what I'm thinking
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dumb question
Isn’t there a limit to the number of people on the bench? or his he just going to be working with them during practices? At the end of the year with him back there it was looking crowded.
"Milbury said he was at the Winter Classic and he was getting heckled by an Islanders fan. He couldn’t understand why an Islanders fan would show up in an Islanders jersey at a non-Islanders game just to heckle him." My New Hero
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Is Scott Gordon there? Any idea what he's going to be up to in 2011?
Does GM Snow need 2 special assistants?
His role was probably bullshit.
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by Fabtraption on May 26, 2011 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it weird that Cappy wasn't there?
Not to be the controversy jackass, but should the current coach have been there? Should there have been a “welcome to the coaching staff” moment?
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by Keith Quinn on May 26, 2011 11:58 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Just like at the arena annoucenment, I assumed he was stuck on line getting a beer and a hot dog.
“Goddamn it, I missed this too? Gahhth is gonna be mad again.”
by Les Beaver on May 26, 2011 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
has Cappy
Shown up to anything since his signing? I’d put it down to his being in Boston with his family.
"Milbury said he was at the Winter Classic and he was getting heckled by an Islanders fan. He couldn’t understand why an Islanders fan would show up in an Islanders jersey at a non-Islanders game just to heckle him." My New Hero
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This is true
He was living with Snow right? Perhaps getting his affairs in order…I would like to read a “reached for comment” piece though. Not that it would say anything other than he supports it, but still, that whole “choose your staff” thing is always weird.
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by Keith Quinn on May 26, 2011 12:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I agree
Although it looks like they’ve reached a harmonious place, coaching staff-wise.
I also tend to favor letting the head coach disappear as much as possible during the summer. That job is so stressful, so intense, such a daily demand — it’s a wonder any of them remain married.
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Did he really live with Snow during the year?
That’s gotta be awkward on some days…
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by Fabtraption on May 26, 2011 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what she said
Actually that’s what botta said
by DP'sknee(andhipandflubugandotherknee) on May 26, 2011 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Link and quote
“For all of the Islanders’ coaching and front office moves this offseason, expect the organization to keep it in the family. Since replacing Gordon, Capuano has been living in Snow’s home. A new NHL contract should enable him to find a place of his own.”
by DP'sknee(andhipandflubugandotherknee) on May 26, 2011 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
On November 13th Cappy was asked to remove himself from the house
That request came from his wife…..
with nowhere else to go
he went to the home of Garth Snow?
(cue music)
not yet..."Several years earlier Snow's wife threw him out requesting that he never return...
…Can two divorced men live with each other without driving each other crazy…" now cue that music
by 4PeatSake on May 26, 2011 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I just have this impression Cappy spends his summer hunting bears.
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I heard he bowls overhand
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by Pauly C on May 26, 2011 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Sharks have a week dedicated to *him*
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His mother has a tatoo that reads "Son"
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by Dominik on May 26, 2011 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
When he was born he drove his mom home from the hospital.
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by Russel Ginart on May 26, 2011 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
he once ordered a Whopper from McDonalds...
…and he got it. It was flame-broiled.
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"If he were to punch you in the face, you’d have to fight off the urge to thank him."
“He is the life of parties he has never attended"
"Sharks Have a week dedicated to him."
Ok Il stop, now, lol
And my favorite!!!!!!!!!
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by Russel Ginart on May 26, 2011 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
On Speed Dating
I ASSURE YOU, MOST WOMEN would not CONSIDER SPEED a VIRTUE.
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by Russel Ginart on May 26, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I just have this impression Cappy spends his summer hunting bears.
I believe its actually water buffalo. He belongs to some kind of lodge.
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by TheMetalChick on May 26, 2011 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
NO!!!!!!
Bruno Gervais is sent down to BP as the new HC, where he will work with forwards and improve the offense. After all, no one knows more of how forwards beat defensemen than Bruno!
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by Russel Ginart on May 26, 2011 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
That's gold.
“Tomorrow, we’ll learn the move Jeff Carter uses to get by me…”
by PGI on May 26, 2011 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
So as asst to the GM
gotta be a liason position to potential UFA’s right?
Like “hey Doug, tell them we don’t suck so bad anymore……also that we’re nice to our players…..also that Long Island isn’t just like the Jersey Shore…”
"It don't make you a bad person" - Ron Bennington
by Pauly C on May 26, 2011 11:58 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
basically what he’s been doing from all reports. I think he even called Nabokov
"Milbury said he was at the Winter Classic and he was getting heckled by an Islanders fan. He couldn’t understand why an Islanders fan would show up in an Islanders jersey at a non-Islanders game just to heckle him." My New Hero
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by Mark D on May 26, 2011 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
and didn’t get hung up on
What the fish, stick?
by Homey Chives on May 26, 2011 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Again the Jersey bashing!!!
OK, I’ll give you that one PaulyC, Im not a big fan of the Jersy shore myself!
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by Russel Ginart on May 26, 2011 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm thinking that, plus whatever "this is what management is really like" duties he wants
And also handling some of the media requests. I know in St. Louis they share that stuff among GM Armstrong, Pres. Davidson, and special assistant MacInnis.
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shhhh
your ruining people’s attempts to paint the Islanders as an incompetent organization with your examples!
"Milbury said he was at the Winter Classic and he was getting heckled by an Islanders fan. He couldn’t understand why an Islanders fan would show up in an Islanders jersey at a non-Islanders game just to heckle him." My New Hero
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by Mark D on May 26, 2011 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
handling some of the media requests
Yes, please.
I gotta say… at this point, Id want to see a number of the Isles staff members doing commercials shirtless in chains.
Dougie, Dean, Garth, Allen, and hell- throw Gordon in there too if he is still around. Hells yeah.
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by TheMetalChick on May 26, 2011 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
also that Long Island isn’t just like the Jersey Shore…
LMAO!
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by TheMetalChick on May 26, 2011 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
So having some fun with the Doug Weight trade Tree
The Rangers trade him straight up for Esa Tikkanen, who players about 100 games for them
The Oilers trade him for Marty Reasoner, Jochen Hecht, and Jan Horacek. A rare win for the Blues
The Blues trade him for a 1st rounder in 2006, a 4th rounder in 2006 and 2007, Jesse Boulerice, Mike Zigomanis and Magnus Kahnber.
The Blues trade him again (to the Ducks) for Andy McDonald.
How are the Blues ever going to get Prospects again without Weight?
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They definitely got their mileage out of him. (And kind of screwed him in the McDonald trade. He had a no-trade clause after re-signing after they rented him to Carolina. But the Ducks had Niedermayer cap issues, McDonald was available, so they saw their chance and squeezed Weight.)
An asterisk to the first time they acquired him is they let Pierre Turgeon walk that summer for nothing. That always pissed me off. Let one top-two center walk for free, then pay a bunch of prospects and twice the money to bring in another.
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They Got the Maloney Memo
Pierre’s Career was long over.
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#$% Maloney
The weird thing was, that was when Dallas and the now-bankrupt Tom Hicks would sign big free agents just to sign them. So they already have Modano and Nieuwendyk…yet they sign Turgeon too and tried to make him a 3rd-line center or 2nd-line winger.
He had injury issues not long after, but it was a waste for both of them.
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Can we get Turgeon in the organization again?
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by Fabtraption on May 26, 2011 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Headline writers rejoice
The Weight Is Over
And there could probably be a pun-filled headline for any situation.
by DP'sknee(andhipandflubugandotherknee) on May 26, 2011 12:40 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
The Weight's Off His Shoulders?
Weight ’til Next Year?
Only half a year 'til Opening Night! ... *Sigh!*
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on May 26, 2011 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone stop me now...
Heavy Lifting for New Isles Assistant
Doug Weighs Up the Competition
Isles Assistant Worth His Weight in Gold
And if things go south:
Isles Unload Some Dead Weight
by DP'sknee(andhipandflubugandotherknee) on May 26, 2011 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
New Isles Coach Can't Weight to Get Started
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If he was undecided
You could have gone with Weight Watchers
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by Semi_Colon on May 26, 2011 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You guys are all awesome. Every last one of you.
Only half a year 'til Opening Night! ... *Sigh!*
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on May 27, 2011 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Great Presser
I liked that press conference … Full of fond recollections of his career, hope and positive expectations for the future … humor and gratitude.
Congrats Dougie!!
He’s already got 2 assists … Assistant Coach and Special Assistant to GM …
Hears to Dougie helping the Islanders accomplish some goals … like the Stanley Cup!
by 19 Isle in NJ 22 on May 26, 2011 12:50 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Is there a link to watch the whole thing? My friend wants to see it all this weekend
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by TheMetalChick on May 27, 2011 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
i think so
You could go to the official Isles website, it should be archived.
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Congrats Dougie...
… on a GREAT career. I’ll have to check out the presser when I get home, but I just wanted to add this;
Two leading scorers this year John Tavares and Matt Moulson (1 and 4 respectively in 2009-10)… also DWT’s… Doug Weight Tenant’s. Now that both havehad two NHL Salary years maybe they can move out and make room for Nino and Bailey (possible future linemates).
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Can you name them? ;)
Sillinger is not one
Does it go back to Dunham?
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by Russel Ginart on May 26, 2011 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Conflict of interests?
I hope Snow is smart enough to define the asst to GM role clearly. Working with the coaching staff and with Snow I just hope he doesn’t get caught in the middle of too much crap…. But I am happy about the news, overall…. Does anyone else in the NHL have a similar combination or roles?
by North Dakota Red Eagle on May 26, 2011 5:26 PM EDT reply actions
I’m thinking this is a case where the person has a pretty comfortable relationship with both parties and will be able to work it out, or express and adjust if it starts to not work out.
Personally, I prefer my GM and coach in partnership and on the same page. A duel GM/coach is probably too much, but someone who has his hand in both can probably help the operation of both. Plus, there are times when the GM is working on three things simultaneously (e.g. a scouting meeting, a league issue, a callup) and something comes up that the coach needs ASAP.
I don’t know if anyone else currently has these exact two roles, but I know there are some who have lower-level people with their hands upstairs and on the ice.
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I believe
the role will be revealed in good time, there is plenty of good stuff going on right now.
Personally I believe the role will have something to do with PR for the team. Basically just getting Snow’s messages out to the media and across the league. We all know how well Doug can handle himself with interviews, pressure, and the media, so I believe its a no brainer not to use these skills.
I do not think he would be assistant coach if cappy did not tip his hat in this situation. Cappy I am sure has known for sometime, I am sure they have had meetings and so forth to discuss the coaching role.
I do not see this as some sort of tell me everything that is going on in the locker room and on the bench from Snow. I think its two separate roles that suit Doug really well.
Doug brings to the table, 19 years of hockey with various organizations, ultimate respect, and a cup ring. Thats a pretty good resume in my book. He knows the workings of the league and can actually articulate his thoughts extremely well with whomever he is speaking. He was poised behind the bench at the end their and seemed to be a difference maker and I am sure Cappy enjoyed his presence there or he would not be behind the bench.
Again great move, I am sure we will learn more about his role.
by ghalbart on May 26, 2011 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I dont see any conflicts...
I think they gave Doug these titles so he can try out what he wants and see what he likes, He pretty much said so in his 8-9 min post-conference interview thats up on Islanders TV. He says he wants to learn from Garth, that he thinks he is more of a team builder, but that he might love coaching. The Isles are giving him the freedom to feel it all out, and they get the benefit of his hockey experience, great personality, and league-wide admiration.
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by TheMetalChick on May 26, 2011 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
*crying*
God I love you, Doug. Seriously. LOVE.
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Yeah
I got the mancrush thing going on.
Seriously though, just a ton of respect for how he’s carried himself at every stop in his career. This is the guy who definitely deserved a Cup ring for time well served. Glad he got one.
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by Dominik on May 27, 2011 2:08 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Not gonna lie
i teared up just watching the tribute video
(btw anyone know what song that was?)
Man, if only we couldve gotten Weight a few years younger.
"Mario Lemiuex… I used to respect you."- Turgeon1992
Hootie and the Blowfish?
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on May 26, 2011 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
It sounded so Hootie-ish.
I was sure it was them, Ive heard the song before, but I didnt know the name. :)
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by TheMetalChick on May 26, 2011 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah im pretty sure i heard that on the radio sometime im my childhood lol
sounded familiar, pretty good song
"Mario Lemiuex… I used to respect you."- Turgeon1992
Man, if only we couldve gotten Weight a few years younger.
I have thought that so many times… just a few years more of Doug would have been great. Im so happy he is staying around.
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by TheMetalChick on May 26, 2011 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow...
I figured having an internationally admired player like Weight choose to stay with this organization would be a great thing in the eyes of all Isles fans. Then I read this comments section where a pile of trolls people are certain this is an awful move. One guess as to where that might be.
The Islanders are lucky to have Weight sticking around. At least a dozen, probably far more teams would be thrilled to have him join their organization.
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wow when I retire I will not be sticking around my job at all
must be so awesome to have a job you love so much you don’t want to leave. I won’t be able to get out the door fast enough and the only tears I will shed will be the ones from falling off a bar stool and breaking my ass
Any task BIG or small, Do it well or not at all
by Rickfansince76 on May 27, 2011 7:45 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Haha
Another reason these players are lucky bastards.
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Doug Weight
The thing that excites me the most about Dougie sticking around is not having to change my handle.
I really can’t see how this could possibly be considered a bad thing having someone as well respected as Doug Weight wanting to be a part of the Isles organization.
by Isle Of Weight on May 27, 2011 11:24 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
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May 24, 1980: Tonelli to Nystrom. At long last, the steady build of the New York Islanders from expansion doormat to surprise semifinalist to annual contender reaches the promised land: Buoyed by a late season trade for Butch Goring that gave the team the depth up the middle GM Bill Torrey had been seeking, the Islanders knock off the Philadelphia Flyers in six games.
The victory justified the faith in coach Al Arbour who guided them from their second season to their first Stanley Cup seven seasons later. The Islanders would not be the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup, but they would be the only one capable of a dynasty.
1980-81
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May 21, 1981: This time it was much easier. After falling to "only" 91 points in the 1979-80 season, the Islanders returned to their division title tradition, piling up 110 points -- a whole 13 points over second-place Philadelphia.
Between the quarterfinals (where they beat the upstart Oilers in six games) and the finals, the Islanders reeled off eight consecutive wins -- with a four-game sweep of archrival Rangers in between. As they defeated the Minnesota North Stars in five games for their second Cup, their goal difference in the final was a combined +10.
1981-82
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May 16, 1982: Another year, another landslide title. The Islanders won the Patrick Division by a whopping 26 points over the second-place Rangers, and were seven points clear of their nearest competition for the President's Trophy, the still-not-quite-ripe Edmonton Oilers.
A first-round scare against the Pittsburgh Penguins turned in the Isles' favor thanks to John Tonelli's heroics, and a true dynasty was on its way: Past the Rangers in six games, then an eight-game sweep of the Quebec Nordiques and Vancouver Canucks to run away with the Stanley Cup.
1982-83
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May 17, 1983: Not so fast, whipper-snappers. The Edmonton Oilers' steadily rising challenge for league supremacy took them all the way to the finals for the first time, where the New York Islanders summarily dispatched them in a four-game sweep. For the Islanders, the Dynasty was secured. For the Oilers, it was a powerful lesson in where talent ends and the demands of playoff hockey begin.
Four years, four Cups, 16 consecutive playoff series wins (a record that would grow to 19 until the rematch with the Oilers the following year). Mike Bossy scored 60 goals yet again, and Wayne Gretzky became acquainted with Billy Smith's crease.
