New York Islanders Roundtable: Replacement GM, Is He Out There

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Nov 5, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period against the Edmonton Oilers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

Michel Anderson

I’m Jon Ledecky (or Scott Malkin, but Makin’s never around so Ledecky it is). First order of business, y’all get a hug. It’s not much but its human, it’s compassionate, and it’s the humbling.

Second order of business, I tell Garth Snow that his services are no longer required. Thank you for your service. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. And then the search begins.

I need someone that can build a winner in a tough market. I focus in on an ex-GM that was unceremoniously removed from his position for what was seemingly no good reason. He’s not out of a job, he was actually “promoted”. But this guy still wants to be GM.

I look to the Dale Tallon of the Florida Panthers.

Why Dale Tallon? Well in the six years that he was the GM of the Florida Panthers he dramatically altered that franchise. Sure, some high draft picks like Jonathan Huberdeau 3rd overall in 2011, Aleksander Barkov 2nd overall in 2013 and Aaron Ekblad 1st overall in 2014.

He’s been able to wheel-and-deal his way from the cast misfits he had in 2010 to a team that resembles something of a power in the east.

Next: Do We Care Too Much?

That’s my first call. Tallon still wants in. He’s the perfect blend of old school eye-test type pf talent evaluator and new school analytics sympathizer. He’ s the perfect candidate for the job. Next the coach. Or maybe I do something about the Sushi. Sushi and hockey don’t seem to be made for each other.