New York Islanders Ranking Every Single Coach

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – APRIL 3: Head coach Lou Lamoriello of the New Jersey Devils gives instructions during the game against the Ottawa Senators at the Continental Airlines Arena April 3, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images) /

With a new coach on the way in, we decided to rank every single New York Islanders head coach from 1 to 16.

New York Islanders President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Lou Lamoriello has one big vacancy left on his front office rebuild; a head coach. After firing Doug Weight, the Islanders are the only team without a bench boss.

According to rumors Lou is hoping to have a new bench boss in place before the NHL Entry Draft which on June 22nd. Weight was fired on June 5th. That gives Lou a total of 17 days to start the search, narrow down the field, interview and make offers, before actually putting someone in place.

But if anyone can do it, it’s going to be Lou.

Whomever Lou decides to bring in will become the New York Islanders 17th Head Coach in franchise history. The hope is that this new coach can bring success to the Islanders. Someone who can put the Isles back in the playoffs. And dare I say, maybe onto a path of contending for a cup?

The Islanders coaching history isn’t littered with successful individuals. At least not while they were with the Islanders. Al Arbour is, of course, the one exception to the rule. The man with four cups is a legend amongst NHL coaches.

But outside of Arbour, the list is a who’s who of “meh” coaches. Hopefully, this new coach can quickly move up the ranks of New York Islanders coaches.