Mayfield/Quine Resign Two Years

#Isles Transaction: Scott Mayfield has agreed to terms on a two-year, one-way deal. pic.twitter.com/0o03EGW2S3

— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) July 12, 2016

Excited to be back with the #Isles organization for the next two years!

— Scott Mayfield (@scottmayfield2) July 12, 2016

 Las Vegas Review: Reports Garth Snow's special assistant, George McPhee, will be hired 7/13 as Las Vegas new gm.

 NYIFC Comments: 
One-way deal means Mayfield can still go to Bridgeport, but makes full-salary. This was not just accepting his qualifying offer. He's going to have to deal with sitting if the NHL defenders are healthy, and did not get a callup despite may defenders hurt last season. He needs to play here or it's not going to work.

Expect a few players to accept qualifying offers, perhaps Quine looking for a similar deal?

#Isles Transaction: Alan Quine has agreed to terms on a two-year, one-way deal. pic.twitter.com/JXsQHiHaDs

— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) July 13, 2016

Personally, I think the Islanders dodged a bullet with McPhee given his signings/deals with Caps, and how he reportedly has issues with agents. Ledecky has no fall back he's familiar with now.

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George McPhee Hired As Special Advisior

#Isles News: George McPhee has officially been named Special Advisor to the General Manager.

— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) September 23, 2015

#isles Garth Snow's replacement has just been hired if he does not win. Ledecky/McPhee Washington connection.

— NYI Fan Central (@nyifancentral) September 23, 2015

#isles Just to be clear Garth Snow is the Alternate Governor, President, and General Manager of the New York Islanders and has for years.

— NYI Fan Central (@nyifancentral) September 23, 2015

#isles 5/14/99: Jon Ledecky's comments as 32 percent new minority owner of Caps who moved to DC under gm McPhee: https://t.co/qoiFpAS9t3

— NYI Fan Central (@nyifancentral) September 23, 2015

Been writing about this since minority owners were announced.

McPhee looking past his Rangers past, and mostly long term failure in Washington did not leave the Caps with a reputation as someone who worked well with other agents which seems the opposite of Snow.

I know it's been reported Snow/McPhee are friends.

Win or lose, Snow's been exemplary as he keeps negotiations quiet/classy. Even the people who do not sign or resign here make it clear they like being part of this organization which says a lot.

Still this is a win business, and Garth Snow is paid to win, no matter how many smart contracts he signs or trades he makes.

Tavares said it best:

“We really haven’t accomplished a whole lot.”

This could also be a sign Snow is going to wear only the President's hat or moved into that role which in terms of business seems to be Barclay's/Mr Yormark's role. No idea if this changes Doug Weight's title also as a senior advisor.