NHL's Worst Fan Support Since 1989/Selective Media Creating False Perception Sinks Wang/Snow Efforts Again In UFA

New York Islander Fan Central | 7/02/2014 05:20:00 PM |
Charles Wang again did his job, and more in a building with 1980 revenue streams, with AHL fan support.
A Saturday night crowd of 10,455 for an Islanders game against Florida. 10/30/2006 that has been the norm since the 88-89 season playoffs or no playoffs.

Wang opened his wallet, and authorized Garth Snow to make the contract offers he did.
A new owner/gm would do the same.

The front-loading/term was not a big factor this year. 

No, Jerome Iginla, Dan Boyle, and top free agents do not want to play their final games in front of 7,000 fans with Dolan+2 print/television coverage hiding the club to drive away the remaining fans as they slam the club from Ranger practice in Greenberg, New York or Canada. not Oilers, Leafs, Flames/house teams

I guess Doug Weight was the exception.

Of course those slams never come from full time daily writers traveling with the team, that would require those outlets spending to their own cap floor, and having one.


Folks do not believe me that playing in front of empty seats effects a team? Ok, go ask Brendan Witt in Oct 2006, same story win or lose, playoffs or not since 1989.

Owners come/go.

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Garth Snow's Comments On Day One Of Free Agency

New York Islander Fan Central | 7/01/2014 08:54:00 PM |
Islanders website Garth Snow's comments on day one of free agency. 
7/1: Ct Post Snow also spoke about his depth, and some of the new signings commented.


Three players, center Cory Conacher, goaltender Chad Johnson and defenseman T.J. Brennan received one-way deals from the Islanders, while Kael Mouillierat, David Leggio, Jack Skille and Harry Zolniercyk received two-way contracts.

“Cory is a young player who has had a lot of success at the AHL and NHL levels.” Islanders General Manager Garth Snow said. “For us, the versatility to move him around the lineup was appealing.”

“We had a need for a backup goalie and Johnson had an excellent season last year,” Snow said. “We feel that he’s going to be more than capable to partner up with Halak. He’s someone who we’ve watched in the AHL and last year was his first stint in the NHL and he performed at a high level.”

 As the first day of free agency became the first night of free agency, Snow confirmed that pitches and negotiations were ongoing.

 “We’re always looking to improve the team,” Snow said. “We feel we’ve accomplished that today with our signings. We will continue to look at other possible options to help our team return to the playoffs.”

NYIFC Comments: 
What would you have me write?

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New York Signs Cory Conacher/AHL Signings

New York Islander Fan Central | 7/01/2014 06:31:00 PM | | | | | |

#isles sign G David Leggio to 2-way deal.

Kael Mouillierat resigned a 2-way deal returning to organization. 

 Jack Skille has also signed a 2-way deal

Evgeny Nabokov has signed with Tampa.

New York Signs AHL Defender T.J Brennan

New York Islander Fan Central | 7/01/2014 01:11:00 PM |
NYIFC Comments: Something has to give on defense, too many signed at all levels.

New York Signs Goaltender Chad Johnson

New York Islander Fan Central | 7/01/2014 12:31:00 PM |