The 2016-2017 season was a bit of a rollercoaster ride for the New York Islanders. It began with the losses of Kyle Okposo, Frans Nielsen, and Matt Martin, and the additions of Jason Chimera and Andrew Ladd.
They began the season with Jack Capuano as the head coach, and the Isles looking to improve after winning their first playoff series in 23 years. Early on in the season the Islanders were struggling to find ways to win, and squandered opportunities to earn points.
Ultimately this would cost Capuano his job.