The 2017-18 season is one of the most important the New York Islanders have played in years. John Tavares‘ contract is set to expire in June and there have been no reports that contract talks have begun yet. In all likelihood, those will probably be on hold until the end of the season. But head coach Doug Weight will ultimately be the man responsible for how things play out on the ice.
Compared to past Islanders coaches, Weight hasn’t been that bad. Don’t forget that the man who came before him, Jack Capuano, has the second-most wins in franchise history behind only the late, great Hall of Famer, Al Arbour.