What does the hiring of Luke Richardson and Scott Gomez to the coaching staff mean?
Although we’ve discussed these moves ad nauseam, this is something that needs to be addressed. While we routinely evaluate moves from a narrow scope, it’s important to occasionally look at the big picture.
When Doug Weight took over for Jack Capuano midway through the 2016-17 season, he inherited a team lacking an identity. He’s made it his mission to give the team one.
Gomez, 37, spent sixteen seasons literally skating around people. He was a prolific skater, akin to the Islanders’ Shane Prince and Nick Leddy.