The New York Islanders 2016-17 season ended in disappointment falling short of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after bringing us on a wild ride a season ago. As the team heads into the offseason early this spring, it will be an offseason filled with many important decisions to be made.
With possible changes in the front office, expansion to Las Vegas, roster retooling and decisions to be made on key players, one thing that is known is that they will be looking to find a permanent head coach.
Let’s take a look at the candidates who could become the next Islanders head coach starting with the incumbent who holds the interim tag.