The Islanders have recently made new hires, including assistant coaches Ray Bennett and Bob Boughner, as well as Ryan Bowness as the assistant GM/Director of Player Personnel. Despite a quiet offseason, these changes spark lighthearted discussions about the team's past and future. The podcast delves into speculative draft strategies and the potential of acquiring key players like Matthew Schaeffer and James Hagens. Additionally, they explore how to elevate the team's profile beyond previous management limitations, emphasizing the need for a more engaging fan experience.
It's been quiet around the Islanders lately while still-new GM Mathieu Darche conducts his business. But the team has announced some fresh blood in the form of new assistant coaches Ray Bennett and Bob Boughner and most recently, new assistant GM/Director of Player Personnel Ryan Bowness.
In the second half, we look at the draft one more time as the Islanders' moment in the spotlight nears (but not fast enough). Can they get both Matthew Schaeffer and James Hagens?
We also talk about changes the team can make beyond the roster to give them a higher profile than they were allowed under the previous regime.
Thanks again to Sean for coming on. Follow him wherever and keep an eye out for Hockey Night in New York on Twitch, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
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