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Rosner Wrap: MacLean In, Wiseman Out, Okposo’s Shocking Snow Story

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July 29, 2022

Kyle Okposo shares story about how Garth Snow got the general manager job with the New York Islanders on Spittin Chiclets (Photo-via Spittin Chiclets Youtube)

It is Friday, and there is New York Islanders news to share.

Before we dive into the coaching move that was made on Thursday, you have to hear about Garth Snow becoming the New York Islanders general manager and how that came to fruition.

Kyle Okposo, in an interview with Spittin’ Chiclets, shared a story that Snow would work on trades on the back of the bus, and Ryan Whitney shared that Snow won their fantasy hockey league. It makes a lot of sense given what transpired while Snow was the general manager.

Garth Snow became the Islanders GM because he was good at Fantasy Hockey. True story.

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Also the NHL announced that following the 2023-24 season, their partnership with Adidas will end, meaning the need to find a new jersey sponsor. Right now, Nike owns the jersey rights for the NBA, NFL, and MLB, so could Nike own the rights to the four major North American sports leagues soon?

NYI Hockey Now: On July 5, the New York Islanders hired two assistant coaches in Doug Houda and Brian Wiseman, as they joined rookie head coach Lane Lambert’s staff for the 2022-23 season. On Thursday, the Islanders announced that they have hired John MacLean, as Wiseman is no longer joining the staff.

NYI Hockey Now: On Thursday, New York Islanders forward Zach Parise celebrated his 38th birthday. The young gun is set to enter his 18th season in the NHL, his second season as a member of the New York Islanders, after signing a one-year extension back on Trade Deadline Day. Read about what his teammates had to say about him following his first year on Long Island.

NYI Hockey Now: The World Junior Championships kick off Sunday, August 9, in Edmonton Alberta, after the tournament was canceled back in December due to COVID-19. The New York Islanders have three players representing Team Finland in Aatu Räty, Eetu Liukas, and Matias Rajaniemi.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins were able to sign Danton Heinen to a one-year, $1 million deal after an 18-goal campaign. It seems like a steal. Don’t underestimate the impact of Heinen, writes Dave Molinari.

Boston Hockey Now: While the Boston Bruins and their fans wait on decisions from centers Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, they’re suddenly being linked to unrestricted free agent center Nazem Kadri who as of early Thursday evening remained unsigned himself.

Florida Hockey Now: Jonathan Huberdeau had spent the entirety of his NHL career with the Florida Panthers, a run which came to an abrupt end last Friday night. On Wednesday, Huberdeau said goodbye to the fans.

Montreal Hockey Now: Montreal Canadiens fans should get their first look at 2022 NHL Draft top pick overall Juraj Slafkovsky in NHL exhibition action at the 2022 Buffalo Sabres Prospects Challenge in mid-September. The Prospects Challenge features rookies, prospects, and draft picks from the Montreal Canadiens, the Buffalo Sabres, the New Jersey Devils, the Ottawa Senators, the Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Washington Hockey Now: Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin recently found himself trending on social media following his questionable rankings on quite a few top-100 NHL players lists. And, on Thursday, the 36-year-old responded.

Detroit Hockey Now: Who says the Detroit Red Wings-Colorado Avalanche rivalry is dead? Not Dominik Hasek and Valeri Kamensky, that’s for sure. Sure, a lot of ice has been resurfaced by Zambonis since Hasek was a Red Wings goalie and Kamensky an Avalanche forward. And their current war of words certainly isn’t about the bitter, old days.

Colorado Hockey Now: A good Twitter follow for serious hockey people is that of Dimitri Filipovic. He really breaks down video well of players/trends/whatever. He’s got a great tweet Thursday on just how good Cale Makar was on breakouts in the playoffs. This will be a very satisfying two-plus minutes for Avalanche fans.

Vegas Hockey Now: Owen Krepps dives into the prospect pool of the Vegas Golden Knights in his latest piece, via the Prospect Pyramid, a Steve Dangle concept. The Golden Knights do not have a generational prospect that fits the mold of Tier 1, but Brendan Brisson fits Tier 2.

San Jose Hockey Now: Patrick Marleau will be the first San Jose Sharks player to have his jersey retired. Marleau’s No. 12 will be raised to the rafters before the Feb. 25, 2023 game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Vancouver Hockey Now: Canucks of Tomorrow is assessing every prospect in the Vancouver Canucks system and what they are projecting to be in the future. We’ll be looking at the strengths and weaknesses of their game, as well as what the future holds for them if and when they advance through the Vancouver organization. Today, we feature Jonathan Myrenberg.

Calgary Hockey Now: When new Calgary Flames star Jonathan Huberdeau told media he was open to a long-term deal in Calgary this week, he wasn’t just telling people what they wanted to hear. His agent, Allan Walsh, said as much later while recording his Agent Provocateur podcast with Adam Wylde.