New GM Hired!
(New York A.P.) There is a new Islanders GM and his name is Barney Green(pictured above). Green, who is 21 years old, said he looks forward to bringing the Islanders back to the top. Charles Wang said that out of the three candidates that applied for the job, Green really stuck out. Green has signed a one year contract with options for a renewal. Should he be sucessful this year in the 2009-2010 season, it is almost possible we will be seeing more of Green as GM.
Petr The Great! Islanders make a big splash!
(New York A.P.) Greens first act as GM goes off with a bang as he signs Petr Sykora to a $2.12M contract over two years. Sykora, who was last seen on the Pittsburg Penguins, is said to be elated to be apart of a new team. We have heard rumors that he will be part of the new first line alongside Doug Weight and Kyle Okposa. Doug Weight, the current Captain, has said to be excited about working with Petr Sykora.