DOUG WEIGHT RUMORS & GOSSIP

Uniondale, NY -- It was over a year ago that Doug Weight last suited and hit the ice in a New York Islanders uniform. These days, Weight still suits up; just now he’s in a suit and tie heads behind the bench. It has been an adjustment for the 22-year NHL pro, but he’s found a new respect for what the coaches do. “I have a newfound respect for coaches,” Weight said following...

Uniondale, NY -- After a tough loss to the Florida Panthers earlier, Islander greats along with some local celebrities and some lucky fans hit the ice for the Met-RX Skate with the Greats game. Chico Resch, Doug Weight, Mike Bossy, Clark Gillies, Bobby Nystrom Butch Goring, Eric Cairns, Garth Snow all took the ice. Also NFL star and morning radio host Boomer Esiason and Joe Terranova...

The Islanders were not too pleased with the officials following Friday night’s 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs. Several missed calls and a phantom diving call on John Tavares after he had been crosschecked in the face really grinded the gears of the Islanders. Non-more so than Isles assistant coach Doug Weight. After the officials announced the diving call on Tavares at 16:59 Doug...

From Katie Strang of Newsday: Doug Weight’s retirement this summer left the Islanders’ captaincy vacant, but the 40-year-old veteran expects leadership from the team’s youth regardless of his successor. “We’re going to need a level of leadership from our young guys,” said Weight, who is now an Islanders assistant coach and Senior Advisor to GM...

The cameras were at the ready on a platform. The dais was set up against the far wall. Jesse D. Eisenberg (Skates On A Plane) had done a fine job of hanging the Islander logo backdrop against the wall. Just like a wedding, the chairs on the left side of the room were reserved for family. The right side was set up for the media and other attendees. Newsday’s Katie Strang was quick to he...

Doug Weight retired after 19 years in the NHL on Thursday, including a final season in which the Islanders' captain was limited to 18 games because of a back injury. The 40-year-old center will be staying with the team as an assistant coach and special assistant to general manager Garth Snow. He was flanked at Thursday's announcement by Snow and Islanders owner Charles...

One day after Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski announced his retirement, another American-born, long-time NHL star is hanging up his skates. New York Islanders captain Doug Weight today officially called it a career after 19 NHL seasons, and will remain with the team as an assistant coach and an advisor to GM Garth Snow. Weight, 40, was a second round pick of the New...

Doug Weight may have only been on the ice for 18 games this season, but he played as much of a roll with the New York Islanders off the ice as he did on it. Weight was placed on the injured reserve after suffering from back spasms, and was unfortunately never able to return. At age 40, Weight is now contemplating retiring and taking a more administrative role somewhere in the league...

Thanks to ITV and Kimber Auerbach who returned to his roots of playing camera man during (what is now being called) clean-up day. By posting all the videos, I don't have to transcribe three hours of tape. You can watch for yourself. I'll just tell you what stuck out in my mind during their interview and then we can discuss it. Here's Doug Weight. Nice, right...

NHLHS New York Islanders Correspondent Anthony Curatolo adds to today’s news of the New York Islanders and the re-signing of team Captain Doug Weight. For something that was speculated since last seasons ended, early on throughout the off-season and into today, the New York Islanders and Doug Weight have finally made their final year of hockey marriage official. From the...