DOUG WEIGHT RUMORS & GOSSIP
Define ‘a couple of weeks’
The Edmonton Journal's Jim Matheson spoke to player agent Steve Bartlett about the owners' lockout's probable duration, and Bartlett suggested that the lockout will be a short one:
“My gut tells me this is going to weeks we’re out, not months,” said Bartlett, who also represented Doug Weight, former captain of the Edmonton Oilers. “I think the tipping point...
Dee Karl: 19 Players Assigned to AHL Bridgeport
Doug Weight was late to his son's hockey practice two days ago as he worked at the Islanders offices trying to pin things down should the lock-out come to pass.
This is the first move in the NY Islanders plans for the newest work stoppage. Nineteen players, including Nino Niederreiter, have been assigned to Bridgeport. Some may surprise you, okay, maybe not:
Marc Cantin...
More To Long Island Than The Nassau Coliseum Parking Lot
from Travis Betts at the New York Islanders website, For those fortunate enough to play on Long Island, there is no question as to the commitment between team management, the fans and the players. It’s also no secret that Long Island itself, with its beautiful beaches, gorgeous golf courses, superb school systems and proximity to New York City, is a great place to call home.
But...
Weight fills in for Isles coach Capuano
Doug Weight will fill in as the New York Islanders interim coach for their game at Buffalo on Tuesday night, filling in for Jack Capuano who is sick with the flu.
Capuano traveled with the team to Buffalo following the Islanders' 6-0 home loss to Ottawa on Monday afternoon. He was too ill to attend the Islanders skate Tuesday morning, and remained at the team hotel for the game...
Via AP on Fox
February 21, 2012
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Islanders to be without head coach Tuesday vs. Sabres
Doug Weight will fill in as the New York Islanders interim coach for their game at Buffalo on Tuesday night, filling in for Jack Capuano who is sick with the flu.
Weight serves as head coach in interim
Islanders Sr. Advisor to the General Manager and Assistant Coach Doug Weight will serve as Head Coach in the interim as current Head Coach Jack Capuano is sick with the flu.
Doug Weight Adjusting to Life Behind the Bench
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...
Skate with the Greats a Fun Night for All
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...
Doug Weight Loses Cool on Officials
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...
Will Derek Stepan and Chris Kreider Be The Doug Weight and Tony Amonte Of This Generation?
Doug Weight and Tony Amonte. How I used to cringe throughout the 90’s whenever I saw them dominating the NHL. Both of them the crown jewels of the New York Rangers prospect list in the early 90’s. Both were college bred American born players and both absolute necessary trade chips towards building the 1994 Stanley [...]
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