SCOTT GORDON TO MAN THE LONG ISLAND

Newsday is reporting that Scott Gordon, the AHL Coach of the year has taken the step up like many of his minor league peers to become the head coach of the New York Islanders. GM Garth Snow had a grueling month of deliberations with many candidates after firing the popular Ted Nolan, and liked what he saw in Gordon. He feels that he is the man who can get this team in a positive direction in a positive way.

Paul Maurice and Bob Hartley, two coaches with NHL experience were beaten out in the end by the 45 year old Gordon. According to Newsday, the other candidates were John Tortorella, Mike Sullivan, Marc Crawford, Gerard Gallant and Joel Quenneville, who instead will be taking the year off from professional coaching.

Brodes' take: Another example of the Bruce Boudreau approach with NHL general managers quite recently. Although my perception of the whole Ted Nolan saga was very disenlightening, I must congratulate Snow for having the balls to make sure he got the right guy, and it wouldn't matter that he didn't coach in the NHL in his career, and that he would be the one to attempt and right the ship that has gone very stormy in the Long Island.

Special thanks to Habster for the scoop!

Nylander on the move?

With the team almost $2.7 million over the cap after re-signing a few players and a logjam up the middle (Fedorov, Kozlov, Backstrom, Laich, Steckel), it's hard not to speculate as to what General Manager George McPhee might have up his sleeve to get under the cap by opening night.

Take it for what it's worth but Michael Nylander put his Potomac house on sale on July 17. He had bought it in October 2007 when he signed a multi-year deal with the Capitals. Check this link: Washington Post
Nylander is coming at a cap hit of $4.875 million, so trading Nylander would make sense to get under the cap.

Nylander, 35, recorded 37 points in 40 points last season with the Caps before going down with a season-ending injury.

Vancouver could be the likely destination as Mike Gillis, the Canucks GM, is Nylander's former agent.... Stay tuned.

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McCabe to Isles imminent? Kings,Pens Talking About Sydor?

According to Pittsburgh's Insider DePaoli, the Islanders would send Freddy Meyer and a 4th rounder in exchange for Bryan McCabe.

McCabe to the Islanders makes sense as his wife Roberta, is a native of Long Island. McCabe started his career as an Islander in 1995-96 as he was drafted by them in 1993.

Last season, McCabe recorded 23 points in 54 games as he battled injuries throughout the season.

Also, the Penguins would send veteran Darryl Sydor to the LA Kings for a prospect or a late round pick. Vyacheslav Voinov has been mentioned in recent discussions.

Sydor began his career with the Kings in 1991-92 after being drafted by them 7th overall in 1990.

Last year, Sydor played 74 games with the Penguins, notching 13 points. He won the Cup with Dallas and Tampa Bay.

Radulov officially introduced in Russia

Salavat Yulaev introducing Alexander Radulov at a press conference. It looks more and more like Radu will not return to the NHL next season. It will be very hard for the Preds to clinch a playoff berth next year, especially with much improved teams like the Hawks and the Oilers.

Sullivan's comeback still unsure

As per Nashville City Paper:

Predators' GM David Poile has chosen to not be overly pessimistic or overly optimistic about the status of forward Steve Sullivan.

“He has been to the doctor,” Poile said. “He is working with his therapist. There has unfortunately not been a lot of change.”

Sullivan has not played in an NHL game since February of 2007. He is already back in Nashville for the season in order for his children to start school this week.

“He remains guardedly optimistic that he will be in camp and be ready for the season. It is a long shot right now.”

My take: Don't bet on Sullivan's return this season as it's been more than 18 months since he last played an NHL game. However, The Preds would certainly welcome him back in their line-up, especially after the Radulov saga.

Leafs sign Nagy False, Where will McCabe go?

There was a report out tonight that the Leafs had signed Ladislav Nagy on thefan590 this is completley false.

Nagy has not signed and is still a UFA.

And finally I wanted to start a "Where do you think McCabe will go subject"

So please when you answer my blog be creative but not outlandish ok lets keep it in the realm of possibility.

I say he ends up on one of the NY Teams I would expect thats someone like Hunter could be a return from the Islanders and maybe Prucha from the Rangers anyways like I said have fun but keep it real.

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