Atlantic Notes: Shanahan, Geekie, Heponiemi, Merrill

Atlantic Notes: Shanahan, Geekie, Heponiemi, Merrill

In an article from The Buffalo News, journalist Mike Harrington argues that the Buffalo Sabres should appoint Brendan Shanahan to a senior advisory role, even if only for one year. Recently, it was confirmed that the Toronto Maple Leafs would not renew Shanahan’s contract, and since then, he has only been publicly linked to the New York Islanders. While the Islanders were allowed to interview Shanahan, there is no indication of any remaining int…

The New York Islanders have officially turned the page towards a new era by giving Mathieu Darche full power of hockey. The organization has not only offered him the position of general manager, but also that of president of hockey operations, a double title that confirms that he will be the man-orchestre behind all the decisions affecting the formation.A major confidence mark for the former player who became a leader, who has climbed the ranks …

Report: Brendan Shanahan will not join Islanders’ front office

The New York Islanders are moving on from the potential of bringing in...