Filed under: Islanders, NHL Coaching
The New York Islanders made the first coaching change of the young season on Monday, relieving Scott Gordon of his head coaching duties as reported by Islanders beat writer Katie Strang. Gordon will reportedly remain on staff in an advisory role, while Jack Capuano, previously the head coach of the Islanders AHL team in Bridgeport, will take over behind the bench on an interim basis. Gordon took over as the Islanders bench boss prior to the 2008-09 season, and during his two-plus years compiled a 64-94-23 mark. Through the first 17 games of this season the Islanders were just 4-10-3, placing them at the bottom of the NHL's Atlantic Division, as well as the Eastern Conference. They are currently tied with the Edmonton Oilers for the worst point total in the entire league.
Making things worse on the Island is the fact the team is currently riding a 10-game losing streak, having not won since October 21, a 3-2 overtime win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. They haven't won a game in regulation since October 16.
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