Citing ‘philosophical differences’, Islanders GM Garth Snow announced Nolan and the Islanders would be parting ways.

“It wasn’t going to work if two people aren’t on the same page. That’s why the meeting was healthy because we both realized that there were differences in philosophy, ” Snow said.

Part of that disagreement stems from the fact that Nolan felt the team didn’t have the necessary pieces to compete last season, stating, “We don’t have natural 50-goal scorers. We have guys who work for everything they get. That’s the way we play.” Snow countered, thinking the team underachieved.

Snow also felt the younger players needed more ice time, but Nolan wouldn’t comply because the team until near the end of the season, was actually still within reach of the final playoff spot. Snow went as far as trading Chris Simon (a favorite player of Nolan going back to their OHL days) in order to free a slot for Jeff Tambellini.

Unfortunately for the Islanders (and what fans they have left), it’s another act in a three ring circus since Charles Wang purchased the franchise. Snow may be a good guy, but he hasn’t appeared to be great GM material. Even if they manage to bring in someone like John Tortorella, this team does not have the pieces to contend, let alone make the playoffs.

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