Steve August 🇺🇸

@rhughes_24 @Mets The replaceMets were better!!

@ChrisBottaNHL Well said Chris!

The #Isles collapse and failure to make the playoffs is a tough look for rookie GM Mathieu Darche. It is the GM’s job to get this right — not his assistants, not the pro scouting director, the fans, observers or anyone else. This is also not about another failed Yzerplan or any other team because we talk #Isles here. This is on Darche. Welcome to life as a GM. You can debate the prices paid, explain away anything, and come up with all the underlying under the underlying data you want, but it’s pretty simple. Darche’s moves did not work out. The Islanders did not get better. Down the stretch when facing teams needing a win as badly as them, the NYI fell short. Schenn accumulated points on top lines against the Floridas and Torontos and the spirit may be willing, but his defense was weak. Palat — a scratch tonight and almost certain buyout after his bizarre acquisition while playing badly for NJ — and Soucy were bad and should not be back. “Cups” and “leadership” meant nothing in those big games. Remember when the Islanders produced that beautiful footage of the team skating outside in Minnesota, hosted by Anders Lee? Was anyone on that day thinking, What this team really needs is more leadership? Schenn is under contract at 35 for two more years, JGP was re-signed for three. Horvat should move up to captain. What becomes of the admirable, loyal, future NYI team HoFer Lee? Anders deserves whatever is best for him and his family. Almost everything is recoverable in the NHL with supportive ownership. The Islanders have it and players and coaches want to be here. In the end, this can be a blip. But for 40 years I’ve watched very smart and confident people get slightly or extremely dim when they were in the GM chair. It’s a humbling job, and even though the Peter DeBoer hire was the right move, Darche looked humbled while erratically explaining his decision to fire Patrick Roy. Darche needs to learn from this. I have a fair amount of faith that he will. I also believe DeBoer will make him a better GM. DeBoer will essentially serve also as a PoHO without the title, without ownership having to pay someone even worse for that job like the previously considered Ken Holland. Lou Lamoriello remains under contract as a consultant to Scott Malkin and is a DeBoer advocate. The Islanders have enough good people around, and Darche is likely to make a few more staff changes. Despite the team’s dismal ending with losing 3-0 and 4-1 on home ice, Schaefer and Sorokin provided highlights, hope and joy for most of the season. The prospect pool is solid. The Islanders should be very good next season. With a new coach and addition of some youth, it should not be difficult to clean the stain from the end of this one. As I said a few days ago, they’ll be 16 games over NHL .500 or better around next year’s trade deadline. For the Islanders to legitimately contend in 2-3 years, however, Darche needs to be much, much better.

@QuantumAlteredX So fake

@LXRED @stefen_rosner Agreed!!

@stefen_rosner I bet this is fudging the truth. Maybe the “here’s what we’re offering” talk was Sunday, maybe, but I don’t believe this was a one-day decision. They had been in contact before this, but out of respect for Roy they have to act like they never spoke.

"This came out of left field."

@eddiecubed @stefen_rosner Nah, not buying it....they had to be discussing it for at at least a week. Team was 8-10 in the last 18 games which was @ 27th in the league. Patty lost the room, at this point it's about next year. The Isles don't play for a few days and could be 4 points out after Thursday.

@stefen_rosner That's either insane how quick the decision was made, or that's how little weight is put into deciding on coaches. Or were being fed a story to save face with folks. Am I alone in this opinion?

@RickJBrody @AnthonyDiComo Lol

@AnthonyDiComo I'd have preferred to sign Michael King or Ranger Suarez and keep two top, high end prospects.

The Freddy Peralta trade is now official. The Mets designated right-hander Cooper Criswell for assignment to clear 40-man space.

@philzfactz @nicholasbirns Yes, Dobson is as soft as an old weiner.

@nicholasbirns has it?

Here's my assessment of Darche's offseason at the midway point: #isles Additions: Rittich: A+ Shabanov: B- Dobson trade: C Drouin: D- Depth D/F: D Re-signings: Holmstrom: A- Palmieri: B+ Tony: C+ Boqvist: C Romanov: F Tsyplakov: F Overall grade: C-

@IslesTerritory 4-2-1....9 points, I'll take it.

Predict the #Isles record on this upcoming road trip: Predators Wild Jets Oilers Flames Canucks Kraken

@OleTimeHardball Rod Carew

Bottom of the 9th, Game 7 of the World Series. Bases loaded, 2 outs, and your team is down by 1 Mariano Rivera is on the mound. You have your choice of any hitter, of any era, in his prime. Who gets the call?

@NYM_News Lol...STOP. DELETE this!!!

In their prime who’s better Tom Seaver or Jacob deGrom ?

@itsJohnRocker I find it hilarious that you care

I find it hilarious that Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso hate New York so much that they didn’t even entertain taking Steve Cohen’s money. FUCK NEW YORK AND FUCK THE METS

@JennSalerno310 What a tool

What in the Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers shit is this guy saying?

@SleeperMets @BNightengale B.S.

UPDATE The MLB has privately told owners that teams lost $1.8 billion last year, led by the New York Mets with about $350 million in losses. Via @BNightengale #LGM

@AndyGraz_19 Cool, nobody really cares

I know Isles fans don't want to hear it, but it's really been some career for John Tavares. Still going at 35, with 18 pts in Leafs first 14 games. 501 career goals. All this under the pressure of playing at home, being named captain, then having it given to Matthews.

@SleeperMets @metsbatflip1 Douche move by Pete, but not surprised when you are managed by one.

Pete Alonso has changed his profile picture on Instagram…. It was once him in a Mets jersey 💔 H/T @metsbatflip1

@RTaub_ @Shannon_Hogan Unreal!!

Even @Shannon_Hogan and Cal are having fun this season! This was funny. #Isles

@HawkEmDownChris Jerry Grote

Which athlete do you think of?

@TheSports_Shift A

Which helmet is better? A or B

@dk13_chrisdano @TheSports_Shift Same

@TheSports_Shift Steve Grogan

Who do you think of when you see the retro New England Patriots helmet?

@SleeperMets Yup, need a new spark

Should the Mets fire Carlos Mendoza🤔⁉️

@SleeperMets @SleeperMLB @DanBartels2 @MetCastPod @metsbatflip1 Buh bye

What should the Mets do with Ryan Helsley 🤔⁉️ #LGM