Doug Weight 2010-11 SEASON REVIEW:

Doug Weight
Date of birth: January 21, 1971 (2010-11 Season Age: 39/40)
Place of birth: Warren, MI, USA
Height: 5'11
Weight: 196
Shooting Hand: Left
Full NHL Season: 18th NHL Season
Drafted: NY Rangers In The 2nd Round (34th Overall) of the 1990 Draft
Acquired: Signed as a Free Agent by the Isles in 2008

2010-11 Season Stats:

New York Islanders          NHL:  GP: 18 G: 2 A: 7 P: 9  PIM: 10

Short-Term Status:
RETIRED TODAY....Has been named the Assistant Coach as well as the "Special Assistant To The General Manager".

Long-Term Status:

None as a player obviously. 

Contract Status:

N/A: RETIRED MAY 26, 2011

Review:

Playing wise he had a very unproductive year, but that was mainly due to his injury struggles that bothered him all season. His influence off the ice was felt immensely despite his absence from the actual game-play. On November 12th, "IncarceratedBob" on twitter reported that the Islanders were exploring the possibility of adding Weight to the coaching staff and within about two weeks it was all, but announced that, that was the path the Islanders were hoping to take. At that time, the Islanders put out a press release, which stated that along with his continued playing duties, he would be coaching the power play. Having a player be announced as the "Power Play Coach" is very odd and seemed to hint at what the Islanders were intending to do with Doug Weight. To further confirm that this was true, Weight was behind the bench in a suit and tie, with a head set, for the last few games of the season. This morning the Islanders held a press conference, where Doug Weight officially announced, that after a 19 year hall of fame caliber career, he will be retiring from being an NHL  player. Later in the press conference, the Islanders welcomed Weight to his new role off the ice with the organization. He will be an assistant coach and a "special assistant to the general manager", which will make him a very important person in the Islanders off-ice functions. Personally, I am very happy he will be with the team in such an important role.

Season Grade (A+ to F-): N/A

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