Did Snow push Ted Nolan out in New York.

I have been following the antics of Garth Snow since he took over the reigns of the New York Islanders and it would appear that maybe Garth Snow is just a moron and intent on running the Islanders into the ground. Ted Nolan is a good coach and I have to agree with him that the Islanders didn't have the tools to be successful that falls on the shoulders of the GM. Maybe Don Lucia is a good gauge of character?

New York Islanders announce Ted Nolan out as their head coach
UNIONDALE, N.Y. - The New York Islanders fired head coach Ted Nolan on Monday, citing "philosophical differences."

Nolan, who led the Islanders to a 75-68-21 record in his two years behind the bench, had another year remaining on his contract.

"Ted has helped us achieve some success over the last two seasons, however it has become clear that we have philosophical differences and have decided together to part ways,"

general manager Garth Snow said in a release. "Since last season and continuing into the summer, I have realized we do not share the same philosophies."

There had been a growing rift between Nolan and Snow throughout last season when the Islanders failed to make the playoffs. Snow said he felt the team was underachieving while Nolan countered that he lacked adequate personnel.