This Day in Isles History: Oct. 2

Oct. 2, 2009 - The Islanders named Doug Weight as the 12th captain in franchise history.
Weight previously served as an alternate captain the year prior under Bill Guerin before wearnig the "C" for two seasons. During his three seasons on the ice as an Islander from 2008-11, the center compiled 64 points (13G, 51A) through 107 games. Weight capped his playing career by winning the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, given annually to the player who "best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community."

Following the end of his professional career, Weight transitioned into a coaching role as Assisant Coach to Jack Capuano with the Isles during the 2011-12 season, and became an Assistant GM to Garth Snow in 2014. Weight was named the Isles' interm bench boss on Jan. 17, 2017 and on April 12, 2017, Weight was officially named Head Coach for the 2017-18 season. He most recently served as a Senior Advisor in 2018-19.