UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Neil Smith was abruptly fired after less than a month as general manager of the Islanders and replaced Tuesday by New York goalie Garth Snow, who retired to take over the position.
Islanders owner Charles Wang said Smith told him he had difficulty working within the team's revamped front office.
"I spoke with Garth at length throughout the spring … and he really impressed me with his passion and his knowledge," Wang said.
