Islanders GM: Capuano safe despite 2nd-round exit

Change doesn't appear to be afoot for the New York Islanders after a second-round exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

General manager Garth Snow has given head coach Jack Capuano and his staff a vote of confidence following a series loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

"There's a great respect from our players to the coaches and vice versa," Snow said Tuesday, according to Arthur Staple of Newsday.

"Sitting through (exit) meetings with the players, there's a respect that's impressive to me. Our team is prepared, they're in great condition, for me I'm very thankful to have the coaching staff we have."

The one caveat here is a change in ownership set to take place July 1, and with new bosses comes the possibility of change.

Capuano has been with the Islanders since 2010, guiding the team to a regular-season record of 210-175-56 with three playoff appearances.