Islanders reportedly rejected by former Red Wings general manager

Former Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland isn't held in very high regard by fans, considering his body of work that truly harmed the franchise starting in 2012.

One of the major go-to defenses of the slow progress under current GM Steve Yzerman is the state of the team that he inherited when he returned to the franchise in 2019; there are elements of truth to it, as Yzerman was saddled with multiple awful contracts and a near-bare prospect pool.

Despite being promoted by the Red Wings, Holland still had the itch to be an NHL general manager and he landed a new gig within days with the Edmonton Oilers; he held the position until this past summer when he and the franchise mutually parted ways.

In recent weeks, the New York Islanders parted ways with team president of hockey operations and general manager Lou Lamoriello after missing the postseason. Immediately, Holland's name was was thrown into the running.

Based on recent reports, Holland may have rejected any interest that the Islanders had in him.

Via analyst Chris Johnston, Holland didn't see the current Islanders roster as one that could win immediately and challenge for a Stanley Cup and is known for being too "picky".

Considering how badly Holland mismanaged the Red Wings in his last several years on the job, he should count himself lucky to have gotten any interest at all.