Lou Lamoriello out as Islanders GM in seismic shift after ugly season
By Ethan Sears
The hammer for the Islanders’ season fell on Lou Lamoriello.
Owners Scott Malkin and Jon Ledecky pulled the trigger on Tuesday, letting the president and general manager go to begin what will be a seismic shift in an organization that has been dominated by Lamoriello’s presence since he was hired in 2018.
Per the team’s announcement, operating partner John Collins will lead the search for the club’s next general manager.
Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello speaks before a game against the Florida Panthers at UBS Arena, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024
Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello speaks before a game against the Florida Panthers at UBS Arena, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.
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“The Islanders extend a heartfelt thank you to Lou Lamoriello for his extraordinary commitment over the past seven years,” the team’s statement said. “His dedication to the team is in line with his Hall of Fame career.”
A 35-35-12 record in 2024-25 that saw the Islanders miss the playoffs for the second time in four seasons, with the roster stagnating for the duration, was enough for ownership to take decisive action.
Lamoriello, who turns 83 in October, leaves the Islanders with a mixed legacy, having piloted the team’s greatest era since the Dynasty from 2018-21 before presiding over its decline from 2021-25.
His 1,479 career wins are the second-highest for any general manager in NHL history, behind only David Poile, and it would be unsurprising to see him pursue another job despite his age.
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