Islanders Shock Fans: Iconic GM Lou Lamoriello Sidelined, Future Uncertain
A Hall of Famer in the builders category, Lamoriello’s old-school approach with everything from not sharing information to banning facial hair for players and coaches made him a rarity in modern hockey and arguably played a part in stagnating the once widely successful franchise. It is now more than four decades removed from the dynasty days when the Islanders won the Cup four years in a row from 1980-83.
If he indeed steps away from hockey, he will largely be remembered for his work with the Devils, a franchise that saw little success before his arrival. The club would soon advance to four Stanley Cup Finals across a nine-year span, polishing Hall of Fame careers, along the way, for goaltender Martin Brodeur and defensemen Scott Stevens and Scott Niedermayer. With no affiliation to the Islanders next season, the Devils would have an appropriate opportunity to add Lamoriello to the team’s ring of honor.
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