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Four New York Islanders GM Candidates Nobody Is Talking About

The New York Islanders are looking for a new general manager after shocking the hockey world by not renewing Lou Lamoriello’s contract. It was just a matter of time before Lamoriello’s time with the Islanders was going to be up.

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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders GM Candidates

The New York Islanders are on the hunt for a new General Manager after not renewing Lou Lamoriello’s contract. As NHLRumors.com reported, John Collins will conduct a thorough search for a new general manager.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Islanders 3-round 2025 NHL Mock Draft before draft lottery

The New York Islanders fell short of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was a rather tumultuous season on Long Island this year. Head coach Patrick Roy occasionally threw shade at general manager Lou Lamoriello, for instance.

New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / April 30

NHL Cancels 2026 All-Star Game

The NHL has announced that it has canceled the 2026 All-Star Game. Next year’s mid-season showcase was supposed to take place at the UBS Arena, which is the home arena for the New York Islanders.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Lou Lamoriello News / Full Press Hockey / April 28

Timing Was Right as New York Islanders Move On From Lou Lamoriello

The New York Islanders are shocking the system as they decided last week the time was right to move on from Team President and General Manager Lou Lamoriello.

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It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

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New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

Islanders Must Be Bold With Their Next General Manager Hiring

The dust has settled with the Lou Lamoriello firing, which happened on Tuesday, April 22. Now, the New York Islanders begin their search for a new general manager (GM), which is uncharted territory, or at least territory better off unexplored for this team.

Patrick Roy News / NHL Rumors / April 27

NHL Rumors: Could Patrick Roy’s Days as the New York Islanders Head Coach be Numbered?

The Sick Podcast – The Eye Test: Chris Botta on if there is a future for Patrick Roy with the New York Islanders. Botta: “Patrick Roy from the moment he started with the Islanders, I believe he had a little bit of a self-campaign to reinvent himself.

New York Islanders News / Blade of Steel / April 26

New York Islanders Reportedly Considering Historic Move In General Manager Search

The New York Islanders shocked many around the NHL earlier this week when they fired general manager Lou Lamoriello after seven years with the club. Since then there has been much speculation as to who will replace him.

New York Islanders News / Blade of Steel / April 24

NHL Analyst Links Former General Manager to the New York Islanders to Replace Lou Lamoriello

Ken Holland has been out of a job for a year, and now with Lou Lamoriello being fired, there is speculation he could wind up with the New York Islanders.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Islanders rumors: Insider floats current broadcaster, Red Wings legend as GM options

The New York Islanders have the first general manager vacancy of the 2025 NHL offseason. They did not renew Lou Lamoriello’s contract, opening up the job for the first time since 2018.

Lou Lamoriello News / House of Hockey / April 24

New York Islanders Set to Interview Hockey Trailblazer Kate Madigan to Replace Lou Lamoriello as GM

The New York Islanders have moved on from Lou Lamoriello, and now they're set to interview some very intriguing candidates as his replacement. After an eventful run as New York Islanders General Manager, Lou Lamoriello was moved on this week, and now, the search for a new person in the role has officially begun.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 24

Kate Madigan to interview for Islanders' GM vacancy

The Islanders will interview Devils assistant general manager Kate Madigan as part of their search to replace Lou Lamoriello at the helm of the front office, Newsday’s Andrew Gross reports.

Lou Lamoriello News / The Hockey Writers / April 24

The Rise & Fall of Lou Lamoriello as Islanders GM

The big news on Long Island this week was Lou Lamoriello’s firing. It’s one that many saw coming and isn’t a shock after the New York Islanders’ terrible 2024-25 season, one that needed change, and it starts with the general manager (GM).

New York Islanders News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Hockey World Reacts to NHL Legend's Sudden Retirement On Social Media

New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck, the NHL’s all-time leader in hits, officially retired Wednesday after 17 seasons. The veteran enforcer announced

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Elliotte Friedman News / House of Hockey / April 23

Friedman Links Recently Retired 900-Game Veteran as Top Candidate to Be the Next New York Islanders GM

The New York Islanders finally moved on from Lou Lamoriello, and now a former Islander is potentially firming to take on the role next. The 2024/25 campaign was another disappointing one for the New York Islanders, and as a result, the organization made the shock decision to finally move on from ageing General Manager Lou Lamoriello.

Lou Lamoriello News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Is this it for Lou Lamoriello in the NHL? Maybe not

The New York Islanders announced on Tuesday that general manager Lou Lamoriello’s contract with the team would not be renewed. Whether that leans more towards a mutual parting of ways or the Islanders softly firing Lamoriello, only they will know, but it appears that it was time for them to make a change.

Lou Lamoriello News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

10 candidates to replace Lou Lamoriello as Islanders GM

October could mark the end of an unforgettable era, potentially the first time Lou Lamoriello is not sitting in the chair as an NHL general manager since 1987.

Cal Clutterbuck News / Field Level Media / April 23

Longtime Islanders F Cal Clutterbuck announces retirement

Longtime New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday after 17 seasons. Clutterbuck, 37, spent his last 11 seasons with the Islanders before sitting out the 2024-25 season.

Cal Clutterbuck News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Cal Clutterbuck announces retirement from NHL

One of the game’s most physical players is hanging up his skates. On Wednesday, former New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck announced his retirement from the NHL.

New York Islanders News / House of Hockey / April 22

Elliotte Friedman Confirms Patrick Roy's Days With the Islanders May Be Numbered After Management Change

The New York Islanders finally parted ways with Lou Lamoriello on Tuesday, and now that could also mean the end for Patrick Roy, according to Elliotte Friedman.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 20