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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 28
Trade Trees: Long before he joined Canucks, Linus Karlsson was once swapped for Lou Lamoriello
The trade that brought Linus Karlsson to the Vancouver Canucks is pretty straightforward and has proven to be a solid transaction for the hockey club. In February 2019, the Canucks acquired the now 26-year-old right-winger from San Jose in a one-for-one swap for Jonathan Dahlen.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 1
Lou Lamoriello Applauds Islanders Fans for Harsh Reception of John Tavares
It’s been almost eight years since John Tavares made the decision to come home and join the Toronto Maple Leafs, and since then, nothing has quite matched the hostility of his return to Long Island.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 17
Lamoriello vs. Dubas: Who Really Made the Better Free-Agent Signing?
I always appreciate when readers leave comments at the end of a post. I learn a lot from them, and I almost never push back. Yesterday, though, I wrote about Brendan Shanahan and the “Shanaplan” as a considered outline for building a winning Toronto Maple Leafs team.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 4
Wagner’s Weekly: How Lou Lamoriello played a role in the Canucks landing Linus Karlsson
Linus Karlsson’s path to the NHL was somewhat circuitous. Karlsson spent four seasons in Sweden after he was drafted. He didn’t make his North American debut until he was on the cusp of 23 years old.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 29
7 coaches and general managers that are looking for work
It seems like as good a time as any to hunt for bargains the Toronto Maple Leafs might be interested in picking up for their Hockey Operations department.
New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / September 22
Devils to Retire Popular Alternate Uniform
Despite residing in the Garden State since 1982, the New Jersey Devils somehow went nearly 40 years without a full-time third jersey. Granted, that was mostly due to longtime team president and general manager Lou Lamoriello not wanting them, but it's still surprising that they went without one for so long.
New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16, 2025
Interesting Trend Taking Place with Islanders This Season
With former GM Lou Lamoriello now gone from the organization, the players on the New York Islanders roster have started a trend that many fans feel is long overdue — growing beards.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 16, 2025
How the Dubas vs. Lamoriello Decision Shaped the Maple Leafs
It’s one of the biggest “what ifs” in recent Toronto Maple Leafs history: what if Lou Lamoriello had remained as general manager (GM) instead of Brendan Shanahan handing the job to Kyle Dubas in 2018?
New York Islanders News / House of Hockey / June 23, 2025
New Islanders GM Mathieu Darche Changes Controversial Lou Lamoriello Rule
For years, former Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello held a development camp only in September, but new GM Mathieu Darche will be holding it way earlier, on June 30.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 2, 2025
Three-time Cup winner Jonathan Toews debuts at No. 8 on Top 50 Free Agents board
Three Stanley Cups. One Conn Smythe. One Selke Trophy. It’s not quite Michael Jordan’s agent sending out a fax with the words “I’m back,” in reference to his future career plans, but Pat Brisson signalling it’s full stream ahead on a comeback bid for a future first-ballot Hall of Famer in Jonathan Toews is definitely juicy.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14, 2025
Sabres rumors: Lou Lamoriello speculation gets update after Buffalo sighting
After missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the New York Islanders decided not to renew the contract of 82-year-old Lou Lamoriello after seven seasons. Has he already begun zeroing in on his next job?
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 12, 2025
Islanders rumors: New York to interview 3 GM candidates this week
The New York Islanders have a big decision to make, as they search for a new man to handle the top job in the franchise’s front office. With the contract
New York Islanders News / Full Press Hockey / April 28, 2025
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.
New York Islanders News / House of Hockey / April 24, 2025
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 / The Hockey Writers / April 24, 2025
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 / Daily Faceoff / April 23, 2025
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.
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 22, 2025
New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / April 19, 2025
The NHL Has Changed…the Islanders’ Lamoriello Hasn’t. It’s Time To Go
The New York Islanders had a dismal 2024-25 season. That’s putting it lightly. They went 35-35-12 to finish sixth in the Metropolitan Division and 11 points out of a playoff spot.
New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / March 10, 2025
Lamoriello Fails to Make Good On Other Islanders Trade Options
New York Islanders General Manager Lou Lamoriello had an opportunity to reshape the team’s future at this season’s trade deadline. Of the four players most expected might get moved — Brock Nelson, Kyle Palmieri, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, and Anders Lee — he retained three of those players.
New York Islanders News / Habs Fanatics / November 28, 2024
Tensions rise between Patrick Roy and Lou Lamoriello after coach's recent comments
This will certainly be a big story to watch in the coming days with the New York Islanders.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 22, 2024
It is time for teams to dump archaic hair, facial hair rules
The Islanders made one of the smartest free agent signings of the offseason when they signed forward Anthony Duclair to a four-year contract.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / March 5, 2024
'If we can add, we will. Are we going to subtract? Absolutely not': Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello speaks ahead of trade deadline
With the trade deadline just a few days away, some teams are still trying to decide what their plan should be at the deadline. The New York Islanders are not one of those teams.
New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / January 21, 2024
Islanders Fire Lambert Midseason: Why Lamoriello Pulled the Plug
A loss to one of the worst teams in the NHL to wrap up a 0-3-1 road trip was enough for the general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello. The New York Islanders lost to the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in overtime on Jan.
New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / August 30, 2023
New poll shows Islanders fans are the least confident in their front office
For the last eight years, ranking the confidence levels of each fanbase in their front office has been a staple of The Athletic’s NHL coverage.
New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / February 5, 2023
Islanders GM seems to already hate new contract he just handed out
After trading for center Bo Horvat late last week the New York Islanders acted quickly to sign him to a brand new eight-year contract extension on Sunday. The man that handed out that contract, general manager Lou Lamoriello, already seems to hate it.
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