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Islanders End Lou Lamoriello’s Tenure as GM After Playoff Miss

John Collins will lead the search for a new general manager as the team begins a pivotal restructuring process.

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FILE - New York Islanders president and general manager Lou Lamoriello responds to questions after the second day of the NHL hockey draft, June 29, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, file)

Overview

  • The New York Islanders announced they will not renew Lou Lamoriello's contract after seven years as president and general manager.
  • John Collins, the team's operating partner, has been tasked with finding an external candidate to lead the front office.
  • The Islanders finished the 2024-25 season with a 35-35-12 record, failing to make the playoffs for the second time in four seasons.
  • The future of head coach Patrick Roy and other hockey operations staff will be decided by the incoming general manager.
  • Lamoriello, a Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, leaves behind a legacy of early success with the Islanders, including two conference finals appearances, but faced criticism for roster stagnation in recent years.