Lighthouse Hockey

And just when we nailed our Lou impersonations, too... Mike and Dan react to the news that Lou Lamoriello has been let go by the Islanders and examine his legacy and possible replacements. Lamoriello was far from perfect as a general manager. He operated under his own set of old school rules and made mistakes in service of loyalty to players rather than making changes that … [Read more...] about Islanders Anxiety – Episode 332 – Huge Aura Void

Tomas Jonsson, Stefan Persson, and Anders Kallur of the New York Islanders raise the Stanley Cup in celebration of their team’s victory in the 1981-1982 tournament. | Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images Another recycled coach canned, while an up-and-comer has options. Monday night was the kind of first-round playoff night that makes … [Read more...] about NHL News: Playoff 4-pack, more coach partings

There’s no like math equation. It’s just a flat tire. Mike and Dan recap the last games of the Islanders season, pay tribute to Matt Martin and look ahead at an uncertain (and unannounced) future. With two final wet farts, this depressing campaign finally came to an end. The players barely looked like they cared although at least one passed the starting goalie on the goal … [Read more...] about Islanders Anxiety – Episode 331 – Just Being Long Island Dads

Thank you. | Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images The team announced his contract as GM and President will not be renewed, and John Collins will lead a search for a new GM. The New York Islanders released this statement on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 22: The New York Islanders organization announced today that Lou Lamoriello’s contract as President and … [Read more...] about New York Islanders Part Ways with Lou Lamoriello; Collins to Lead GM Search

The sun also rises. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Lamoriello era is over after seven seasons, a few of which were pretty good. About mid-day on Tuesday, Islanders Country began to erupt with news that change was afoot at last. Reasonable people (there are a few out there) can debate strengths and weaknesses and when exactly Lou Lamoriello lost the plot, but … [Read more...] about Islanders & NHL News: Lamoriello sayonara, playoff blowouts