Hockey industry faces notable absence with Lou Lamoriello's departure - a figure who left his mark on all aspects of his involvement
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Meet the one-of-a-kind, hockey genius—Lou Lamoriello. He's no stranger to standing shoulder to shoulder with the legends of the game, like Sam Pollock and Bill Torrey.
This pioneer masterminded the powerhouse New Jersey Devils, leaving an indelible mark on the team. He also played a crucial role in reviving the Toronto Maple Leafs' prestige.
But for his final act, Lamoriello's unmatched influence transformed the New York Islanders, once a punchline, into a powerhouse. They haven't seen such success since their legendary dynasty crumbled over four decades ago.
However, Lamoriello's time's up now, according to the grapevine. It seems he lost a power tussle to John Collins, the Islanders' Operating Partner and UBS Arena overseer. Collins, who's been on board since June 2023, steers the team's business operations[1][3].
After letting go of Lamoriello, whose contract wasn't renewed following the 2024-25 season, Collins is now in charge of finding the Islanders' next General Manager[4][5]. Previously, Lamoriello and Collins clashed internally, particularly over disputes between the business and hockey operations branches, with Collins even briefly stepping away from the team[3]. With Lamoriello out, Collins is now at the helm, leading the Islanders' quest for new leadership on both the business and management fronts[2][4].
- Lou Lamoriello, the hockey genius, once restored the New York Islanders' sports prestige, turning them from a punchline into a powerhouse.
- John Collins, the Islanders' Operating Partner and UBS Arena overseer, is now in charge of finding the Islanders' next General Manager, following Lamoriello's departure after a power struggle.
- Previously, Lamoriello and Collins clashed internally, particularly over disputes between the business and hockey operations branches, with Collins even briefly stepping away from the team.
- With Lamoriello out, Collins is leading the Islanders' quest for new leadership on both the business and management fronts, seeking to maintain and enhance the team's gravitas and respectability in the NHL.
