It’s a hard-worn phrase in the Canon of Lou Lamoriello, but it’s probably never been more true than it is with this Islanders team under the first year of his stewardship.
“To have success in any team endeavor, you have to give up your identity,” the Isles team president told The Post after Thursday’s practice. “Accept the role you’re given, and understand how important that is. This group has embraced that.”
This surprising season with Lamoriello at the helm and Barry Trotz behind the bench has been a study in self-sacrifice.