NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The New York Islanders have set sail in an altogether new direction.
Mere weeks after hiring legendary executive Lou Lamoriello as president of hockey operations, the Islanders announced on Tuesday afternoon that general manager Garth Snow and head coach Doug Weight have been relieved of their duties. Lamoriello will take over GM responsibilities and said he would begin the search for the team’s next head coach immediately.
“The New York Islanders would like to thank both Garth and Doug for their dedication to the franchise,” Lamoriello said. “Both started their tenures with the franchise as players and grew as tremendous leaders to the positions they held.