Now Lou Lamoriello might have the hardest task of his legendary career as a NHL executive. No longer is it just about making personnel decisions, but Lamoriello is suddenly strapped with the job of trying to accelerate the Islanders through the stages of grief.
First, there was probably at least a mild bit of shock when John Tavares told the club he was moving on to sign a seven-year, $77 million deal with his hometown Maple Leafs on Sunday. Lamoriello, the club president since May 22, was likely then hit with some bouts of anger, while the fans went through a depression.