18 Dec 2001: Head coach Peter Laviolette of the New York Islanders stands on the bench during the NHL game against the Edmonton Oilers at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Oilers 3-1. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2001 NHLI Mandatory Credit: Al Bello /NHLI/Getty Images
After just two seasons and two playoff appearances, the New York Islanders fired Peter Laviolette. A massive mistake in the 2000s.
Mike Milbury was a brutal front office guy. Islanders fans, unfortunately, know this all too well and it didn’t help that the keys were given over from one of the worst executives in sports history to a backup goalie.