It’s easy to see some of the differences in Lou’s World.
The Islanders, to a man, are now clean shaven and some have been re-assigned to more traditional jersey numbers. The charter flights will no longer include the Islanders’ broadcasting crews or other media-related team employees.
New president and general manager Lou Lamoriello, along with new coach Barry Trotz, are working to change the team’s culture and turn a team that has missed the playoffs the past two seasons and has won just one playoff series since 1993 back into an annual contender.