The Islanders have a new boss in Lou Lamoriello, named on Tuesday as the president of hockey operations with full authority over all hockey decisions.
Here is a look back at Lamoriello’s best moves during his tenure as Devils president and general manager (1987-2015) and Maple Leafs GM (2015-18). Not included is Lamoriello using the first pick in the 2016 NHL Draft to select Auston Matthews because that was the consensus choice, even with Patrik Laine also available.
1. Getting Niedermayer
Defenseman Tom Kurvers was a decent player in his two full seasons with the Devils.