How valuable has Barry Trotz and Lou Lamoriello been to the New York Islanders? Even though the Isles lost their franchise player John Tavares last summer, it’s been a long time since the Islanders were in this good of shape.
That’s not a slap on Tavares but rather speaks to what Lou and Trotz have brought to this franchise.
It’s hard to begin where Lou and Trotz have brought to the table to the Islander organization. It’s plentiful. On the ice, they brought structure, team defense, and doing what it takes to play winning hockey.