The New York Islanders released this statement on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 22:
The New York Islanders organization announced today that Lou Lamoriello’s contract as President and General Manager will not be renewed. Effective immediately, Operating Partner John Collins will lead a search to find the next General Manager.
The Islanders extend a heartfelt thank you to Lou Lamoriello for his extraordinary commitment over the past seven years. His dedication to the team is in line with his Hall of Fame career.
The Islanders missed the playoffs this past season with a roster that was largely unchanged from the season before, and game attendance was noticeably down.