How about that for some drama?
The way things are going right now, the upcoming weekend is shaping up to be the most consequential three-day period in franchise history.
Let’s backtrack for a second.
On May 21, the New York Islanders pegged former Maple Leafs and Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello to run their hockey operations. He proceeded to clean house, dismissing Garth Snow and Doug Weight from their respective positions on June 5.
Just two weeks later, he hired former Capitals head coach Barry Trotz to be the team’s bench boss.