Barry Trotz and Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders attend the NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 22, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Getty Images/Bruce Bennett
One could argue the Islanders have the best general manager/coach combo in New York-area pro sports, but that presupposes there is an argument to be had.
There is not. It is the Islanders’ Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz.
That has been evident for two years now, but never more so than during the Islanders’ 8-2 postseason start.
Trotz keeps making lineup decisions that work, and Lamoriello’s roster handiwork keeps allowing him to do so.