Lou Lamoriello gives glimpse of Islanders’ offseason plan: ‘there will be change’
Islanders’ Lou Lamoriello did the right thing at the deadline — but did he do enough?
There’s also the matter of Lamoriello’s loyalty to his crew. He only traded Nelson for that good return because Nelson rebuffed several contract offers, likely in the three-year range. If Lamoriello had his way, no one would have been traded this week and the Islanders would have brought the entire gang back for another go in 2025-26.
Islanders General Manager Lou Lamoriello On His Trade Deadline Decisions, Future Plans
Islanders trade Brock Nelson, but rest of core remains intact
The Islanders selected Nelson 30th overall in 2010 and he came up alongside many still in the organization such as Lee and Casey Cizikas as well as defensemen Adam Pelech, Ryan Pulock and Scott Mayfield.
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Lamoriello on the Islanders Trade with the Avalanche
Isles President and GM Lou Lamoriello spoke on Isles acquisition Calum Ritchie and addressed Nelson’s departure on Saturday in San Jose
Islanders' Brock Nelson playing it close to the vest at trade deadline
Playing it close to the vest fits how Nelson has acted throughout his NHL career. He is a ready and willing interview during the season but his words always seem to come with a detached sense of analysis, as if he’s separating his emotions from his public persona.
Islanders trade Brock Nelson to Avalanche in NHL deadline blockbuster
The head vs. heart calculus which has tugged at the Islanders’ decision-making, or lack thereof, over the last month finally hit an inflection point.
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Will the Islanders deal Brock Nelson? New York's stance ahead of NHL trade deadline explained amidst extension talks
The Islanders are looking to sell before the NHL trade deadline, but will New York's front office move long-time fan-favorite Brock Nelson?
NHL rumors: Islanders' Kyle Palmieri contract stance after Brock Nelson trade
The Islanders are working on a new Kyle Palmieri contract after trading Brock Nelson at the NHL trade deadline.
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LeBrun Reports Lamoriello, Islanders Still Trying to Sign Nelson, Despite Isles in 14th Place
Just ahead of puck drop, we received some fresh news on the Brock Nelson front for the first time since before the 4 Nations Face-Off. On TSN’s Insider Trading, Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic reports that the New York Islanders have not made Brock Nelson available for trade as of today.
Islanders Retool Will Wait, Big Haul Collected In Nelson Deal
The goal of general manager Lou Lamoriello, whose team sits four points out of a wild-card spot, was to re-sign pending unrestricted free agent forwards Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri. Lamoriello was unable to retain Nelson, who reportedly turned down a three-year deal at around $7.5 million annually.