Anders Lee’s Struggles & Job Security Lou Lamoriello Has With Islanders
Also, the Islanders captain has been unlucky, according to underlying metrics.
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In today’s edition, we discuss the New York Islanders’ struggles, which are centered on Anders Lee. Plus, we evaluate how much job security general manager and president Lou Lamoriello has with the organization.
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Islanders’ Anders Lee: The Unluckiest Man in the NHL
March 25, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
There is no doubt New York Islanders captain Anders Lee has had an underwhelming 2023-24 season. The team has struggled to solidify itself in the playoff race, and Lee has been no help. He has spent the majority of the season on the top line with Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat, two dynamic offensive players. With that, you would expect Lee, who has a career-high of 40 goals in a single season, to have a great season. This season, he has not, at least in many aspects of the game. He has had opportunities, but the puck continuously has struggled to find the back of the net. Today, fans are asking if this is him moving past his prime or just a case of bad luck.
How Much Job Security Does Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello Have?
March 25, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
In May 2018, the New York Islanders franchise forever changed. They brought in Lou Lamoriello as president of hockey operations and Barry Trotz as head coach. The two are credited for the culture shift and success in recent years, even with losing franchise star John Tavares to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Six years later, a lot has been accomplished for the 81-year-old Lamoriello who has established himself as a legend in the sport of hockey. However, it must be asked, how long of a leash does he have?
Anders Lee’s Struggles Embody Islanders Season
March 25, 2024 by Mike Fink
The New York Islanders game against the New Jersey Devils on March 24 was already out of reach. They were down 3-0 in the second period and considering how the offense has looked lately, with only 15 goals in the last seven games, a comeback felt like an impossible task (they lost 4-0 in the end but that’s an afterthought). It’s when the game already felt out of hand when Anders Lee took the penalty of the game.