In 1992 the New York Islanders were bought by a consortium of businessmen who replaced absentee owner John Pickett. And on August 17th they made a decisive move by letting go of GM Bill Torrey.
It was a sad day for Islanders fans old enough to be around when it happened. The architect of one of the greatest dynasties to exist in the NHL was let go from his position. The man that brought in the golden years of hockey to New York was no longer in a position to usher it back in.
Not to get teary eyed, but we all knew it was going to happen eventually.