With Wednesday’s announcement the Islanders will retire John Tonelli’s No. 27 on Feb. 21 and Butch Goring’s No. 91 on Feb. 29, it’s natural to wonder whether any other alumni will be so honored in the future.
The indication is yes, yes, yes.
Word from within the organization is that president and general manger Lou Lamoriello, who calls the shots, is supportive of the idea though there are currently no concrete plans or players proposed.