New Jersey Devils right wing Kyle Palmieri reacts during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Thursday, March 18, 2021. Credit: AP/John Minchillo
It’s always hard to predict Lou Lamoriello’s next move because the Islanders president and general manager telegraphs his thinking to so few. In some cases, none.
But Lamoriello has clearly paved the way to make a significant move prior to the April 12 trade deadline by placing captain Anders Lee (torn right anterior cruciate ligament) on long-term injured reserve and freeing his $7 million salary-cap hit to be used above the NHL’s $81.