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Islanders' Lou Lamoriello expects exciting atmosphere, even without fans

Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello speaks with the media at Northwell Health Ice Center as the Islanders wrap up the end of their season on Monday, May 6, 2019. Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

The former Providence College baseball player and coach and Cape Cod League hall of famer watched the Yankees’ season opener and was impressed with the television product despite the empty stadium.

Lou Lamoriello expects much the same when the NHL resumes play in empty buildings in Toronto and Edmonton.

“I thought they did a great job,” Lamoriello said on Saturday. “I thought the pitcher said it best after the game.