The hiring of Lou Lamoriello instantly changed the culture of the New York Islanders. His hiring, not only has been felt at the NHL level, but with the AHL affiliate, Bridgeport Sound Tigers.
Lamoriello’s additions include former AHL MVP and active scoring leader Chris Bourque, Matt Lorito, former Lamoriello signee Mike Sislo, and AHL veteran goalie Jeremy Smith. All of the above have one thing in common, they have won at the AHL level.
The quartet will join returning players such as last year’s leading scorer Travis St. Denis, all-stars Christopher Gibson, Mitchell Vande Sompel and of course, Michael Dal Colle.