Exactly 33 years ago, Don Maloney was named general manager of the New York Islanders, taking over for legendary architect Bill Torrey — the man who built the dynasty teams of the 1980s. It was a daunting role, under the new "Gang of Four" ownership group and while Maloney’s tenure from 1992 to 1995 was short, it left behind a legacy of both bold brilliance and frustrating missteps.
“The first time I was quite young – 33. I didn’t know what the heck I was doing, to be honest with you,” admitted Maloney during an.