When the New York Islanders decided to move on from former general manager Lou Lamoriello, you knew things were changing for the better.
One glance at the New York Islanders this season tells you they're already a far cry from the Lou Lamoriello days. For one, they're a lot more fun to watch, evidenced by their 40 goals that ranked 13th in the league as of Monday afternoon.
For years under Lamoriello, the Islanders played a physical game, but one that lacked a high-octane offensive output from most of their players.