List of New York Islanders general managers explained

The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, NY. They are members of the Metropolitan Division of the National Hockey League's (NHL) Eastern Conference. The Islanders franchise has been a part of the NHL since their inception in 1972, playing their home games at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum from 1972-2015 and 2018-21, Barclays Center from 2015-20 and have played at UBS Arena since 2021. The team has had six general managers since their inception in 1972.[1]

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Elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in the Builder category

General managers

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NameTenureAccomplishments during this termRef(s)
1Bill TorreyFebruary 15, 1972 – August 17, 1992 [2] [3]
2Don MaloneyAugust 17, 1992 – December 2, 1995
  • 2 playoff appearances
[4]
Darcy Regier (Interim)December 2, 1995 – December 12, 1995[5]
3Mike MilburyDecember 12, 1995 – June 8, 2006
  • 3 playoff appearances
[6] [7]
4Neil SmithJune 8, 2006 – July 18, 2006[8]
5Garth SnowJuly 18, 2006 – June 5, 2018
  • 4 playoff appearances
6Lou LamorielloJune 5, 2018 – present
  • 5 playoff appearances
[9]

See also

Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Garth Snow, General Manager – New York Islanders – Coaching Staff . New York Islanders . July 19, 2015.
  2. News: Islanders face scouting job . The Oneonta Star . February 17, 1972 . 13 . . July 19, 2015 .
  3. Web site: HOCKEY; Cablevision Buys Islanders, and the Torrey Era Ends . . Alex . Yannis . August 18, 1992 . July 19, 2015.
  4. Web site: HOCKEY;Islanders Heard the Chanting, Now Don Maloney Is Gone . . Jason . Diamos . December 3, 1995 . July 19, 2015.
  5. Web site: HOCKEY;Milbury Moving Up In Isles' Pecking Order . . Jason . Diamos . December 13, 1995 . July 19, 2015.
  6. Web site: CHARLES WANG ANNOUNCES MAJOR CHANGES . New York Islanders . January 12, 2006 . July 19, 2015.
  7. Web site: Islanders introduce Smith as GM, Nolan as coach . . June 8, 2006 . July 19, 2015.
  8. Web site: GARTH SNOW NAMED GM . New York Islanders . July 18, 2006 . July 19, 2015.
  9. Web site: Islanders relieve GM Garth Snow, head coach Doug Weight of duties . Newsday.com . June 5, 2018 . June 5, 2018.