“Our fans… In my opinion, the greatest fans in the NHL. I want you to know that we appreciate you, we thank you for the support you have given us. You are our 7th player.”
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 23, 2021
Hear more from GM of the Year, Lou Lamoriello ⬇️ https://t.co/iCaVgU4UlF
“This is an award which embraces whatever success the organization has had throughout the year.”
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 23, 2021
Lamoriello views Jim Gregory Award as full-team honor. https://t.co/VopGgBeWuR
"Winning an award such as this is very humbling," Lamoriello said. "It's very difficult because it shouldn't be one person being recognized. It's an award that really embraces what the organization has accomplished throughout the year. "I accept humbly on behalf of our owner, Scott Malkin, and his partners, who have given us over the past three years, every tool necessary to have success; our coaching staff, led by Barry Trotz; our players, led by our captain, Anders Lee; our entire hockey operations, led by Chris Lamoriello and Steve Pellegrini, my very capable assistants; and who really is the backbone of all of us, Joanne Holewa (manager, hockey operations)."
#NYI #isles I would have given award to Bill Zito based on regular season (which most trophies are awarded) but this one is decided after second round of playoffs and here is New York w/Lamoriello again in semi-finals. Coach of year was based on reg season.
— X-New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) June 23, 2021