Confirmed with Link: Lane Lambert Named Head Coach

[Taswell]

personally don't think this moves the needle for Forsberg or Johnny hockey to look at the Isles..

Who would have? The abusive Babcock, or the sexual assault cover upper? I don't think which coach they play for is high on the list of what they look at for Free Agency. They know coaches come and go way quicker than players.

 

[JKP]

Is Korn officially out? Lambert and Korn go back with Trotz together. Could maybe keep Korn in the fold

I saw it was speculated he's retiring.

 

[SI90]

Also, Brad Lambert confirmed

 

[PWJunior]

Just seeing this, I'm OK with it.

 

[SI90]

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Would it be nepotism if the Isles drafted Brad Lambert? The controversy.

 

[SI90]

 

[SRBisles]

Would it be nepotism if the Isles drafted Brad Lambert? The controversy.

Seeing how Tage Thompson turned out, I hope this line of thinking is out the door

 

[SI90]

Seeing how Tage Thompson turned out, I hope this line of thinking is out the door

Tage scored 38 goals this year! He’s only 24! I’ll take that all day

Im cautiously optimistic. I still remember how pumped Caps fans were for Reirden.


I hope Lane can help open up the offense somehow.

 

[Skip To My Lou]

Went from a member of My Chemical Romance to the American Mafia. What a glowup.

 

[SI90]

Went from a member of My Chemical Romance to the American Mafia. What a glowup.

Lmao hilarious

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Seeing how Tage Thompson turned out, I hope this line of thinking is out the door

Lou's son is doing well also, though he was here when Lou arrived already. We can always cite that.

 

[saintunspecified]

Losing a parent can be hard and maybe it affected Barry in a way that took some of the coaching fire out of him. I know he's got a special needs son, maybe as he's turning 60 he feels it's time to slow down and focus on his family more now that he's made his $20M.

When you read about the grind of these pro head coaches, it's not surprising that they can burn out and need a break. Excited about Lambert. Wish nothing but the best for Barry.

Yeah. I think this may be what was going on. Also, a person's demeanor can be affect when they've got a lot of excess stress they're dealing with. I mean, that's clear to me from personal experience (of myself, and others).

When LL says NYI needed a new voice, that makes the reason for the firing that says nothing about Trotz, his ability, his character, or his commitment. It may have been true, but it may also been the diplomatic thing to say - move on while maintaining the reputation of everyone involved.

I think the last year of the contract thing was also a big factor. Perhaps given what was going on with Trotz, LL did not want to do a big money long term extension. And probably neither LL nor Trotz would want Trotz to be a a lame duck coach.

I'm glad the drama is over, honestly.

 

[IslesNorway]

Glad we didn't get any of the merry-go-round coaches out there. I'm fine with this as he know the Trotz way of playing defence and has probably convinced Lou he is going to add more of an attacking style and play the kids more than Barry. If it works, it's the best of both worlds.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

Went from a member of My Chemical Romance to the American Mafia. What a glowup.

"Welcome to the Blue&Orange Parade"

 

[doublechili]

I hope Lambert hires Chara for his staff.

Player/Assistant Coach?

 

[The Winter Soldier]

They were roommates in their rookie year in DET.

Which means he was a teammate of Gerard Gallant. He's done well as Head Coach. Maybe something in that Michigan water.

 

[tycoonheart]

Oops

 

[eoin92]

I hope this works out better than the last time Trotz was let go and his assistant took over. Looking at your Riordan.

 

[JKP]

Is Korn officially out? Lambert and Korn go back with Trotz together. Could maybe keep Korn in the fold

It sounds like he's retiring.

This is what Gross said a few days ago (I found the link):

"Lamoriello dismissed future Hall of Famer Barry Trotz on Monday, explaining the current group of players needed to hear a new voice as their new coach after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2018. Lamoriello added the rest of Trotz’s staff, including Lambert, his top lieutenant, remained under contract.


But director of goaltending Mitch Korn is unlikely to return as it’s believed he had already informed the team prior to Trotz’s firing that he wished to step away and, most likely, retire."

Could Lane Lambert be new voice Lou wants for Isles?

Lambert, the Islanders' associate coach, is a familiar voice that has long been touted for an NHL head coaching position.

www.newsday.com

 

[DerekKingSnipes]

I’m actually surprised but it must like everyone has said mean that Trotz was planning on stepping away or stepping away after this year and isles didn’t want to lose Lambert. Trotz always pumped Lambert as head coach candidate, didn’t think it would be replacing trotz here though.

 

[Mike C]

I hope Lambert hires Chara for his staff.

GREAT point. that would be awesome!

 

[MJF]

 

[Dutch Frost]

We went with the Steve Stirling route. Terrific! Lets see what we do with Lane but I am giving him a 1 year window, he was the assistant coach. Partial blame falls on him and lets see how he can turn it around in the 22-23 season.

Depending on what happens this offseason, I have little excitement about this team currently.

 

[Riseonfire]

Just because you were someone's assistant doesn't mean you privately agree with everything they say/do.

This IS a new voice.