Watching some of these playoff teams

[NYR Fan]

I think that is fair about Lou, no cups in a long time. But it certainly isn't easy to win cups. His time with the Leafs was subpar, but that is messy up there with him, Shanny, Dubas, and a team not built right for the playoffs (how much leeway did Lou have - not sure - but he deserves a little knock for his years up there agreed). And now in his time with the Isles he hired the best coach, has made some solid trade DL deals, and now has his team in back to back SC semis.

I am not a Lou fan, as most Rangers fans are not, but to say anything other than his career has been a big success isn't fair (I know you are not saying that - I am just saying it in general - Lou has had a hugely successful career like him or not).

 

[kreidertime]

Lamoriello largely lives off past success, though. His last stanley cup is almost 20 years ago and didn't make the Leafs materially better. I think in his time in Toronto they lost in the first round every time they made it.

Essentially he’s doing with the Rangers tried to do and dealing the first round picks every year to go for it. It’s very very rare to see a team go injury free during the playoffs and the islanders so far I have done that. I think Tampa was too cocky their first game it will be interesting to see game two

 

[NYR2009]

Yeah, I really don't understand this love for Lou. He destroyed the Devils by dealing first-rounders for many years. I mean yes, he won multiple cups in NJ, and of course he gets the credit for this great run but he also had the best goalie of all time. In comparison to Glen Sather, he wins, no doubt. After he went on to Toronto, did not succeed there, and now he is doing the same thing that he was doing in NJ and what we tried to do. He is giving away all of the 1st rounders.

 

[NYR Fan]

We are now debating the career of Lou Lamoriello as a executive. The guy won 3 cups, his Devil teams were very good most years, he went to Toronto and turned a bad team into a good playoff team - and he didn't have all the control and leeway to do everything he wanted, now he goes to the Isles, a team that did nothing for YEARS AND YEARS, and he has them in back to back SC semis. Come on now. Don't like the guy, but are we really debating his career? He has been a very good executive for a very long time. That's the reality of it. He will be in the HOF some day.


Here is some scoop on his time with the Leafs:

On July 23, 2015, Lamoriello resigned from the New Jersey Devils to accept the general manager position with the Toronto Maple Leafs.[4] Lamoriello worked under Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan, who was the first player Lamoriello drafted as an NHL general manager in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft. On April 30, 2018, Shanahan informed Lamoriello that he will no longer continue as general manager, but would remain with the organization as a special advisor. Shanahan stated that Lamoriello's contract called for him to serve as general manager for three years before making a transition to an advisory role.[14]

Much as he did in New Jersey, Lamoriello helped rebuild a previously moribund team. The Leafs had only made the playoffs once in ten years, but rebounded to make the playoffs in his last two seasons as general manager. To date, Lamoriello's stint in Toronto is the only time in his career as an NHL executive that he did not have the final say in hockey matters.

 

[kreidertime]

Hey if you win the cup this year than it was worth it. However people understand that he’s lucky. He would not of made the playoffs last year If not for Covid. I don’t think they beat Boston if they didn’t lose two of their top four defenseman. They have been incredibly healthy it can’t last

 

[NYR31]

That was a good game last night. Good hitting and lots of chances.

 

[NYR Fan]

Agreed - I expect a 2-2 series back to TB, then it becomes a best of 3.

 

[stampedehero]

ESPN: Serving sports fans. Anytime. Anywhere. Sixers LOSE! The locals are pissed.

 

[kreidertime]

Who gives a rats ass about the Sixers.

 

[kreidertime]

You can’t possibly be that stupid. Lou did absolutely nothing Toronto. All their impact draft picks were made before he got there. The Marner pick was made months in advance before the old fuck got there.

 

[kreidertime]

Bet you Barzal doesn't even get a game. You watch.

 

[mrmel29]

Barzal just 5kfo e and no suspension