One of the most surprising developments over the last few weeks is just how public this New York Islanders GM search is going. The New Jersey Devils’ rival rarely, if ever, leaks anything. However, there are changes afoot, and there’s plenty of drama to catch up on—including a subtweet from Kevin Weekes(?)—in the links.
In New Jersey, the Devils need to take an aggressive approach to upgrade this summer. Think Vegas Golden Knights or Tampa Bay Lightning-esque. Offer sheets are all the rage heading into this summer. Tom Fitzgerald should utilize the option.
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New Jersey Hockey Now: There are some enticing options by way of offer sheets if the Devils are going to be aggressive to improve the forward group this summer. Tom Fitzgerald should explore these three options.
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NYI Hockey Now: Lou Lamoriello was let go of by the New York Islanders a few weeks ago now. However, his name won’t go away. Is he staying? Is he going? The uncertainty is complicating the search for a new GM.
Here’s the most interesting part about it. After the reports surfaced, Kevin Weekes tweeted the below. It’s a known fact he’s thrown his name in the ring for potential GM jobs. Is he throwing shade to Long Island?
You can’t continue to do the same things and expect different results.#HockeyX pic.twitter.com/cNelvyziss
— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) May 12, 2025
The Athletic ($): The truth will be unearthed eventually. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are only dwindling, and the NHL Entry Draft is approaching. The Islanders are gonna want a GM in place for that (obviously). Arthur Staple with an update on the Lamoriello-saga and more.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins veterans are so very stubborn. They just won’t leave. It’s very clear what GM Kyle Dubas is trying to do. He wants to build toward a contender, but with Sidney Crosby pulling miracles out of his… you know, it’s proven to be difficult. Here’s why said veterans should embrace a new beginning.
Colorado Hockey Now: Nazem Kadri knows a thing or two about not being retained by the Colorado Avalanche. The now Calgary Flames forward praises the performance of Mikko Rantanen in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, while throwing a subtle dig at his former team.
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