Once the New York Islanders relieved Barry Trotz of his duties on May 9, associate coach Lane Lambert had lost his mentor.

Despite the small disparity in ages of Trotz (59-years-

Yeah, actually, I did. You know, I talked to Barry last week, early on, and after he had received the news and he, he told me that he was hoping that I would get the job and then I just spoke to him not too long ago. And he used the words that he was
thrilled.