Confirmed with Link: Lou Lamoriello wins 2019-20 the Jim Gregory GM of the Year Award

[CupHolders]

Isles had slipped to 8th/ 9th and were reeling. You gonna pretend that they weren't? That missing the playoffs wasn't a real possibility?

No. I’m also not going to pretend that it was a foregone conclusion. I’ve been around long enough to see these streaks change quickly, for good and worse.

For me there were equal signs of a possible turn around... Games reaching OT, Games where they started to outplay their opponents.

Moreover, since Trotz this has been a team that has generally been resilient in stopping losing streaks.

Finally, the nature of the NHL point structure tends to keep teams close. To the typical “half-glass always empty” Islander fan base I can see why it would seem the Isles were heading to an insurmountable hole.

Lol, even the past two weeks, I’ve been reading a handful of fans predicting how every setback since the first Flyer OT loss was the signal of their mental collapse and impending elimination.

 

[Bones45]

You guys argue a lot.
Shush.

 

[CREW99AW]

No. I’m also not going to pretend that it was a foregone conclusion. I’ve been around long enough to see these streaks change quickly, for good and worse.

For me there were equal signs of a possible turn around... Games reaching OT, Games where they started to outplay their opponents.

Moreover, since Trotz this has been a team that has generally been resilient in stopping losing streaks.

Finally, the nature of the NHL point structure tends to keep teams close. To the typical “half-glass always empty” Islander fan base I can see why it would seem the Isles were heading to an insurmountable hole.

Lol, even the past two weeks, I’ve been reading a handful of fans predicting how every setback since the first Flyer OT loss was the signal of their mental collapse and impending elimination.

In the 6 games before the TDL, the isles were 2-4-0. Then they continued to struggle post TDL : 0-3-4.
Getting Pelech back was huge and that only happened because of the shutdown.

 

[CREW99AW]

You guys argue a lot.
Shush.

Not arguing that Lou's moves didn't pay off months later. I am pointing out the important role the shutdown played.
It's all good in the end. As I said, I am a lot less salty losing 28th overall+ vs a lottery pick+

 

[MJF]

You guys argue a lot.
Shush.

Since when did that ever offend you?

 

[Lame Lambert]

And senile Lou wins again

 

[MJF]

And senile Lou wins again

Was he awake to receive the award?

 

[seabass45]

Ended up being pretty close.

 

[Islesfan22]

I guess senile Lou is doing something right.

 

[PWJunior]

And senile Lou wins again

LOL, the haters are definitely not going to like this. We get a GMOY and Toronto gets a former stick boy schmuck who builds teams according to his spreadsheets.

The Delusions for Dubas brigade is going to go on tilt and it will be glorious.

 

[cavs]

How is Tampa’s GM second? He has a stacked team. What did he do that was so impressive?

 

[SI90]

Nice to be recognized! Good for Lou.

 

[2ndGenIslander]

Crazy we went from backup goalie Garth snow to a HOF, GM of the year

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

The game has passed him by

 

[Lights911]

Congrats Lou.

 

[PWJunior]

We're going to need a thread title change to properly reflect the accomplishment.

 

[Islander Class]

NHL & Metro NYC sports legend. Congrats Lou!

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Congrats Lou, well deserved.

 

[Big L]

He’s going to celebrate with the early bird special at Friendly’s, and top it off with a glass of prune juice.

 

[MJF]

He’s going to celebrate with the early bird special at Friendly’s, and top it off with a glass of prune juice.

Ice cream with a prune juice chaser?

@PWJunior are you seeing this?

 

[JKP]

LOL, the haters are definitely not going to like this. We get a GMOY and Toronto gets a former stick boy schmuck who builds teams according to his spreadsheets.

The Delusions for Dubas brigade is going to go on tilt and it will be glorious.

Amen!

 

[mm11]

In two years the NYI, had their coach win the Jack Adams, GM win the Jim Gregory, advance to the 2nd round, and then the ECF to within sniffing distance of playing for the Stanley cup. All wrapped up in a soon-to-be beautiful new arena next to the ponies. Not too shabby to be a NYI fan these days.

 

[Uncle Duke]

Nice going Lou, but generally speaking, trying to assess and reward what a GM does in a given year without seeing the long term consequences is folly.

 

[Flair19Woo]

Nice going Lou, but generally speaking, trying to assess and reward what a GM does in a given year without seeing the long term consequences is folly.

What’s the alternative? GM of the decade? The best GMs are recognized by making the HOF for their career body of work. Are you advocating for best GM of 5 to 10 year blocks?

 

[scott99]

Nice going Lou, but generally speaking, trying to assess and reward what a GM does in a given year without seeing the long term consequences is folly.

It’s typically based on the year in which it’s awarded, so...........