Injured Islanders star Mathew Barzal is set to begin skating softly, general Lou Lamoriello said.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/04/02/injured-islanders-star-mathew-barzal-set-to-begin-skating-soon/

Lamoriello has taken the brunt of criticism from the fan base, and he acknowledged that on Wednesday.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/01/26/islanders-look-to-get-back-on-track-before-bye-week/

Signing him to an extension becomes priority No. 1 for Lou Lamoriello before the offseason, when Horvat becomes an unrestricted free agent, but for the here and now, the deal makes a playoff run much more likely on Long Island.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/01/31/lebron-james-love-for-msg-never-made-him-knicks-savior/

There is always the possibility of moving one of the core pieces via a hockey trade, or that, if Lamoriello leaves, a new general manager might view this core differently.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/03/02/islanders-trades-worth-the-risk-as-they-put-off-rebuild/

They suffered a seven-game losing streak in November that saw the fans chant for Lamoriello and coach Lane Lambert to be fired, then recovered by going 10-2-4 over the five weeks since.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/12/22/sports/lou-lamoriello-impressed-by-islanders-defensive-juggling-act/

Whether the quiet from the Islanders’ organization since breakup day reflects continued deliberation on the future of Lou Lamoriello or not, some clarity is owed sooner rather than later.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/05/11/nhl-playoffs-are-showing-why-islanders-need-to-get-faster/