The National Hockey League announced today that New York Islanders General Manager, Lou Lamoriello has been named a finalist for the 2021 Jim Gregory Award, presented to recognize the work of the top General Manager of the Year. Montreal Canadiens General Manager Marc Bergevin and Florida Panthers General Manager Bill Zito are the other two finalists for the award.
Lamoriello, the winner of the 2020 Jim Gregory Award, is in his third season as Islanders President and General Manager and has a combined regular season record over the course of the three years of 115-67-24. The Islanders have qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs in all three seasons Lamoriello has been with the Islanders and have advanced to the Semifinal Round in two straight seasons for the first time since 1979-1984. With the Islanders second round Stanley Cup Playoffs series victory over the Boston Bruins, Lamoriello now has 31 postseason series wins, placing him second in league history behind Glen Sather (41 series wins).
Lamoriello Voted Finalist For Jim Gregory Award
Lou Lamoriello named a finalist for General Manager of the Year award