Although from the sounds of it, Lamoriello did not want to trade Nelson, the Islanders GM has a history of setting prices for places. He was notorious for that when he was the New Jersey Devils GM. Reports are that he offered Nelson,

Lou Lamoriello did not give off the sense of someone satisfied with how the trade deadline went when he spoke to reporters before the Islanders beat the Sharks 4-2 on Saturday.

Isles GM Lou Lamoriello says he knows the team needs to get younger — but how will they accomplish that this offseason?

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Lou Lamoriello understands the urgency for the Islanders to get “younger and better.” The Islanders president/general manager just did not believe that could be done properly prior to Friday’s NHL trade deadline without depleting what he feels is a team that is still a playoff contender.

New York Islanders General Manager Lou Lamoriello had an opportunity to reshape the team’s future at this season’s trade deadline. Of the four players most expected might get moved — Brock Nelson, Kyle Palmieri,

Lou Lamoriello didn't win the trade deadline but he didn't lose it either. The Islanders will move forward with the same group minus Nelson.

Before puck drop against the San Jose Sharks, New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello spoke about his decisions at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, the future, and his injured players.