After two straight conference finals appearances, the Islanders have faded into mediocrity. While GM Lou Lamoriello seems committed to keeping the team together, by handing out forever deals to bottom-of-the-lineup players Pierre Engvall and Scott Mayfield, head coach Lane Lambert may not have the same level of commitment.
After being defeated by the Carolina Hurricanes in the playoffs, Lambert never even met with the media. Now four months after their ousting, there hasn't been a peep from the head coach.