Islanders have talked to Lou Lamoriello: report

Lou Lamoriello coming to save the Islanders is no longer as crazy as it sounds.

Sportsnet reported Friday the Islanders and the former Maple Leafs and Devils general manager have talked about a position in the organization. Toronto made Lamoriello’s shift from general manager to special advisor complete earlier in the day by promoting promoted Kyle Dubas 32 to general manager.

The Athletic reported earlier this week that Lamoriello, 75, has no intention of remaining an advisor. It began talk of him landing with the Islanders, who are coming off a second straight playoff-less season. Lamoriello had said April 30 he planned on honoring his contract with the Maple Leafs, which said he would become a special advisor after three years as GM.

Adding someone with Lamoriello’s track record — three Stanley Cups and five finals appearances with the Devils — could aid the Islanders in keeping captain John Tavares, a potential free agent with the franchise.

While general manager Garth Snow and coach Doug Weight’s job appear safe at the moment, a move to the Islanders would allow Lamoriello to also work his son, Chris, who is an assistant GM with the team since 2016.