Days after Lou Lamoriello's firing, Islanders reportedly receive response from Canadiens EVP Jeff Gorton about open GM position

Days after Lou Lamoriello's firing, Islanders reportedly receive response from Canadiens EVP Jeff Gorton about open GM position

The New York Islanders' search for a new GM will not include Jeff Gorton.

NHL rumblings: Where the Islanders, Ducks, Flyers and Kings stand on coach/GM searches and more

Talk about good timing for the New York Islanders, winning the draft lottery just as they’re in the midst of a general manager search.

Habs receive request from another NHL team to hire Jeff Gorton

According to a report from New York Islanders insider Arthur Staple, former Edmonton Oilers and Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland is a "top choice" for the Islanders' vacant GM role.Interestingly enough, Staple also mentions that the Islanders requested to interview Montreal Canadiens Vice President Jeff Gorton but it's believed that the Habs denied the request.Gorton would be, no doubt, an excellent hire for the Islanders if they manage to wrest…

More than ever, there are many interesting openings of positions in the NHL and the Montreal Canadiens has several men of experience and talent, so it is not surprising that opposing formations are tempted to court them.This is exactly what the New York Islanders are doing right now.After thanking Veteran Lou Lamoriello, Long Island's training is now looking for a man who will be able to combine the positions of President of Hockey Operations as…