Lou Lamoriello is officially the new head of player operations for the New York Islanders.

A source has told HockeyBuzz.com that Lamoriello, who had served as the general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs from July 2015 to his departure last month, has already reached out to John Tavares.

More to come.

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