A Controversy with the Islanders? Patrick Roy Already Targeted by Lamoriello

The Quebecer succeeded in his mission to guide the Islanders to the playoffs, despite a first-round sweep.

Lou Lamoriello seems satisfied with his choice, but the NHL's second New York team still has a lot of work ahead to become a top contender.

The core is aging, and pure offensive talent is relatively scarce, even though a few Islanders players produce fairly consistently and reliably.

The veteran manager must make decisions. The Islanders have only $50,000 available under the salary cap, essentially leaving them with no maneuvering room.

The Hockey News suggests that goaltender Semyon Varlamov could be the player sacrificed to make room under the salary cap. However, Patrick Roy has a strong relationship with the Russian goaltender.

Roy decided to deploy Varlamov for the start of the playoffs and has always admired Varlamov since coaching him with the Avalanche back in the day.

Patrick Roy wants to keep Varlamov's services, but Lamoriello might decide to trade the Russian and rely more frequently on Ilya Sorokin.

Could there be tension between the two men if this situation arises sooner rather than later?

Source: GoNordiques
Islanders NY: Lou Lamoriello sur le point de se mettre Patrick Roy à dos?