Lou Lamoriello’s public declaration of support still resonates in the Islanders' dressing room and throughout the organization five days later. Now the Islanders have to prove the Hall of Fame executive’s belief was well-placed, and, in the process, finally begin treating a season-long malady in the process.

The Islanders’ president of hockey operations and general manager conveyed a lack of worry about the direction his team is headed.

LAS VEGAS — The Islanders emphatically backed up their boss.

Two months out from the NHL’s trade deadline, selling off assets is “not even a thought” in the mind of Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello. That is in keeping with his history, and the Islanders waking up Thursday morning in 15th place in the 16-team Eastern Conference — with Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri both on expiring contracts — is not enough to change things as of now.

Don’t expect a selloff from the New York Islanders while the team remains within striking distance of postseason contention. That was message from general