The New York Islanders made significant moves within their front office Monday, elevating their leadership team and cementing their affiliate’s future. Evan Gold has been appointed as the new assistant general manager and will assume responsibilities as the general manager of their AHL affiliate in Hamilton, according to the team’s announcement.
Gold, who brings a wealth of experience from a 12-year tenure with the Boston Bruins, described his new role with the Islanders as “an honor.” He steps into the shoes of Chris Lamoriello, the former GM of the AHL Hamilton. While Lamoriello’s legacy lives on, he remains in a key role as one of the assistant general managers under Mathieu Darche, alongside Ryan Bowness, Steve Pellegrini, and now, Gold.
One of Gold’s immediate challenges is to spearhead the transition of the AHL team, which is relocating from Bridgeport to Hamilton. Under the guidance of newly appointed head coach Jay McKee, Gold’s aim will be to build upon the team’s recent success, as they secured their spot in the playoffs for the first time since the 2021-22 season.
In a release, Mathieu Darche praised Gold’s impressive credentials: “Evan brings a rare combination of experience, intelligence, and results to our Hockey Operations department. Over the past several years, he has excelled in nearly every facet of building a successful franchise at the NHL and AHL levels—from contract negotiations and cap management to leading the Providence Bruins to the best record in the AHL this past season.”
Gold’s robust background included significant roles in hockey operations with the Washington Capitals before assuming the assistant GM position with the Bruins during the 2019-20 season. Most recently, he served as the GM of the AHL Providence, a role he held for three seasons, further rounding out his extensive experience in building winning teams.
The Bruins’ affiliate made the playoffs in each of those three campaigns and collected 110 points in 2025-26. He’d also served as the Bruins’ director of legal affairs since 2015.