In a recent confirmation by The Post, Lou Lamoriello, the former general manager of the Islanders, continues to hold a position as an advisor for team owner Scott Malkin. This confirmation follows an initial report from The Athletic.

It’s important to note that Lamoriello no longer plays a role in the team’s hockey operations. His absence from the Islanders’ business directory reinforces this, and since the appointment of Mathieu Darche, the organization has made it clear that Darche holds the top position in hockey decision-making. This is further emphasized by his dual title of executive vice president and general manager.

This past offseason highlighted Darche’s influence, as he enacted significant changes. Key moves included trading Noah Dobson for draft picks and Emil Heineman, signing players like Jonathan Drouin and Max Shabanov, and securing an extension for Alexander Romanov.

Darche’s impact extends beyond player transactions, affecting the front office and coaching staff as well. Ryan Bowness joined as assistant general manager and player personnel, and Siana Sylvester was brought on as a performance consultant. Additionally, a coaching change saw Piero Greco replaced by Sergei Naumovs as the goalie coach, severing the last of Lamoriello’s direct connections to the coaching team.

The Islanders have not clarified whether Lamoriello’s advisory role is an official position with the team or a personal arrangement with Malkin.

Lamoriello in an interview with The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, said that he’s spoken to Darche a few times, including “a couple lunches with him during training camp.” He also attended the last NHL Board of Governors meeting in New York City, and will go to the next one in Colorado Springs.

The 83-year-old NHL lifer did make a point of telling LeBrun that he is retired from being a general manager, and is not working at the same building as the Islanders are based out of.

“I know what the job is to be a general manager and to run a club — the independence you need,” Lamoriello told The Athletic. “You don’t need anyone looking over your shoulder. That will never happen. I support Mathieu and if he wants to talk, I’m there. I like what he’s doing. And I’m enjoying the other part of the game now.”

Per Islanders statistician Eric Hornick, the 18-game streak of scoring two goals or more to start the season, which ended in Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the Avalanche, was their longest such streak since 1987.

The Islanders did not practice Monday in Dallas.