Overview
- The New York Islanders announced on Monday, August 3, 2026 that Evan Gold will join Mathieu Darche’s hockey-operations staff as assistant general manager and serve as general manager of the AHL’s Hamilton Hammers.
- Gold will take on contract negotiations, contract strategy, scouting and salary-cap management for the organization and will work alongside existing assistant GMs to coordinate NHL and AHL roster moves.
- Gold spent 2015–2026 with the Boston Bruins organization, holds a law degree from McGill, was promoted to Bruins assistant GM in 2019 and served as Providence Bruins GM since 2023 where the club posted a 137-60-13 record under his oversight.
- The Hammers GM role was previously held by Chris Lamoriello, who the team says will shift toward broader player-personnel duties while Gold handles day-to-day AHL roster and development management.
- The hire links Long Island’s prospect pipeline to front-office cap planning and positions Gold to play a key role in upcoming negotiations and the transition of top prospects such as Matthew Schaefer into the pro ranks.