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Islanders Hire Evan Gold as Assistant GM and Hamilton Hammers General Manager

The move gives the Islanders a cap- and analytics‑savvy executive to run AHL operations and shape contract and roster strategy for the NHL club.

Mar 21, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; View of a New York Islanders logo on a jersey worn by a member of the team during warm-up before the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Mathieu Darche speaking at a press conference, with a blurred hockey jersey in the background.

Overview

  • Evan Gold was hired on Monday, August 3, 2026, as an assistant general manager for the New York Islanders and as general manager of their newly relocated AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Hammers.
  • The Islanders said Gold will handle contract negotiations, roster strategy, pro and amateur scouting, and salary-cap management for the club.
  • Chris Lamoriello will remain on the Islanders' staff as an assistant GM but will shift his focus to scouting and player personnel while Gold leads AHL operations in Hamilton.
  • Gold brings legal, business and analytics experience from 12 seasons with the Boston Bruins organization and served as Providence Bruins GM when that club posted the AHL's best regular-season record in 2025–26.
  • The hire positions New York to manage incoming prospects and pending high-profile contract talks with young players while overseeing the Islanders’ AHL transition from Bridgeport to Hamilton.