NHL notebook: Lamoriello named Isles' president of hockey ops

Lamoriello will have "full authority over all hockey matters with the
organization." The 75-year-old spent the past three seasons as the general
manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs and previously guided the New Jersey Devils
to three Stanley Cup titles.

Lamoriello stayed on as an adviser with the Maple Leafs after team president
Brendan Shanahan announced last month that the team would transition to a new
general manager. Kyle Dubas was named the Leafs' GM earlier this month, and
Lamoriello's name soon surfaced as a candidate to take over the Islanders'
operations.

The Islanders have missed the playoffs each of the past two seasons and
currently employ Lamoriello's son, Chris, as assistant GM. Garth Snow, the
team's current GM, said after the season that he felt his job was secure, but
his future is now uncertain with Lamoriello calling the shots.

--The Toronto Maple Leafs have mutually parted ways with assistant general
manager Mark Hunter, the team announced.

Team president Brendan Shanahan said at the time of Kyle Dubas' hiring as GM
that his decision came down to Dubas and Hunter, but that he hoped to keep the
rest of the team's management staff in place. Less than two weeks later,
Hunter is leaving the organization.

"Following extensive discussions with Mark, he and the Toronto Maple Leafs
have mutually agreed to part ways," Shanahan said in a statement. "I'd like to
sincerely thank Mark for everything he's done for this organization over the
last four years and I wish him nothing but the best in the future."

--The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed goaltender Antti Niemi to a one-year,
$950,000 contract, the team announced.

Niemi was scheduled to become a free agent July 1. The 34-year-old had a 7-5-4
record with a 2.46 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage in 19
games for the Canadiens last season.

However, the one-way contract does not guarantee Niemi a roster spot for next
season. He will battle with Charlie Lindgren for the backup job to Carey
Price. Lindgren is also on a one-way contract.

--Field Level Media