Emotional LaFontaine Talks Islanders Career & Current Team
On Saturday, Pat LaFontaine was inducted into the Islanders Hall of Fame. We spoke with him during the first intermission.
ELMONT, NY — On Saturday evening, Pat LaFontaine was inducted into the New York Islanders’ Hockey Hall of Fame.
We spoke with LaFontaine during the first intermission, as he shared countless stories about his career and Al Arbour, and also discussed the current Islanders team.
Have a listen:
A Momentous LaFontaine Islanders Honor Can Go One Step Further
For an entire generation of New York Islanders fans, Pat LaFontaine represented skill, excitement, and optimism during a transitional period in franchise history. One of the most gifted offensive players to ever wear an Islanders sweater, LaFontaine helped bridge the gap between eras with his dynamic scoring touch, creativity, and leadership. Now, his impact on the organization is being formally recognized, as LaFontaine is set to be inducted into the New York Islanders Hockey Hall of Fame.
The Islanders got the rarest of commodities in the Dobson Trade. Emil Heineman, is a Power Forward that is only going to get better. He is a top line forward that gives you a complete 200 Ft game with an edge. Nothing against Dobson wish him well, but we fleeced the Habs. Granted no one thought Eklund and Aitcheson would be available at those picks we received from Habs, but they were! Eklund is going to be a very very good player too Top 6. Kashawn Aitcheson is another rare commodity an all around D man that can lay punishing hits and also fight. This along with getting Schaefer with the first overall has transformed this team into a future cup champion!
Congratulations Patti, well deserved! Enjoy your well deserved night!