One of the most surprising developments over the last few weeks is just how public this New York Islanders GM search is going ...

The New York Islanders won the NHL draft lottery on Monday ... The lottery was held at the NHL Network studios in New Jersey, and conducted live for the first time in the event's 30-year history.

The New York Islanders won the NHL draft lottery on Monday ... The lottery was held at the NHL Network studios in New Jersey, and conducted live for the first time in the event's 30-year history.

What was already shaping up to be a transformational offseason for the Islanders is now even more so after a 3.5 percent shot ...

New York Islanders pro scouting director Ken Morrow ... The lottery was held at the NHL Network studios in New Jersey, and conducted live for the first time in the event’s 30-year history.