LAS VEGAS — The Islanders emphatically backed up their boss.

Two months out from the NHL’s trade deadline, selling off assets is “not even a thought” in the mind of Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello.

The New York Islanders are stuck at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and, in theory, should be sellers at the March 7 trade deadline. General manager Lou Lamoriello, however, is not ready to throw in the towel just yet.

Don’t expect a selloff from the New York Islanders while the team remains within striking distance of postseason contention. That was message from general

The Islanders’ president of hockey operations and general manager conveyed a lack of worry about the direction his team is headed.