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.

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 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.

Two in a row ain’t much. But for the Islanders, you best believe it means a whole lot. On the same Thursday when general manager Lou Lamoriello expressed his belief the Islanders can turn their season around,