Lou Lamorielo's final message to fans in New Jersey.

Despite the fact that rumors suggest Lou Lamoriello was unhappy towards the end in New Jersey he has gone out of his way to show his appreciation to the organization, it's fans, and the city.

Lou Lamoriello took out a full page ad in The Record to share his final message thanking the fans and the orginaztion that were a part of his life for several decades.

The message reads as follows:

Dear New Jersey Devils' Fans:

Since I first joined the New Jersey Devils in 1987 your dedication to the organization motivated me to work my hardest – every day, every week, every year. The nearly three decades I've been with the Devils are times I will cherish and never forget.

Together we saw the New Jersey Devils make history. All of the players who were so devoted to winning and New Jersey. All of the employees of the team who shared the same philosophy. The staffs at what was then Continental Arena and the Prudential Center helping to make sure the New Jersey Devils were always a team you would be proud to support.

1995, 2000, 2003 were seasons where we reached the ultimate goal. We all shared a common objective: Excellence. Hearing you cheering for the team on those historic nights remains with me to this day and always will.

I am most appreciative of Dr. John McMullen for bringing me to New Jersey in the first place. His desire to win the Stanley Cup for New Jersey was a goal we all shared and were fortunate to achieve – three times.

Through all the years, you the fans are an unforgettable part of my New Jersey Devils experience and I am grateful for your passion and unwavering support.

I will miss you and New Jersey. Though now a rival, the New Jersey Devils have a bright future. Of that you can be assured. I thank you again for your commitment to what we worked to achieve every year for the last 28 seasons.

With deepest admiration,

Lou Lamoriello

Lamoriello will now move on to the next phase of his career at the tender age of 72.

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