Islanders fire Patrick Roy with four games left in the season, name Peter DeBoer new coach
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Key Points:
- The New York Islanders have fired head coach Patrick Roy after a four-game losing streak and seven losses in their last ten games, with veteran coach Pete DeBoer named as his replacement.
- DeBoer, 57, brings extensive NHL experience with a 662-447-152 coaching record over 17 seasons and has led teams like the Dallas Stars, Vegas Golden Knights, and New Jersey Devils to deep playoff runs, including two Stanley Cup Finals appearances.
- DeBoer's immediate goals are to secure a playoff spot for the Islanders and to integrate promising prospects such as Victor Eklund and Cole Eiserman into the lineup.
- Roy, a Hall of Fame goalie who coached the Islanders for just over one full season, finishes with a 97-78-22 record; his tenure included a playoff appearance in 2024 but missed the postseason last year.
- General Manager Mathieu Darche expressed confidence in DeBoer’s ability to turn the team around, marking the first coaching hire under his leadership following Lou Lamoriello’s tenure.
