Patrick Roy’s fate decided as Islanders GM Mathieu Darche makes first critical decision
NY Post
Mathieu Darche’s first big decision is done: Patrick Roy will remain head coach of the Islanders.
“I think Patrick’s a winner,” Darche said. “He’s had success coaching when he came here the first year, he did have success.
“I didn’t know Patrick. I know a lot of people in the hockey world, I’ve been on the phone a lot. I went to meet with him last weekend just to get to know him more and I’m extremely comfortable and extremely excited to be working with him. I know he’s passionate. He works hard.”
It will be Roy’s second full season as coach of the Islanders after a disappointing 35-35-12 record in 2024-25 left the club out of the playoffs and prompted managerial changes, with Lou Lamoriello being let go and Darche installed as general manager.
Roy will be working with a mostly different coaching staff, as John MacLean and Tommy Albelin — both of whom were Lamoriello acolytes — were let go.
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