The Verdict Is In on Patrick Roy as the Islanders Complete Major Staff Shake-Up
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We have an update regarding Patrick Roy and the New York Islanders. Since Lou Lamoriello's departure as general manager on Long Island, there have been many rumors about who would be the team's next GM.
Some even believed that the next GM would be none other than Patrick Roy!
Well, we can now put all of that to rest, as we have a verdict and a final answer.
Mathieu Darche becomes the new general manager of the New York Islanders: no, it won't be Patrick Roy
So the verdict is in for Patrick Roy, who will not be the next GM of the Islanders.
That completes the general manager change on Long Island! A major staff move for them, and one clearly aimed at revitalizing the franchise.
It's the beginning of the Mathieu Darche era there!
"Hearing Mathieu Darche will be GM of the Islanders." - Elliotte Friedman
"Mathieu Darche is expected to be named GM of the New York Islanders today, as per sources.
This was a long time in coming for Darche. As mentioned before, he was heavily considered for Penguins GM job that Kyle Dubas got. Was in final interviews with Vancouver and Montreal as well. Also interviewed in Chicago.
After multiple interviews with Islanders, he finally gets his first NHL GM gig."
- Pierre LeBrun
This was a long time in coming for Darche. As mentioned before, he was heavily considered for Penguins GM job that Kyle Dubas got. Was in final interviews with Vancouver and Montreal as well. Also interviewed in Chicago.
After multiple interviews with Islanders, he finally gets his first NHL GM gig."
- Pierre LeBrun
He'll finally get his chance!
We're extremely happy for him.
It's so well deserved, but I can't help but feel for Marc Bergevin, who once again walks away empty-handed.
So now we know Patrick Roy won't be their next GM, but will he keep his position as head coach under Darche?
Details to follow.
| POLL | ||
MAI 23 | 2694 ANSWERS The Verdict Is In on Patrick Roy as the Islanders Complete Major Staff Shake-Up Do you believe Patrick Roy should remain the head coach of the New York Islanders? | ||
| Yes, Darche has to keep him! | 1926 | 71.5 % |
| No | 768 | 28.5 % |
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