Patrick Roy will remain the head coach of the New York Islanders, as confirmed by new general manager Mathieu Darche. Roy, 59, has a mixed record of 55-47-17 since taking over in January 2024, but did not lead the team to the playoffs last season. Assistant coaches John MacLean and Tommy Albelin will not return. Darche, who previously served with the Tampa Bay Lightning, emphasized the value of the Islanders' top overall pick in the 2025 NHL draft, asserting that only a remarkable offer would prompt a trade.
When asked about his interest in entertaining offers for the top overall pick of the 2025 NHL draft, Darche was quick with a response. "Someone would have to really knock my socks off to trade that pick," he said.
New York landed the top overall pick of the upcoming draft earlier this month, despite having the 10th-best chance of winning the lottery at 3.5%.
Roy, 59, has a 55-47-17 record since replacing Lane Lambert as head coach on Jan. 20, 2024. The Hall of Famer posted a 35-35-12 mark this past season but failed to guide the club to the playoffs.
Darche, 48, has served as the director of hockey operations for the Tampa Bay Lightning over the past six seasons. The Lightning qualified for the playoffs in each year of that stretch.
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