In a shocking move, the New York Islanders have parted ways with head coach Patrick Roy, ending his three-year tenure with the team. Despite a respectable 97-78-22 record, Roy's departure comes as a surprise, given his relatively successful stint behind the bench. The Islanders will now look to Peter DeBoer, a seasoned coach with a proven track record, to steer the team back on course. With the NHL playoffs on the horizon, the Islanders' decision to make a coaching change may signal a major shift in their season-long strategy.
Patrick Roy was fired as coach of the New York Islanders on Sunday and replaced by Peter DeBoer. The 60-year-old went 97-78-22 in three seasons after taking over for Lane Lambert, who was fired Jan.
