Who did the New York Islanders hire as their new head coach?

The New York Islanders hired Peter DeBoer as their new head coach.

What was Patrick Roy's record with the Islanders?

Patrick Roy had a 97-78-22 record with the Islanders.

Why was Patrick Roy fired by the Islanders?

Patrick Roy was fired after the Islanders lost four consecutive games and were badly outplayed, putting their playoff position at risk.

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Islanders Fire Roy, Tap DeBoer as New Coach

5 Apr

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Summary

Patrick Roy was fired by the New York Islanders on Sunday.
Peter DeBoer, most recently with Dallas, is the new coach.
The Islanders have lost four straight games.

Islanders Fire Roy, Tap DeBoer as New Coach

The New York Islanders made a significant coaching change on Sunday, dismissing Patrick Roy and hiring Peter DeBoer. DeBoer, who most recently served as head coach for the Dallas Stars during the 2024-25 season, brings a wealth of experience to Long Island.

Roy's time with the Islanders, which began midway through the 2023-24 season, resulted in a 97-78-22 record. While he guided the team to the playoffs in his first partial season, they failed to qualify for the postseason in the current campaign.

Despite a promising start to the 2025-26 season and holding a playoff position for much of the year, the Islanders have hit a rough patch. A recent four-game losing streak, marked by poor on-ice performance, has placed their playoff hopes in jeopardy, despite currently holding a spot by total points.

DeBoer has an extensive coaching record of 662-447-152 across stints with Florida, New Jersey, San Jose, Vegas, and Dallas. He has previously reached the Stanley Cup Final with the Devils and Sharks, but is still pursuing his first championship.

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