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Patrick Roy will keep his job, says Chris Botta

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated May 28, 2025 10:11 PM ET

When Lou Lamoriello stepped down as GM of the New York Islanders, it was questionable whether Patrick Roy would retain his position as head coach.

After all, it was Lamoriello who brought Roy to New York, and it was unclear whether he would be the man for the future boss.

Presumably, Roy and new GM Mathieu Darche are on the same wavelength. Islanders reporter Chris Botta says the Québécois will keep his job, at least for next season.

Looks like Patrick Roy will remain #Isles coach. Roy could have his own complete staff for first time.

Worth a try if confirmed. The case for it:
– Gives Mathieu Darche time to evaluate team and Roy.
– Gives Roy another chance to show what he can do, and he can share his honest..

– Chris Botta (@ChrisBottaNHL) May 28, 2025

It’s good news, then, and Roy will have the opportunity to lead a team in his own way.

He has the confidence of his new boss.

And, as Botta says in his X post, it’ll give Darche time to evaluate his team under the former goalie.

Will this be Roy’s last NHL season as head coach? The Islanders don’t necessarily have a championship team, but neither do they have a team that can afford to miss the playoffs.

If I had to bet on the coaches most on ejector seats, he’s definitely at the top of the list.

Last season, New York finished with a 35-35-12 record, 14 points out of the playoffs.

Even so, the club won the lottery and will have the opportunity to get their hands on (probably) Matthew Schaefer.

This pick will be the first big challenge of the Darche era.

Overtime

– My guess.

Alexandre Carrier will long remember his first playoff goal at the Bell Centre! pic.twitter.com/1FapE31i64

– L’Antichambre (@Antichambre) May 28, 2025

– Well done.

Logan Mailloux warms up solo in the locker room corridor 45 minutes before the game.

He sees me walking ahead.

In French: “Hey! Ça va bien?”

The. small. details. of. life.

– Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) May 28, 2025

– Deserved.