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Patrick Roy was an important part of hockey in Quebec City Not at the NHL level, but at the junior level. If anyone deserves a statue next to the Centre Vidéotron, it’s him.

New York Islanders News / House of Hockey / June 9

New York Islanders Officially Announce Two New Hires as Assistant Coaches

The New York Islanders have announced the hiring of two new assistant coaches, as Bob Boughner and Ray Bennett will be joining Patrick Roy behind the bench.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 9

Islanders add ex-Sharks coach as Patrick Roy assistant

The New York Islanders are in the infancy of a massive offseason. They already let go of Lou Lamoriello and hired Mathieu Darch as the general manager and executive vice president.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

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New York Islanders News / Dose.ca / June 3

Patrick Roy could draw from the Rocket to complete his group of assistants

As you know, Patrick Roy will remain the Islanders’ coach for the upcoming season. GM Mathieu Darche has confirmed this. Benoît Desrosiers, whom Roy brought with him and knows well from their years together with the Remparts, will remain at his side… but all his other assistants have lost their jobs.

Dallas Stars News / NHL Trade Talk / May 30

Déjà Vu in Dallas?: Oettinger Drama Echoes Patrick Roy’s Montreal Exit

Jake Oettinger‘s early exit in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final—and the comments that followed by his head coach when the Stars were officially eliminated—may have planted the seeds of a dramatic split between the goaltender and the Dallas Stars.

New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / May 29

Islanders new GM: Patrick Roy to remain head coach

Patrick Roy will remain as the head coach of the New York Islanders, new general manager and executive vice president Mathieu Darche said at his introductory press conference on Thursday.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / May 29

Islanders Retaining Coach After GM Change

The New York Islanders made a major change to their front office this offseason, moving on from Hall of Fame general manager Lou Lamoriello and bringing in a first-timer in Mathieu Darche as his replacement.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / May 29

Patrick Roy to remain Islanders coach in 2025-26; assistant coaches let go

While some things will stay the same, others will be different on Long Island next season. During his introductory press conference on Thursday, new New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche confirmed that Patrick Roy will return as head coach for the 2025-26 season.

New York Islanders News / Dose.ca / May 28

Patrick Roy will keep his job, says Chris Botta

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.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 24

Patrick Roy’s future: 'I don’t think Mathieu Darche will fire a Québécois'

Yesterday, the New York Islanders finally made their decision: Mathieu Darche will take the helm of the club’s hockey operations. The man who cut his teeth in Tampa Bay will inherit not only the position of GM, but also that of Vice-President of Hockey Operations for the Islanders.

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New York Islanders News / Dose.ca / May 24

Memorial Cup: Patrick Roy was on hand last night for the first game of the tournament

While most eyes were on the Oilers-Stars game last night, or the Laval Rocket game, the 2025 Memorial Cup was taking off in Rimouski. As in previous years, the tournament features four teams: the host team (Rimouski Océanic), the WHL champions (Medicine Hat Tigers), the OHL champions (London Knights) and the QMJHL champions (Moncton Wildcats).

New York Islanders News / Dose.ca / May 23

Patrick Roy as Islanders GM: José Théodore’s wish

Who will be the Islanders’ next GM? Will there be a president of hockey operations? These are some of the questions being asked about the Islanders at the moment.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 21

Marc Bergevin and Patrick Roy: things didn’t go so well in 2012

As you’re no doubt aware, it’s becoming increasingly clear that Marc Bergevin will be given a senior position in hockey operations with the New York Islanders.

New York Islanders News / Dose.ca / May 12

Islanders want to keep Lou Lamoriello (and Patrick Roy?): GM position not attractive

This morning, we talked a bit about the Islanders-Kings GM situation. We took it from the point of view of Marc Bergevin, whose chances of becoming GM of the Kings aren’t as good as you might think.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

Which Canadian Team Is Most Likely to Win the 2025 Stanley Cup

In 1993, the Montreal Canadiens, led by Patrick Roy and a star-studded roster, defeated the Los Angeles Kings in five games to win the Stanley Cup. Little did everyone know back then that it would be the 24th and final time the Canadiens would win it all, and the last time Canada would win the Cup as well (as of this typing).

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Islanders 3-round 2025 NHL Mock Draft before draft lottery

The New York Islanders fell short of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was a rather tumultuous season on Long Island this year. Head coach Patrick Roy occasionally threw shade at general manager Lou Lamoriello, for instance.

New York Islanders News / NHL Rumors / April 27

NHL Rumors: Could Patrick Roy’s Days as the New York Islanders Head Coach be Numbered?

The Sick Podcast – The Eye Test: Chris Botta on if there is a future for Patrick Roy with the New York Islanders. Botta: “Patrick Roy from the moment he started with the Islanders, I believe he had a little bit of a self-campaign to reinvent himself.

New York Islanders News / House of Hockey / April 22

Elliotte Friedman Confirms Patrick Roy's Days With the Islanders May Be Numbered After Management Change

The New York Islanders finally parted ways with Lou Lamoriello on Tuesday, and now that could also mean the end for Patrick Roy, according to Elliotte Friedman.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck wins William M. Jennings Trophy

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has won the William M. Jennings Trophy for the 2024-25 regular season. The award is presented annually to the goaltender who plays a minimum of 25 games for the team allowing the fewest goals during the regular season.

New York Islanders News / Blade of Steel / April 11

Patrick Roy Breaks Silence and Makes his Feelings Extremely Clear on His Decision in Last Night's Game

Patrick Roy made a shocking move during the New York Islanders last game, and while he's made no excuses for the move, fans are criticizing in a big way.

New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / April 2

Patrick Roy Destroys Duclair After Islanders’ 6th-Straight Loss

New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy did not mince words following his team’s 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night. The Hall of Fame goaltender publicly criticized forward Anthony Duclair, calling his performance “god awful” and questioning his effort and competitiveness.

New York Islanders News / Blade of Steel / March 25