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The Colorado Avalanche's Patrick Roy and the Detroit Red Wings' Chris Osgood were supposed to be preventing goals on April 1, 1998. Instead, the two goaltenders found themselves exchanging punches near center ice at Joe Louis Arena.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 20

NY Islanders Coaching Change Paying off on Defense

The New York Islanders surprised a lot of people when they fired head coach Patrick Roy with four games remaining in the 2025-26 regular season. Alas, the higher-ups believed it was the right move if the team was going to move beyond being overachievers and become a legitimate playoff team.

NHL News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 13

The Night Patrick Roy Changed the Future of the Colorado Avalanche

Patrick Roy had already won two Stanley Cups before joining the Colorado Avalanche. But getting him to Denver required one of the most remarkable sequences of events in NHL history.

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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New York Islanders News / Dose.ca / October 12

Patrick Roy: Mathieu Darche Explains Why He Fired Him Last April

About six months ago, the New York Islanders took everyone by surprise when they fired Patrick Roy. This all happened with just four games left in the Isles' season, when they were still in playoff contention.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Dose.ca / August 13

IMAGE: When Patrick Roy hangs up his Canadiens jersey

Nostalgia was in the air earlier this week in Terrebonne, as the 7th annual Serge Savard Invitational took place (on Tuesday) at Golf Le Mirage. The event had a special feel to it this year, as it marked the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Stanley Cup victory.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 9

New York Islanders are asking fans to wait one more year

The New York Islanders have a plan. Most of it appears to begin next summer.

Florida Panthers may have built the NHL's most hated roster

Calgary Flames rebuilt the wrong half of their roster

Predators GM Chris MacFarland is taking an expensive shortcut

Kings waste no time giving Anze Kopitar the honor he deserves

Former NHLer announces retirement

NHL News / Oilersnation / August 5

On this day in 1995: How Glen Sather turned a Shayne Corson offer sheet into Curtis Joseph

On this day, 31 years ago, Aug. 4, 1995, Curtis Joseph became an Edmonton Oiler and one of the most beloved in franchise history. Joseph provided hope through a particularly trying time for the franchise.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 22

How would a Connor Hellebuyck trade compare to other historic NHL superstar goalie moves?

There have been big goalie trades before in the NHL. Two of the greatest goaltenders in the history of the league — Dominik Hasek and Patrick Roy — were traded during their careers.

Tkachuk brothers united in Florida: Panthers acquiring Brady Tkachuk from Senators in blockbuster

Brady Tkachuk trade continues concerning trend for Canadian NHL teams

Senators GM: Brady Tkachuk requested trade to Panthers

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NHL News / Dose.ca / June 16

Official: Patrick Roy Among the Finalists in Toronto

A few days ago, we reported on a rumor that Patrick Roy was a finalist for the head coaching position in Toronto. Today, Chris Johnston confirmed the news.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 6

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Roy, McKenna, Chayka & Why Ahokas Might Matter

There seems to be even more uncertainty surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs now than there was when their season officially ended. That’s saying something, because right after the final whistle in May, the debates were already in full swing about whether this team needed a rebuild, a re-tool, or something in between.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 5

Patrick Roy’s in the Maple Leafs Coaching Search? So What?

If Elliotte Friedman’s right and Patrick Roy’s interview went “really good,” the bigger story isn’t whether he gets the job — it’s what hiring him would say about the kind of team Toronto wants to become.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 4

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Roy, Danford, Matthews Waits & Leadership Signals

The Toronto Maple Leafs are spending the summer talking about change, evaluating options, and trying to thread the needle between “win now” and “fix what’s been broken for too long.” It’s a delicate balance, but for fans, it’s a bit of a heyday for speculation.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

Patrick Roy’s Interview with Maple Leafs 'Was Really Good', Says Insider

“The word on the street is that Roy’s interview was really good.” These were comments made by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman after it was learned that the Toronto Maple Leafs had reached out to the New York Islanders to request permission to interview former head coach Patrick Roy.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 25

Islanders fire former Patrick Roy assistant

When the New York Islanders fired Patrick Roy in favor of Pete DeBoer, they decided to keep the remaining coaches on staff until the end of the season.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10

New York Islanders May Retain Patrick Roy

Even after firing him as the head coach a few days ago, the relationship between the New York Islanders and Patrick Roy may not be fully severed. According to Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News (and first reported by ESPN’s Emily Kaplan), there is a growing likelihood that the Islanders will retain Roy in a scouting capacity.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / April 8

Were the Islanders prioritizing flair over fit with Pete DeBoer hiring?

The New York Islanders stunned the hockey world when they parted ways with head coach Patrick Roy and brought in Pete DeBoer as head coach, but is DeBoer the guy to fix their project?

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New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / April 7

Islanders GM on Pete DeBoer hiring: 'It's like grabbing the No. 1 free agent on the market'

The top hockey executive on Long Island is excited about his latest move.

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NHL power rankings: Another week, another late-season coaching change with Isles swapping Roy for DeBoer

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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 5

Islanders' firing of Patrick Roy changes perception about present, future

The New York Islanders fired Patrick Roy and announced the hiring of veteran coach Pete DeBoer in a stunning move on Easter Sunday.

Red Wings' Patrick Kane goes from hero to scapegoat in loss to Wild

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Panthers make history by missing playoffs after back-to-back titles

Morgan Rielly sends message to Maple Leafs after playoff elimination

Surprising name emerges as candidate for Maple Leafs' GM job

Sabres end longest postseason drought in NHL history

New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / April 5

Islander Fire Roy: Love Him or Hate Him, the Guy Never Bores You

After the New York Islanders’ four-game losing streak, coach Patrick Roy was fired. Is anyone surprised? The man is polarizing, and right now that’s back into sharp focus.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / April 5

Islanders fire Patrick Roy; Pete DeBoer named coach

A massive change on Long Island with just a handful of games left in the campaign. On Sunday, New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche announced that Patrick Roy has been relieved of his duties as head coach.