New York Islanders relieve Patrick Roy of coaching duties, hire Peter DeBoer The New York Islanders have parted ways with head coach Patrick Roy and have appointed Peter DeBoer as their new head coach, according to a statement from general manager Mathieu Darche. The decision was announced on Sunday, marking a significant shift in the team’s leadership as they aim to improve their performance in the 2025-26 NHL season. The Islanders currently hold the third position in the Metropolitan Division with a 42-31-5 record, a mark that has drawn scrutiny amid expectations for greater success. DeBoer, 57, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously coached the Dallas Stars from 2022 to 2025. During his tenure with the Stars, he compiled an impressive 149-68-29 record, guiding the team to the Western Conference Final in each of his three seasons. His overall NHL coaching record stands at 662-447-152 across 1,261 games, spanning stints with the Stars, Vegas Golden Knights, San Jose Sharks, New Jersey Devils, and Florida Panthers. Notably, DeBoer reached the Stanley Cup Final twice as a head coach—once with the Devils in 2012 and again with the Sharks in 2016. One of DeBoer’s most distinctive achievements is his perfect 9-0 record in Game 7 overtime or sudden-death scenarios, a feat that places him at the top of NHL coaching history for such victories. His ability to manage high-pressure situations has been a hallmark of his career, and Islanders management cited this strength as a key factor in his hiring. Additionally, DeBoer has experience working with elite teams, including his role as an assistant coach for Team Canada during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and the 2025 Four Nations Face-Off.#new_york_islanders #patrick_roy #dallas_stars #peter_deboer #mathieu_darche
Roy fired as Islanders coach, replaced by DeBoer The New York Islanders announced on Sunday that head coach Patrick Roy had been relieved of his duties, with Peter DeBoer taking over as his replacement. The decision came after the Islanders suffered a season-high four consecutive losses, marking a significant downturn in their recent performance. Roy, who had led the team for three seasons, compiled a record of 97-78-22 during his tenure, following his appointment after Lane Lambert was dismissed on January 20, 2024. The Islanders, currently sitting in third place in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 42-31-5, have struggled in their recent stretch of play. Since March 18, they have lost seven of their last 10 games while being outscored 37-26. Despite their position in the division, they trail the Philadelphia Flyers and Columbus Blue Jackets by one point, though the Flyers hold two games in hand, and the Blue Jackets have one. DeBoer, 57, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously been fired by the Dallas Stars on June 6, 2024, and replaced by Glen Gulutzan. With a coaching career spanning over a decade, DeBoer has accumulated 1,261 regular-season games under his belt, ranking sixth among active coaches. His 662 wins place him sixth in the league, behind Joel Quenneville, Paul Maurice, Lindy Ruff, and Todd McLellan. DeBoer’s tenure with the Stars was marked by deep playoff runs, as he guided the team to the Western Conference Final in each of his three seasons. However, they fell to the Edmonton Oilers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final and the Golden Knights in the 2023 matchup. Beyond his NHL experience, DeBoer also served as an assistant coach for Team Canada, which won silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics.#new_york_islanders #toronto_maple_leafs #patrick_roy #dallas_stars #peter_deboer
