The New York Islanders had two huge bulletins Saturday afternoon. First, the group relieved head coach Lane Lambert of his duties. Second, it was introduced by President and common supervisor Lou Lamoriello that Patrick Roy would change into the subsequent head coach of the Islanders.
#Isles Information: New York Islanders President of Hockey Operations and Normal Supervisor Lou Lamoriello introduced right now that Lane Lambert has been relieved of his teaching tasks. Patrick Roy has been named Head Coach of the New York Islanders.
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) January 20, 2024
The Islanders had been struggling underneath Lane Lambert this season. They at present sit sixth within the Metro Division with a report of 19-15-11. The Islanders have misplaced 4 in a row and 6 of their final seven video games.
Earlier within the season, when the Islanders have been struggling, many questioned if Lamoriello would hearth Lane Lambert because the membership underachieved. The Islanders might flip issues round and have been in third place within the Metro Division for stretch.
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Nevertheless, we all know Lamoriello is not any stranger to firing coaches. We all know his historical past, particularly with the New Jersey Devils. He’s not afraid to make a training change to spark his group.
Lambert took over for Barry Trotz as head coach of the Islanders on Might 16, 2022. He was an affiliate underneath Trotz for 4 seasons. Lambert’s report with the Islanders was 61-46-20 in 127 common season video games. His report in six playoff video games was 2-4.
Lamoriello sensed his group wanted a change, and Patrick Roy was the man to spark that change.
Lou Lamoriello on the Islanders Press Name: “Patrick Roy was the one individual I used to be all in favour of. That’s why he’s right here right now.”
There was at all times curiosity in Patrick Roy coming again to the NHL. He coached the Colorado Avalanche for 3 seasons from 2013-2016. He had a report of 130-92-24 in 246 common season video games. In seven video games with the Avalanche within the playoffs, Roy had a report of 3-4 as a coach.
In his first season with the Avalanche, he guided them to a 52-win season with 112 factors and the Central Division title. Nevertheless, the group misplaced within the first spherical to the Minnesota Wild.
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Roy was going to get calls to the NHL after what he did in his second stint with the Quebec Ramparts of the Quebec Main Junior League. He coached the Ramparts from 2005-13 earlier than going to the NHL. Then went again to the Rampart from 2018-23, guiding them to Memorial Cup victories in 2006 and 2013.
There’s a motive Lamoriello needed Roy. Exterior of being a Jack Adams Award winner, he is aware of the sport.
Stefen Rosner: “Patrick can flat-out coach.” “He’s firey. He loves the sport…it’s going to be nice for our gamers.”
Patrick Roy: “It’s playoff hockey for the Islanders any further.”
The Islanders have a number of work to do to get again to the playoffs. Nevertheless, they’ve a adequate roster. Nevertheless, they don’t seem to be maximizing their potential. Lamoriello hopes Roy can do this.
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— Jim Biringer (@JimBiringer) January 20, 2024
