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Islanders Fire Patrick Roy, Hire Pete DeBoer on Multi-Year Deal for Late Playoff Push

GM Mathieu Darche said defensive breakdowns that left Ilya Sorokin exposed forced the move.

Pete DeBoer, Dallas Stars (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
Sep 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars head coach Peter DeBoer walks behind the team bench during the third period of the game against the Minnesota Wild at the American Airlines Center. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom celebrates a goal with the bench (Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images)
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Overview

  • The Islanders, who fired Patrick Roy on Sunday, named Pete DeBoer head coach with his debut set for April 9 against the Maple Leafs after three practices.
  • ESPN reports DeBoer agreed to a contract through the 2028-29 season that aligns with Darche’s term.
  • New York sits 42-31-5 and one point out of a playoff spot with four games left, while Philadelphia and Ottawa hold a game in hand as Stathletes puts their odds at 19.8%.
  • Darche cited recent slippage in team structure that overexposed goalie Ilya Sorokin, who has faced a league-high volume of high-danger shots, according to Natural Stat Trick.
  • DeBoer arrives with a reputation for structure and quick results, carrying 662 regular-season wins and 97 postseason victories after deep runs with the Devils, Sharks, Golden Knights, and Stars.