The New York Islanders have seen their status in the NHL landscape gradually change for the worse, going from the scrappy squad that could push or upset a superior seed in the Stanley Cup Playoffs to a seemingly outmatched team that is heading in the wrong direction. New general manager Mathieu Darche has already begun shaping his vision for the franchise, but more changes could be on the horizon, especially if the Isles stumble through the 2025-26 campaign .

When making his bold predictions for each team, ESPN senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski prognosticated that the Islanders will dismiss head coach and all-time great goalie Patrick Roy.

“When {then president of hockey operations) Lou Lamoriello hired Roy in January 2024, he reportedly gave him a three-year deal that covered the

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