The New York Islanders made a surprising decision six games into the 2025-26 season, parting ways with longtime goaltending coach Piero Greco. The move comes despite the team winning three straight games, highlighting the urgency the organization feels regarding its goaltending performance.

General manager Mathieu Darche confirmed the change Wednesday, announcing that Sergei Naumovs, promoted from the AHL’s Bridgeport team, will take over the Islanders’ goalie coaching duties. Naumovs has a history with star netminder Ilya Sorokin, dating back to their time together at CSKA Moscow in the KHL from 2018 to 2020.

Sorokin’s start this season has been rocky. His 3.90 goals-against average ranks second-worst, while his .873 save percentage is fourth-worst among NHL goalies with at least four a

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