Montreal Canadiens Legend Fired By Islanders
The New York Islanders have announced that they have fired Montreal Canadiens legend Patrick Roy from their head coaching position and hired Pete DeBoer as his replacement.
The timing of this firing is surprising, as the Islanders have only four more games remaining this regular season. Now, with this news, DeBoer will be looking to lead the Islanders to the playoffs instead of Roy.
However, the Islanders firing Roy comes with them in the middle of a four-game losing streak. They have lost lost seven out of their last 10 games and have the Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Washington Capitals all right behind them for the third spot in the Metropolitan Division.
Coaching firings don't normally happen this late into the NHL season, but Roy is now the second coach to be fired since late March. Crazy times in the NHL.
#Isles News: New York Islanders General Manager and Executive Vice President Mathieu Darche announced today that Patrick Roy has been relieved of his coaching responsibilities. Peter DeBoer has been named Head Coach of the New York Islanders.
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) April 5, 2026
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