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Key Islanders defenseman targeting return from shoulder injury before playoffs

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov could rejoin the lineup before the conclusion of the regular season, general manager Mathieu Darche said on Monday. The 26-year-old has been out since November 18, 2025, after sustaining a shoulder injury in a 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars following a late-period hit from Mikko Rantanen. The injury […] The post Key Islanders defenseman targeting return from shoulder injury before playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How long is Peter DeBoer’s contract after shocking NY hire?

The New York Islanders made a dramatic late-season coaching change on Sunday, dismissing Patrick Roy and appointing Peter DeBoer with only four games remaining. The situation had taken on real urgency, as the Islanders (42-31-5) had lost four straight and seven of their past 10, sliding out of a comfortable playoff position while getting outscored […] The post How long is Peter DeBoer’s contract after shocking NY hire? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Islanders’ Mathieu Darche denies Patrick Roy locker room speculation after firing

The New York Islanders made a massive change right before the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Head coach Patrick Roy was fired with only four games remaining in the regular season. New York is one point out of a playoff spot with four games left, and it will be up to veteran coach Pete DeBoer to get […] The post Islanders’ Mathieu Darche denies Patrick Roy locker room speculation after firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 24: Playoff races are getting just ridiculous

The NHL’s insane late-season coaching carousel continued on Easter Sunday, with New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche dropping a bombshell by replacing Patrick Roy with Pete DeBoer behind the bench. It seems like nobody is safe these days, with Stanley Cup champion Bruce Cassidy, Jim Hiller and Dean Evason all getting the boot in […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 24: Playoff races are getting just ridiculous appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rick DiPietro questions Patrick Roy’s effort in final games as Islanders coach

The New York Islanders’ fall from grace, which led to Patrick Roy’s firing, was a tough look for the franchise. The team had some injury concerns, and their underlying numbers weren’t great, but despite all that, Mathieu Darche made some bold moves at the trade deadline to build the team up for the playoffs. The […] The post Rick DiPietro questions Patrick Roy’s effort in final games as Islanders coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Matthew Schaefer makes bonkers NHL history with historic rookie season

Matthew Schaefer’s rookie season with the New York Islanders may have been one of the best in recent NHL history. Sometimes it’s easier for a forward to enter the league and contribute in his first season, but it’s rare for a defenseman to fit as seamlessly as Schaefer has. In his case, doing it as […] The post Matthew Schaefer makes bonkers NHL history with historic rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL Playoff Race Tightens As Coaching Shake-Ups Fuel Wild Finish

Coach firings and a muddled playoff chase mark the regular season’s end. The post NHL Playoff Race Tightens As Coaching Shake-Ups Fuel Wild Finish appeared first on Front Office Sports.

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Islanders rumors: Defensive concerns around Ilya Sorokin led to Patrick Roy firing

The New York Islanders fired head coach Patrick Roy on Sunday, replacing him with Peter DeBoer. Roy, a Hall-of-Fame goalie, was the coach for 197 regular-season games. DeBoer was most recently the coach of the Dallas Stars, where comments about goalie Jake Oettinger ended his tenure. ESPN’s Emily Kaplan says, however, that defensive effort around […] The post Islanders rumors: Defensive concerns around Ilya Sorokin led to Patrick Roy firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Grading Islanders’ stunning decision to ditch Patrick Roy for Peter DeBoer before playoffs

The New York Islanders made the stunning decision on Sunday to fire Patrick Roy and hire Peter DeBoer. According to reports, DeBoer’s contract runs through the end of the 2030 season, so this is a long-term decision for New York. Roy coached 197 regular-season games in New York, but a recent collapse cost him his […] The post Grading Islanders’ stunning decision to ditch Patrick Roy for Peter DeBoer before playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Islanders fire Patrick Roy right before playoffs, Peter DeBoer taking over

The New York Islanders are stuck in the middle of a loaded playoff picture in the Eastern Conference, but it’s clear that New York isn’t satisfied with just making it to the postseason. On Sunday, the Isles proved that with a stunning move that shakes up the hockey landscape. With just four games remaining in […] The post Islanders fire Patrick Roy right before playoffs, Peter DeBoer taking over appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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