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Trading Noah Dobson Montreal last summer may have been the only choice Mathieu Darche had, and it may turn into a long-term win-win for both teams. One year in, with Victor Eklund and Kashawn Aitcheson yet to make their NHL debuts — though hopefully the Islanders call up Eklund Tuesday to make Game 82 interesting...
The New York Islanders are looking to make a playoff push with just three games remaining in the regular season, and they made a major change that could affect that. Head coach Patrick Roy was fired recently, and they left Peter DeBoer in charge of the team down the stretch in hopes of getting the […] The post Islanders rumors: Patrick Roy may stick around team after dismissal as head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The last couple weeks have felt like a turning point insofar as the Mathieu Darche honeymoon period has worn off.
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.
Twenty-four hours after giving the Islanders a major jolt in the form of a late-season coaching change, Mathieu Darche left the door open to two more.
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.
New York Islanders General Manager Mathieu Darche finally addresses the abrupt firing of former HC Patrick Roy.
With four games left in a season that has quickly turned into a sinking ship, Mathieu Darche did not wait to act.
Still, it is a window into an interesting dilemma in front of general manager Mathieu Darche this offseason.
