The New York Islanders have named Patrick Roy of Quebec City, Quebec as their new head coach, according to Stephen Whyno of the New York Islanders Associated Press on Saturday. For Roy, the Islanders are the second National Hockey League team he has coached for. He also coached the Colorado Avalanche for three seasons from 2013 to 2016.
Roy replaces Lane Lambert of Melfort, Saskatchewan. The Islanders are now coached by one of the greatest goaltenders in hockey history. Roy had a record of 551 wins, 315 regulation losses and 131 draws/overtime losses. He had 66 shutouts, a goals-against average of 2.54 and a save percentage of .910. Roy was with the Montreal Canadiens from 1984 to 1995 and with the Colorado Avalanche from 1995 to 2003. In addition to being a Hockey Hall of Famer, he won four Stanley Cups (two with Montreal in 1986 and 1993 and two with Colorado in 1996 and 1996). 2001), three Conn Smythe Trophies (1986, 1993 and 2001), three Vezina Trophies (1989, 1990 and 1992).
The Islanders are in sixth place in the Metropolitan Division with 49 points. However, they have won just twice in their last 10 games, and general manager Lou Lamoriello clearly believed a change was necessary. The 81-year-old manager has a history of making bold coaching changes during the season. The coaches he hired over the season included Jim Schoenfeld, Larry Robinson, Kevin Constantine and Jacques Lemaire.
“Gamer. Introvert. Problem solver. Creator. Thinker. Lifelong food evangelist. Alcohol advocate.”