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Islanders Hire Ryan Bowness as Assistant GM and Director of Player Personnel

The appointment underscores GM Mathieu Darche’s drive to restructure leadership to strengthen the Islanders’ player-development pipeline

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Overview

  • Ryan Bowness was named assistant general manager and director of player personnel on June 16, joining the Islanders’ front office under Darche’s leadership.
  • Bowness spent three seasons with the Ottawa Senators, culminating in a promotion to associate general manager during the 2024-25 season.
  • Chris Lamoriello and Steve Pellegrini retain their roles as assistant general managers, ensuring continuity throughout the restructuring.
  • He brings seven seasons of player-development and scouting experience from the Winnipeg Jets/Atlanta Thrashers and a Stanley Cup from his tenure with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
  • The move sets the stage for Darche’s first offseason decisions, including how to use the No. 1 overall draft pick, over $25 million in cap space and the future of coach Patrick Roy.