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Islanders’ New GM Darche Retains Roy, Commits to No. 1 Draft Pick

Darche evaluates the coaching staff, leveraging nearly $30 million in cap space to reshape the roster around this summer’s No. 1 draft prospect.

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Overview

  • Mathieu Darche was officially introduced as general manager on May 29, succeeding Lou Lamoriello after the veteran’s contract was not renewed.
  • Darche confirmed that Patrick Roy will remain as head coach for the 2025-26 season following a 35-35-12 campaign.
  • The GM declared he has no plans to trade the first-overall pick in June’s draft, where Erie Otters defenceman Matthew Schaefer is widely projected to go first.
  • New York enters the offseason with nearly $30 million in salary-cap space to address contract extensions for key players and pursue free-agent additions.
  • Operating partner John Collins, who led the GM search, joined Darche at UBS Arena and is expected to influence the business side of the franchise’s overhaul.