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Mathieu Darche Introduced as Islanders’ Head of Hockey Operations
- On May 29, 2025, Mathieu Darche was officially welcomed at UBS Arena as the New York Islanders' new executive vice president overseeing hockey operations and general manager.
- Darche replaced Lou Lamoriello, who departed after seven seasons, following a monthlong search for a new head of hockey operations.
- Darche, 48, served six seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning as director of hockey operations, contributing to two Stanley Cup wins and consistent playoff appearances.
- Addressing the possibility of trading the team's No. 1 overall draft selection, Darche expressed strong hesitation, indicating that it would take an exceptionally compelling offer to consider moving that pick.
- Darche confirmed Patrick Roy will remain head coach with a new assistant staff, while focusing on roster changes and preparing for the draft and free agency.
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Mathieu Darche will be a very special executive director because his career has also been, writes Martin Leclerc in his column.
Mathieu Darche introduced as Islanders’ head of hockey operations
By ALLAN KREDA NEW YORK (AP) — Mathieu Darche was all smiles Thursday as he was formally introduced as the New York Islanders’ executive vice president and general manager. The 48-year-old former NHL forward, who spent the previous six seasons — including two Stanley Cups — with the Tampa Bay Lightning, takes control of the team’s hockey operations department from Lou Lamoriello. Darche officially announced that Patrick Roy would return as coach…
Patrick Roy remains the head coach of the New York Islanders, announced Thursday the new general manager of the team, Mathieu Darche.
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