Reeling Islanders fire Roy, hand reins to DeBoer
Why it matters: The Islanders have replaced their coach after losing seven of their last ten games.
- The Islanders have fired coach Patrick Roy.
- Patrick Roy's dismissal follows the team losing seven of their last ten games.
- Peter DeBoer has been named the new coach for the Islanders.
The Islanders have dismissed coach Patrick Roy following a slump that saw them lose seven of their last ten games. Peter DeBoer has been appointed as his immediate replacement, signaling a swift change in leadership to address the team's recent performance issues.
