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Bold move from the New York Islanders! With just four games left in the regular season, first-year GM Mathieu Darchemade the shock decision to fire head coach Patrick Roy.

Roy was swiftly replaced by the experienced Peter DeBoer, returning to the bench for the first time since his exit from the Dallas Stars following controversial comments about Jake Oettinger. DeBoer, a respected tactician yet still chasing his first Stanley Cup, has now committed to a lengthy five-year deal with the Islanders, per Andy Strickland.

Under the contract, DeBoer will complete the current season before having four additional years on the job — a bold show of confidence from Darche. It’s a high-risk gamble, considering DeBoer’s history of short stints and reports of wearing out players over time; in his entire NHL career, he’s only spent more than four seasons with a single team once.

The move signals the Islanders’ determination to reshape the franchise long-term, even with the playoffs looming.

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