Islanders Recent Deals Give Patrick Roy Flexibility & How Patrik Laine Can Be Acquired
Plus, Roy's upcoming season with the team could be tenure defining.
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Islanders’ Recent Deals Give Patrick Roy Roster Flexibility
July 27, 2024 by Mike Fink
The last of the small signings are out of the way for the New York Islanders. Simon Holmstrom signed a one-year deal while Dennis Cholowski did the same. It looked like Oliver Wahlstrom was heading to arbitration but general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello signed him to keep him around for at least one more season.
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How the Islanders Can Acquire Patrik Laine From the Blue Jackets
July 28, 2024 by Mike Fink
Patrik Laine was cleared from the player’s assistance program, and with that news, he’s back on the trade block. Suddenly, the summer has one more intriguing move as many teams look to add a player looking to restart his career after a few rough years with the Colombus Blue Jackets.
Patrick Roy’s First Full Season With The Islanders Will Be Tenure-Defining
July 29, 2024 by Mike Fink
Patrick Roy enters a pivotal season with the New York Islanders. It looks like he’ll be the head coach for a while unless there’s a sudden collapse (which with the Islanders, isn’t out of the equation). Even with the feeling of long-term job security, this season could define Roy’s tenure with this team.
