A “new voice” was supposed to be the missing ingredient that was going to push the Islanders over the top when they fired Barry Trotz, who had led the long-dormant franchise to the brink of the Stanley Cup Final in both 2020 and 2021.

The Yankees sought a “fresh voice” who could improve “connectivity and the communication level with the players” when moving on from Joe Girardi after the Yankees fell one win shy of reaching the World Series in 2017.

A deeper postseason run was not immediate…and the jury is still out on Aaron Boone’s tenure.

Championship chasing is tricky business — but that’s the Knicks’ new zip code.{ai:summary}<p>The Islanders aimed for a turnaround by replacing Barry Trotz, who nearly led them to the Stanley Cup Final, with a "new voice," but it has not yielded the desired results. Similarly, the Yankees sought a fresh perspective after Joe Girardi, yet Aaron Boone's effectiveness remains uncertain. </p><p>#sports</p>

The Knicks may have been quick to fire Tom Thibodeau — but you don’t want to be too patient with a coach either

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