The Islanders just ran a monthlong search for a new general manager. 

Now they have to decide whether to follow that up with a search for a new head coach.&nbsp;

At the start of the process, it was made clear that coach Patrick Roy, as well as the rest of the club’s hockey operations staff, would need to interview for their jobs with the new GM once one was hired. 

So the stage is set for Mathieu Darche’s first big decision after the 48-year-old was <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/05/23/sports/islanders-hiring-mathieu-darche-as-gm-with-huge-to-do-list-waiting/">given the job Friday</a>.&nbsp;

So the stage is set for Mathieu Darche’s first big decision after the 48-year-old was given the job Friday. {ai:summary}<p>The Islanders have completed a monthlong search for a new general manager and now face the decision of whether to search for a new head coach. Coach Patrick Roy and the hockey operations staff must interview for their positions under the newly appointed GM, Mathieu Darche. </p><p>Darche's first major decision will be determining the future of the coaching staff following his recent appointment. #sports</p>

The looming decision that will set tone early in Mathieu Darche’s Islanders tenure

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