While Roy is keeping his job, the coaching staff will experience some turnover. Darche said assistants John MacLean and Tommy Albelin won't be back. The upheaval is extending to the Bridgeport Islanders, New York's AHL affiliate, with their coaches being let go as well.

The New York Islanders introduced Mathieu Darche as general manager, and he announced his plans for the coaching staff.

Mathieu Darche’s first big decision is done: Patrick Roy will remain head coach of the Islanders. “I think Patrick’s a winner,” Darche said. “He’s had success coaching when he came here the first year, he did have success.