Patrick Roy reportedly in consideration for new role with the Islanders after surprise firing
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Tonight, a surprising new report has indicated that the New York Islanders have interest in re-hiring head coach Patrick Roy in a new role after firing him.
Earlier this month, the New York Islanders made the shocking decision to fire head coach Patrick Roy just before the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The move was considered a shock as the Islanders were in a playoff spot and it seemed Roy had the team playing well.
However, GM Mathieu Darche saw an opportunity to hire Pete DeBoer and could not pass it up making him the new head coach.
Now, after firing Roy, it seems that Darche is considering bringing back the former bench boss but this time as a scout.
New York Islanders reportedly interested in re-hiring Patrick Roy as a scout
According to ESPN insider Emily Kaplan, the New York Islanders are considering a scouting role for Patrick Roy for next season.
Patrick Roy may stay with the Islanders and scout - Emily Kaplan
Now that would be something.
Now that would be something.
Roy has an impressive track record within junior hockey from his time as the head coach of the Quebec Remparts.
His ability to identify and potentially develop talent at the junior level would considered an asset by most organizations and the Islanders could scoop him up for those talents.
While this would be an unusual agreement coaches have returned to places they were fired before and gone on to have more success in other roles.
As the weeks go on all eyes will be on the Islanders to see if they bring back Roy or let his talents go to another organization.
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