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DeBoer Era Begins for Islanders | New York Islanders News
The Islanders’ 2026-27 season kicks off with a bold new chapter: veteran coach Peter DeBoer, a Stanley Cup winner known for his disciplined defense, takes the reins after a surprise firing of Patrick Roy. Despite finishing sixth in the division with 91 points and anchored by Calder Trophy-winning rookie Matthew Schaefer and goalie Ilya Sorokin’s elite play, the team’s late-season collapse cost them playoff chances. Offseason moves—bringing back Tony DeAngelo, adding Matias Maccelli, and signing Vitek Vanecek—were modest, while captain Anders Lee’s departure marks a generational shift. With a…
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