Mathieu Darche Named New York VP/General Manager Today

Apparently Darche spoke, if it's recorded it will be posted here at some point later. Islanders website has his comments here.

Heading into the future. pic.twitter.com/UYc6N1YvV8

— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) May 23, 2025#Isles News: The New York Islanders today named Mathieu Darche General Manager and Executive Vice President. Darche will manage all aspects of the team’s hockey operations.

— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) May 23, 2025 It is also the only hire made, who will decide the future of the current staff, and Patrick Roy with 3-4 years left on his contract which was extended after last season. Long story short, no Shanahan, no Bergevin, no President. Not my first choice…