Back on the first day of this year, January 1, 2019, I was ready to call Barry Trotz the second best coach in New York Islanders history. Some considered it a little early but there’s no denying now that he’s the second best coach this team has ever had.
With the sweep over the Penguins, Trotz has moved into a three-way tie for second place in playoff series wins. He’s now tied with Jack Capuano and Terry Simpson.
It’s funny because no matter what else he does he can’t move up this list.