Patrick Roy, the coach of the New York Islanders (#Isles), emphasizes the importance of family and a protective team culture. He has made changes to the team's defensive structure, aiming to make the team more enjoyable to watch for the fans. Roy's impact has been noted by Lou Lamoriello, the Islanders' general manager, who is considering adding reinforcements to the team. Players, including Noah Dobson and Alexander Romanov, have benefited from the return of Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock. Roy's coaching style, characterized by motivation and communication with players, has brought a new dynamic to the team.
"I don't want us to be a defensive team [...] I want our fans to look at our team and say, 'Wow. They're moving the puck. They're fun to watch'. I want our fans to enjoy watching." Roy Moves #Isles Away From Zone Defense; Players React @thehockeynews https://t.co/VCoCZQBGsc
"I don't want us to be a defensive team [...] I want our fans to look at our team and say, 'Wow. They're moving the puck. They're fun to watch. I want our fans to enjoy watching." Roy Moves #Isles Away From Zone Defense; Players React @thehockeynews https://t.co/VCoCZQBGsc
#Isles have changed their D structure. Asked Roy about the change and why. Spoke to a few players about it, including Alexander Romanov who shared so many insightful details on not just the changes but why these changes are being made. Will have that for you this evening.
#Isles Patrick Roy said that he doesn't want to be a defensive team. He wants fans to come and watch and be proud that their team is doing well and playing well defensively.
Roy and Barzal have been talking a lot during this practice. Any downtime, Barzal is going up to his coach. #Isles
Benoit Desrosiers may not be as loud as Patrick Roy, but it's clear he's got the same motivational, yelling style. #Isles
Had a post-practice chat with the always-introspective Chris Kreider today about what he makes of #NYR's midseason rough patch and striving for what he called "no-doubter" hockey. Story coming soon to explain what he means by that... https://t.co/l8pXZonWXs
The Islanders feel refreshed under Patrick Roy. But they need reinforcements. @PierreVLeBrun's sense from league sources is that New York is eyeing help up front. Could the Isles look for a player with term given their record? Lou Lamoriello answers. https://t.co/J40mh4U2rr https://t.co/KHrdhMff0x
Getting Adam Pelech & Ryan Pulock back, as a pairing, was huge for #Isles. It was huge for Noah Dobson. But, it was also huge for Patrick Roy because he now has the ability to do something he hadn't been able to do in their absence ⤵️ https://t.co/U2mchjvcFv
Chatted with Lou Lamoriello’s on Patrick Roy’s impact so far, also on Isles and trade deadline. Plus, the sense around league on Chris Tanev. My latest for @TheAthletic ⤵️ https://t.co/7zkW5OX0YU
Since Patrick Roy walked through the doors of the #Isles practice facility, he's preached the importance of family, wanting this team to act like brothers. What do brothers do? They protect one another, and that's what Horvat did last night: https://t.co/TIELS924d1