The New York Islanders Have Fired Lane Lambert and Hired Patrick Roy as Their New Head Coach
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- The New York Islanders have fired Lane Lambert and brought in Hall of Famer Patrick Roy as their new head coach.
We discuss why this move was necessary, what went wrong for Lambert and what, if any moves Lou Lamoriello has up his sleeve next.
Plus what kind of coach is Roy and how will his hiring change things for Mathew Barzal, Bo Horvat, Ilya Sorokin and the rest of the Islanders.
All this and more on today's special bonus episode of the Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.
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Gil, I couldn't agree with you more. This is a team in a "win now" mode that isn't winning. That's the problem in a nutshell. If Roy can't get this group to play, then tear the team down at the trade deadline. Lou would have to go.
That's what should happen, frogger. Now we see if it will happen. Hopefully, the team responds to Roy but we all know the problems on this team were deeper than Lane Lambert. Thanks for the comment.
Thank God WOW better late than never, I’m happy I forgot about Roy or him as a coach, thanks for the post last night Gil I slept better LGI
Glad you got some sleep, Raymond. A tough day for Lane, I feel for him, but this was necessary. The team wasn't improving. Thanks for the comment.
Well I’m from Montreal saw the entire career of Roy on and off the ice you cannot have a better coach right now for your team he commends respect he knows how work with the younger generation won 2 memorial cups in junior the man is a born winner excellent hiring 😁👌
I agree, Roy is a good choice. He will inspire and improve the organization of the team's system. Looking forward to seeing what he can do. Thanks for the comment.
Been on a LL watch for weeks - now it happened! I just hope that since we are in playoff mode now that we don't give up our first round pick. If Lou trades the pick he should go to! Actually Lou should go, first round pick or not.
Got to agree. Can't trade another first rounder to chase 8th place. Lou is the bigger cause of the problem rather than Lane but Lane was first to go. Thanks for the comment.
Hi Gil!! I jumped for joy when I found out! He coaches the way he played--will not take crap-will get in your face-major intensity and the “Country Club” atmosphere is over!! He will play who deserves it!! He will tighten the defense!! He will make sure they are on their p’s and q’s!! He owes our fat cats absolutely nothing!! Go ahead--take a penalty 7 seconds into a 5 on 3 and see if you won’t ride the pine!! As much as I can’t stand Louless--he shocked me!! This is no interim coach!! They said his Junior team was the most structured team in years!! Know what else Gil? You don’t think having a pure Hall of Famer netminder wont help Sorro? You betcha it will!! I am stoked for tomorrow’s game!! Absolute legitimacy with Roy!! He does not take crap!! It’s exactly what this team needed. A guy like this that has no ties to these guys!! Ponies or no ponies--structure and discipline can get us in!! Better play the right way or your gonna be in the press box. He has a short fuse that sooner than later will be felt. The lazy passengers will be dropped off Gil, at the nearest luxury box. Can’t wait for tomorrow!! LGI!! Let’s go Islanders!! Lets Go Islanders!! Let’s Go Islanders!!
roy will love lazy pierre. his remparts rolled to mem. cup last year. they weren't even challenged.
I hope you're spot on Frankie. The team definitely needed a change and structure on D is badly needed right now. Let's hope the team gets the message that they need to play well or have a seat. Thanks for the comment.
Yeah, Engvall and Roy will be an interesting dynamic. Thanks for the comment, Steven.
@@stevenbauer4799 Hey Steven! Engval couldn’t break an egg out of a dozen in his pants if his life depended on it. I want sandpaper and this Louless picks up soft tissue!! Roy will restore law and order immediately. These guys and their lazy dumb ass penalties will be benched. That dude is a motivator. Our team needed this big time!! I worry about Holmstrom’s ice time--another softie!! However--Gauthier will I feel benefit greatly--Roy will love that guy!! Buckle up--gonna be a very interesting game tomorrow!! He owes these fat cats nothing!! And Lou knows he hired This temperament!! I love it man!!
@@frankiecastro4525 yep. anyone that mouths off roy will say 'i can't hear you two of my stanley cup ring in my ears'. which no isle outside of extra 41 can say that.
Roy's not going to tolerate the team allowing Sorokin to get shelled every night. The defense should improve.
They need that for sure, BleachCowboy. Let's hope it happens. Thanks for commenting.
Islanders just picked up a new fan north of the border. And you got a sub.
Roy is my all-time favorite player. I wasn't even a goalie. I played leftwing. I just love his confidence, inventiveness, and his take no shit attitude.
Cheers from Ottawa.
Welcome, David, glad to have you aboard. Looking forward to seeing what Roy can do with this roster. Thanks for the comments.
Thank you for the bonus episiode.
My pleasure Gail. Thanks for commenting and LGI.
Hadn't expected Lou to pull the trigger, but it does show he can act, even in a situation of which he has gambled on Lambert, thus all falls on him. Things did need a reshuffle, so we wouldn't experience what we did a year ago getting horrible streaks that almost lost us the playoff.
Of course this is another gamble, betting on Roy, who of course has some valuable experience Lane didn't. Shows Lou cares about this project which truth be told, has put him in such a situation that he has painted himself into a corner in his beliefs this was the team to pull through. Hope this means we will stir the pond a bit, because the downside of Isles being such a family oriented team, it can get a bit too comfortable.
Great podcast and insights as per usual, Gil.
Thanks, Jannik. I hope this shakes the team up a bit and makes them better. These are likeable players but as you said, they may be a bit too comfortable and they lack certain things. If Roy can improve the defensive structure, it could go a long way. Thanks for the comment.
@@LockedOnIslanders I am confident he will improve the defensive side of things, and if nothing else, it will be a honeymoon with players giving their all.
what a great hire....my all time favorite goaltender with just the right fire in his belly to turn this around...and I would imagine roy top priority is to change the teams structure and stop making Sorokin face 45 shots a night and to preserve his career
That would be a smart place to start for sure. I hope he can do that and get some more accountability. Thanks for the comment, foleydvm.
I agree, Gil. Lou has wrecked our depth and farm system. Maybe this team just doesn’t have the horses? But Patrick Roy is a great coach. One of the greatest players of all time. He should breathe some life into this underachieving group.
I keep saying this team is more talented than the two teams that made those runs. But the coaching is far worse. I'm hoping he brings some fire to the team.
I hope so VanHelsing. They should be doing better than they have been this season. Thanks for the comment.
Fingers crossed veritasinvicta. The next few weeks will give us an idea. Thanks for the comment.
@@veritasinvicta8128more talented offensively but slower. Leddy could fly and so could Toews. Beua was quick also but not consistent.
You nailed it well with Lane and Patrick.
Look I like Lane. He did a fine job here. I can't fault him for what he had to work with
when you look at this roster. He was a pro here.
At this junction, the Islanders had to do something. You can't trade the players, and once
the players stopped listening to the head coach, a change has to be made. Maybe Patrick
provides that fresh perspective that you mention.
I don't know if the Islanders will be any better, but having Patrick on the bench, it's going
to be different, and that itself is a great thing. There won't be any dull moments with him.
Agree 100 percent. I liked Lane too, but it was time. Now the question is can Roy improve the problems this team has. Obviously, there are roster issues that he has little control over, but hopefully he can maximize the available talent which should at least get them to the playoffs. Thanks for the comment, always good to hear from you.
@@LockedOnIslanders As good as Patrick is, he can only do so much just like Lane. The Islanders will get a nice spark for awhile, but water will find its level for them.
Gil
Article i read states when Sakic gained power,he and Roy were to build the team with a shared vision! We,that didnt work,Roy disagreed with Dakic and chose to leave,he wasnt let go!
Will be an interesting dynamic between Lou and Roy then. we shall see. Thanks for the comment, smadas.
Good stuff!
Thank you.
Appreciate it, Jeffrey and thanks for commenting.
Lou really took care of the players to such a degree that it’s hurting the organization.
Agreed, Cboss. He may be next if this team doesn't turn it around as I said on the show. Thanks for the comment.
Agreed. Funny because he was not like this with NJ. I have to wonder if ownership pushed him on this. They do not have big enough fan base to fill arena with a lousy team. Owners may really want mostly full house to help pay for UBS.
Your video was randomly suggested to me. I watched it and enjoyed it. You clearly know your hockey. I think Patrick Roy is the most unlikely but perfect choice. He will bring excitement to a team that's been the palest vanilla (bland) team in hockey for the past 20yrs. He'll bring a manic energy to the room. Barzal's going to LOVE him!
Remember the Roy isn't just defensive minded. Roy has played with studs like Richer, Sakic and the great Guy Lafleur. He's aware that offense helps the defense and goalies.
Anyways pls continue.
Oh Yea, I forgot to mention I'm Canadian and love the fact you know your stuff.
Oh Yeah, I forgot to also mention I'm from Vancouver B.C. So to end my comment....
Burn in Hell Islanders. #NeverForget 😎😎😎
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Glad you enjoyed the video. I agree Barzy will love playing for Roy and I think Sorokin will benefit as well. As for burn in hell Islanders, well, we'll leave that for another day...lol. Thanks for the comment.
Gil,there lies the key,playoff aspirations! Thats the only hope this club has regardless of the coach,we dont have the needed talent!
Will not be easy even with the coaching change. They had to do something. Thanks for the comment, smadas.
Had to do something
For sure Thomas. Can't keep doing the same thing and expect different results. Thanks for the comment.
Islanders fans are going crazy everyone is saying Barzal is going to love Roy, everyone is saying he’s going to make Sorokin the GOAT, I haven’t been this excited since Snow left, Patrick Roy expects more from him players than Tortilla and he pushes them harder, he’s awesome with young players has patience to develop them, he could end up Wahlstroms Dream
He could help a lot of players. I can't imagine Roy being ok with allowing so many shots on goal. Wahlstrom could benefit and Roy could also push for some younger players he knows from juniors to be inserted into the lineup. Thanks for the comment, Raymond.
Long time coming
It had to be, nothing was changing. Thanks for the comment, John.
So lane is gone. Big deal. Need to get rid of the idiot running the front office
As I said on the show, this move puts Lou next in the line of fire. If they don't make the playoffs, I would think Lou's next. Thanks for the comment, rhm.
god will take care of that soon 🤣🤣
Congrats Isles. This new hire will translate in a playoff spot
Hope so. Thanks for the comment, nancetardiff. Merci.
I was really hoping the Sens were going to pick up Roy. I knew someone was going to after his cup win.
He was definitely a wanted commodity after winning last year. Thanks for the comment, David.
I’m a new Sub from Montreal. Can’t wait to follow the fan reaction to Roy.
On Jan 26 The Bell Centre is going to explode! Gonna be a game full of emotion and grit.
Bienvenu and welcome to the LO Islanders family. So far, fans are excited about the change. Looking forward to tonight's game and Roy's coaching debut. Thanks for the comment.
Yeah, that will be very exciting. Can't wait, only a few days away.
Let’s go Islanders! Grab that wild card spot. Even better if you knock Toronto out. Long live the king Roy!
Lou’s last stand. I’m not sure this is a good fit, but anything is better than what we have been forced to watch since Barry got fired. We’re not getting better until the GM goes, but at least now we’ll be entertaining in one form or another
Lou is most responsible for this situation. He's next on the firing line. Thanks for the comment, Peter.
This will prove to be Lou’s greatest move ever. Saint Patrick has been doing miracles in the Q. Get ready for a hot and passionate winning culture.
It’s not because of a lack of talent. Hell, it’s not because of a lack of scoring. It was Lane's defensive structure. Never in all my years of playing and watching hockey. Have I ever seen a worse defensive scheme (structure) Example: the puck gets into our D-zone, and depending on how it came in our zone? If it was dumped in our defensemen were supposed to retrieve the puck pass it up to our forwards and start the transition. 1, Problems start when or D-pair lost the puck battle along the boards. 2, Our forwards were “ideally” supposed to come low in support. 3, In doing so that left our points wide open. 4, So our forwards would skate up high and the opposition on the point would dump the puck low again and our forwards would come back down low again in support. Then the opposition down low would pass it up high to the point again and our forwards would skate their ass off, to cover the point and the point man would just pass it to the other point man or dumb it back down low. 5, After 1:50 of that? Our forwards are out of gas and now comes the seam passes or anything else the opposition wanted to do. 6, It was not a winning defense structure. Now, I’m sure you noticed 2 obvious changes in our play last night against Dallas. 1, Or players weren’t running around like chickens with their heads cut off. No, they stayed in a defensive box on the PK and if the opportunity presented itself? One of our players would go for the puck and if they didn’t win the puck battle along the boards, they skated right back into the defensive box, keeping all Dallas's shots to the outside where Sorokin had no problem seeing them. That box structure also prevents a seam passing. The other thing that I really noticed was in OT. We didn’t sit back by our blueline waiting for the opposing team to come into our zone, lose control and we would counter punch. Nope, Barzy and Horvat were in full attack mode and applied pressure immediately to the opposition! We didn’t let with them dictate what they were going to do! NO, Horvat and Barzy put the pressure on Heavy and forced we forced the opponent to dictate what we wanted them to do! And within a minute, they turned the puck over and it was in the back of their net. Those were just two small adjustments Roy made on his first day.
The lack of structure in the D zone was ultimately what ended Lane's tenure. The team couldn't continue to give away that many high danger chances and shots and expect to win consistently. Roy has already started to change that. Wait until the players are used to his system and it becomes second nature. Thanks for an insightful comment, Ken.
this team has heart and roy is going to get everything out of them that he can
Hope so, bb-gc2tx. The change had to be made. Thanks for the comment.
Boom!
Done deal!
new found faith fingers crossed that these bad habits can be solved to get us into a more competitive position
I hope so Gandaulf. Let's see what happens next. Thanks for the comment.
So good to have Roy instead of Lame Lamebert!
I hope this makes a difference for this team. Thanks for the comment, LionZebra.
Wow. Roy. Not the guy I would have expected. Fingers crossed.t
Don't think he was on many people's radars. Interesting choice, let's see how this goes. Thanks for the comment, Joseph.
Like Rick Tocchet did for Vancouver making the team believe they can win every game, Roy will do the same for the Islanders, might not be this season but surely it will happen.
I'm also optimistic. Roy is an emotional and no-nonsense coach and I think the team needs both qualities. He's also organized and will improve the defensive system if he can. Thanks for the comment, bluethunder.
Lou needs to be the next to go. Even Garth wasn’t this ignorant
As I said in the podcast, putuhstsuj, Lou is on the hot seat now. If they don't make the playoffs, it falls on him. Thanks for the comment, always good to hear from you.
Not so sure about Garth? I think he admitted to drafting Dal Colle and Josh Ho Sang over the objections of his entire staff. They were both 0s. You are going wiff on some picks but when everyone else in the room says no. Maybe you should listen.
@@adk46er5203 lol! I remember but ho dang was worth the risk, I mean looking at the results of course not. But at least he didn’t trade away every first pick they had the past few seasons. Yes Lou has an untradable roster pretty much but that’s all also on him. Isles need new blood in the front office and Lou’s son isn’t it
I am not expecting miracles. But I think they could be better. PK and holding leads should be at least a little fixable. May be a playoff team, but not a cup contender. No more Freaking trading 1st round picks!!!!
Spot on adk46er5203. Lou would be negligent if he traded away another first round pick. Let's hope for some improvement with this change. Thanks for the comment.
Love the move. Lane and the players were not executing. One down and may also add/replace/trade a player.
A trade wouldn't surprise me at all. Or, maybe Roy asks them to call up a player or two from Bridgeport who he is familiar with from juniors. Should be interesting. Thanks for the comment, ThePelicans44.
when lane came in he wanted to be more offensive minded BUT the sign of a good coach is to not compromise one position for another.That was clearly not the case with lambert our defense which was our strong point was horrendous this in large part is why sorokin has been under seige and his stats have plummeted.
Agreed skin. The team played its best under Lane when Barzal was out and the team played more defensively down the stretch last season. Thanks for the comment and the good insight.
defense positioning?
Hope that improves, it has to. Thanks for the comment, James.
This is a good first domino to fall. But it's not all Lanes fault! We have way too many under performing veterans on this team with huge contracts. One of those happens to wear the "C" on their jersey. I'd rather lose watching young guys play instead of these bum vets. I hope Roy can change the locker room attitude around.
Dave I totally agree this is not all Lane's fault, not even close. But he didn't have the answers either. I agree this is the first domino to fall. Let's see if Roy makes changes and what is done at the trade deadline. Thanks for the comment.
@LockedOnIslanders thanks for the work you put in. We all sound like a broken record, but it's the truth. We have too many vets that seem like they are content with their performances. Outside of a few skaters and sorokin, no one else is stepping up. In an ideal world, I'd like to see us move on from Lee, Palms,
JGP, Matty Marts, Cal and Varly. Nothing against Varly, Matt, and Cal, but it's long passed time to go. Thank you for your service, but it's time.
In Quebec he is known as Saint Patrick. Islander fans gotta start using his real name.
c'est manifique. Let's see what nickname he earns here. I'm really looking forward to this. Thanks for the comment.
louzer has always had a fascination with the habs for coaches. lemaire, julien, now roy. word is roy watched two recent isle games and two other teams were in on roy. And roy's remparts rolled to the mem. cup last spring. 4-0. Weren't even challenged. And roy will love lazy ass pierre. had to make the move now after 0-3-1 trip 1-4-1 run, and stars and vgk coming in. Isles losing ground fast in east. at least nj, caps, and flyers all lost. roy stoned isles in '93 wcf.
No doubt there isn't much room for error and the slump is hurting the team's playoff chances. I think Roy will help this team in a lot of ways especially by installing a better defensive system and making the team more accountable. Thanks for the comment, Steven.
He win the memorial cup last year in the chl. Lets not forget about that
I mentioned it on the podcast. I hope he keeps winning with the Isles. Thanks for commenting, frolik67.
@@LockedOnIslandersI wasn't there yet sorry😂
Unfortunately, he was only part of the problem, exacerbated by this team! They still have to overcome injuries, getting help at the deadline, lackluster play, underperforming players and stupid play!
Hopefully the new coach can improve the lackluster play and underperforming players. Let's see how this goes. Thanks for the comments.
Gotta hand it to Lou...he is a master of deflection! Firing Trotz and giving the job to Lambert was a huge mistake, and that decision was made to placate Barzal. Instead of admitting he screwed up...Lou makes a splash by hiring Roy. He trades Toews, exposes Eberle to the expansion draft while sheltering Martin, but deflects those moves by trading for Horvat. The man is the curator of his own legacy, meanwhile, the Islanders(just like the Maple Leafs) will be really no better off when he leaves. Bridgeport is a ghost town as far as talent and the big team is mediocre(when they feel like putting in the effort). I expect him to make some headline move at the trade deadline, that way when the time comes, he can ride off into the sunset like a hero. I am interested in seeing if Roy, as he claims, has really matured given that he has been a notorious hot-head. Should be fun to watch...if nothing else.
It won't be dull, pyrielrising, that's for sure. Lou doesn't admit to mistakes but he does make subsequent moves. He better not trade away another first round pick at the deadline. 5 in a row is too many. Thanks for the comment.
@@LockedOnIslanders Gil, If the Leafs put Marner in play at the deadline, You can pretty much count on Lou offering up the 2024 and 2025 first as well as Wahlstrom, DuFour, George, Pulock or Pelech, getting bundled for him. We will find out by March.
better to move coaches
after the Sharks game
I thought they would make the move after the seven game winless streak. Well, it's done now. Let's hope for improvement under Roy. Thanks for the comment, Dennis.
Don't think it will matter. But LGI.
We shall see. LGI. Thanks for the comment.
Shouldn't Ladecky and Malkin be on the hot seat too? I don't care if they're the owners, they're just as responsible as Lou is.
They do bear responsibility but how is an owner on the hot seat? All they can do is sell the team or keep the team. They could fire Lou but you can't fire an owner. Thanks for the comment, Christopher.
I think he is to brigth to make the same mistake that he did with the alvs and hes pretty good with young players because of is experience in the q
I hope you're right frolik. They needed a change and now it has to work. Thanks for the comment.
Not sure what to think of all these very first time Head coaches….lambert was his first time….okay let’s see where we go with Roy…..is this Roy’s first time too…..
No, Nika. Roy coached Colorado for 3 seasons and won the Coach of the Year in the first year. Let's hope this wakes this team up a bit. Thanks for the comment.
@@LockedOnIslanders okay then did not know that about Roy…..so it is a plus
HI nika. roy coached av's, won coach of the year, then left in power struggle with sakic. Nobody can question his winning as nhl goalie.
@@stevenbauer4799 …hi Steven……so perhaps a bug plus in having top notch goaling…..✨✨✨
Disagree with this part…they cannot be competitive. No retool…that’s why they’re in the position they’re in now.
I think they need to retool. But with the base I described, it doesn't have to be a team that finishes 30th or 31st in the league while they retool. Thanks for the comment.
Lane was incompetent, but problem starts and ends with Lou
I agree, Alon, Lou is ultimately the most responsible for the situation. He's on the front lines now if this change doesn't work. Thanks for the comment.
2 huge egos: Lou and Roy. Don’t see it lasting 2 years.
Who knows if either of them will be here in 2 years. Thanks for the comment, Zane.
NY Isles don't have enough high end talent to even make the playoffs, fire Lou now and let the rebuild begin.
As I said in the podcast, Lou is on the front lines now. If Roy can't get this team to dramatically improve, Lou is on the hot seat. Thanks for the comment, cushiterevenge.
I'm not excited to see Roy behind the bench. He sucked with the Avs. He inherited a very good roster and got 1 good year out of them, then bombed in the playoffs. The next 2 years were disasters, and the way he quit was bush league. His Owner-GM-coach stint in QM wasn't very impressive, despite winning the cup last year. There are FAR better, experienced, NHL coaches waiting for a job.
This one smells fishy. Roy isn't a 'win now' coaching choice.
Could be:
1) Roy is the GM in waiting and Yoda will be schooling the kid (ha ha) for when he hangs up his walking stick.
2) No experienced head coach wanted to take over the mess Yoda created, and Roy will make a splash and get a few more fans to buy tickets.
Whatever is going on, Lane had to go. Even the vets started to look confused out there. I'm confident he'll get another shot. I think his biggest mistake was failing to adjust his 'more offense from defensemen' plan. D men were jumping in way too often and way too deep. You can't have a slow-foot like Mayfield playing offense below the goal line. Just this week Dobson skated below the dots and couldn't get back on D, resulting in a prime scoring chance against. It made no sense to have your D-men playing offense while expecting forwards to play defense. That works with the very best defensemen, even then it has a cost.
*Sigh* I wish Lou was with Bob Kraft that day at Ms. Li's happy hand massage parlor. We would have a couple of 1st round picks developing in Bridgeport.
LOL. We'll see how Roy does. As you said, Lane had to go, he had lost the team. Hoping for the best now. Thanks for the comment.
What? Sucked? He took a team with a .406 points pct in 2012-2013 and in 2014 they had a points pct of .683. They crapped in the playoffs and in the next 2 years they were not good. What not impressive in Juniors? Didn't he win 2 Memorial Cups in juniors? He is not Scotty Bowman but to get someone good mid-season might be difficult. I think you need to calm down. Maybe you should pay less attention to this stuff and hit the Gym more often.
@@adk46er5203 lol Look everyone, a keyboard warrior.
"....but to get someone good mid-season might be difficult. "
Umm...wtf are you blathering here? The list of good and available NHL coaches is rich. Do some INFORMATIVE reading, then get back to us. lol
@@bobhenry6159Really keyboard warrior. Why should I read anything you say? Are you some sort of NHL scout? Is any hockey team on the planet paying you for your Hockey knowledge? PS that Adk46er stands for hiking all 46 4000ft plus mountains in the Adirondacks. You should probably show some respect.
@@adk46er5203 LOL at the guy who reads EVERYTHING I say while acting like he doesn't care what I say.
Rent free babe. I'm living rent free. lol
Lou sucks. I’m tired of him trading all our picks
Hopefully, he doesn't trade another first round pick this year. Thanks for the comment, JuanRivera.
HOLY SHIT. I knew it was coming. The hammer finally falls on lame-0 coach. Roy a fiery coach is a winner. 4 cups, three s c mvps. Took two habs teams that had no business winning the cup to the cup. Outdueled broudeur and louzer's dev's for last cup/mvp in '01. Took q league remparts to two mem. cup titles. Won coty with av's. Roy has done it all. Probably warming up to take over as gm when louzer departs. Roy was schooled in d play with habs. He'll get the d end straightened out. Just watch for those goalie pulls with 5-6 minutes left. And roy left in power struggle with sakic. Right before training camp. Nothing roy can do about louzers lack of depth/talent. But he can bring a new voice and light a fire under this lazy vet bunch. And any vet that questions roy can get a 'i can't hear you i have two of my stanley cup ring in my ear'. No isle can claim that outside of extra d man 41.
btw this means louzer isn't ready to throw the season away and has one more move to go. Which means bye bye to that first in tdl deal. It better be for a proven scorer. And i know billy was great no offense to 31 but i still say roy was the best post-season playoff $$$ goalie ever. Those habs teams had no business winning a cup. His completely shutting down dev's gms. 6-7 with series on line (a nj team that could score goals, 2nd in gf that season) was a thing of beauty and showed brodeur who the real best goalie was.
I guess it took the loser point loss to lowly hawks for louzer to finally axe lame-0 coach. I'll miss saying 'lame-0'.
I could totally see Roy taking over for Lou when the time comes. Let's see how this goes. Thanks for the comment.
The day Patrick Roy quit on the Canadians is the day I lost all respect for him. His tirades and cheap shot fights are notable also. I hope he's a better coach than he is a person.
The Canadians shit on him! And obviously your not paying attn to the coaching he's done! Jack Adams award winner!
It wasn't a pretty departure from Montreal. Let's see how he does with this team. Thanks for the comment.
He won the Adams then didn't make the playoffs the next two seasons. Thanks for the comment smadas.
@@LockedOnIslanders he had a winning record there and is a good coach! That said, when you don't have the personnel, there's only so much you can do! If it's in this team, I expect Roy to get every drop out of them to make the playoffs! Winning is another story!
4 Cups, 3 Veznias, HOF is all you need to respect. LGI!!!