Islanders hire Patrick Roy as head coach after firing Lane Lambert

The New York Islanders fired coach Lane Lambert and replaced him with Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy. President of hockey operations and general manager Lou Lamoriello announced the stunning move Saturday.

Islanders hire Patrick Roy as head coach after firing Lane Lambert
A close up of a bearded man speaking into a microphone during a press conference.

The New York Islanders fired coach Lane Lambert and replaced him with Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy. President of hockey operations and general manager Lou Lamoriello announced the stunning move Saturday.