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Beloved ex-Islanders coach makes UBS Arena return as Predators GM
April 6, 2024 | 6:41pmFriday night, as the Predators were readying to go for a team dinner, Barry Trotz and Anthony Beauvillier shot each other a look.
Islanders ready to face hardest part of schedule as playoff push intensifies
April 5, 2024 | 7:53pmLast week, for the Islanders, was the easy part.
Islanders have reunion with Nashville GM: 'lots of friendships'
January 14, 2024 | 2:17amThe scene outside the Islanders’ dressing room Saturday morning looked a little bit like a family reunion centered around one person.
Islanders' struggles in this area have made playoff fight tougher
March 1, 2023 | 10:56pmTuesday night marked the Islanders' fifth shootout loss and the lack of skill to close could cost the team a playoff spot.
Ex-Islanders coach taking over as Predators GM
February 26, 2023 | 7:06pmBarry Trotz's return to the NHL will fittingly come in Nashville, where he served as the franchise's first head coach.
Islanders stud ready to show off 'physical' side this season
September 23, 2022 | 7:45pmIt didn’t take a psychiatrist to see that Islanders forward Oliver Wahlstrom was frustrated toward the end of last season.
New Islanders coach's passion and compassion has earned him many believers
June 27, 2022 | 9:00amLane Lambert was in the air above the Mississippi River, trying to grab onto the armrest.
Barry Trotz won't be behind an NHL bench this season
June 24, 2022 | 7:29pmTrotz, who was fired by the Islanders after the season, turned down a chance to become the bench boss of his hometown club, the Jets.
Barry Trotz offered free beer for life to coach this NHL team
June 13, 2022 | 9:42pmA Winnipeg Brewery will provide free beer for life to Barry Trotz if he comes home to coach the Jets.
Barry Trotz firing breaks this New York norm
May 21, 2022 | 4:40pmEven two weeks later, the parting of ways between Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz almost feels surreal.
The Islanders have their new head coach
May 16, 2022 | 11:45amThe Islanders have their new head coach, and he is a familiar face.
There are no more surprise coaching changes
May 10, 2022 | 7:40amPerhaps no move better explains the volatility of the coaching carousel in New York sports quite like the firing of Barry Trotz by the Islanders.
Islanders coaching candidates to replace Barry Trotz
May 9, 2022 | 5:42pmHere are some Islanders coaching candidates to look out for after the team fired Barry Trotz.
Islanders firing coach is right out of Lou Lamoriello's playbook
May 9, 2022 | 1:37pmLamoriello has always had an itchy trigger finger. He’s always been a demanding boss. It’s part of why he got along so famously with George Steinbrenner.
Breaking News: Islanders fire Barry Trotz after four seasons
May 9, 2022 | 11:27amThe New York Islanders announced on Monday that head coach Barry Trotz has been relieved of his duties after leading the club for the last four seasons.
Islanders fire head coach in stunner
May 9, 2022 | 9:56amThe Islanders announced on Monday morning that head coach Barry Trotz has been fired.
Underachieving Islander appreciative of Barry Trotz's 'tough love'
May 1, 2022 | 10:57pmIf Oliver Wahlstrom was upset with his treatment at the hands of Barry Trotz, he did a good job of hiding it.
Barry Trotz blasts Islanders: 'Some guys cheated the game'
April 21, 2022 | 11:29pmIslanders coach Barry Trotz said some on his team "cheated the game" after their ugly 6-3 loss to the Rangers on Thursday night.
Rangers dominate rival Islanders and get a hat trick
April 21, 2022 | 10:24pmBehind a four-assist performance from Artemi Panarin and a first-period hat trick from Andrew Copp, the Rangers controlled this one from start to finish, recording a 6-3 win over the...
Fans pay tribute to Islanders legend
April 19, 2022 | 9:46pmUpon their return to Long Island on Tuesday following a three-game road trip, the Islanders gave Mike Bossy a tribute in front of the home fans.