Patrick Roy will continue as the head coach of the New York Islanders for the upcoming NHL season, as confirmed by new General Manager Mathieu Darche during his introductory press conference. Since taking over from Lane Lambert on January 20, 2024, Roy has led the team to a record of 55 wins, 47 losses, and 17 overtime losses.

The Islanders finished the season with a disappointing record, missing the playoffs after placing nine points behind the Montreal Canadiens for the Eastern Conference's second wild-card spot. They struggled significantly on special teams, ranking last in power play efficiency at 12.6% and in penalty kill at 72.2%. The team lost 12 games in overtime or a shootout, and 20 games by one goal, highlighting their inability to close out close matches.

Key forward Mathew Barzal missed the final 31 games of the season due to an injury, adding to the Islanders' woes. The team is now looking to regroup under Roy's leadership, hoping to improve its overall performance and make a playoff push next season.