The New York Islanders fired head coach Barry Trotz after missing the playoffs.
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That’s what general manager Lou Lamoriello announced on Monday. The New York team went 37-35-10 this season after reaching the third round in the previous two campaigns. Each time, she was defeated by the eventual Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning.
After leading the Nashville Predators for 15 seasons, Trotz was hired by the Washington Capitals in 2014. He helped them win the Stanley Cup in 2018, but then decided to cash in on that achievement as his contract was up. few weeks later.
In career, he claims a record of 914-670-60-168 in 1196 games. He is 59 years old.