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Islanders Hire Mathieu Darche as New GM, Eye 2025 Draft

5/24/2025

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The New York Islanders have welcomed Mathieu Darche as their new general manager and executive vice president. A former director of hockey operations for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Darche boasts two Stanley Cup victories. He steps in for Lou Lamoriello, whose contract was not renewed following a playoff miss. Excitingly, the Islanders also possess the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

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The New York Islanders have welcomed Mathieu Darche as their new general manager and executive vice president. A former director of hockey operations for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Darche boasts two Stanley Cup victories. He steps in for Lou Lamoriello, whose contract was not renewed following a playoff miss. Excitingly, the Islanders also possess the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.