On May 23rd, 2025, the New York Islanders hired Mathieu Darche to be the franchise’s next General Manager, succeeding Lou Lamoriello. 16 days earlier, the Islanders won the 2025 Draft Lottery, giving them the right to select franchise defenseman Matthew Schaefer 1st overall in Darche’s first draft. The club was well within playoff contention throughout … Continue reading Mathieu Darche Has the Islanders Headed in the Right Direction — Why They Can Make the Playoffs Next Season