Quickly confirming Roy's return as coach for the next season, Lamoriello, who will turn 82 in the fall, also surprised by announcing his own return with the team. Despite many believing he wouldn't come back, he decided to extend his tenure for at least one more season.
This news was revealed during the team's end-of-season review. Roy, 58, achieved an impressive record of 20-12-5 in the regular season, leading the Islanders to the playoffs.