Significant news has just emerged from New York, reported by a highly reputable journalist covering the Islanders, Stefen Rosner.
We learn that there's a real possibility of seeing the legendary number 33 end his return as an NHL coach prematurely to climb the organizational ladder and become the future GM of the Islanders. If this is the case, Benoit Desrosiers would become the team's coach in turn.
It's worth noting that Lou Lamoriello is 81 years old and doesn't have much time left at the helm of the team. Some rumors even suggest that if the Islanders don't make the playoffs this season, it could be his last as the head of the organization.
Roy could, in a way, be following in Barry Trotz's footsteps, who also transitioned from a career coach to a general manager in Nashville.
