The New York Islanders will appoint Mathieu Darche as their new general manager, as reported by Pierre LeBrun. Darche, a former NHL player and executive with the Tampa Bay Lightning, had previously been a top candidate for several GM positions in the league. His appointment comes as the team moves on from Lou Lamoriello, whose contract as GM will not be renewed. Despite rumors of additional hires, sources indicate Darche might be the only significant appointment at this time.
This was a long time in coming for Darche. He was heavily considered for Penguins GM job that Kyle Dubas got.
Darche is a former NHL player who became an upper executive with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2019 and was a top candidate in multiple teams' recent GM searches.
An NHL source tells @NewsdaySports that, at this time, it's very possible Mathieu Darche as #Isles next GM is the only hire Islanders make.
Darche would succeed Lou Lamoriello, whose contract as GM will not be renewed by the team.
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