The Islanders overlooked the Stanley Cup playoffs this previous season after completing with a 37-35-10 report.
“Sadly it’s my position to make the most productive selections for the group going ahead and I consider that this crew of avid gamers wishes a brand new voice and this by no means is anything else adverse on Barry Trotz, who as every one in every of you is aware of is an amazing human being.”
The Islanders certified for the postseason in Trotz’s first 3 seasons. The Isles complex to the Japanese Convention finals in 2020 and 2021 however got here up brief each occasions to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning.
In 4 years with New York, the 59-year-old had a 152-102-34 common season report and went 28-21 within the playoffs. Trotz gained the Jack Adams Award because the NHL’s best trainer in his first season.
Previous to becoming a member of the Islanders, Trotz led the Washington Capitals to the franchise’s first Stanley Cup after the 2017-18 season. He guided Washington to 2 consecutive Presidents’ Trophies — given to the group with essentially the most issues — after the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons.
In 23 seasons with the Islanders, Capitals and Nashville Predators, Trotz compiled a 914-670-60-168 report as head trainer. He’s 3rd all-time in victories in the back of Scotty Bowman (1,244) and Joel Quenneville (969).
