Angry Patrick Roy Drills His Players With Toughest Practice Of The Season
New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy sent a clear message to his players after two consecutive losses by conducting a rigorous, fast-paced practice on Wednesday.
Angry Patrick Roy Punishes His Team At Practice
Roy had his players perform demanding drills such as suicide drills and bag skates, with the constant sound of "Again. Whistle. Again. Whistle. Again." echoing through the rink, accompanied by the sound of players panting.
Since taking over from Lane Lambert behind the Islanders bench, Roy seems to be grappling with similar issues, struggling to extract the best performance from his team collectively.
Despite a strong start after the All-Star Break, the Islanders seem to have run out of steam, evidenced by a slow start resulting in a 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames last Saturday followed by a defeat to the struggling Seattle Kraken in a shootout.
This dissatisfaction was evident in Wednesday's practice, where Roy pushed for more speed from his top lines through challenging drills.
With the Islanders holding a record of 3-3-2 under Roy and in a tight playoff race in the Eastern Conference, Roy didn't wait for a third consecutive loss to send a message to his team. Many insiders and pundits have suggested that the new head coach needs to awaken a lethargic team, and this intense practice likely did just that.
The Islanders have until Sunday to prepare for their next opponent, the New York Rangers, and Roy will undoubtedly use this time to ensure his players are on the right track.
However, after today's grueling practice under Roy, they might need some rest before facing their rivals.
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