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Islanders head coach Patrick Roy breaks one of GM Lou Lamoriello's rules

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Samer Dagher
September 17, 2024  (2:59 PM)
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New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy
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New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy broke one of general manager Lou Lamoriello's important rules in front of reporters yesterday.

Roy accidentally revealed that starting goaltender Ilya Sorokin had back surgery in the offseason, contradicting an earlier statement from GM Lou Lamoriello. Lamoriello had previously claimed Sorokin only had a minor hand injury and would miss just a few days of training camp.

And on Monday - after Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello had shut down speculation about Sorokin's health by saying he suffered a minor injury during summer training and wouldn't miss more than a few days of training camp - coach Patrick Roy inadvertently revealed that Sorokin had, in fact, undergone back surgery.

«So the surgery he had for his back, it's not the perfect thing, but I do think he'll be fine. I do believe we have such a good medical staff. They'll take care of him. They'll make sure when he's ready, he'll help us.»

After a follow-up question was cut off, Roy sheepishly said, «Oh, sorry.»

An Islanders spokesman quickly shut down follow-up questions relating to the operation and Sorokin's agent, Dan Milstein, declined comment.

- Ethan Sears

This mishap highlights the tight control Lamoriello has on team information. While Lamoriello is known for his secretive approach, some fans are growing frustrated. The Islanders' lack of transparency has led to a disconnect between the team and its fanbase, leaving many feeling misled.

Some argue that Lamoriello's strict rules are outdated and unnecessary, and that Roy, known for his openness, should be allowed to communicate freely with fans. Lamoriello's rigid approach might have worked in the past, but many believe it's time for a change.

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