Dramatic twist: Patrick Roy will coach in Montreal very soon and fans are excited

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Elias Edmonson
January 20, 2024 (5:01 PM)

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We have witnessed a real dramatic twist in the NHL in the last few minutes, as Patrick Roy has been named as the head coach of the New York Islanders. Wow!

Patrick Roy and the Islanders are set to land at the Bell Centre this Thursday

Big news. We won't have to wait too long to see Patrick Roy behind the bench at the Bell Centre!

In five days, it will be a very interesting Canadiens-Islanders duel, live from the Bell Centre!

"Thursday's Habs game at the Bell Centre just got a bit more interesting with Patrick Roy behind the bench for the Islanders!"

- Via Priyanta Emrith

"Patrick Roy and the Islanders will be visiting the Bell Centre next Thursday.

Roy will coach his first game Sunday night against the Stars, at home."

- Patrick Friolet, RDS

This promises to be exciting! Do you like this hiring by Lou Lamoriello?

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