According to Arnaud Gascon-Nadon's sources, Martin Laperrière is leaving the Montreal Canadiens organization to join Patrick Roy with the NY Islanders.
He is obviously a well-known figure for Roy, as they spent many years together behind the bench of the Quebec Remparts.
Is Martin Laperrière leaving the Montreal Canadiens organization to join Patrick Roy with the New York Islanders?
Martin Laperrière from the Rocket is joining Patrick Roy as assistant coach with the Islanders." - AGN
We are still waiting for confirmation, but this would be a 100% logical decision and change.
Details will follow.
Let's recall that yesterday, we learned that one of Patrick Roy's assistant coaches would not be returning with the New York Islanders, which completely opens the door for Laperrière.
Will the New York Islanders issue another official statement denying it before hiring him in a few weeks?
To be continued, but with Lou Lamoriello, you never know.
