NEW YORK ISLANDERS

BY MATT CAPUTO

THE ISLANDERS MADE A mid-season change when they fired coach Lane Lambert and replaced him with Patrick Roy. While such a move is intended to spark a quick turnaround and push the team into the playoffs, a new bench boss can signal changes on the development side, too. Assistant GM Chris Lamoriello, who’s also the GM of AHL Bridgeport, said maturing prospects require a uniform approach. “In this situation,” Lamoriello said, “it’s our job to make sure there is consistency in the day-to-day approaches to putting these players in position for success.” D+ | RANK: 31ST 1. WILLIAM DUFOUR OVERALL 90 RW, 22, 6-3, 212 Bridgeport (AHL) 35–10–5–15–19 2020 draft, 152nd overall Dufour has only appeared in one NHL game – in January 2023 – and he had a slow start in the AHL this season. He has…

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