The Vegas Golden Knights fired head coach Peter DeBoer on Monday after being kicked out of the NHL playoffs for the first time in five years.
General manager Kelly McCrimmon confirmed the information and thanked DeBoer for his work with the organization.
He clarified thatafter lengthy discussions that lasted two weeks, we felt that the arrival of a new head coach would put us in a better position to be successful next season..
The Golden Knights were ejected in the playoffs after suffering injuries and being stuck under the salary cap. This caused a lot of headaches in front of their net.
They briefly held first place in the Pacific Division, but ended the schedule with three points from the last bye given to teams drafted in the West despite the big trade that gave them star player Jack Eichel Buffalo Sabers , and several other decisions designed to ensure their longevity. -successful success.
The Nevada organization is known for being quick to trigger along with its coaches. DeBoer led the Golden Knights for two and a half seasons after being named in January 2020 to replace Gerard Gallant, who led the team to the Stanley Cup Finals in their first season in 2017-18. The Knights also advanced to the playoffs in 2019.
Under DeBoer, they have been in the spring dance their last two seasons, losing in the conference finals on every occasion, including against the Montreal Canadiens in 2021.
DeBoer led his fourth NHL team, following stints with the Florida Panthers, New Jersey Devils and San Jose Sharks. He also led the Devils (2012) and the Sharks (2016) in the final series.
The islanders turn into Lane Lambert
The Islanders promoted Lane Lambert as head coach.
Lambert, 57, replaces Barry Trotz, who was fired last week. He has been acting as an associate coach on the team from the 2018-2019 season.
The Canadian has also acted as an assistant coach at the Washington Capitals (2014-2018) and at the Nashville Predators (2011-2014).
Lambert also played, of Swift Current, Sask., For the Quebec Nordiques between 1986 and 1989.
Last week, Trotz was fired because general manager Lou Lamoriello felt the team needed a new voice.
The 59-year-old hockey player, who is one of the most successful coaches in NHL history and won the Stanley Cup with the Capitals in 2018, has guided the Islanders to the East finals in each of the past two seasons. Every time they lose to the former champions, the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Trotz still has a season left on his contract.
Source: Radio-Canada
