ONELEGUPALEX MEDIA TALKS PATRICK ROY FIRING WITH LOU TERMINELLO AND RYAN PAGANO (recorded 4-6-26)

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The Islanders fired Patrick Roy faster than the Rangers fired Chris Drury, signaling they're in it to win it with Pete DeBoer.

The episode begins with host Alex framing the Patrick Roy firing as a dramatic organizational statement, comparing it to the Rangers' handling of Chris Drury. Guest Ryan Pagano details the Islanders' recent poor performances, noting they were outplayed by Carolina and only kept games close due to goalie Ilya Sorokin. He observes players were starting to tune out Roy. Lou Terminello recalls the fan base was more united when Barry Trotz was fired, contrasting it with current division over the DeBoer hiring. The panel discusses Pete DeBoer's coaching style, describing him as a structured, defensive coach who has taken teams to the Stanley Cup Finals. They analyze the timing of the firing with four games left, questioning if it will make a difference this season. Ryan shares an anecdote about attending a game where fans were already predicting Roy's dismissal if the team missed the playoffs. The conversation contrasts Patrick Roy's recent press conference where he took blame for players not being ready with Lane Lambert's opposite approach in his final game. Lou notes Roy never displayed the fiery, bench-throwing behavior he was known for in Colorado. The analysts examine roster issues, including underperforming players like Anthony Duclair, Scott Mayfield's future, and Anders Lee's free agency. Lou highlights the Islanders' chronic power play failure, ranking near the bottom of the league for years despite multiple coaching changes. Ryan discusses GM Matthew Darsh's midseason moves, like acquiring Andre Palat and Carson Soucy, and whether they worsened the team's flexibility. The panel debates whether the team's struggles are more an indictment of the GM's roster construction or the coach's inability to motivate. They note the absence of injured players like Alex Romanov and Kyle Palmieri. Lou mentions the only player showing heart recently was Matty Schaefer, who made key saves. The discussion turns to playoff chances, noting the Islanders likely need to win all four remaining games. The episode concludes with thoughts on the weak upcoming free agent market and DeBoer's potential to transform the team like he did with the Devils and Stars.

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A coaching firing leads into a blunt look at the Islanders' latest dysfunction.

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