The New York Islanders have appointed Mathieu Darche as their new GM and executive vice-president, overseeing all hockey operations. Darche, who previously served as the Tampa Bay Lightning’s director of hockey operations, aims to lead the Islanders after they finished sixth in the Metropolitan Division. With a projected $28.3 million in cap space, Darche faces challenges, including managing pending RFAs and UFAs, while the team looks forward to the upcoming NHL draft where they hold the first overall pick.
