Barry Trotz

Beloved ex-Islanders coach makes UBS Arena return as Predators GM

Friday night, as the Predators were readying to go for a team dinner, Barry Trotz and Anthony Beauvillier shot each other a look.

Islanders ready to face hardest part of schedule as playoff push intensifies

Last week, for the Islanders, was the easy part.

Islanders have reunion with Nashville GM: 'lots of friendships'

The scene outside the Islanders’ dressing room Saturday morning looked a little bit like a family reunion centered around one person.

Islanders' struggles in this area have made playoff fight tougher

Tuesday night marked the Islanders' fifth shootout loss and the lack of skill to close could cost the team a playoff spot.

Ex-Islanders coach taking over as Predators GM

Barry Trotz's return to the NHL will fittingly come in Nashville, where he served as the franchise's first head coach.

Islanders stud ready to show off 'physical' side this season

It didn’t take a psychiatrist to see that Islanders forward Oliver Wahlstrom was frustrated toward the end of last season.

New Islanders coach's passion and compassion has earned him many believers

Lane Lambert was in the air above the Mississippi River, trying to grab onto the armrest.

Barry Trotz won't be behind an NHL bench this season

Trotz, who was fired by the Islanders after the season, turned down a chance to become the bench boss of his hometown club, the Jets. 

Barry Trotz offered free beer for life to coach this NHL team

A Winnipeg Brewery will provide free beer for life to Barry Trotz if he comes home to coach the Jets.

Barry Trotz firing breaks this New York norm

Even two weeks later, the parting of ways between Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz almost feels surreal.

The Islanders have their new head coach

The Islanders have their new head coach, and he is a familiar face.

There are no more surprise coaching changes

Perhaps no move better explains the volatility of the coaching carousel in New York sports quite like the firing of Barry Trotz by the Islanders.

Islanders coaching candidates to replace Barry Trotz

Here are some Islanders coaching candidates to look out for after the team fired Barry Trotz.

Islanders firing coach is right out of Lou Lamoriello's playbook

Lamoriello has always had an itchy trigger finger. He’s always been a demanding boss. It’s part of why he got along so famously with George Steinbrenner.

Breaking News: Islanders fire Barry Trotz after four seasons

The New York Islanders announced on Monday that head coach Barry Trotz has been relieved of his duties after leading the club for the last four seasons.

Islanders fire head coach in stunner

The Islanders announced on Monday morning that head coach Barry Trotz has been fired.

Underachieving Islander appreciative of Barry Trotz's 'tough love'

If Oliver Wahlstrom was upset with his treatment at the hands of Barry Trotz, he did a good job of hiding it. 

Barry Trotz blasts Islanders: 'Some guys cheated the game'

Islanders coach Barry Trotz said some on his team "cheated the game" after their ugly 6-3 loss to the Rangers on Thursday night.

Rangers dominate rival Islanders and get a hat trick

Behind a four-assist performance from Artemi Panarin and a first-period hat trick from Andrew Copp, the Rangers controlled this one from start to finish, recording a 6-3 win over the...

Fans pay tribute to Islanders legend

Upon their return to Long Island on Tuesday following a three-game road trip, the Islanders gave Mike Bossy a tribute in front of the home fans.