"First reported by Anthony Di Marco of The Daily Faceoff, Laperriere joins the Islanders as a professional scout after guiding the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the AHL for the past four seasons. The 51-year-old led the Phantoms to the playoffs three times in four years. His coaching stint in Pennsylvania followed a lengthy tenure as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia Flyers, where he spent nine seasons shaping their systems and working with young talent."
"Laperriere's playing career was defined by his blue-collar ethos and willingness to battle in every corner of the ice. That tenacity translated naturally to coaching, where he earned a reputation for developing players' competitiveness and commitment. As a pro scout, he'll be tasked with evaluating NHL and AHL-level talent. Laperriere's addition is another step in the Isles' new culture on and off the ice, being implemented by GM Mathieu Darche."
Ian Laperriere joined the New York Islanders as a professional scout. He coached the Lehigh Valley Phantoms for four seasons, reaching the AHL playoffs three times. He spent nine seasons as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia Flyers. His playing career featured a blue-collar ethos and willingness to battle. As a pro scout he will evaluate NHL and AHL talent and add a coaching-informed perspective on opponent tendencies and player temperament. His addition aligns with GM Mathieu Darche's cultural changes, complementing analytics, draft strategy, and pro scouting.
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