The NY Islanders have parted ways with assistant coach Benoit Desrosiers after head coach Patrick Roy was relieved of his duties. Desrosiers, who had a long-standing relationship with Roy, was brought on as part of Roy's coaching staff. His expertise contributed to the Islanders finishing fifth in face-off percentage this season. The future of other assistant coaches remains uncertain as the organization undergoes changes following the coaching shakeup.
"Benoit Desrosiers has been a protege of Patrick Roy since he was 28, serving as an assistant coach for Roy with the Quebec Remparts of the QMJHL from 2013-17."
"Desrosiers' expertise in the face-off dot helped the Islanders finish fifth in the NHL in face-off percentage, winning 52.6% of draws this past season."
"Bo Horvat, JG Pageau, and Casey Cizikas thrived under Desrosiers, each achieving at least 54.7% in face-offs during the season."
"With the addition of a new head coach typically comes change, and Desrosiers won't be back behind the bench with the Islanders next season."
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