Archive · 24 May 2025
Islanders Pick Darche Over Shanahan for GM Role
The New York Islanders chose Mathieu Darche as their new leader, making him General Manager.
They talked to Brendan Shanahan, who recently left the Toronto Maple Leafs, but didn't hire him.
Darche has experience from the Tampa Bay Lightning, winning two Stanley Cups.
Shanahan is known for improving the Maple Leafs, but the team didn't win a championship during his time.
The Islanders are trying something new with Darche.
The New York Islanders chose Mathieu Darche as their new General Manager.
Brendan Shanahan was considered but not hired by the Islanders.
Darche previously worked with the Tampa Bay Lightning, winning Stanley Cups.
Shanahan recently departed from his role with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Islanders are signaling a new direction with Darche and head coach Craig Berube.
- Who
- Mathieu Darche, Brendan Shanahan, New York Islanders
- What
- Darche hired as GM; Shanahan passed over
- When
- Recent
- Where
- New York Islanders
- Why
- To rebuild and improve team performance
- New GM
- Mathieu Darche
- Former Role (Darche)
- Assistant GM, Tampa Bay Lightning
- Former Role (Shanahan)
- President, Toronto Maple Leafs
- Shanahan's Leafs Tenure
- 11 Seasons
Sources
New York Islanders limit GM search to Marc Bergevin, Mathieu Darche amid Brendan Shanahan negotiations
Brendan Shanahan steps down after 11 seasons with the Maple Leafs: What’s next for the franchise legend?
“Forever grateful for his contributions”: Keith Pelley to address Brendan Shanahan's exit from Toronto Maple Leafs after 11 seasons
Mathieu Darche becomes Islanders GM with top NHL Draft pick in hand
