"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."
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.
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