Heimir Hallgrimsson was dealing with run-of-the-mill queries about Bosun Lawal, Conor Coventry and the other minutiae of his squad announcement when a general question about his love for the Ireland role prompted the Icelander to reveal that he had signed a new contract earlier that morning.
Patrick's a winner, Darche said. He's had success coaching when he came here the first year [leading the Islanders to the playoffs in 2023-24] I'm excited to be working with him.