Islanders fire head coach Trotz

The New York Islanders fired head coach Barry Trotz on Monday after four seasons with the team.

Trotz guided the Islanders to the playoffs in each of his first three seasons with the Islanders, but couldn't overcome a slow start this year, finishing with a 37-35-10 record.

#Isles News: New York Islanders President and General Manager Lou Lamoriello announced today that Barry Trotz has been relieved of his duties as Head Coach.

More details to follow.