Training camp opens on Thursday in East Meadow, and Roy said special teams work will begin on Day 3 rather than the second week.

At the New York Islanders charity golf outing on Monday, head coach Patrick Roy was asked about his plan when it comes to evaluating No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer.

Patrick Roy will remain as the head coach of the New York Islanders, new general manager and executive vice president Mathieu Darche said at his introductory press conference on Thursday. Roy, 59, ...