Mathieu Darche introduced as Islanders’ head of hockey operations | Sports

NEW YORK (AP) — Mathieu Darche was all smiles Thursday as he was formally introduced as the New York Islanders’ executive vice president and general manager.

The 48-year-old former NHL forward, who spent the previous six seasons — including two Stanley Cups — with the Tampa Bay Lightning, takes control of the team’s hockey operations department from Lou Lamoriello.

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