Nearly a year into his tenure as head coach, one thing is certain: this is who Patrick Roy is, for better or worse.

After the game, Patrick Roy did not mince words on the power play's performance. "Can I plead the fifth? I think I should," -- a frustrated Patrick Roy after another blown lead. Said PP was awful.

Signor Lamoriello's hiring of Patrick Roy is his best coaching decision since 1993 when he imported and earlier, brilliant, French-Canadian, Jacques Lemaire to run the New Jersey Devils.

Patrick Roy acknowledged that he had no support for saying this, but he believes the Islanders are playing good hockey. This after a hard-fought 2-1 loss to the Maple Leafs on Thursday night at ...