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The Barry Trotz formula longtime Islanders see in Pete Deboer’s success

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Sears, E. (2026, October 25). The Barry Trotz formula longtime Islanders see in Pete Deboer’s success. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/25/sports/the-barry-trotz-formula-longtime-islanders-see-in-pete-deboer/

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The Islanders are off to a 5-3-2 start under coach Pete DeBoer, with strong defensive metrics that place them among the league’s best defenses. This echoes the success of Barry Trotz’s team from 2018-19, which won 48 games and a playoff round despite losing star player John Tavares. Both teams rely on solid defense, goaltending, and physical play to overcome offensive limitations.

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The New York Islanders, currently off to a 5-3-2 start under coach Pete Deboer, are drawing comparisons to the team's previous success under Barry Trotz in 2018-19. Despite facing challenges similar to those Trotz overcame—such as a talent deficit—the current Islanders are excelling due to strong defensive play and goaltending. Heading into Sunday’s match against the Dallas Stars, the Islanders' underlying metrics place them among the league's best defenses, echoing the formula that led Trotz's team to win 48 games and advance in the playoffs after losing star player John Tavares.

Written for “Nhl Coaching Strategies” on 2026-10-26, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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“The articles cover related events but do not describe the same specific incident or time; one focuses on DeBoer's return to Dallas as a coach for another team, while the other discusses his coaching style and success with the Islanders.”

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Ethan Sears

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🔮 The suggestion that Scott Mayfield may soon ask for a trade was shot down earlier this week by Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche.

2026-10-25 · assertive framing · Scott Mayfield has no interest in moving on from Islanders despite benching

🔮 DALLAS — The day before a game in which he’s set to be the main character, Islanders head coach Pete DeBoer was typically understated regarding his own return here.

2026-10-24 · assertive framing · Pete DeBoer back in Dallas with Islanders for first time since shock Stars ouster

🔮 Since the Islanders’ 3-2 defeat to the Kings in overtime was Eklund’s 10th game with the club this year, the Swede — who scored a power play goal in the loss— will officially burn a year of his entry-level contract.

2026-10-23 · assertive framing · Islanders’ Victor Eklund already turning heads after just 10 games

🔮 Artemi Panarin pondered the question of whether it would feel like a homecoming of sorts to play on Long Island, and in the moment, he never really answered it.

2026-10-23 · assertive framing · Islanders still lose to Kings on night they did everything else right

🔮 The last scene similar to that, which greeted Brady Tkachuk in his return to the Canadian Tire Center following an unhappy divorce with the Senators, might be as far back as eight seasons ago when John Tavares was greeted with sheer hostility by the crowd at Nassau Coliseum on Feb. 28, 2019.

2026-10-22 · assertive framing · Islanders know the reality of Ottawa’s vitriolic Brady Tkachuk return

🔮 Do all of that and the players who are missing from the lineup will not be so front of mind.

2026-10-21 · assertive framing · Islanders play most complete game of season in win over Ducks

🔮 Maybe they’ll both emerge for practice Monday no worse for wear and the whole episode can be forgotten.

2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Pete DeBoer gave Islanders the formula to survive injuries — now it’s time to execute

🔮 And it was understandable to assume, at age 35, that this season wouldn’t be much different for a player who had taken a step back during his tenure as a New Jersey Devil.

2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Ondrej Palat shows he’s got plenty to give Islanders — even without scoring

🔮 Kyle Palmieri’s demotion to the fourth line was the story Saturday morning, but it will almost assuredly be temporary given the Islanders ended a 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs down to 10 forwards.

2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Kyle Palmieri’s demotion likely short term for banged-up Islanders

🔮 Mitchell Chaffee does too, and could play as a grinder in the bottom six, but is unlikely to fill an offensive hole.

2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Islanders grind out tough road win over Maple Leafs but suffer two key injuries

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DALLAS — Stop if you’ve heard this before. asserted

you → stop → this

An Islanders team widely seen as having a talent deficit surprises everyone on the back of great coaching, goaltending and defense. asserted

team → see → coaching

They’re not terribly fun to watch, but they are detailed, physical and hard to play against. asserted

they → ’re → ?

The specifics here and now in 2026 — with the Islanders off to a 5-3-2 start and heading into Sunday’s match against the Stars with underlying metrics that peg them amongst the league’s best defenses under Pete DeBoer — are much different than 2018-19. asserted

that → head → 2018

The broad-based formula, though, feels awfully similar to the Barry Trotz-led team that bounced back from losing John Tavares in free agency to win 48 games and a playoff round. asserted

that → base → games

Like under Trotz, DeBoer’s club is winning games with shutdown defense that allows the Islanders to outperform their offensive shortcomings. asserted

Islanders → win → shortcomings

The Barry Trotz formula longtime Islanders see in Pete Deboer’s success

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