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Pete DeBoer gave Islanders the formula to survive injuries — now it’s time to execute

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Sears, E. (2026, October 18). Pete DeBoer gave Islanders the formula to survive injuries — now it’s time to execute. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/18/sports/pete-deboer-gave-islanders-formula-for-success-now-its-time-to-execute/

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Pete DeBoer was hired by Mathieu Darche to replace Patrick Roy with four games left in the 2025-26 season, despite it not saving the team from missing the playoffs. The article discusses how DeBoer’s strategies could help the Islanders manage their current injuries effectively, especially concerning players like Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli who are currently out of action. While there is hope that Ritchie and Maccelli may recover quickly, the team must prepare for a scenario where they join Mat Barzal and Alexander Romanov on the injured list.

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The New York Islanders are facing a significant challenge due to injuries as they begin their 2026-27 season. Coach Pete DeBoer was brought in by GM Mathieu Darche last April, and now his strategic acumen is crucial. Players Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli left the ice during a game against Toronto on Saturday night due to injuries and did not return. Additionally, Mat Barzal and Alexander Romanov are already out for an unknown period, with Romanov expected to be sidelined for the entire season. While there is hope that Ritchie and Maccelli might recover quickly, the team must plan as if they will be out for some time. This situation could severely impact their top-six players, a critical part of their lineup in an ideal scenario.

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“While both articles mention injuries to Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli during a game against the Maple Leafs on October 18, ARTICLE A focuses on the outcome of the game and the impact of the injuries, while ARTICLE B discusses Pete DeBoer's strategy in response to the team's injury issues. They cover related but different aspects of the event.”

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“The articles discuss related injuries to Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli but focus on different aspects: one on Kyle Palmieri's demotion and potential need for more offensive contributions, the other on Pete DeBoer's strategy to manage injuries.”

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“The articles discuss different aspects of Pete DeBoer's management style and its impact on Calum Ritchie, but do not describe the exact same incident or message.”

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Ethan Sears

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🔮 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.

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🔮 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.

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

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🔮 Things worked out pretty well with Johnston and Harley, and the safe bet is that they will with Ritchie too.

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🔮 “I haven’t been with these guys for two or three years where, a coach that has that experience with a group … that’s had success with certain line combinations over a long period of time, maybe gives a little more runway.

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🔮 OTTAWA — It looked for a while on Thursday night like the Islanders’ structure might overcome their sloppiness.

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🔮 Of course, it doesn’t change that there will be days his knee is acting up.

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🔮 Which, if DeBoer can turn it into a hallmark, will be critical to keeping the Islanders in the playoff race.

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🔮 Jeff Schenn, their father, made the trip down to Long Island for the game, though the boys’ mother, Rita, is still recovering from eye surgery and couldn’t travel.

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Mathieu Darche went against orthodoxy in April when he fired Patrick Roy and brought in Pete DeBoer with four games left in the season. asserted

he → go → season

It didn’t save the 2025-26 Islanders, who were already too far gone, but it already looks like a move that can have a hugely positive impact on the 2026-27 club. asserted

that → save → club

Indeed, the single biggest reason to believe the Islanders can survive the rash of injuries that’s hit them before they’ve even played 10 games is DeBoer. asserted

they → believe → games

We don’t know the prognosis yet on Calum Ritchie or Matias Maccelli after both left the ice in the first period Saturday night in Toronto and didn’t return. asserted

both → know → Toronto

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

episode → emerge → wear

As a practical matter, though, it behooves the Islanders to hope for the best and expect the worst. asserted

it → behoove → worst

Which means thinking hard about how they can survive with Ritchie and Maccelli joining Mat Barzal — half of their top six in a perfect world — on the injured list for a period of time, in addition to Alexander Romanov being out for the season. asserted

Romanov → mean → season

Pete DeBoer gave Islanders the formula to survive injuries — now it’s time to execute

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