New York Islanders hire Pascal Dupuis as director of player development

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New York Islanders hire Pascal Dupuis as director of player development
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The New York Islanders announced the hiring of Pascal Dupuis as the new director of player development on June 23. Dupuis, a Stanley Cup champion from his time with the Pittsburgh Penguins, previously spent three seasons in the front office of the Shawinigan Cataractes in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. General manager Mathieu Darche expressed excitement about Dupuis's addition, highlighting his journey to the NHL and the perspective he brings to developing players. Dupuis played 15 years in the NHL, featuring in over 800 games.

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  • Pascal Dupuis hired as director of player development on June 23.
  • Previously worked with Shawinigan Cataractes for three seasons.
  • Dupuis was part of Pittsburgh's 2009 Stanley Cup championship team.
  • He played 15 seasons in the NHL, appearing in over 800 games.
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  • 7:00 PMESPN NHLIslanders hire Cup winner Dupuis for front office
  • 5:46 PMYahoo SportsNew York Islanders hire Pascal Dupuis as director of player development
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The New York Islanders hired Stanley Cup winner Pascal Dupuis as director of player development, the team announced Tuesday. Dupuis, 47, spent the past three seasons in the front office for the Shawinigan Cataractes in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League and has been with the team in various capacities the past six years since becoming a co-owner. “Pascal is exactly the kind of person we want shaping the next generation of Islanders,” general manager Mathieu Darche said.

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Former Stanley Cup winner Pascal Dupuis has been hired as the Islanders' director of player development, the team announced Tuesday.

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