Darche and his wife Stephanie have two kids, Samuel and Benjamin, who both play hockey. Benjamin is coming off a 30-point campaign with the Longueuil Collège Français junior "A" team competing in the Quebec Junior Hockey League (QJHL).

Mathieu Darche’s unveiling as general manager of the Islanders will finally take place on Thursday, nearly a week after the 48-year-old was tapped as the successor to Lou Lamoriello, with a news conference at UBS Arena.

The New York Islanders introduced Mathieu Darche as the general manager (GM) on Thursday, May 29, and the 48-year-old executive gave his first press conference to the fans and media.

Mathieu Darche on his approach, excitement and plans as he assumes the role of GM and EVP of the Islanders in his introductory press conference

New York Islanders star center Bo Horvat will be sidelined for the next four to six weeks after suffering an ankle injury with Team Canada at the IIHF World Championships last week. Horvat flew back to Long Island,

The New York Islanders and their newly hired general manager (GM) Mathieu Darche will look to build the team with the same model that the Tampa Bay Lightning were constructed.

Mathieu Darche assumes the New York Islanders' general manager role amidst high expectations, facing immediate decisions regarding head coach Patrick