Islanders Day 1 Under DeBoer Unfolds

Peter DeBoer walks into the Islanders' room for his first skate, and the vibes shift as players react to the coaching shakeup aimed at sparking a playoff push. Long Island faithful know these midseason hires can flip slumping seasons, but DeBoer's blueprint for ramping up defense and finish comes at a critical juncture. The front office bets big on his Cup-winning pedigree to salvage their Atlantic standing before it's too late.