Islanders Hire Stanley Cup Winner Dupuis as Player Development Director

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. He has been with the team in various capacities for the past six years since becoming a co-owner.

Dupuis played 15 years in the NHL, appeared in more than 800 games and was part of a Stanley Cup title team in 2009. He entered the league as an undrafted player. General manager Mathieu Darche said Dupuis's background as an undrafted player would be useful for prospects.

"Pascal is exactly the kind of person we want shaping the next generation of Islanders," Darche said. "Pascal's perspective will be invaluable for our developing players who are trying to find their way to the Islanders," Darche said. " Officials noted his experience both as a player and in junior hockey management.

Dupuis will report to the Islanders' front office and focus on player development pathways.