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Islanders Coach Patrick Roy Is Convinced He Was Better Than Fellow Goalie, Kelly Hrudey

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August 19, 2024

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Islanders Coach Patrick Roy Is Convinced He Was Better Than Fellow Goalie, Kelly Hrudey

New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy was one of the best goaltenders to ever strap on a set of pads.

The Hockey Hall of Famer was a four-time Stanley Cup winner, a three-time Conn Smythe Winner, a three-time Vezina trophy winner, a five-time Jennings trophy winner, and a six-time All-Star in his 19-year playing career.

His 247 career playing games and 151 playoff wins remain NHL records.

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There aren’t many goaltenders that had better careers.

So, when his grandson asked him if he was better than former Islanders netminder Kelly Hrudey, Roy gave an honest answer in this hysterical video:

We asked Roy this past season if he’d ever put the pads back on for a practice, but he said if he went down on his knees, he was unsure if he’d be able to get back up.

He clearly couldn’t say no to his grandkids.

Hrudey, drafted by the Islanders in the second round of the 1980 NHL Draft — a few weeks after the organization won its first of four Stanley Cups — spent the better part of six seasons on Long Island.

In 241 games, Hrudey owned an .889 SV% with a 3.47 GAA, with six shutouts.

On Feb. 22, 1989, the Islanders dealt the Edmonton native to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for two players and future considerations: Goalie Mark Fitzpatrick and defensemen Wayne McBean and Dough Crossman.