Rocky Thompson Elevated By Islanders

     Former Florida Panthers forward Rocky Thompson has been promoted by the New York Islanders to assistant coach under new head coach Peter DeBoer. Thompson spent the 2025-26 as the head coach of the Islanders AHL affiliate in Bridgeport. He finished with a 34-30-8 record as the club reached the AHL Playoffs for the first time since 2021-22.

     Thompson played with the Panthers for two seasons in 2000-01 and 2001-02. He ended up with no points in 10 contests.