Pete DeBoer on Matthew Schaefer hype, the next Islanders captain and how he’s changed as a coach

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New York Islanders head coach Peter DeBoer speaks to the media following a win over the Toronto Maple Leafs at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., on Thursday, April 9, 2026. New York Islanders head coach Peter DeBoer speaks to the media following a game on April 9, 2026. Heather Khalifa for the NY Post

We’re doing something a little different with the newsletter this week.

With just a few weeks to go until the Islanders are back on the ice for training camp, Sports+ caught up with coach Pete DeBoer for a little over 20 minutes on the phone on Wednesday.

Since we covered a lot of ground, it made the most sense to print our conversation in full, in Q-and-A format.

Interview has been lightly edited for clarity.

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