# Mathieu Darche

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Canadian ice hockey player

Ice hockey player

Mathieu Darche Darche with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2007 Born (1976-11-26) November 26, 1976 (age 49) Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) Weight 217 lb (98 kg; 15 st 7 lb) Position Left wing Shot Left Played for Columbus Blue Jackets Nashville Predators San Jose Sharks Tampa Bay Lightning Montreal Canadiens NHL draft Undrafted Playing career 2000–2012

**Mathieu Darche** (born November 26, 1976) is a Canadian professional [ice hockey](/source/Ice_hockey) executive and former player who is the general manager for the [New York Islanders](/source/New_York_Islanders) of the [National Hockey League](/source/National_Hockey_League) (NHL). He played for several [American Hockey League](/source/American_Hockey_League) (AHL) and NHL clubs from 2000 to 2012. Mathieu is the younger brother of football player [J. P. Darche](/source/J._P._Darche).

## Hockey career

### Amateur

Darche played hockey at [Choate Rosemary Hall](/source/Choate_Rosemary_Hall) and graduated in 1996. He has a commerce degree in marketing and international business from [McGill University](/source/McGill_University).[1] While attending university, Darche played four seasons of [Canadian Interuniversity Sport](/source/Canadian_Interuniversity_Sport) (CIS) hockey, where in his last year, he was named the CIS Outstanding student-athlete and was awarded the [Dr. Randy Gregg Award](/source/Dr._Randy_Gregg_Award).[2]

### Professional

After McGill, Darche became the first-ever signing by the expansion [Columbus Blue Jackets](/source/Columbus_Blue_Jackets) in 2000.

During the [2004–05 NHL lockout](/source/2004%E2%80%9305_NHL_lockout), Darche spent a full season with the [Hershey Bears](/source/Hershey_Bears) of the AHL.

He played for the [Füchse Duisburg](/source/F%C3%BCchse_Duisburg) of the [Deutsche Eishockey Liga](/source/Deutsche_Eishockey_Liga) (DEL) in 2005–06 and also split four seasons between the [NHL](/source/National_Hockey_League) and [AHL](/source/American_Hockey_League) with the [Columbus Blue Jackets](/source/Columbus_Blue_Jackets), [Nashville Predators](/source/Nashville_Predators), and their affiliates. In [2006–07](/source/2006%E2%80%9307_NHL_season), he played a few games with the [San Jose Sharks](/source/San_Jose_Sharks) of the NHL but spent most of the season playing for the team's AHL affiliate, the [Worcester Sharks](/source/Worcester_Sharks). In [2007–08](/source/2007%E2%80%9308_NHL_season), Darche played with the [Tampa Bay Lightning](/source/Tampa_Bay_Lightning).

After starting the [2009–10](/source/2009%E2%80%9310_NHL_season) season playing for its AHL affiliate, the [Hamilton Bulldogs](/source/Hamilton_Bulldogs_(AHL)) he was recalled and played his first game as a Canadien on January 20, 2010, versus the [St. Louis Blues](/source/St._Louis_Blues) and scored his first goal for the team on January 22 versus the [New Jersey Devils](/source/New_Jersey_Devils), which was a [game-winning goal](/source/Game-winning_goal).[3] After attending the [New Jersey Devils](/source/New_Jersey_Devils) training camp in January 2013, he was asked to stay with the team but ultimately chose to retire.[4]

Darche also contributed a banana and chocolate bread recipe to the Ricardo Cuisine website as part of a feature highlighting recipes associated with Montreal Canadiens players.[5]

### Managerial

Darche served as Vice-President of Sales and Marketing in Canada for Delmar International Inc. [6] before becoming the Director of Hockey Operations for the Tampa Bay Lightning on May 6, 2019. He would win two Stanley Cups in the role in 2020 and 2021.[7]

Darche was hired as the general manager of the [New York Islanders](/source/New_York_Islanders) on May 23, 2025.[8]

## Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1996–97 McGill University CIAU 15 0 1 1 21 — — — — — 1997–98 McGill University CIAU 26 21 13 34 20 — — — — — 1998–99 McGill University CIAU 23 12 21 33 38 — — — — — 1999–00 McGill University CIAU 26 27 35 62 22 — — — — — 2000–01 Syracuse Crunch AHL 66 16 24 40 21 5 0 1 1 4 2000–01 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 9 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2001–02 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 14 1 1 2 6 — — — — — 2001–02 Syracuse Crunch AHL 63 22 23 45 26 10 2 5 7 2 2002–03 Syracuse Crunch AHL 76 32 32 64 38 — — — — — 2002–03 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2003–04 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 76 28 31 59 41 22 6 8 14 8 2003–04 Nashville Predators NHL 2 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2004–05 Hershey Bears AHL 79 29 25 54 49 — — — — — 2005–06 Füchse Duisburg DEL 52 12 13 25 88 — — — — — 2006–07 Worcester Sharks AHL 76 35 45 80 72 5 2 2 4 2 2006–07 San Jose Sharks NHL 2 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2007–08 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 73 7 15 22 20 — — — — — 2007–08 Norfolk Admirals AHL 4 3 7 10 2 — — — — — 2008–09 Portland Pirates AHL 80 31 35 66 37 5 0 0 0 4 2009–10 Hamilton Bulldogs AHL 32 16 9 25 4 — — — — — 2009–10 Montreal Canadiens NHL 29 5 5 10 4 11 0 1 1 2 2010–11 Montreal Canadiens NHL 59 12 14 26 10 7 1 1 2 0 2011–12 Montreal Canadiens NHL 61 5 7 12 18 — — — — — AHL totals 552 212 231 443 290 47 10 16 26 20 NHL totals 250 30 42 72 58 18 1 2 3 2

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Habs' Darche to drop puck at game on friday"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110708085956/http://boxscorenews.com/habs-darche-to-drop-puck-at-redmenottawa-game-on-friday-p14302-68.htm). Boxscorenews.com. February 11, 2011. Archived from [the original](http://boxscorenews.com/habs-darche-to-drop-puck-at-redmenottawa-game-on-friday-p14302-68.htm) on July 8, 2011. Retrieved February 11, 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Hockey Award winners"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120504174556/http://www.cisport.ca/e/championships/m_hockey/2007/award_winners.cfm). [Canadian Interuniversity Sports](/source/Canadian_Interuniversity_Sports). June 5, 2007. Archived from [the original](http://www.cisport.ca/e/championships/m_hockey/2007/award_winners.cfm) on May 4, 2012. Retrieved January 2, 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Mathieu Darche Biography"](http://canadiens.nhl.com/club/player.htm?id=8468463&view=notes). [Montreal Canadiens](/source/Montreal_Canadiens). October 1, 2010. Retrieved October 1, 2010.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Canadiens' Darche makes retirement official"](https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=416371). [The Sports Network](/source/The_Sports_Network). February 19, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Mathieu Darche's Banana and Chocolate Bread"](https://www.ricardocuisine.com/en/recipes/5248-mathieu-darche--s-banana-and-chocolate-bread). *Ricardo Cuisine*. Retrieved May 5, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Stu Cowan: Former Canadien Mathieu Darche loving his new job in Tampa"](https://montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/nhl/hockey-inside-out/stu-cowan-former-canadien-mathieu-darche-loving-his-new-job-in-tampa). Montreal Gazette. March 8, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Bolts announce three promotions, new hire to hockey operations department"](https://www.nhl.com/lightning/news/bolts-announce-three-promotions-new-hire-to-hockey-operations-department/c-307237838). [Tampa Bay Lightning](/source/Tampa_Bay_Lightning). May 6, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Darche Named General Manager and Executive Vice President"](https://www.nhl.com/islanders/news/darche-named-general-manager-and-executive-vice-president). *NHL.com*. May 23, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2025.

## External links

- Biographical information and career statistics from [NHL.com](https://www.nhl.com/player/8468463), or [Eliteprospects.com](https://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=10621&lang=en), or [Hockey-Reference.com](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/d/darchma01.html), or [The Internet Hockey Database](https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=33293)

Sporting positions Preceded by Lou Lamoriello General manager of the New York Islanders 2025–present Incumbent

v t e New York Islanders Founded in 1972 Based in Elmont, New York Franchise Team General managers Coaches Players Captains Draft picks expansion draft Seasons Current season History Records Award winners Retired numbers Broadcasters Personnel Owner(s) New York Islanders Hockey Club, L.P. (Jon Ledecky, governor) General manager Mathieu Darche Head coach Peter DeBoer Team captain Vacant Current roster Arenas Nassau Coliseum Barclays Center UBS Arena Rivalries New York Rangers Philadelphia Flyers Washington Capitals Affiliates AHL Hamilton Hammers ECHL Trenton Ironhawks Media TV MSG Network MSG Sportsnet Radio WEPN-FM WRHU 88.7 FM Culture and lore Trio Grande Easter Epic Sparky the Dragon Nyisles Penguins–Islanders brawl The Lighthouse Project Hockey Night Live! John Spano 2014 Stadium Series 2024 Stadium Series Category Commons

v t e General managers of the National Hockey League Pacific Pat Verbeek (Anaheim) Craig Conroy (Calgary) Stan Bowman (Edmonton) Ken Holland (Los Angeles) Mike Grier (San Jose) Jason Botterill (Seattle) Ryan Johnson (Vancouver) Kelly McCrimmon (Vegas) Central Kyle Davidson (Chicago) Joe Sakic (Colorado) Jim Nill (Dallas) Bill Guerin (Minnesota) Chris MacFarland (Nashville) Alexander Steen (St. Louis) Bill Armstrong (Utah) Kevin Cheveldayoff (Winnipeg) Atlantic Don Sweeney (Boston) Jarmo Kekalainen (Buffalo) Steve Yzerman (Detroit) Bill Zito (Florida) Kent Hughes (Montreal) Steve Staios (Ottawa) Julien BriseBois (Tampa Bay) John Chayka (Toronto) Metropolitan Eric Tulsky (Carolina) Don Waddell (Columbus) Sunny Mehta (New Jersey) Mathieu Darche (N.Y. Islanders) Chris Drury (N.Y. Rangers) Daniel Briere (Philadelphia) Kyle Dubas (Pittsburgh) Chris Patrick (Washington) Defunct teams: Arizona Coyotes (inactive) Atlanta Flames Atlanta Thrashers California Golden Seals Cleveland Barons Colorado Rockies Hartford Whalers Kansas City Scouts Minnesota North Stars Quebec Nordiques Winnipeg Jets (1972–96)

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