It’s been a whirlwind two months since Barry Trotz took the Islanders coaching job. His new team has changed quite a bit and, while he’s been adjusting to his new gig and bringing on a coaching staff, he’s also been planning his day with the Stanley Cup, which comes on Aug. 22 in his hometown of Dauphin, Manitoba.



Trotz took some time this week to chat with The Athletic while back in his office on Long Island for a few days.



You’ve been on the job here for just about two months and a lot has changed in that time. What’s the process been from hiring to now?



I’ve had a lot of things on my plate this summer. We obviously went deep in the playoffs and then the celebration of winning a Cup, followed by a quick transition over to the Island. I’m actually, for the first time since I resigned in Washington, I’m actually getting back to Washington. My daughter’s getting married, we’ve got a Cup date, looking...