Latest News About Paul Boutilier

I can help with the latest information I have, but I don’t have live access to news feeds in this moment. Here’s what’s publicly reported recently about Paul Boutilier.

• May 2026 reports confirm the passing of Paul Boutilier, the former New York Islanders defenseman and Stanley Cup champion, at age 63. Multiple outlets and the NHL Alumni Association announced his death, noting his long career and subsequent coaching work.[2][4][7]
• Obituaries and memorial coverage highlight his NHL career spanning five teams, 288 regular-season games, 27 goals, and 110 points, along with his post-playing involvement in coaching and player development.[4][5][2]
• In recent years, Boutilier was involved in coaching and defensive development roles, including work with the Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) as a defensive consultant, and prior ties to the Saint John Sea Dogs and other programs in Canadian junior hockey.[3][5][4]
• Confirmed historical background notes include his role as part of the Islanders’ 1983 Stanley Cup team and his post-NHL coaching career at various colleges and junior programs.[1][5]

If you’d like, I can search for more recent tributes, fan memorials, or official NHL Alumni statements and compile a concise timeline of his career and post-playing contributions. I can also set up a quick summary in bullet form or a short obituary-style write-up.