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In the latest episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) reacts to the Islanders 4-0 loss to the Boston Bruins on Butch Goring day at the Coliseum. Despite a 6-6-3 February, the Islanders find themselves in the top Wild Card spot and feel they are 'close' to finding their stride following the JG Pageau trade and the lineup getting closer to full health. Later, Joe is joined by NY SportsDay's Peter Schwartz (@SchwartzSports) to recap the John Tonelli and Butch Goring ceremonies, the next Islanders Hall of Fame member and Governor Cuomo's announcement that the team will play the entire 2020-21 season at the Coliseum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Dan talk about the Islanders' demoralizing losses to the Blues and Bruins, the end of the Barclays Center era and the latest twist in the Josh Ho-Sang story. They lament some shocking deflections, the lopsidedness of Leo Komarov versus Brad Marchand and the team's failure to gain any ground while the rest of the Metro Division struggled. Later, they recount Butch Goring's number retirement ceremony and some opposition to it, talk about another Islander legend who could have his number in the rafters and make a plea for Brooklyn-based Islanders fans to continue to support the team as it moves back to Nassau County. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lighthouse Lookback catches up with Graeme Townshend, the first Jamaican-born player in the NHL. Graeme played in 45 games over four seasons with the Bruins, Islanders, and Senators. The forward played in nine games over two seasons with the Islanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Noel recap the exciting game between the Rangers and Islanders, which was marred by questionable officiating. The Islanders were buyers at the deadline acquiring Jean-Gabriel Pageau, who promptly signed a six-year extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Dan recap an exciting trade deadline day for the Islanders including the moves they made, the ones they didn't make and what the rest of the Metro Division did. They talk about deep breath moments, "Vintage Lou" moments and Big Picture Fandom in looking at how the acquisition of Jean-Gabriel Pageau changes the roster now and into the future, and discuss the trade for Zach Parise that didn't materialize. Later, they look at how trades made by Metro Division rivals may end up ruining their lives, praise the team's handing of John Tonelli's number retirement and look ahead to a crucial slate of games against tough opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Noel discuss what the Islanders may or may not do prior to the Monday 3pm trade deadline. Lou Lamoriello finally made a trade last week, acquiring defenseman Andy Greene from the Devils. We discuss how the veteran defenseman has fit in. John Tonelli's number 27 was retired in a tremendous ceremony last Friday. Following Butch Goring's number 91 next Saturday, who should be the next Islander to have his number retired? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Islanders fans share the stories of their favorite games. In this episode: First games, premature concourse pandemonium and awesome bus drivers. Callers tells us how they fell in love with the Islanders, how generations can unite through moments of glory and how players can make a personal impact in someone's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) takes a look at the many things that have gone wrong for the Islanders on their western trip. We hear post-game sound from Captain Anders Lee on staying the course and Barry Trotz's plea to find a way until reinforcements can get healthy. Later, Joe is joined by IslesBlog contributors Jay Nichols and Rob Taub for a roundtable discussion on the tightening Metro standings, the Andy Greene acquisitions and what Lou's next move will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Dan vent about the Islanders losing streak and goal drought, while also examining the Andy Greene trade and the upcoming deadline. They focus on a frustrating loss to the Coyotes which followed two galling defeats in Nashville and Vegas, discuss Greene's solid debut and worry about the team's lack of depth. Later, they look ahead to the trade deadline, wonder about who the Islanders could or couldn't get and hope that changes are made. Along the way they cover needless icings, sixth line players, expansion Islanders and Mike's dream in which the Islanders send him to pick up an All Star they just traded for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Dan discuss two huge Islanders wins, one huge loss from the roster, punchable faces and cool Swedes. After reliving exciting victories over the division rival Capitals and Flyers, they reflect on the loss of Casey Cizikas to another freak injury and the recall of center Cole Bardreau. Along the way, they marvel at Mat Barzal's ability to rise up for big games and the sudden emergence of Leo Komarov as a valued contributor. Later, they look at some recent Belmont news, poke fun at some media outlets and brace for a matinee in the desert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Noel recap the two important wins against the Capitals and Flyers. What happens if Casey Cizikas is out longterm, we discuss. The radio voice of the Nashville Predator, Pete Weber, calls in to preview Thursday's game against the Preds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Buono (IslesBlog) reacts to the Isles disappointing 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay, ending the team's five game point streak. But it's not all bleak - Joe looks back at a successful week in Brooklyn where the Islanders picked up 5 of a possible 6 points and discusses Kieffer Bellows' call up which has paid immediate dividends for the team and his line-mates on the 3rd line. Later, Joe is joined by Tyler Gilden (@TylerGilden), host of the 'No Days Off' podcast from Whistle Sports which focuses on parents of sports prodigies to see hear what it's like balancing parenting with their kids' sports career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike returns to talk with Dan about the Islanders' first two game after the break, smart fans and dumb articles. They recap two overtime affairs against the Canucks and Stars, the recall of Kieffer Bellows and the Islanders' difficult upcoming schedule. Later, they discuss a couple of head-slapping articles and the difference in coverage between the Islanders and some Canadian outlets. Finally, they congratulate three former Islanders on their impending induction into the IIHF Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Noel recap the Islanders come-from-behind win against the Dallas Stars and analyze the NHL debut of Kieffer Bellows. We give an update on the Belmont arena situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our series of audio documentaries examining seasons in which a New York Islander took home a major NHL award looks at a Rookie of the Year that gave fans hope in a time of crisis. Anyone that saw Bryan Berard play during that time knew the Islanders had a unique, exciting weapon on their hands. The swift-skating defenseman could legitimately bring fans out of their seats during a season that saw a rocky ownership change, a coaching change and a ton of losses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) hoarse voice and all talks with Arthur Staple (@StapleAthletic) ofThe Athletic. Arthur talks about his new gig hosting the No Sleep Til Belmont podcast with Mark Parrish, the recent player polls he's published during the break and how Mat Barzal handled his benching during All-Star Weekend. Later, we discuss what Barzy's next contract could look like, the understated impact of the Cal Clutterbuck injury and talk questions from fans on what the team will do before and at the deadline to improve the team. Plus, Arthur tells us whether or not he thinks the Islanders will solidify a playoff spot in the ultra competitive Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lighthouse Lookback catches up with Brad Dalgarno. The former Islander was selected sixth overall in the 1985 NHL Draft. Dalgarno played 321 games over nine seasons. His best season was in 1992-93. As part of "The Kid Line" with Travis Green and Marty McInnis, Dalgarno scored 15 goals. Injuries forced him to retire in 1996 at the age of 28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Noel discuss the All-Star Weekend and the Islanders bye week and why we needed a break from the team. We also revisit our over/unders, and discuss the price it would take to acquire Jean-Gabriel Pageau. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and special guest Carey Haber look back at the Islanders performance over a wild pre-All Star Break week and over the season so far. They talk about what the team has done right and wrong over the first 49 games and where they need to better, and who's up, who's down and who's out. Later, they examine some surprising trade targets and remember an Islanders All Star that most of us seem to have forgotten was an Islanders All Star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) takes a look back of a busy and befuddling week of Islanders hockey with Christian Arnold, managing editor of Islanders Insight. We discuss the sheer relief of getting a win before the All Star Break, Barzal's benching and the very tight Eastern Conference. Later, Joe and Christian share their thoughts on what Lou Lamoriello will or won't do at the deadline and offer their biggest surprises and disappointments of the first half of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices