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More Islanders fans call in to share the stories of their favorite games from over the years. In this episode: Historic hat tricks, family finding and beating the clock (and the Penguins). Tales include sitting among actual Islanders at an exhibition game, seeing - and dreading - an NHL debut and one fan finally visiting his happy place after years of rooting from away and afar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Noel recap the miserable week for the Islanders. New York Post sports writer Mollie Walker joins the show to discuss the team's struggles. The Athletic's Scott Walker ranks the NHL's prospect pool, see where the Islanders land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Dan look at a busy time period for the Islanders that includes minor miracles, nightmares and a muted hatred against an old rival. They recap the team's games since New Year's Eve and project an even busier week before the All Star Game featuring major games against the Capitals, Hurricanes and Rangers. They compare rebuild timelines with the Rangers and discuss how Barry Trotz has altered the rivalry. Finally, they discuss the generosity of Islanders fans, the way GM Lou Lamoriello operates and the separation of major league roommates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) reacts to the Isles 3-2 OT loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday night. We hear post-game comments from Scott Mayfield and Barry Trotz, discuss why the Isles play 'looser' against lesser competition and why they draw so few power play opportunities. Later, James Duffy (@TwoTurtleDuffs) of Gotham Sports Network calls in to discuss potential trade targets, the blueline without Adam Pelech, Illya Sorokin rumors and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lighthouse Lookback's debut episode catches up with former defenseman, Tom Poti, who played the 2006-07 with the Islanders. The defenseman recorded a career-high 36 assists and logged 25 minutes per game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Noel discuss the modest two-game winning streak by the Islanders, but is all well? We continue our endless discussion if Lou Lamoriello will ever make a move? We close out the decade, a little late, by revealing our last two countdowns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From his short, contentious training camp with Team Canada, to co-backstopping the Islanders to a then-NHL record 15-game winning streak, to finishing the playoffs with back-to-back sweeps, 1981-82 was the season in which "Battlin'" Billy Smith grabbed headlines for both his play and his personality. He called out his teammates for playing bad defense, injured the league’s biggest young star, started an employment agency and fought literally anyone that got in his way. He also won, won and won some more, making huge saves in some of the biggest games in Islanders history. And in the end, he was justly rewarded for being the best goalie in the NHL that season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Noel discuss the past two wins in Minnesota and Washington, how Tom Kuhnhackl has fit into this lineup and give our suggestions on how to fix the Winter Classic. Lou Lamoriello did not make a trade in the calendar year of 2019. Should his first trade of 2020 be for a depth defenseman? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) reacts to the Isles 4-3 win over the first place Washington Capitals to close out 2019. We hear post-game comments from Barry Trotz and Casey Czikas on how the team bent but did not break. Plus, Semyon Varlamov talks about his standout performance in the 3rd period to ensure a happier New Year for Isles fans. Also, Mat Barzal is named to his second consecutive All-Star game, but will he be joined by a teammate this time around? We think the chances of that just improved. Later, we finally reveal the Top 5 regular season and playoff games of the decade as chosen by Islanders Country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Dan recap the Islanders' recent losses and return to form, and salute players who have feasted on the team for 10 years. They discuss the critical mistakes that have led to goals against and disturbing trends in losses to the Blue Jackets and Blackhawks, and the depth players finally coming through in a truly Trotzian win over the Wild. Later, they talk about the ghosts of All Star Injuries Past, trolling arena DJs and getting an Avenger to an Islanders game. Finally, they reveal Mike's picks for the players that have owned the Islanders for the past decade (and the many, many, many players that could also make the list). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (IslesBlog) reacts to the Isles 5-2 loss to Robin Lehner and the Blackhawks, Barry Trotz explains why the team is full after the holidays and Lee and Zeeker look for answers. Later, Beau's attempt at being Anna Kendrick's beau goes viral, we hear the backstory on the infamous Santa brawl at the Coliseum and talk about the positive things happening on the ice with Kieffer Bellows in Bridgeport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a supersized holiday episode, Mike & Dan recount a very busy week for the Islanders on and off the ice, and make their choices for a special All Decade team. They recount losses to the Predators and Ducks that saw the normally stout Islanders lose control, and a big win over the Bruins on a rarely-seen national stage. After the break, they discuss the unexpected returns of Josh Ho-Sang and Andrew Ladd and the number retirements of John Tonelli and Butch Goring. Finally, they each announce a pair of Islanders All Decade teams that are a little different than the ones you may have encountered already. They also cover disappointing shoes, longtime Islanders antagonist Erik Gudbranson and Sportsnet's Was Does This Mean for the Leafs Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) reacts to the disappointing 6-5 shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks at the Nassau Coliseum on Saturday afternoon. Mat Barzal and Anders Lee talk about what went right and what went wrong vs the Ducks while Barry Trotz explains that he is in the winning business not the points business. Plus, the fallout from the scary Cal Clutterbuck injury, the end of the goalie rotation and Joe shares his unpopular opinion on the team retiring John Tonelli's 27 and Butch Goring's 91 in February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Noel discuss the jersey retirements of Butch Goring and John Tonelli and if Pat LaFontaine should be next. The Ilya Sorokin drama won't go away, we discuss the Russian goalie. Josh Ho-Sang is back. What does that mean for the Islanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More Islanders fans share the stories of their most memorable games. In this episode: Dad Wisdom, Random Run-Ins with Players and Penguins Pique. From The Easter Epic to a regular season game from five years ago, Islanders fans have had a lot of memorable games to choose from. Playoff games, regular season games, newer games, classic games, historic events and random accidents all come into play for fans young and old. And somehow, those damn Penguins are always involved... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Dan talk about a week in which the Islanders got back on their game and the praise they're receiving from players around the NHL. They discuss the chemistry between linemates Anthony Beauvillier and Brock Nelson, a potential injury to Michael Dal Colle and a critical penalty and teaching moment for Mathew Barzal. Later, they ponder former coach Peter Laviolette's (psychically foretold) return to Nassau Coliseum, marvel at how players are speaking about the Islanders these days and determine whose mug best represents the NHL in the 1990's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) reacts to the Isles 3-2 OT win over the Buffalo Sabres at the Coliseum as the team continues their home dominance. We hear post-game comments from Barrry Trotz on Anthony Beauviller's development, Mat Barzal's 'personal' penalty and having team-first attitude. Later, IslesBlog contributor Rob Taub (@RTaub_) joins the show to talk Metro Division, Taylor Hall trade rumors and where the Isles still have room to improve. Plus, Pierre Turgeon reveals why he was upset to be traded from Buffalo and shares memories of 1993 with Benoit Hogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Dan look at an up-and-down week for the Islanders, the recent cracks in the team's play and Mike's trip to Montreal. Two wins and two disconcerting losses have them wondering where the team's dominating game has gone, and whether or not GM Lou Lamoriello is close to making a move to bolster the roster. Mike tells the tale of his fun and fortuitous journey to a Canadiens-Islanders game and the mutual respect the teams seem to have for one another. Later, they joke about Toronto's longing for Lamoriello, the chances of a comeback of the divisive Fisherman jersey and how one of this episode's three "He Was an Islander" players looks like an NHL superstar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) reacts to the Islanders 3-2 OT win over the Vegas Golden Knights at the Coliseum on Thursday Night. We hear post-game comments from Barry Trotz, Ryan Pulock and Mat Barzal, discuss Anthony Beauvillier's change in mindset and Ross Johnston playing on the top line. Later, Joe is joined by Nick Persaud (@IslesTerritory), to talk about his prowess for creating Islanders hype videos. Plus, Joe shares his thoughts on the Islanders fisherman merchandise push. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Noel count down the top ten moments of the decade for the Islanders. The arena drama, JT, trades, the decade had it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices