Isles Buzz

Mike and Dan are in much better moods after the Islanders shut out the Penguins for the first time since Eddie Murphy had a hit single. They talk about the team's huge bounce back win after a disappointing overtime loss on Saturday and their propensity for coming up big in big moments, despite what the models might say. Later, they look ahead to a week that features three games against the Buffalo Sabres, a franchise that's falling apart at the seams. Along the way they discuss Oliver Wahlstrom's emergence, the "operatic" Ilya Sorokin, Devils goalies of yesteryear and fluffy haired fighter pilots. Congrats to @mikeycalarco, this month's eBay swag winner. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and include your Twitter handle for a shot at winning some for yourself next month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Dan are fired up and frustrated about the Islanders last few games, who to trust and who organized an office Christmas party before a game in February. They seethe about them playing well in losses and poorly in wins, Sidney Crosby's 1,000th game, North Division fixation and what to make of the Islanders' difficult next month. Later, they cast an eye towards expensive wayward Sabre Jeff Skinner, recently-waived former hero Frans Nielsen and his era of Islanders hockey, and the sad summer of 2016 that still looms large over a number of NHL franchises. And, hey: who turned off the power plays? Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and include your Twitter handle for a shot at winning some Islanders swag from ebay! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) and Noel Fogelman (@thefirstNoel19) are joined by Christian Arnold of NYI Hockey Now and the Hockey Night in NY podcast to talk about the Islanders 3-2 win over the Sabres heading into a very busy stretch of games. Topics Discussed: Pageau vs. Buffalo The Varly's workload PP clicking 2nd line slump Zeeker's Future Later in the Isles Buzz segment, we talk about the picturesque view from Lake Tahoe and ask what other non-stadium venues the NHL should consider. Also, Adam Pelech headshots, a new 877-GOALS-NOW theme song and Trevor Gillies gets the game day poster treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Dan talk about the Islanders' return to form and point streak and later, chat about a special new Mat Barzal bobblehead figure. They discuss the back-to-back wins against the Sabres, including Ilya Sorokin's first career NHL win and shutout and how lineup changes have added hope for the future to the team's already established structure. They also look ahead to the two games against the Penguins, and a chance to put a somewhat shaky rival on even more uneven footing, and lament the sad state of hockey media on both sides of the border. Finally, they speak with Anthony Davino from FOCO, a collectables company with a new limited edition Mat Barzal bubble hockey bobblehead figure that you can pre-order today. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and include your Twitter handle for a shot at winning some Islanders swag from ebay! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and special guest Carey Haber take an overview of how the Islanders have performed so far this season. They look at the team's "Identity Line" and the domino effect their performance can have on the rest of the players, lament the rotating cast of wingers that have plagued Jean-Gabriel Pageau and examine the slow starts of Josh Bailey and Brock Nelson. Later, they praise the evolution of Mathew Barzal and the Islanders' top defensive pair, while spotlighting the team's biggest areas of concern. Don’t forget to leave a review at iTunes and include your Twitter handle for a shot at winning an Islanders eBay item.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Noel are joined by Newsday Islanders beat writer Andrew Gross to discuss the recent play of the team. The first concert announcement, not the first concert, for the UBS Arena has been revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Dan sift through the ashes of a week in which the Islanders lost four games and how many of their long-standing problems remain. They discuss gut punch losses to the Capitals, the mental breakdowns that led to horrendous periods, the lineup decisions they don't understand and how the Islanders managed to right themselves... just in time to lose twice in overtime to the Flyers. They also talk about how the lack of a powerplay, unaddressed holes in the lineup and salary cap issues continue to give the Islanders a razor thin margin for error. Later, they look ahead to games against the Sabres and Penguins, lament "horseshoe up the ass teams" and select a first ever Islanders eBay Swag winner. Leave us a review on iTunes for a chance to win your own Islanders eBay item next month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of PTIsles, Joe and Noel react to the Islanders blowing a 3-0 lead, allowing 5 2nd period goals and falling 6-3 to the Capitals in D.C. The loss comes two days after losing in the final seconds on Tuesday night as the team continues to struggle to find their stride despite Barry Trotz's pleas to find their playoff mentality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Dan discuss the good and bad of the Islanders' split with the Devils, their upcoming games and the demise of NBCSN. They look at what worked in a 4-1 win, what didn't work in a 2-0 loss and the dangers of having too many non-scoring threats in the same lineup. They also talk about games against the Capitals and Flyers, good teams that could give up valuable points or who could threaten to dig the Islanders into an early season hole. Finally, they discuss the news that NHL broadcast partner NBCSN will be shutting down at the end of the year, and all of the many ways in which the channel failed to promote the sport over the last two decades or so. Don't forget to leave a review at iTunes and include your Twitter handle for a shot at winning an Islanders eBay item. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Buono is joined by Noel Fogelman as they discuss the first three games of the Islanders regular season, our favorite Islanders giveaways and The Karate Kid/Cobra Kai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Dan discuss the eventful first three games of the Islanders season and the unexpected debut of Ilya Sorokin. They walk through the three consecutive shutouts (two in favor of the Islanders, one against) and the individual ups-and-downs within them, as well what they say about the team heading into the season. Later, they talk about Semyon Varlamov's injury ahead of a Saturday night game against the Rangers that led to the long awaited (and highly unsuccessful) first game for their latest goalie of the future. Along the way, they hit upon good NHL coaches, Looney Tunes, Rob Schremp and how the Islanders somehow may have gotten lucky despite all of the drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Dan talk about the Islanders signing of Mathew Barzal and Matt Martin, and look at the team's roster ahead of the 2021 season. They talk about taking the good (Barzals' contract) with the bad (Martin's) when discussing Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello and how he'll have to manage the team's salary cap in the future. They also talk about young players possibly getting a chance to play this season in a "Mosquito Fleet" and a rumored trade of a favored defenseman. Finally, they reveal a new way for listeners to win some very random Islanders swag. Leave us a review on iTunes and include your Twitter handle in the text for a chance at an Islanders eBay item! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Buono is joined by Noel Fogelman as they discuss all the happenings in Islanders training camp. When will Mat Barzal sign? Does the team have enough depth on defense? Who are the favorites to play alongside JG Pageau on the third line? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike & Dan look ahead to the Islanders season with an eye towards some players with the potential to make a big impact. Incoming Ilya Sorokin and young Noah Dobson will get a chance to establish themselves as NHLers, and Mathew Barzal (once he is re-signed) could also find another gear to his game. All of that makes the guys optimistic heading into the shortened, division-heavy schedule. Later, they talk about some free agents the Islanders missed out on and why you should be watching darts (when you're not watching hockey). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Noel discuss the end of defenseman Johnny Boychuk's career and make a show announcement  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Dan pay tribute to Islanders legend Johnny Boychuk, whose career has been cut short due to an eye injury, and all of the things the rugged defenseman brought to the team in his six years on the Island. They talk about how beloved he is both in the Islanders locker room and around the NHL, how his trade changed the perception of the franchise and how his babyface belied the sort of old school, tough-as-nails competitor that he was. Later, they discuss the contract implications of Boychuk's salary being diverted to sign other players and how the Islanders can fill the hole left by his absence. ALSO: They tease a new Islanders podcast that they'll be working on soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Noel recap the the first few days of free agency and discuss the Devon Toews trade to Colorado. We also imagine what a Joshua Ho-Sang arbitration hearing would be like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike & Dan interrupt themselves to discuss the breaking trade of Devon Toews to the Avalanche, then travel back in time to cover the first few days of NHL free agency. They try to make sense of the deal and what the return could mean for future deals that would help the Islanders out of their precarious salary cap situation. They also discuss the (now finalized) acquisition of goalie Cory Schneider and a possible trade of Johnny Boychuk, while taking an wide overview of a very vanilla free agent class and NHL teams making moves without actually improving. In the back half, they look back at the Islanders career of Thomas Greiss, who signed with Detroit over the weekend, and peek in at another milestone on the road to UBS Arena. Along the way they laugh about contract mistakes of the past, present and future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Dan look ahead to an unusual NHL draft and free agency period, and back at a player that still has a deep connection to Long Island. They discuss the Islanders' lack of picks heading into the two-day draft, their high profile Restricted Free Agents, and whether any other NHL GM is interested in pissing off Lou Lamoriello by signing one to an offer sheet. They look over the list of Unrestricted Free Agents and how October 9th is this year's July 1st, aka "Canada Day II." In the second half, they talk about Robin Lehner's enduring and weird (in a good way) relationship to Islanders fans, and how writers have refused to acknowledge the story and others who have "broken the 4th wall" between team and fan. Finally, they shred a recent column that managed to make a shared Islanders fans' dream come true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Noel discuss the Islanders amazing run to the Eastern Conference Finals and recap Lou Lamoriello's state of the Islanders news conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices