Islanders Anxiety: A New York Islanders podcast
Episodes
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 312 - The Joke Isn't Funny Anymore
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan react to another one win, two loss week for the Islanders, who remain consistently inconsistent and with little motivation on or off the ...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 58 - Robin Lehner (with guest Sean Cuthbert)
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan welcome back Hockey Night in New York host Sean Cuthbert to discuss Robin Lehner, the very rare one season wonder for the Islanders. Brou...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 311 - Wash Some of the Apathy Away
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Mike (and little Emmy Lou) celebrate a solid win over Toronto with new episodes of both Master Leaf Theatre and Ranger Piece Theater. After a ...
BONUS: Monthly Mail Bag podcast - December, 2024
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A sample of our Monthly Mail Bag podcast for December of 2024 covers accountability, trade deadline boosts and possible replacement GMs. To hear the f...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 310 - Pretty Damn Mad
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan have a lot to say after the Islanders' loss to Chicago on Sunday, little of it good. Do these guys even want to win games? After a "norma...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 57 - Viktor Kozlov (with guest Steven Smith)
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Along with LHH's Steven Smith, we remember Viktor Kozlov, the big center who had a big season and an enormous game at a famous arena in his one season...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 309 - Familiar Frustrating Place
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan recap a half good/half bad week for the Islanders and how back-to-back wins shouldn't distract from the very real problems they still hav...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 308 - Abnormal That They Did Something Normal
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and dad again Mike recap the Islanders' week of infuriating losses and one must-win before turning their attention towards Manhattan and the first...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 56 - Joey MacDonald (with guest Abbey Levy)
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by NY Sirens goalie and die hard Islanders fan Abbey Levy, we remember Joey MacDonald, a back-up turned starter who had the game of his life fo...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 307 - There Are No Answers
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan recap a needed win and two more blown-lead losses as the inconsistent Islanders reach (yet another) pivotal week in the season. A regulat...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 306 - Do It On Your Own
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan reflect on the Islanders' Western Canada road trip so far, which has included one good game, one bad game and one unfortunate game. They ...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 55 - Marc-Andre Bergeron (with guest Isles Den)
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Islanders commenter (and new podcaster) Isles Den, we remember Marc-Andre Bergeron, a surprisingly important short-time player for a number ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 305 - It Should Be Simple
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan look back at a good week for the Islanders that had a bitter ending, and how they make it difficult to just be a fan. After an unexpected...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 304 - Keep the Season Alive
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan react to an eventful week for the Islanders that featured a slew of injuries, a surprise win and three more frustrating losses. After sho...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 54 - Aatu Räty (with guest Jake from Skates at the Stakes)
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by frequent prospect watcher Jake from the Skates at the Stakes podcast, we remember Aatu Räty's surprise drafting and splashy debut for the I...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 303 - Driven Up a Wall
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan take turns ranting about the Islanders' week in which they were shut out (again), blew a bunch of leads (again) and generally did what th...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 302 - What Emotion to Feel?
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan recap a week of good and bad, as the Islanders stay in the thick of the Metro despite some characteristically bizarre games. They start w...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 53 - Deron Quint
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan kick off Season Four with their first actual former Islander, as defenseman Deron Quint joins them to discuss his five games with the tea...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 301 - Robbed of Joy
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan recap the first two games of Islanders season, which were annoying, frustrating and disappointing after a summer of excitement. In their ...
Master Leaf Theatre Special - The Metronome of Professionalism
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[Note: This episode originally ran exclusively at our Patreon page on August 21, 2024. As promised on the episode, since John Tavares was not signed t...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 300 - You're Not Coming to Six Flags
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan discuss the waiving of Pierre Engvall (and others) ahead of the Islanders' season opener this week against the Utah Sister Wives. Putting...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 299 - The Cynic's Guide to Preseason Hockey
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan "recap" the Islanders preseason so far including roster spot battles, empty intrigue and the mystery of Ilya Sorokin's status. With about...
Islanders Anxiety - Rookie Camp Special - The Shadow Team
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan recap some newsworthy items from Islanders Rookie Camp including PTOs to Keith Kinkaid and Matt Martin, and the absence of Cal Clutterbuc...
Islanders Anxiety - Summer Special - 32 Thoughts About John Tavares Losing the Maple Leafs Captaincy
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan get together on a Monday in the middle of August to discuss a notable move for the Leafs and a massive celebration for Islanders fans. An...
SAMPLE - Monthly Mail Bag - July 2024
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A short sample of our latest Monthly Mail Bag podcast, exclusively for Country Club tier subscribers at our Patreon page. We start with whether the Is...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 298 - Tidy Pieces of Business
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan empty their tanks on the Islanders free agency signings, the draft, the Rangers imploding and The Wedding of the Century. It's been a bus...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 297 - The Two Kyles (with guest Ethan Sears)
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan look back at Kyle Okposo's Stanley Cup and Kyle MacLean's new contract before looking ahead to the NHL Draft and free agency with Ethan S...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 52 - Live at Offside NYC
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On March 30, 2024 at the new Offside NYC in Manhattan, Mike and Dan were joined by listeners to hear their stories of their favorite Weird Islanders. ...
Country Club Atmosphere (Sample) - The Islanders are Cricket's Team
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special free sample of our latest episode of Country Club Atmosphere, Mike talks about how the NHL and the Islanders managed to seep into his ...
Monthly Mail Bag podcast - June 2024 (Sample)
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this sample of June's Monthly Mail Bag podcast. Here, we look at sad fanbases, the death of Capfriendly, celebs at Islanders games and the least...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 51 - Olli Jokinen (with guest David Skurnik)
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by David Skurnik of Skurnik Wines and The Pinot Project, Mike and Dan remember the short Long Island stint of "superstar journeyman" Olli Jokin...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 296 - Indescribable Relief
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan take a deep breath as the Rangers get eliminated from the playoffs, opening the door for the first ever edition of "Ranger Piece Theater....
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 295 - A Multi-Leg Thing
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In their Rangers-free zone, Mike and Dan discuss the recent trade the Islanders made with the Chicago Blackhawks that netted them an extra second roun...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 50 - Weirdest Islander of the Year 2024 (with guest Jon Zella)
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Along with Nassaumen Hockey's Jon Zella, Mike and Dan crown the first ever Weirdest Islander of the Year per the results of a listener vote. While sev...
BONUS: Monthly Mail Bag podcast - May 2024
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A free sample of our marathon Mail Bag for May! In this short bonus episode, we answer questions about newest Islander Maxim Tsyplakov, the constantly...
Islanders Anxiety - Master Leaf Theatre Special
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
By popular (?) demand, we present a special standalone episode of an Islanders Anxiety favorite, dramatic readings of articles about the Toronto Maple...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 294 - Nothing Really Happens
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan talk about about how there's nothing to talk about regarding the Islanders, before turning their attention to division rivals facing each...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 49 - Jörgen Jönsson (with guest Patrik Bexell)
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Mike under the weather, Dan is joined by Canadiens prospects and Swedish hockey expert Patrik Bexell to discuss Jörgen Jönsson, brother of Isla...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 293 - We Gave It Everything
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan examine the Islanders clean out day interviews and exalt in an epic edition of Master Leaf Theatre. While most of the players sounded sim...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 292 - An Appropriately Cruel Ending
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan react the Islanders' season-ending 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes, and all the bad luck and blood-from-a-stone tries they saw throughout the ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 291 - Two More Days to Believe
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan recap the Islanders' double OT win over the Hurricanes in Game 4 (and their haunting loss in Game 3) and discuss how some of their hope h...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 48 - Austin Czarnik (with guest Matthew Strauss)
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Pitchfork managing editor and Islanders fan Matthew Strauss, we remember the short and unmemorable but indicative tenure of Austin Czarnik. ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 290 - There Is No Sugarcoating
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan react immediately following the Islanders' third period meltdown in Game Two against the Hurricanes, when a 3-1 lead became a 5-3 loss. N...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 289 - Encouraging and Frustrating
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan recap Game 1 of the Islanders-Hurricanes series, which featured a good performance but more bad luck against Carolina. For a large part o...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 288 - 169 Straight Playoff Games
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan recap the Islanders clinching a playoff berth, look ahead to another series against Carolina and welcome in Arthur Staple of The Athletic...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 287 - Another Day at the Office
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan recap a successful couple of games that have put the Islanders on the brink of clinching a playoff spot - which is both good and terrifyi...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 47 - Randy Robitaille (with guest Adam Gretz)
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Penguins writer and fan Adam Gretz, Mike and Dan remember Randy Robitaille, who had a surprisingly productive NHL career for several teams. ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 286 - The Assassination of Mika Zibanejad by the Coward Adam Pelech
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan wade into the aftermath of the Islanders 4-2 win over the Rangers, including a coach disagreement, bad acting, entitlement and anger. Spo...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 285 - Stressful to the Very End
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan try to make sense of the Islanders' recent turnaround, that saw them win four straight and vault into third place in the Metro Division. ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 284 - You're the Desperate Team
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan examine an up-and-down trip to Florida and the Islanders' refusal to recognize their precarious situation, and recap their first ever liv...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 46 - An Islanders Minor League Tour (with guest Kevin Schultz)
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Kevin Schultz from VintageIceHockey.com take a look at some Islanders minor league affiliates of the past and the surprising players who skate...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 283 - A Season of Rock Bottoms
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan recap a week of brief hope and crushing defeats as the hard working Islanders teams of just a few years ago finally disappear for good. I...
Islanders Anxiety - Bonus Episode - Five Thoughts about 32 Thoughts
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan dissect a rare Islanders segment from Sportsnet's venerable 32 Thoughts podcast about the club's current losing streak and clouded playof...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 282 - Toxic Relationship Metaphor
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan move their scheduled recording up a day to rant about the Islanders' four-game losing streak and lack of response in games. From a "waste...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 45 - Al Montoya (with guest Nick Giglia)
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by returning guest Nick Giglia, we celebrate goalie Al Montoya, who took a long road to the NHL and looked for a half season like more found mo...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 281 - The Monster's Still Out There
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the end of their six game winning streak and some scary games ahead, Mike and Dan remain hopeful about the Islanders' playoff chances (and the...
SPECIAL: Monthly Mail Bag podcast - Trade Deadline Edition 2024
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our post trade deadline Monthly Mail Bag podcast brought questions about the Islanders' lack of moves, future former Islanders who did not become Isla...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 280 - Hi. We're Different Now.
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan recap the Islanders stunning week of huge wins that put them back in the playoff picture, and look ahead at this Friday's trade deadline....
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 44 - Justin Papineau (with guest Carey Haber)
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
First ever Weird Islanders guest Carey Haber is back to chat with Mike and Dan about Justin Papineau, the vaunted return in the trade of Chris Osgood ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 279 - A Waste of Time
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After two awful losses and one wobbly win in a crucial week, Mike and Dan discuss how this Islanders season has felt like a huge waste of time for eve...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 278 - Thousand Yard Stare
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan react to the Islanders' gut-wrenching loss in the Stadium Series game against the Rangers at Met Life Stadium and a season full of gut-wr...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 43 - Chris Osgood (with guest Michael Paul Smith)
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined again by podcaster and actor Michael Paul Smith, we remember when the Islanders were gifted two time Stanley Cup champion goalie Chris Osgood, ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 277 - A Carnival of Schadenfreude
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan look back at an eventful week for the Islanders and elsewhere, with big wins, a frustrating loss, controversies up north and maybe some l...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 276 - An Absolute True Crapshoot
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan come out of the NHL All Star Break with no idea how the Islanders will fare in the crucial next few games and with an epic edition of Mas...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 42 - Michael Dal Colle (with guest Brian Compton)
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan catch up with NHL.com editor and all around Islanders luminary Brian Compton and remember Michael Dal Colle, a high first round pick who ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 275 - Macro vs Micro Fight
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With a bye week for the Islanders looming, Mike and Dan look at a potpourri of topics including more irritating losses, small strides and the team's b...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 274 - The New Roy Order
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan recap the first game of the Islanders' Patrick Roy experience, and reflect on some of the bigger stories at play in this new era. While t...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 273 - ROY't the Hell Just Happened?
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike is back from Mexico, Lane Lambert is finally out and Patrick Roy is the Islanders' new coach. We try to unpack it all in a special emergency epis...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 41 - Peter Regin (with guest Tyler Gildin)
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by producer and podcaster Tyler Gildin, we remember forward Peter Regin, who came to Long Island to play with his countryman Frans Nielsen and ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 272 - There's a Fire That's Missing
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Nassaumen Hockey podcast co-host Jon Zella to recap a week of ugly losses and thrilling wins with the Islanders still missing somethi...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 271 - Drag Us Through Hot Coals
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan recap missed opportunities on a Southwestern road trip, look ahead to an annoying week and make a MONUMENTAL ANNOUNCEMENT. In an overtime...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 40 - Tom Kuhnhackl (with guest AJ DeVito)
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Along with Skates at the Stakes podcast host AJ DeVito, Mike and Dan remember Tom Kuhnhackl, a depth winger capable of unforgettable goals and non-goa...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 270 - The Race is Developing
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the first day of 2024, Mike and Dan recap two losses to Pittsburgh and one complete win over Washington, which left the Islanders in a precarious p...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 269 - Merry and Sour
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan recap a productive Christmas week for the Islanders and reflect on how they keep picking points despite significant injuries. With wins o...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 39 - Cliff Ronning (with guest Travis Flynn, aka North Dakota Red Eagle)
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by longtime Lighthouse Hockey contributor Travis Flynn, a.k.a. North Dakota Red Eagle, Mike and Dan remember Cliff Ronning, a star player who, ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 268 - So Many More Dimensions
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan recap an eventful week of four games with highs, lows, history and heroics that kept the Islanders in the fight in the Metro. Each game c...
BONUS PREVIEW - Monthly Mail Bag podcast - December 2023
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a short bonus clip, Mike and Dan answer questions from Patrons. Sign up for our Country Club tier to hear more Monthly Mail Bag podcasts and receiv...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 267 - That Look In Their Eyes
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan recap the Islanders' two big wins after their disastrous loss to San Jose, and prepare for a tough week against the Leafs, Ducks, Bruins ...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 38 - Kevin Poulin (with guest Marc Sabourin)
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Marc Sabourin, aka Sab, aka the creator of one of the best Islanders channels on YouTube, Mike and Dan remember goalie Kevin Poulin, who pla...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 266 - Don't Have Words
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The title is meant to be ironic. We have plenty of words to describe the Islanders' latest third period disasterpiece, a 5-4 OT loss to the San Jose S...
Islanders Award Winners: Mathew Barzal, Calder Trophy, 2018
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Getting Mathew Barzal to Long Island took a long series of moves, hubris and dumb luck, and his start as an NHL player was delayed by a couple of seas...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 265 - A Couple Different Storms
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan react to a wild week in which the Islanders won two of three on the road despite continuing their bad habits. Listen for a few important ...
Islanders Award Winners: Denis Potvin, Norris Trophy, 1979
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So far in this series, we’ve seen Denis Potvin win the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s best rookie after helping transform a hapless team into somethin...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 264 - A New Phase
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan recap (and differ) on the Islanders last week, which saw them pick up five of six points, play a game with just four defensemen and acqui...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 37 - Mike Comrie (with guest Ethan from Gotham Sports Network)
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Gotham Sports Network founder and Giants podcaster Ethan, Mike and Dan remember Mike Comrie, who brought a lot of skill and a very famous si...
Islanders Award Winners: Denis Potvin, Norris Trophy, 1978
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
By winning the Calder Trophy in 1974 and the Norris in 1976, Denis Potvin had already established himself as one of the best defensemen in the NHL. Th...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 263 - Alone in the Dark
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan try to make sense of the Islanders' bizarre road trip through Western Canada and discuss a possible change behind the bench. In eventful ...
Islanders Award Winners: Billy Smith, Conn Smythe Trophy, 1983
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Attention: This episode immediately follows the Billy Smith/Roland Melanson Jennings Trophy episode posted last week. If you have not yet, please stop...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 262 - We Saw It Coming
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan lament a fruitless, frustrating week for the Islanders that left fans, coaches and players pissed off in equal measure. In losses to the ...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 36 - Taylor Beck, Christopher Gibson and the "Big" Trade that Wasn't (with guest Arthur Staple)
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by their friend Arthur Staple of The Athletic, Mike and Dan remember a rare NHL five-for-one trade that didn't really work out for either the I...
Islanders Award Winners: Billy Smith and Roland Melanson, Jennings Trophy, 1983
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before 1982, the Vezina Trophy was a team award, going to the NHL goaltending tandem that gave up the least goals against during the season. When the ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 261 - A Confusing Time to Be Optimistic
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan recap a week in which the Islander picked up a lot of points while blowing leads and generally not playing their best. In games against D...
Islanders Award Winners: Mike Bossy, Calder Trophy, 1978 (Part 2)
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part Two of our look at Mike Bossy’s sensational rookie season begins at a low point, a fight-filled game in Detroit that Bossy later said embarras...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 260 - Still on the Rails
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan discuss the Islanders' 2-1-0 week that banked them four big points and kept them in the thick of the Metro Division. In games against the...
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 35 - Alexander Semak (with guest Greg Wyshynski)
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan kick off another season celebrating short-time Isles with ESPN's Greg Wyshynski discussing Alexander Semak, a notable Devil and forgotten...
Islanders Award Winners: Mike Bossy, Calder Trophy, 1978 (Part 1)
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Bossy’s rookie season in the NHL has been the stuff of legend since it happened. But breaking league records and bringing fans out of their sea...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 259 - Good, Bad and Resilient
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NOTE (THAT WE FORGOT TO MENTION): Weird Islanders: The Podcast! returns for its third season this Friday! We’ve recorded some bangers already so it’...
Islanders Award Winners: Mark Fitzpatrick, Masterton Trophy, 1992
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Fitzpatrick came to the Islanders as a highly-touted goalie prospect and quicky established himself as a fiery NHL-caliber netminder. But right b...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 258 - Apologies To That Gentleman
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan recap the Islanders opening night win over Buffalo and the loss of Ross Johnston, and debut a new bit, "Master Leaf Theatre." The victory...
Islanders Award Winners: Al Arbour, Jack Adams Trophy, 1979
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season Two of Islanders Awards Winners is finally here. It’s taken far too long to get to this point, but I’m proud of how these episodes turned o...