Islanders Anxiety: A New York Islanders podcast
Episodes
Isles Buzz - Much Speculation
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the draft and free agency over a month away, Dan and Noel speculate what could happen with the Islanders. We say our farewells to Yannick Rathgeb...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 90 - Big Shoes to Fill
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and special guest Carey Haber take an analytics-focused look at the Islanders’ season and potential offseason moves. They discuss the team’s M...
Isles Buzz - The Season of the Broom
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Islanders sweep and get swept this postseason. Dan and Noel recap the season and discuss the many roster decisions ahead. Learn more about your ad...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 89 - The Sweepers Become the Swept
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan sift through their feelings about the Islanders being swept in the second round and the galvanizing season that passed. They talk about t...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 88 - The Horseshoe-Up-The-Ass Game
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan dissect all the frustrating ways in which the Islanders have found themselves down 2-0 in their playoff series against Carolina. They tal...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 87 - Who is the Most Underdog?
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan preview the Islanders' second round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, with whom they share a lot of similarities if not sty...
Isles Buzz - Second Round Preview With Chris King
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Noel preview the second round matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes. The radio voice of the New York Islanders, Chris King, joins the show Lear...
Isles Buzz - The Waiting Game
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Islanders advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs by sweeping the Pittsburgh Penguins. While the rest of the teams battle to advance, the ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 86 - We Have a Week
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan relish the Islanders' first round sweep of the Penguins and how it changes much about the team's standing, especially among its battered ...
Isles Buzz - Everything Is Coming Up Milhouse
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Noel recap Game 3 as the Islanders look to sweep the Penguins Tuesday night Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 85 - This is Just Organized
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan examine the reality of the Islanders being up 3-0 in their playoff series with the Penguins and how grateful they, and presumably the res...
Isles Buzz - Game 1 Recap and lookahead to Game 2
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Noel recap the thrilling OT winner for the Islanders in the opening game against the Penguins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Isles Buzz - Playoff Preview With Andrew Gross
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Noel preview the Penguins-Islanders series with Newsday's Andrew Gross Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 84 - No Better Two Days to Be a Hockey Fan
07 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Dan wrap up the Islanders extraordinary regular season and look forward to their first round playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Th...
Isles Buzz - Bossy Fogelman
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Noel recap the playoff-clinching win against the Buffalo Sabres over the weekend and debate whether Jeff Skinner would be a good free-agent si...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 83 - The Whole Point of Sports
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In an uncharacteristically effusive episode, Mike and Dan are joyful as the Islanders clinch a playoff berth with a huge win over Buffalo following an...
Isles Buzz - The Game Of The Year
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Noel discuss the improbable come back win in Winnipeg Thursday night and give our thoughts on the Islanders best matchup in the playoffs. We d...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 82 - The Rollercoaster Ride Continues
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan talk about the highs and lows of the last four Islanders games and worry about what they mean as the playoffs approach. They discuss the ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 81 - Square Pegs in Round Holes
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan pick at the corpse of a blowout loss to the Bruins and fret about the Islanders' injury-marred road ahead. They hope for more games like ...
Isles Buzz - Live From Offside Tavern
17 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A cast of thousands joined Dan and Noel for the live Isles Buzz podcast at the Offside Tavern Saturday. CJ Papa, Jillian Fisher, Dan Saraceni and Nick...
Isles Buzz - The Fourth Line is Voltron
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Noel preview the crucial three-game stretch for the Islanders. We try for figure out what's wrong with Jordan Eberle and Mat Barzal. The wait ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 80 - I Don't Even Have a Glass
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan debate the merits of the Islanders winning (good) but playing poorly (bad) and look at how the Metro Division could shake out for the res...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 79 - Here Come the Islanders Fans
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Dan recount the now infamous return of John Tavares to Nassau Coliseum and look ahead to some must-win games for the Islanders in the coming we...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 78 - A High Risk, High Reward Strategy
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a massive episode covering many topics, Carey Haber joins Mike and Dan to establish where the Islanders sit after a trade deadline in which they ma...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 77 - There's Something in the Air
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a surprise super-sized episode, Mike and Dan examine two very different Islanders wins, discuss some off-the-ice moves and kick around names as the...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 76 - Concrete in the Toilets
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a wide-ranging episode, Mike and Dan discuss the Islanders' latest run of games and the offensive woes that have fans concerned. They also dive int...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 75 - A Thorn in the Side
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan discuss recent games against the Lightning and Bruins and all of the ways the Islanders are driving bookies and bettors crazy this season...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 74 - We're A Good Team
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan are joined by Arthur Staple of The Athletic to talk about the Islanders' standing, the trade deadline and what inquiring minds around the...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 73 - I Don't Know What is Going On
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan hit the All Star Break with the Islanders in first place and striding over untrodden ground. They discuss how the team has gotten to this...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 72 - What's So Funny?
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan discuss a week of ups, downs and hilarious weirdness as the Islanders beat the league-leading Tampa Bay Lightning after two odd games aga...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 71 - Bad Vibes Very Quickly
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan air their Islanders grievances for the first time in a while, after the team’s six game winning streak was snapped. They ponder what b...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 70 - The Islanders Continue to Exist
03 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan return from their holiday break to talk about the Islanders' very happy new year, including big wins against the Stars, Sabres and, of co...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 69 - All My Eggs in Barry Trotz’s Basket
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan are FIRED UP and talking about the Islanders' latest streak, their recent call-ups and an upcoming game in Toronto. They detail the team'...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 68 - Take That and Run With It
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan discuss the Islanders positives and negatives after an up-and-down week of games, which saw one satisfying win, a couple of tough losses ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 67 - The Boys Are Back in Town
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan talk about the games against the Bruins and Blue Jackets, but focus on the many aspects of the Islanders' regular season return to Nassau...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 66 - The Most Inspiring Thing I've Ever Seen In My Life
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In a super-sized episode, Mike & Dan break down a busy week for the Islanders and the NHL, and the inspiring words of Barry Trotz. They discuss wins ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 65 - It's Not Early Anymore
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan discuss a wild win over the Rangers, a disgusting defeat to Dallas and other Islanders issues as the season hits Thanksgiving. They ponde...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 64 - That's Why the Details Matter
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In an uncanny journey into mystery, Mike and Dan discuss the Islanders recent trip through Florida and return game against Vancouver, in which they pl...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 63 - The Islanders Coaching Factory
08 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan talk about the end of the Islanders' winning streak and the beginning of their time as the world's premier producer of hockey coaching ta...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 62 - Wearing a Wizard’s Hat
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan discuss a surprisingly successful week for the Islanders and the first month of the Barry Trotz experience. They talk about four games th...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 61 - We're Turning Him into an Islanders Fan
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan discuss the highs and lows of the Islanders' trip through the three California NHL teams, the areas the team needs to improve on and mayb...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 60 - Stay Up and Be Disappointed
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan are back after the Islanders played a grand total of one (1) game to talk to Arthur Staple of The Athletic about the team's new vibe, the...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 59 - No Neck but a Big Brain
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It took five tries, but Mike and Dan finally get a podcast in the books about the Islanders' first three games under Barry Trotz. They talk about the ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 58 - The Brock Nelson of Third Jerseys
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lighthouse Hockey’s founding father Dominik joins Mike and Dan to chat (and occasionally rant) about the Islanders’ season opening roster, newly r...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 57 - Wade Boggs and Wade Dubielewicz
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan break down the Islanders training camp cuts and the ill-advised and alarming signing of defenseman Luca Sbisa, the Chris Pronger of the I...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 56 - Very Amateur Fans Complaining
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan surprise themselves and return to cover the Islanders' new era, with some new things to look forward to, old things to get off their ches...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 55 - An Unsatisfying and yet Totally Islanders Way
01 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan react immediately to the news that John Tavares has left the Islanders as a free agent. Spoiler: they aren't happy. They talk about the g...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 54 - The Opposite of What a Circus Is
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan discuss the Islanders huge coaching hire of Barry Trotz, fresh off a Stanley Cup championship with the Capitals. They try to come to grip...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 53 - What the Hell Happened Yesterday?
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
New Islanders executive Lou Lamoriello has done what was previously unthinkable, relieving GM Garth Snow and coach Doug Weight of their duties. Mike a...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 52 - It's Gonna Be Different Because It's Gonna Be Normal
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Islanders have finally named Lou Lamoriello as their president of hockey operations, ushering in a new era that Mike and Dan have a lot of thought...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 51 - A Tribute to The Hockey Maven
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With the Islanders quiet for the time being, Mike and Dan reminisce about their days as interns for the newly-retired Hockey Maven, Stan Fischler. The...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 50 - I Didn't See Billy Joel There
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan are joined by Arthur Staple of The Athletic to try and make sense of the Islanders' bizarre season ending media conference. They discuss ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 49 - I'm Just Sick of This Team
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This season's Islanders will go down as one of the most disappointing incarnations of the franchise's latest era. So Mike and Dan remember some other ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 48 - It Led to Nothing
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With the Islanders eight points out of the playoffs, Mike and Dan recount a season of frustration and take a dim look at the franchise's future. They ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 47 - A Series of Spectacular Self Owns
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On a cathartic episode, Mike and Dan discuss the NHL trade deadline and the Islanders inactivity at it. They breakdown why the Islanders weren't in a ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 46 - Praying for a Meteor to Hit Me
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Arthur Staple of The Athletic (!) joins Mike & Dan to diagnose the disconnect between what the Islanders say and how they actually play. They also dis...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 45 - The Sources Were All Wrong
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan awake from their All-Star Game naps to talk about where the Islanders sit in the standings and the plans to play some games at Nassau Col...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 44 - Hopeful but Confused
11 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan chat with Lighthouse Hockey founder Dominik Janksy about the Islanders season so far and what changes the team can make going forward to ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 43 - From the Hipsters to the Wiseguys
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As the NHL's Christmas break ends, Mike and Dan discuss the Islanders issues in goal and some possible hopes for the rest of the season. But they save...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 42 - Where is the Amazon HQ Going
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan recap the evening's community meeting for the prospective Belmont arena projects of the Islanders and NYCFC. They also lament the Islande...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 41 - Peering into Another World
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan talk about a successful week for the Islanders, where they sit in the NHL and why they need to keep winning to stay alive in the brutal M...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 40 - An Empire in Ruins
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan discuss a strange week for the Islanders in which they won a game they should have lost, lost a game they should have won and didn’t sh...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 39 - How We Got to This Point
29 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan examine the Islanders' wild week: two big wins (and two John Tavares hat tricks), one ugly loss, and the somewhat surprising assignment o...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 38 - When You Gonna Score
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan talk about what’s working (Mathew Barzal, Josh Ho-Sang) and what isn’t working (the power play and the defense, among other things) a...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 37 - I'm a Staunch Preseason Avoider
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan are BACK! with another season of Islanders-fueled paranoia and emotional instability. But, as the team wraps up a 6-0-2 preseason, the ho...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 36 - Karl Alzner Blocked Me On Twitter
02 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In their (probable) final show of the summer, Mike and Dan talk about the deals made on the first day of free agency and why the Islanders sat out the...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 35 - The Most Fun Job A General Manager Has Ever Had
20 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan record a ragged, punky podcast just at the start of a busy week in the offseason for the NHL and the Islanders. They talk about the repor...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 34 - He's 77 in Islander Years
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The NHL playoffs are set, and the Islanders are among the teams that won’t be participating. Mike and Dan kick around possible front office and coac...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 33 - We Need to Call Up Wade Dubielewicz
03 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Islanders have stumbled badly over the last few games and enter the final week of the season a handful of points out of the playoffs. With that in...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 32 - We've Got Him and Everybody Else Wants Him
16 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As the Islanders enter the final crucial stretch of their season, Mike and Dan discuss what energetic young forward Joshua Ho-Sang has brought to the ...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 31 - We Got Nukes, We Got Knives, Sharp Sticks...
26 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan prepare for the NHL trade deadline by talking about all of the players they don't expect the Islanders acquire because of what they would...
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 30 - The Boys in the Back Room
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dan boil over as more Islanders arena drama obscures the good run the team is on under interim coach Doug Weight. They discuss the recent rep...