In the latest episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) is joined by Islanders radio color analyst Greg Picker (@GregPickerHere) to discuss the second longest winning streak in team history. Greg breaks down the team’s success under Barry Trotz and his coaching staff, Mat Barzal’s becoming a dual offensive threat, defying ...
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In the first Lighthouse House Hockey edition of the PTIsles podcast, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) is joined by Andrew Gross of Newsday (@AGrossNewsday) to talk about the Islanders’ 7 game winning streak, Otto’s arrival and answers questions from our listeners. Topics include: Andrew’s new career behind the mic Otto Koivula Call-up ...
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In the Alumni edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) is joined by Islanders fan favorite and enforcer, Mick Vukota who spent parts of 10 seasons on Long Island. Mick talks about Islanders ownership’s commitment to alumni in recent years and what teammates he’s excited to see on Saturday Night. Later, ...
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On this episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) is joined by NHL.com’s Brian Compton to chat about the start of an eventful summer for the New York Islanders. They break down the Anders Lee negotiations, Robin Lehner’s strong desire to stay on the Island, Eberle and Nelson returning, the Mitch ...
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In the latest edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) and Alex ‘Buddy’ Peck (@BudGSN) are joined by Andrew Gross (@AGrossNewsday, Islanders beat reporter for Newsday. Topics Discussed: – The impact of the team’s lengthy layoff – Jordan Eberle hopes to stay hot – Robin Lehner receives national attention – Pelech ...
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In the latest episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) is joined by the New York Post beat writer Brett Cyrgalis (@BrettCyrgalis) following back-to-back blowout losses to the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens. Brett and Joe discuss Barry Trotz’s displeasure with his team’s response to the hit on Scott Mayfield, players going ...
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On the latest episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) is joined by long-time voice of the New York Islanders and Hall of Fame NHL Broadcaster Jiggs McDonald. Jiggs (or ‘Kenneth’ as Bill Torrey called him) reflects on last weekend’s festivities, shares stories from the dynasty years and tells us what ...
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In the latest episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) alongside Gotham Sports Network’s James Duffy (@TwoTurtleDuffs) and Alex ‘Buddy’ Peck (@BudGSN) discuss the cathartic circus that was Islanders-Maple Leafs on Thursday Night as the Islanders Faithful ‘welcomed’ back John Tavares to the Old Barn. The guys discuss whether or not ...
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John Tavares was forced to make a decision he never thought he’d have to make. That’s the way I see it. From the moment he was drafted 1st overall in 2009, the NHL world assumed the clock was ticking on John Tavares’ time with the Islanders. It wasn’t a matter ...
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In this episode of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog)is joined by senior Islanders and NHL writer for The Athletic, Arthur Staple (@StapeAthletic). Topics Discussed: – Trade Deadline Targets – Impact of Ladd & Hickey’s Return – Arena Playoff Compromise – Setting the scene for 2/28 vs Toronto – How Trotz corrected ...
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