Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders
1,162 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 58 ratingsLocked On Islanders podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the New York Islanders and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Gil Martin, author of “Ice Ways”, an in-depth history of the Islanders’ rivalry with the Rangers, the Locked On Islanders podcast provides your daily Islanders fix with expert opinions, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Islanders franchise from right here in the Big Apple. Locked On Islanders takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Islanders locker room and all over the NHL. The Locked On Islanders podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Would Johnny Gaudreau Be a Good Fit on the Islanders?
May 30, 2022 04:22 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBHow well would Johnny Gaudreau fit on the New York Islanders? He is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent and we discuss what he could bring to the table and how much it would cost to get him here. Plus we have the latest rumors about Barry Trotz's next coaching job including one possible destination that would have him competing in the Metropolitan Division next season. And we look at Zach Parise's season that was and what his role will be next season with the Islanders. All this an...
Mathew Barzal Came Up Big for Canada at the World Championships
May 27, 2022 04:22 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBNew York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal came up big for Team Canada at the World Championships, we have all the details. Plus we look at JG Pageau's season with the Islanders and what role he can expect to play on the team going forward and why the Islanders are unlikely to acquire Patrick Kane even though there have been some rumors that they may be interested in acquiring him. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsor...
How Would Vince Dunn Fit In with the New York Islanders Defensive Corps?
May 26, 2022 04:22 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBToday we look at Sebastian Aho's season and how he fits into the Islanders future. Is Aho's defense good enough to keep him in the NHL or is he an AHL star but an NHL fringe player? Then we break down how defenseman Vince Dunn would fit into the Islanders lineup as he is a player the Isles have been linked to. The Seattle Kraken defenseman could add some of the skills the Islanders lacked last season but at what cost and how would he fit in to the lineup? All this and more on today's Locke...
Today We Break Down Josh Bailey's Season and What His Future with the Islanders Looks Like
May 25, 2022 04:22 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBNew York Islanders forward Josh Bailey has been a polarizing figure among fans. Today we discuss his performance this season, where he's at in his career and what role Bailey would most likely play if he returns to the Islanders in 2022-23. We also look at Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun, a puck moving defenseman the Islanders have been rumored to be interested in acquiring. We discuss what it would cost to get him, his strengths and weaknesses and how he'd fit in to the Islanders...
Will the Islanders Trade for a High Scoring Winger This Offseason? Today We Look at Another Possibility
May 24, 2022 04:22 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBWe continue our look at high-scoring forwards the New York Islanders may be interested in acquiring. Today we discuss Vladimir Tarasenko who has long been rumored to be a possible trade target for GM Lou Lamoriello. We break down his skill set, what he may cost the Isles and how he would help Mathew Barzal. We also discuss how he would fit in to the Isles system. And we continue our player by player look at the Islanders roster with defenseman Scott Mayfield. What was his season like and wh...
Today We Start to Examine Some Potential Trade Targets for the New York Islanders This Offseason
May 23, 2022 04:22 - 24 minutes - 23 MBThe New York Islanders are looking to add a goal scorer and a puck-moving defenseman this offseason but who may GM Lou Lamoriello target? Today we look at one possible trade target in Kevin Fiala of the Minnesota Wild. We discuss why he may be a good fit with the Isles. Plus, we examine Zdeno Chara's 2021-22 season, how he helped and hindered the Islanders and what lies ahead for Big Z. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our ...
Can New York Islanders Forward Mathew Barzal Take His Game to Another Level Next Year?
May 20, 2022 04:22 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBNew York Islanders fans all know how talented Mathew Barzal is but his 2021-22 season was a bit of a disappointment. Today we break down why his season didn't go as planned and discuss whether Barzal can take his game to another level and become a true NHL superstar. We also examine which former Islanders players are still alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs with Nick Leddy, Devon Toews and Ryan Strome being among those still standing. And we discuss one well known former Islanders player wh...
Will Anthony Beauvillier Step Up for the Islanders Or Should They Move On from Him?
May 19, 2022 04:22 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBHow does the Islanders coaching change affect Mathew Barzal? Will Barzy have a better relationship with Lane Lambert than he did with Barry Trotz? We break down the potential changes on today's show. Plus we continue our player-by-player look at the Islanders roster with a look at Anthony Beauvillier. Why is Beau so inconsistent and are the Islanders better off keeping him or trading him while he still has value? All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Su...
What Can Lane Lambert Do Better Than Barry Trotz to Help the Islanders Next Year?
May 18, 2022 04:22 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBToday we discuss some areas Lane Lambert can improve upon as he takes over as head coach of the New York Islanders. Barry Trotz is a great coach, but he's not perfect, and one area Lambert can help the team with is the development of young players like Oliver Wahlstrom, Kieffer Bellows, Aatu Raty and Robin Salo. Plus we discuss what was said at Lambert's introductory press conference with Lou Lamoriello. And we have the latest on the Bridgeport Islanders AHL playoff run in our weekly Farm R...
Lane Lambert Is the New Head Coach of the New York Islanders
May 17, 2022 04:22 - 30 minutesThe New York Islanders have chosen Lane Lambert to be their new head coach, replacing the recently departed Barry Trotz. But did Lou Lamoriello make the right decision? We analyze the pros and drawbacks of promoting from within. Plus Zdeno Chara is one of the three finalists for the Masterton Trophy, we discuss his chances of winning the honor and who the other finalists are for one of the more prestigious trophies in the NHL.. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil...
Lane Lambert Is the New Head Coach of the New York Islanders
May 17, 2022 04:22 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThe New York Islanders have chosen Lane Lambert to be their new head coach, replacing the recently departed Barry Trotz. But did Lou Lamoriello make the right decision? We analyze the pros and drawbacks of promoting from within. Plus Zdeno Chara is one of the three finalists for the Masterton Trophy, we discuss his chances of winning the honor and who the other finalists are for one of the more prestigious trophies in the NHL.. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with ...
Will Andy Greene Return to the Islanders Next Year and If So, In What Role?
May 16, 2022 04:22 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBWe continue our player-by-player review of the New York Islanders roster with defenseman Andy Greene. We break down his strengths and weaknesses and discuss whether Greene returns to the Isles as a player, retires or maybe wants to be an assistant coach. Plus, a Long Island hockey rink is named after Hall of Famer Clark Gillies, we discuss the moving tribute and the Bridgeport Islanders stay alive in their AHL playoff series. And finally a rock solid defenseman who won 4 Stanley Cups with ...
We Examine Semyon Varlamov's Season with the Islanders and Discuss His Future with the Team
May 13, 2022 04:22 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBNew York Islanders goalie Semyon Varlamov saw his numbers fall off dramatically over the previous season, but we explain why it wasn't all Varly's fault and discuss what led to his subpar campaign. We also discuss whether GM Lou Lamoriello will keep Varlamov or trade him during the offseason. Former Isles center Frans Nielsen is announcing his retirement from pro hockey, we look back at what he brought to the Islanders and his career. And we have the latest on the team's continued coaching ...
Now That Barry Trotz Won't Be Back, Who Will the Islanders Hire As Their Next Head Coach?
May 12, 2022 04:22 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBWe know that the New York Islanders will not have Barry Trotz behind the bench next season, but who are the leading candidates to replace him? We take a look at some of the prominent names out there and discuss how they would fit with the Islanders and Lou Lamoriello. Plus we discuss Game 1 of the Bridgeport Islanders 2nd round playoff series and answer an email from our listener mailbag. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Ou...
Today We Break Down the Islanders Draft Lottery Results and More Fallout on the Firing of Barry Trotz
May 11, 2022 04:22 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBThe NHL Draft Lottery is complete and the New York Islanders have the 13th overall pick in this year's NHL Entry Draft. We discuss the ramifications of this result and how Lou Lamoriello will likely use the pick later this offseason. Plus, we further discuss the fallout from the surprise firing of Barry Trotz and what it is going to mean for this team in what will now be a critical offseason. And the Bridgeport Islanders open their 2nd round AHL playoff series tonight, we have a preview. ...
Barry Trotz Has Been Fired As Coach of the New York Islanders We Discuss Why and What's Next
May 10, 2022 04:22 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThe New York Islanders shocked everybody on Monday when GM Lou Lamoriello announced that Barry Trotz would not be back as head coach in 2022-23. We discuss the reasons for the move and the legacy that Trotz will have with the Islanders organization. We also analyze how responsible Trotz was for the disappointing season that saw the team miss the playoffs for the first time under his leadership. Next we analyze which players may be helped or hurt by the change in coaches and who the team ma...
The Draft Lottery Awaits and We Start Our Player-By-Player Review of the Islanders Roster
May 09, 2022 04:22 - 25 minutes - 24 MBThe NHL Draft Lottery is tomorrow evening and we preview where the New York Islanders fit into that process. Plus two Isles players will be playing in the World Championships as both Mathew Barzal and Kieffer Bellows will represent their countries. And we begin our player by player review of the Islanders season with a look at Bellows, what progress he made this season, what he still needs to work on and where he fits into the team in the future. All this and more on today's Locked On Isl...
How Did Goaltending and Age Affect the Islanders Play This Season? We Take a Deep Dive Into Those Factors
May 06, 2022 04:22 - 25 minutes - 24 MBThe Islanders goaltending has been a team strength in recent years but how did it fair in 2021-22? We break down the goaltending and the age factor and how that affected the Islanders this year. Plus we discuss how the team's lack of speed and the new arena also came into play and we discuss the schedule for the Bridgeport Islanders in the second round of the AHL Playoffs. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Bui...
Why Were the Islanders Forwards So Inconsistent This Year? We Analzye That on Today's Show
May 05, 2022 04:22 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThe New York Islanders finished 22nd in the NHL in goals scored and today we analyze the overall play of the forwards and why they struggled this season. Who lived up to expectations and who disappointed and who was inconsistent? Plus the Bridgeport Islanders advanced to the next round of the AHL playoffs with a thrilling overtime win over the Providence Bruins and you won't believe who got the game-winning goal. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Su...
Today We Examine the Islanders Defense and What the Team Needs to Do to Improve it Next Year
May 04, 2022 04:22 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBToday we look at the New York Islanders defense corps. The team was obviously lacking something after the departure of Devon Toews and Nick Leddy over the last two years and injuries to Scott Mayfield and Ryan Pulock during the season didn't hurt. We discuss what the team needs to do to improve the defense in 2022-23. Plus, we have our weekly Farm Report as we discuss the Bridgeport Islanders first AHL playoff game and preview Game 2 of their series vs Providence. All this and more on toda...
What Was the Biggest Reason for the Islanders Disappointing Season?
May 03, 2022 04:22 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBWhy did the New York Islanders miss the playoffs this season after reaching the conference final in each of the last two years? We begin our deep dive into the year that was and discuss why the Isles struggled and what they need to do to fix it. We also look inside some of the statistics from the season and discuss what they can tell us about this club. And a defenseman from the 80s who won one Stanley Cup with the team is our Islanders Birthday of the Day. All this and more on today's Lo...
The Islanders Begin a Busy and Important Offseason as a Team at the Crossroads
May 02, 2022 04:22 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThe New York Islanders disappointing 2021-22 season is over. We analyze the season finale and how it was a fitting way to end a frustrating year. Plus the latest rumors on Mathew Barzal and Semyon Varlamov and their futures with the team. We also discuss the possible end of Zdeno Chara's career and begin to look ahead to a vital offseason for this hockey team. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built...
The Islanders Are On a Roll as They Head into the Season Finale
April 29, 2022 04:22 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThe New York Islanders played their style of hockey in a 5-1 win over the Washington Capitals. Semyon Varlamov lost his shutout bid in the final minute while Mathew Barzal had three assists and many of the Islanders younger players played well. We discuss Brock Nelson's chances of reaching the 40-goal mark and Kyle Palmieri's 200th career goal and a lot more. Plus we have a full preview of the season finale tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Rich Pilon is our Islanders Birthday of...
A Big Honor for Big Zdeno Chara
April 28, 2022 04:22 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBNew York Islanders defenseman Zdeno Chara is a sure fire Hall of Famer after he retires, but the 6'9" defenseman got another honor when he was named the Isles nominee for the Masterton Trophy. We discuss Chara's impact on the team and whether he has a chance to win the award. We also now know who the Bridgeport Islanders will face in their first round AHL playoff series and we have a full preview of that series on today's show. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with ...
Finally, A Complete Performance by the New York Islanders!
April 27, 2022 04:22 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBThe New York Islanders played exactly the kind of hockey they need to play to win consistently and defeated the Washington Capitals 4-1. Ilya Sorokin played well, the defense limited the Caps quality scoring chances and special teams shined with two power play goals and a shorty. We break down the reasons for the team's success including great goals by Casey Cizikas and Anders Lee and the more frustration for Kyle Palmieri. Plus, we have our weekly Farm Report as the Bridgeport Islanders ha...
Today We Discuss One Big Difference Between This Year's Islanders Team and Last Year's Club
April 26, 2022 04:22 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBThe New York Islanders didn't live up to expectations this season and today we analyze one big reason why. The answer may surprise you but we discuss this statistic and why it changed since last season. We also discuss the keys to victory tonight when the Isles travel to Washington to face the Capitals who may or may not have Alex Ovechkin. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/loc...
Bonus: Reflecting on the legacy of Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur (Courtesy Locked On Canadiens)
April 25, 2022 17:48 - 9 minutes - 6.66 MBA few hours after news broke that Guy Lafleur, Montreal Canadiens legend and Hockey Hall of Famer, had passed away at the age of 70, Locked On Canadiens hosts Scott Matla and Laura Saba recorded a special bonus ad-free episode to share their immediate reaction. They reflected on the legacy he leaves behind and tried to contextualize the loss of a favourite Canadiens great, and what it means to the Habs, the city of Montreal, the province of Quebec, the NHL, and hockey as a whole. It would b...
The Islanders Dropped a Pair This Weekend and This Team Looks Tired
April 25, 2022 04:22 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBThe New York Islanders dropped a pair of games this weekend, falling on the road to the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday and at home to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. Overall, this team looks tired after playing such a heavy late=season schedule. We discuss our key takeaways from the game and the events of alumni weekend. There was some good news down on the farm and we discuss a big signing and the AHL debut of Aatu Raty and a very popular Isles player from the 2010s is our Islanders Birthda...
The Islanders Defense Let Them Down As They Come Up Short Vs the Rangers
April 22, 2022 04:22 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThe New York Islanders are a defense-first team, but their defense abandoned them last night vs the New York Rangers and they fell 6-3. The Islanders didn't give up a lot of shots on goal, bu they allowed five goals from close to the net and often failed to pick up opposing players in the slot area. We have our key takeaways from the game including Brock Nelson's two goals and why you can't blame Semyon Varlamov for this loss. We also preview this weekend's games against the Sabres and Hur...
Aatu Raty, the Islanders Top Pick In This Year's Draft Is Heading to Bridgeport
April 21, 2022 04:22 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBAatu Raty, the Islanders top pick in the 2021 NHL Draft is back from Finland and heading to Bridgeport. We'll discuss his progress this year playing in Finland and what he can gain from playing with Bridgeport especially if the Isles AHL affiliate makes a long playoff run. We also have a full preview of tonight's game against the New York Rangers as the Islanders try to win the season series and spoil the Rangers hopes of finishing first in the NHL's Metropolitan Division. All this and muc...
Ilya Sorokin Gave His All But the Islanders Fell to the Panthers in OT 3-2
April 20, 2022 04:22 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBThe New York Islanders got great goaltending from Ilya Sorokin but it wasn't quite enough as they fell to the Florida Panthers 3-2 in OT. We have our key takeaways from the game including why the defense broke down late in the game and why there are encouraging things to take away from this game as well. We also discuss the Islanders emotional pre-game tribute to Mike Bossy at the UBS Arena. And we have our weekly Farm Report as the Bridgeport Islanders are battling for the final playoff s...
The Islanders Host the Florida Panthers Tonight, We Have a Special Crossover Episode with Armando Velez of Locked On Panthers
April 19, 2022 04:22 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThe New York Islanders host the Florida Panthers tonight at UBS Arena and we have a special crossover episode with Armando Velez of Locked On Florida Panthers. We discuss where each team is at this season and look ahead to the future and Armando's take on the Islanders may surprise you. We also discuss the future for both teams and look ahead to 2022-23. All this and more on today's special crossover edition of the Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our...
The Islanders Have Been Eliminated from Playoff Contention and Lost a Legend in Mike Bossy
April 18, 2022 06:22 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThe New York Islanders have been officially eliminated from playoff contention after Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. We have our key takeaways from that game and Friday night's 3-0 shutout win over the Montreal Canadiens including the strong goaltending of Ilya Sorokin. We also look back on the life and career of Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Bossy who passed away Friday at the age of 65. Bossy helped lead the Islanders to four straight Stanley Cups and is the franchise's all-time...
The Islanders Defense Was Sloppy and the Result Was Disappointing
April 15, 2022 04:22 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MBThe New York Islanders defense was sloppy and the power play was powerless in a 6-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. We have our key takeaways from this game including some highlights like Zdeno Chara's first goal of the season and Anders Lee ending his 10-game goal scoring drought, but too many turnovers led to quality chances which the Penguins were only too happy to convert. We also preview Friday's game against the Montreal Canadiens and Sunday's matchup with John Tavares and the Toront...
The Islanders Defense Was Sloppy and the Result Was Disappointing
April 15, 2022 04:22 - 29 minutesThe New York Islanders defense was sloppy and the power play was powerless in a 6-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. We have our key takeaways from this game including some highlights like Zdeno Chara's first goal of the season and Anders Lee ending his 10-game goal scoring drought, but too many turnovers led to quality chances which the Penguins were only too happy to convert. We also preview Friday's game against the Montreal Canadiens and Sunday's matchup with John Tavares and the Toronto ...
The Islanders and Penguins Meet Again Tonight and We Have a Special Crossover Edition with Hunter Hodies of Locked On Penguins
April 14, 2022 04:22 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBThe New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins meet again tonight in Pittsburgh. We have a special crossover edition of the Locked On Islanders Podcast as Hunter Hodies of Locked On Penguins discusses what happened Tuesday and looks at the short-term and long-term prospects for both teams. Plus we discuss tonight's game in Pittsburgh and what the Islanders need to do to emerge victorious. All that and more on this special crossover edition of the Locked On Islanders Podcast, Support Us By...
A Thrilling Ride to a Shootout Win!
April 13, 2022 04:22 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThe New York Islanders got two goals from Zach Parise and two from Josh Bailey and beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in a shootout 5-4. We have our key takeaways from the game and we explain why this was a good win for the Islanders even if they didn't the game the way they typically do to earn two points. We also have our weekly Farm Report as the Bridgeport Islanders are in the thick of the hunt for the final playoff spot with just four games to go. And a 30-goal scorer born in Poland is our ...
Why Isn't the Combination of Mathew Barzal and Oliver Wahlstrom Clicking?
April 12, 2022 04:22 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBNew York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz has finally put Oliver Wahlstrom on a line with Mathew Barzal. Unfortunately, while the duo sounds good on paper, they haven't clicked on the ice. We analyze why this combination has struggled and what can be done about it. Plus we preview tonight's home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins and a two-time Stanley Cup winner with the Islanders is our Islanders Birthday of the Day. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Mar...
The Islanders Actually Made Barry Trotz Lose His Temper This Weekend, We Explain Why
April 11, 2022 04:22 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBThe New York Islanders had a mixed weekend, playing a strong overall game against the Carolina Hurricanes Friday that netted them a dramatic last-minute win and then followed that up with a flat performance in a 6-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. We discuss what made Barry Trotz lose his temper Saturday and whether or not Casey Cizikas deserved his one-game suspension from a boarding call on Friday night. We also look back at a former Isles captain from the late 1990s as our Islanders Birthd...
Zdeno Chara's Value to the Islanders Goes Beyond His Stat Line, We Explain On Today's Show
April 08, 2022 04:22 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBZdeno Chara brings more to the table than just his statistics. Today we discuss his value to the New York Islanders this season and how he's helped this team. Plus we preview a busy weekend with road games against the Carolina Hurricanes and St. Louis Blues. And we look back at Hall of Famer Clark Gillies as our Islanders Birthday of the Day just a few months after we lost Jethro to cancer. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting...
Brock Nelson Is On Fire for the |slanders as He Tries to Reach the 40 Goal Mark
April 07, 2022 04:22 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBBrock Nelson leads the Islanders is goals and points and is trying to reach the 40-goal plateau for the first time in his NHL career. We analyze why Nelson has been playing so well lately and what he means to the team. Plus, does how much does the Islanders lack of team speed and lack of a sniper hurt this team? We delve into those questions via a listener email on today's show. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors...
Isles Effort Too Little, Too Late
April 06, 2022 04:32 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThe New York Islanders didn't shoot the puck enough, stood around too much on defense and wasted a good effort by Semyon Varlamov in a 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars. We have our key takeaways from this game that the Isles lost despite pretty goals by JG Pageau and Brock Nelson. Plus we have our weekly Farm Report as we look at the Bridgeport Islanders as they battle for the final playoff spot in their division. And a physical forward from the 90s is our Islanders Birthday of the Day. All th...
Isles Effort Too Little, Too Late
April 06, 2022 04:32 - 30 minutesThe New York Islanders didn't shoot the puck enough, stood around too much on defense and wasted a good effort by Semyon Varlamov in a 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars. We have our key takeaways from this game that the Isles lost despite pretty goals by JG Pageau and Brock Nelson. Plus we have our weekly Farm Report as we look at the Bridgeport Islanders as they battle for the final playoff spot in their division. And a physical forward from the 90s is our Islanders Birthday of the Day. All this ...
The Islanders are Playing Their Best Hockey of the Season but What Will It Take to Make the Playoffs?
April 05, 2022 04:22 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBThe New York Islanders have won four straight games and are playing their best hockey of the season. But what will it take to make the playoffs? We break down the chances the Isles have of catching the Washington Capitals. Semyon Varlamov earned honors as the NHL's 3rd Star of the Week, we discuss his week and how important Varly has been to the team's recent success. And we have a full preview of tonight's road game against the Dallas Stars and discuss what the Islanders need to do to def...
The Islanders Scored Weekend Wins Over the Rangers and Devils, How Sweep It Is
April 04, 2022 04:22 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThe New York Islanders swept their New York-area rivals this weekend, beating the New York Rangers 3-0 on Friday and the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Sunday. We have our key takeaways including Semyon Varlamov's shutout, J.G. Pageau's hat trick and an emotional win for Cory Schneider. We break down how the Isles earned the two wins and what they still need to improve upon. Plus, on our Islanders Birthday of the Day, we relive one of the most magic moments in Isles history in the 21st Century. ...
Two Strong Periods Were Enough for the Islanders to Sweep the Blue Jackets and to Pass Them in the Standings
April 01, 2022 04:22 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBThe New York Islanders played two very strong periods and beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 to take over 5th place in the NHL's Metropolitan Division. Semyon Varlamov made 30 saves while Mathew Barzal led a balanced Isles attack that spent most of the 1st and 3rd periods in the Columbus zone. We have our key takeaways from this game and preview this weekend's big matchups with the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils. Plus, a member of all four Islanders Stanley Cup winning teams is our...
The Islanders Face the Columbus Blue Jackets Again Tonight and We Have a Special Crossover Episode
March 31, 2022 04:22 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThe New York Islanders face the Columbus Blue Jackets again on Thursday night and we have a special crossover episode as Gil Martin is joined by Jay Forster of Locked On Blue Jackets. We break down the Islanders win on Tuesday and preview tonight's game. We also look at the season both teams have had and what their prognosis is going forward. Will the Islanders bounce back in 2022-23? Will the Blue Jackets be playoff contenders as they mature and get more experience? We have all that covere...
The New York Islanders Did Just Enough to Get the Win and Reached Some Milestones Along the Way
March 30, 2022 04:22 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThe New York Islanders got off to a good start and then hung on for a 4-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Semyon Varlamov played a strong game in goal while Brock Nelson and Matt Martin each reached career milestones in the game. We have our key takeaways from the game and our weekly Farm Report as we discuss the red-hot Bridgeport Islanders who have no gone 6-0-1 in their last seven games and are tied for the final playoff spot in their division. All this and more on today's Locked On...
Where Is Robin Salo and Why Haven't the Islanders Called Him Up After Scott Mayfield Got Hurt?
March 29, 2022 04:22 - 26 minutes - 24 MBThe recent injury to Scott Mayfield exposed the lack of depth the New York Islanders have on their blue line. But why haven't the Isles called up Robin Salo from Bridgeport? Salo is one of the team's top defensive prospects but he remains in the AHL. We discuss why and analyze the team's lack of depth on defense. Plus we preview of the first of back-to-back games against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Islanders can pass the Blue Jackets in the standings if they win both games in regulation....
The Islanders Lose a Pair and Lose Ilya Sorokin to an Early Exit on Sunday
March 28, 2022 04:22 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBThe New York Islanders lost two games and their starting goaltender this weekend. On Saturday, they fell to the Boston Bruins and Sunday to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Poor play in their own zone was the common denominator in both losses and we have it all covered. Ilya Sorokin also left Sunday's game after the 2nd period, we have the latest injury updates on Sorokin and discuss his play and the play of Semyon Varlamov in both games. Plus the Isles recalled Grant Hutton from Bridgeport, we te...