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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Which New York Islanders Player Is Under the Most Pressure in the Coming NHL Season?
July 26, 2023 04:22 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThere is always pressure in professional sports but which New York Islanders player is under the most pressure heading into the 2023-24 NHL season? We discuss several candidates and open our poll on our You Tube page. Plus, the national media gave the Isles a little more respect this week as the contract extension Ilya Sorokin signed with the team recently was voted one of the best five contracts for a star player in the league. We break down the deal and why this signing belongs on the lis...
Why the New York Islanders Struggle to Add a Goal Scorer
July 24, 2023 04:22 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBThe New York Islanders can still get better this season and today we discuss one player who's improvement has been overlooked in that process: Alexander Romanov. Plus Bo Horvat speaks and discusses his trade to the Islanders and his outlook on the future and we break down some reasons why the Isles and Lou Lamoriello struggle to bring goal scorers to the Island year after year. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!...
Why the New York Islanders Struggle to Add a Goal Scorer
July 24, 2023 04:22 - 33 minutesThe New York Islanders can still get better this season and today we discuss one player who's improvement has been overlooked in that process: Alexander Romanov. Plus Bo Horvat speaks and discusses his trade to the Islanders and his outlook on the future and we break down some reasons why the Isles and Lou Lamoriello struggle to bring goal scorers to the Island year after year. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Fa...
Another Scoring Winger Unlikely to Come to the New York Islanders
July 21, 2023 04:22 - 27 minutes - 25 MBAnother scoring winger that was rumored to be a possibility for the New York Islanders is now looking unlikely. Elliotte Friedman called Vladimir Tarasenko "not a match" for the Isles right now. We discuss what this means and why Friedman is right about Tarasenko under the circumstances. Plus, an national publication says the Islanders had the sixth best offseason of any team in the NHL. We'll explain and break that down for you. Former Islanders forward Nate Thompson announced his retirem...
Oliver Wahlstrom Re-Signs with the New York Islanders But Where Will He Play?
July 19, 2023 04:22 - 27 minutes - 25 MBThe New York Islanders announced that forward Oliver Wahstrom signed his qualifying offer after all and he is now under contract with the team for the coming season. We discuss what the deal means and what line Wahlstrom should play on on today's show. Plus trade rumors concerning Jake DeBrusk and the Boston Bruins have cooled off, we have the latest. And former Isles player and assistant coach Billy MacMillan passed away at the age of 80. We look back at his legacy with the team including...
What Happens Now with New York Islanders Forward, Oliver Wahlstrom?
July 17, 2023 04:22 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBNew York Islanders forward Oliver Wahlstrom and AHL goalie Jakub Skarek did not sign their tender offers by Saturday's 5:00 PM ET deadline. So what happens next for these two players? We discuss the impact this has on their future with the Islanders on today's show. Plus, we discuss some too-early predictions national writers are making about the upcoming season concerning the Isles and goalie Ilya Sorokin which seem to contradict each other and still shows how little respect the Isles get ...
Do the New York Islanders Have Room in Their Lineup for Some Familiar Faces?
July 14, 2023 04:22 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBToday we examine the New York Islanders organizational depth chart and you may be surprised that there may not be room for some of the players who played roles last season? Who takes over on the third line if Zach Parise retires? Does Oliver Wahlstrom move to left wing? Or Hudson Fasching? Is there room for Simon Holmstrom in the lineup or should he start the season in Bridgeport? What about Julien Gauthier or Cal Clutterbuck? Plus, the Bridgeport Islanders made it official and hired a new...
Former New York Islanders Goalie Thomas Greiss Announces His Retirement, We Discuss His Legacy
July 13, 2023 04:22 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBFormer New York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday. We discuss Greiss' legacy from his five seasons with the Isles. He had some real clutch moments in the playoffs and won a Jennings Trophy with the team, the first time the Isles won it since Billy Smith and Roland Melanson did in 1983. We also discuss Josh Bailey's potential path back to the Isles, but not as a player. Would Bailey be willing to be an assistant coach either with the big club o...
Where Are the New York Islanders Strongest and Weakest at This Point in the NHL Offseason?
July 12, 2023 04:22 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBWhere are the New York Islanders strongest and where do they need the most help? Not just at the NHL level but throughout the organization? How has Lou Lamoriello built this team? We break down the strengths and weaknesses of the team on today's show. Plus Brent Thompson is out as head coach of the Bridgeport Islanders we discuss some possible replacements and why this is an opportunity for the organization. And we answer your questions about where the Isles could get some help next season...
Can the New York Islanders Be Better Next Season Even if Lou Lamoriello Doesn't Make a Hockey Trade?
July 11, 2023 04:22 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBCan the New York Islanders be a better team in 2023-24 even if GM Lou Lamoriello doesn't make a hockey trade before the season starts? We break down what it would take and why it's possible but we also look at why the team may regress or stay at the same level they're at now as well. Plus a deadline approaches this Saturday for restricted free agent Oliver Wahlstrom. We'll discuss his value and future with the Islanders or as part of a trade as he was supposedly part of the Alex DeBrincat o...
The New York Islanders Won't Get Alex DeBrincat But We Look at Some Alternatives
July 10, 2023 04:22 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBThe New York Islanders are still in the running for Alex DeBrincat with new rumors being reported over the weekend. We have the latest and explain how this affects the Isles chances of acquiring the high-scoring winger. Plus, some realistic alternatives for Lou Lamoriello if he can't add DeBrincat. Who else is out there? We look at possible free agents and trade options who can give the Isles more offensive skill. And the Bridgeport Islanders signed three players over the weekend. Could an...
The New York Islanders Are Still Waiting for News On Alex DeBrincat
July 07, 2023 04:22 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBZach Parise won the Bob Nystrom Award for the second consecutive season. We discuss why he was deserving and whether he'll be back with the Isles next season or if he'll choose to retire. Plus, the Islanders are one of two teams still in the running for Alex DeBrincat. We have the latest on the situation and why Detroit remains the favorite to land DeBrincat. We also discuss why the Isles are likely to make some move this offseason to improve the team, even if the DeBrincat deal never goes...
The New York Islanders Signed Julien Gauthier But Is This a Precursor to Something Bigger?
July 06, 2023 04:22 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBThe New York Islanders signed three veteran players for depth but one of them was Julien Gauthier who signed a two-year, one-way deal. What does he add to the mix and is this a move done to create other moves down the line? We break down what this means and where Gauthier fits in on today's show. We also have the latest rumors on Alex DeBrincat and the we answer your questions about team chemistry. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Sup...
Can the New York Islanders Make a Hockey Trade to Improve Their Team?
July 05, 2023 04:22 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe New York Islanders re-signed their own free agents but what can they still do to make this team better? We examine where Lou Lamoriello has left the team and what still needs to be done to improve it this offseason. Plus we discuss the latest on the Alex DeBrincat rumors and what his addition would mean for the Isles and we answer your emails in our mailbag. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Make ...
In-Depth Analysis of Every New York Islanders Draft Pick with Prospects Expert Hadi Kalakeche
July 04, 2023 04:22 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBThe New York Islanders selected five players in the 2023 NHL Draft led by Danny Nelson in the second round. We discuss the strengths and weaknesses and NHL potential for each of the five picks today with Hadi Kalakeche, the co-host of Locked On NHL Prospects. Hadi also breaks down the impact these picks have on the Isles overall prospect pool and discusses some players who were still available when they selected Nelson in the second round. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Pod...
In-Depth Analysis of Every New York Islanders Draft Pick with Prospects Expert Hadi Kalakeche
July 04, 2023 04:22 - 30 minutesThe New York Islanders selected five players in the 2023 NHL Draft led by Danny Nelson in the second round. We discuss the strengths and weaknesses and NHL potential for each of the five picks today with Hadi Kalakeche, the co-host of Locked On NHL Prospects. Hadi also breaks down the impact these picks have on the Isles overall prospect pool and discusses some players who were still available when they selected Nelson in the second round. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podc...
Ilya Sorokin and Three Potential Free Agents Are Staying But Can the New York Islanders Get Better?
July 03, 2023 04:22 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBThe New York Islanders signed All Star goalie Ilya Sorokin to an eight-year contract extension that will keep him on the Island through the prime of his career. Lou Lamoriello got the deal done at a reasonable AAV as well. We break down this signing plus the deals signed by Pierre Engvall, Scott Mayfield and Semyon Varlamov on today's show. Plus, rumors abound that the Islanders are in the running to trade for the rights to forward Alex DeBrincat. We break down what that would mean to the I...
The New York Islanders Add Five Players and Trade Josh Bailey on a Busy Day 2 of the NHL Draft
June 30, 2023 04:22 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBThe New York Islanders added five players on Day 2 of the 2023 NHL Draft and accomplished a major goal by trading Josh Bailey to the Blackhawks. We break down all five picks and assess their strengths and weaknesses and what each of them needs to do to reach the NHL including 2nd round pick Danny Nelson. And we break down the Bailey trade, what it means for the team, whether Lou Lamoriello overpaid and what the future holds for Bailey. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podc...
Who Will the New York Islanders Pick Today in the Second Round of the NHL Draft?
June 29, 2023 05:22 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThe New York Islanders will finally make a selection tonight at Day 2 of the 2023 NHL Draft. Who will they pick? Plus we discuss Lou Lamoriello's pre-draft press conference and some takeaways from that. We also discuss more ways the Islanders could resolve the Josh Bailey situation and whether the Isles can move him before the draft is over. And we have a scouting report on defenseman Luca Cagnoni, another potential pick for the Isles in the second round of the draft. All this and more on...
The New York Islanders 2023-24 Schedule Has Been Released, We Break Down the Key Games
June 28, 2023 04:22 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThe NHL released the New York Islanders 2023-24 schedule on Tuesday. We break down the big games, the trends and the long road trips for you on today's show as we get ready for another season of Isles hockey. Plus the Flyers reportedly reached out to the Isles about a possible trade but we discuss why the Islanders shouldn't make that move and what it means for the team. And we have a scouting report on forward Riley Heidt, another prospect the Isles could draft with the 49th overall pick ...
The New York Islanders Were Shut Out at NHL Awards in Nashville
June 27, 2023 04:22 - 28 minutes - 26 MBTwo New York Islanders players were finalists at the NHL Awards in Nashville Monday but neither won a trophy. Goalie Ilya Sorokin came in second for the Vezina Trophy behind winner Linus Ullmark of Boston and Anders Lee did not win the King Clancy Award for his dedicated work to charity and in the community. We also discuss a potentially bold move suggested by one of our listeners and look at draft prospect Theo Lindstein who could be available when the Isles pick at 49 later this week at t...
How Can the New York Islanders Add that Elusive Puck Moving Defenseman?
June 26, 2023 04:22 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBThe New York Islanders still need a puck-moving defenseman. Today we look at two candidates to fill that need and how GM Lou Lamoriello may acquire them and fit them under the salary cap. One of the two players could even help solve the Josh Bailey dilemma which would certainly be a welcome move for all concerned. We also look at William Whitelaw, another player the Isles may be targeting with the 49th pick in this year's NHL Draft later this week. All this and more on today's Locked On Is...
Could the New York Islanders Make a Big Trade During the 2023 NHL Draft?
June 23, 2023 04:22 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBThe New York Islanders pulled off a major trade at last year's NHL Draft, acquiring defenseman Alexander Romanov from the Montreal Canadiens. Could GM Lou Lamoriello have another big move up his sleeve at this year's draft with all 32 NHL GMs together for a couple of days? Could Josh Bailey be moved? Could the Isles free up cap space or acquire a player to help address their needs? Plus, two Isles prospects have been invited to play in the World Juniors Summer Showcase which will take place...
Former New York Islanders Center Pierre Turgeon Is Headed to the Hockey Hall of Fame
June 22, 2023 04:22 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBFormer New York Islanders center Pierre Turgeon will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame with the class of 2023. Turgeon was an electric offensive weapon for the Isles and was a major reason for the team's success in 1993. He was also the victim of one of the worst cheap shots in NHL history in the playoffs that year courtesy of Dale Hunter. The Isles preseason schedule has been released, we go over that and what to look for in the preseason and we discuss what this team still needs to ...
The New York Islanders Re-Sign Samuel Bolduc But What Does That Mean for Scott Mayfield?
June 21, 2023 04:22 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThe New York Islanders re-signed defenseman Samuel Bolduc to a two-year deal, we'll analyze what it means for Bolduc and how it changes negotiations with free agent to be Scott Mayfield. We also break down the latest rumors concerning Semyon Varlamov and we discuss Anraud Durandeau's season with the Isles and what role he could have going forward. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/...
What Should the New York Islanders Do With Their Five Centers and Can This Improve the Team?
June 20, 2023 04:22 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThe New York Islanders currently have five proven NHL centers on their roster in Bo Horvat, Mathew Barzal, Brock Nelson, J.G. Pageau and Casey Cizikas. The Isles can solve this problem by moving one of these players to the wing or by trading one of them to free up cap space and helping this team to get that puck moving defeseman or goal scoring winger they need. We explore which players are most likely to change positions and which players can possibly be traded and what it could do for the...
What Will It Cost the New York Islanders to Sign Ilya Sorokin to a Contract Extension?
June 19, 2023 04:22 - 27 minutes - 25 MBWe all know the New York Islanders want to re-sign goalie Ilya Sorokin to a contract extension so he doesn't hit free agency next year but what will it cost the Islanders in money and in players they would have to move in order to give Sorokin a fair deal? We break that down today. Plus, the Isles finally get a little respect from the national media covering the NHL and we take a look at Dennis Cholowski's season and possible future with the team as we continue our player by player look at ...
The Buyout Window Opens But Will the New York Islanders Buyout Josh Bailey?
June 16, 2023 04:22 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBThe NHL buyout period begins today so the question remains, will the New York Islanders buy out the final year of Josh Bailey's contract or will GM Lou Lamoriello find a trading partner to take some or all of Bailey's $5 million cap hit off the Isles hands. We look at the three options the team has and discuss which course would be the best. Also, which potential RFAs will get qualifying offers from the Isles. Parker Wotherspoon, Bode Wilde and Oliver Wahlstrom are the potential RFAs. We al...
We Analyze the New York Islanders Top Prospects and Some Players They May Draft with a Special Guest
June 15, 2023 04:22 - 27 minutes - 21.8 MBToday we are joined by Hadi Kalakeche of Locked On NHL Prospects to take an in-depth dive into the New York Islanders this offseason. First we break down some of the top prospects in the Isles organization like Wililam Dufour, Calle Odelius, Matthew Maggio and Ruslan Iskhakov and discuss their skills, what they need to work on to reach the NHL and a timetable for them to get there. Then we look at some of the best players who may be available to Lou Lamoriello in the draft which is now les...
It's Not All Doom and Gloom for the New York Islanders Right Now
June 14, 2023 04:22 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBToday we discuss some reasons for optimism about the New York Islanders including the core of players this team can build a solid future around including Ilya Sorokin, Adam Pelech, Ryan Pulock and Mathew Barzal. We also looked at some missed opportunities that Lou Lamoriello had to improve this team that may cost him both now and in the next few seasons. And we examine William Dufour, the top prospect in the Isles system right now. We discuss his season both in Bridgeort and his brief stin...
The New York Islanders Have Some Needs They Need to Address This Offseason
June 13, 2023 04:22 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBToday we have the latest rumors on New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield as he approaches free agency plus it's time to vote for the winner of this year's Bob Nystrom Award. And we answer your email questions about two aspects of the team that need to be addressed this offseason if the Islanders are going to return to the playoffs in 2023-24. And we look at Parker Wotherspoon's season and his future role with the Islanders or another organization. All this and more on today's Locke...
New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello Made Excuses for Bo Horvat's Lack of Production but Does it Hold Up?
June 12, 2023 04:22 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBNew York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello said that one reason Bo Horvat's production fell off after he joined the Isles was overuse. But does that statement hold up to scrutiny? We take a look behind the numbers on today's show. Plus, we examine Carson Rehkopf, another power forward who the Isles could select with their first pick in this year's NHL Draft. What would he add to the mix and how would he help the Islanders. And we look at Otto Koivula's season and future role with the team. Can h...
Is It Possible (and Desirable) for the New York Islanders to Re-Sign All Their Pending UFAs?
June 09, 2023 04:22 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBNew York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello said he wanted to sign all four of his pending unrestricted free agents but can he afford to bring back Zach Parise, Pierre Engvall, Scott Mayfield and Semyon Varlamov? And should he? We address that on today's show. The Islanders also signed 2021 draft pick, Eetu Liukas. We discuss his skill set and what to expect from him this season and going forward. And we have an email defending Josh Bailey after yesterday's show and we look at Noah Dobson's seaso...
Which New York Islanders Had the Worst Contract Value Last Season?
June 08, 2023 04:22 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBNew York Islanders captain Anders Lee was named a finalist for the NHL's King Clancy Memorial Trophy. We discuss why he earned this honor and highlight some of his work in the community. Plus, which three Islanders gave the team the worst value for their contracts? We discuss those three players and how they affected the team on the ice and with the cap. And we examine Samuel Bolduc's season with the Isles and what his future is like with the team. Is Bolduc ready to be an every day player...
Lou Lamoriello Speaks and the New York Islanders Core Will Stay Together
June 07, 2023 16:33 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBNew York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello spoke to the media on Tuesday and confirmed that both he and head coach Lane Lambert will be back next season. We break down what Lou said about the core of the team, Josh Bailey, Zach Parise, Ilya Sorokin, team speed and a lot more on today's show. Plus, we look at Oliver Wahlstrom's season and what his future with the Islanders will look like next season and beyond. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us...
New York Islanders Fans Will Finally Hear From Lou Lamoriello as He Addresses the Media on Tuesday
June 06, 2023 04:22 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBThe New York Islanders have announced that Lou Lamoriello will finally speak to the media Tuesday afternoon. We'll discuss what Isles fans want to hear from Lou and what he may say. Plus, we look at another potential 2nd round draft prospect the Isles could add at the NHL Draft later this month, Slovakian forward Alex Ciernik. And we examine Brock Nelson's season and whether he met expectations, what he did well and what he needs to do better plus his projected role for next season. All t...
Can the New York Islanders Get More from Bo Horvat?
June 05, 2023 04:22 - 27 minutes - 25 MBToday we continue our player by player look at the New York Islanders season with center Bo Horvat. We compare Horvat's numbers with the Vancouver Canucks with his performance with the Isles and explain some of the reasons his production dropped. We also look ahead to next season and discuss whether he can be productive enough to justify his 8-year, $8.5 million per year contract. Plus the NHL confirms the date of the Isles outdoor game with the Rangers at the Meadowlands and we discuss whe...
Why Haven't the New York Islanders Ever Been Able to Sign Big Ticket Free Agents?
June 02, 2023 04:22 - 27 minutes - 25 MBToday we discuss why the New York Islanders have never been able to sign top-tier free agents over the course of their history. The reasons have varied at different times but the team has never really made a huge splash in free agency, instead trading for players and then trying to re-sign them has been their MO especially under Garth Snow and Lou Lamoriello. We also discuss the outlook for free agency this season and why the team is unlikely to play a major role in free agency again this s...
Who Should New York Islanders Fans Be Rooting For in the Stanley Cup Final?
June 01, 2023 04:22 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThe Stanley Cup Final starts this weekend but which team should New York Islanders fans be rooting for, the Vegas Golden Knights or the Florida Panthers? We discuss that on today's show. Plus The Athletic recently rated all 32 NHL teams' broadcast teams. How did the Isles duo of Brendan Burke and Butch Goring do? We discuss that and whether they got the respect they deserve on today's show. And we break down the season J.G. Pageau had this season and look at what his role will be on the te...
New York Islanders Fans Are Frustrated from Getting the Silent Treatment
May 31, 2023 04:22 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThe New York Islanders players left the team facility to head home for the offseason on May 1st. Today is May 31st but the fans have still not heard from GM Lou Lamoriello and head coach Lane Lambert nor has the team said anything about their futures or the direction the team will take this offseason. The fans are increasingly frustrated by the lack of communication from the organization. Plus, we look at Koehn Ziemmer, a right wing and a player The Athletic said the Islanders could be inte...
What Position Should Be the New York Islanders Top Priority This Offseason?
May 30, 2023 04:22 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBWe all know the New York Islanders need both a goal scorer and a puck moving defenseman. But because of their salary cap limitations, they will not likely be able to address both of these positions this offseason. So if you could only fix one position, which would you prioritize and why? We examine that question from several different angles today. Plus we look at Mathew Barzal's season. Did Barzy meet expectations and what role does he project to for the 2023-24 season with the team. All ...
What Position Should Be the New York Islanders Top Priority This Offseason?
May 30, 2023 04:22 - 31 minutesWe all know the New York Islanders need both a goal scorer and a puck moving defenseman. But because of their salary cap limitations, they will not likely be able to address both of these positions this offseason. So if you could only fix one position, which would you prioritize and why? We examine that question from several different angles today. Plus we look at Mathew Barzal's season. Did Barzy meet expectations and what role does he project to for the 2023-24 season with the team. All thi...
How Can the New York Islanders Fix Their Power Play and Get Noah Dobson Back on Track?
May 29, 2023 04:22 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBThere are still ways for the New York Islanders to improve from within and two of them are interrelated. One is to improve the power play which cost them dearly in both the regular season and the playoffs. We break down some ways to improve it and discuss whether John MacLean will return to coach the PP next season. Plus Noah Dobson's play fell off last season especially in his own zone. We discuss what the team needs to do to get Dobber's confidence back and to help him quarterback the pow...
How Important Is Signing Ilya Sorokin to an Extension This Summer?
May 26, 2023 04:22 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBToday we look at goaltending and how the New York Islanders with Ilya Sorokin and Semyon Varlamov, compare with the four teams in the Conference Final. We also discuss the importance of signing Sorokin to an extension this summer. We also answer your questions about the Islanders prospect pool and whether there is hope for the future despite the lack of prospects and picks. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Bi...
Could the New York Islanders Bring Back an Old Friend to Solve a Big Team Need?
May 25, 2023 04:22 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThe New York Islanders still have a need for a puck-moving defenseman. There are rumors out there that the Colorado Avalanche may be willing to trade former Islander Devon Toews so how would a reunion look to Islanders fans? We discuss the pros and cons of bringing back Toews for next season and what it might cost. Plus the UBS Arena was ranked dead last in one survey of all 32 rinks around the NHL, we explain why and discuss the reasons the survey was flawed. And we examine Casey Cizikas'...
The New York Islanders Are Rumored to Face the Rangers in the NHL Stadium Series Next February
May 24, 2023 04:22 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBThe New York Islanders will likely be facing the New York Rangers in an outdoor game next February as part of the NHL Stadium Series. The game would be played at MetLife Stadium in the Meadowlands. We discuss the rumor and what it means both good and bad for Islanders fans and believe me, the good does outweigh the bad on this one. Plus, we look at Josh Bailey's season with the Islanders and analyze whether he met expectations. We also discuss whether Bailey has a role on the team next year...
Which Puck Moving Defenseman Should the New York Islanders Target?
May 23, 2023 04:22 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBThe New York Islanders need to add a puck moving defenseman. It's a problem even GM Lou Lamoriello has admitted to having since the team traded away Devon Toews and Nick Leddy. But who are some of the available free agents out there and what would they cost? Today we take a look at 3 possible free agents and one trade target and discuss how they would fit with the Isles. We also answer your questions about free agency and on Bo Horvat and we examine Ryan Pulock's season and what his role wi...
Should the New York Islanders Look to Re-Sign Pierre Engvall This Offseason?
May 22, 2023 04:22 - 27 minutes - 25 MBPierre Engvall is set to become an unrestricted free agent unless the New York Islanders re-sign him before July 1st but should the Isles bring him back? We discuss reasons they should and should not and at what price it would make sense for Lou Lamoriello to bring Engvall back. Plus Kyle Dubas is out as GM in Toronto but would he make sense on Long Island? And we continue our player-by-player look at the Isles with Simon Holmstrom. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast...
When Will the New York Islanders Top Forward Prospects Be NHL Ready?
May 19, 2023 04:22 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThe New York Islanders need more offense but do they have any prospects who can help next season? Today we analyze four of the top forward prospects in the Isles organization, break down their skills and discuss when they are expected to be ready to play in the NHL. We look at Matthew Maggio, William Dufour, Alex Jeffries and Ruslan Iskhakov. Plus we break down Sebastian Aho's season, discuss whether he met expectations and what his role on the 2023-24 Islanders will likely be. All this an...
What's the Best Place for Oliver Wahlstrom in the New York Islanders Lineup?
May 18, 2023 04:22 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBNew York Islanders fans know the team needs more offense and one player on the current roster who can help supply that next season is forward Oliver Wahlstrom. But where should the Islanders play Wahlstrom to maximize his potential and help the team the most? We analyze some interesting possibilities on today's show. We also look at Matt Martin's season, whether he lived up to expectations and what his role is likely to be on the Isles in 2023-24. All this and more on today's Locked On Isl...