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No Sleep Til Belmont: A show about the New York Islanders

109 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 72 ratings

The Athletic's Arthur Staple and guests talk all-things New York Islanders, sharing news, insights, and unique perspectives as the team continues its journey toward a Cup... and a new arena!

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No Sleep Til Belmont finale mailbag

January 05, 2022 20:25 - 39 minutes

On the final episode of No Sleep Til Belmont, Arthur takes listener questions about whether the Isles’ recent power play improvements can continue or not, what the trade deadline will look like for the team if they’re out of playoff contention, how much longer Lou Lamoriello will be the GM, potential trade options on defense, the possibility of acquiring Johnny Gaudreau or Filip Forsberg over the summer, and if Barry Trotz will remain with the Islanders after his contract expires at the end o...

Isles looking for consistency amidst uncertainty, Mathew Barzal out of the lineup, Josh Bailey, Zdeno Chara struggling, listener questions, and more

December 21, 2021 16:40 - 33 minutes

First, Arthur and former Islanders head coach Scott Gordon discuss how game cancellations and uncertainty about when the team is going to play next effects preparation and planning, the impact of Mathew Barzal’s absence, and two great examples of Barry Trotz’s coaching in Noah Dobson and Anthony Beauvillier’s respective games. Plus, thoughts on Josh Bailey’s struggles, the Isles carrying an 0-6 record after regulation, how difficult it can be to adjust the minutes of a veteran like Zdeno Cha...

Islanders get a pair of wins, Anthony Beauvillier benched, Oliver Wahlstrom ice time, Ilya Sorokin to get majority of starts, and more with Scott Gordon

December 14, 2021 16:40 - 34 minutes

First, Arthur and guest cohost, former Islanders head coach Scott Gordon, discuss the Isles doing the right things to start turning their season around, including getting more regulars back into the lineup and coming out of their own zone smoother, getting more contributions from veterans like Zach Parise and Zdeno Chara, and more. Then, the guys give their thoughts on Anthony Beauvillier’s benching, Oliver Wahlstrom’s offensive punch in limited minutes, and the perception that Barry Trotz f...

Scott Gordon on signs of Islanders turnaround, Noah Dobson’s strong play, Kevin Kurz talks taking over the Islanders beat, and more

December 07, 2021 18:55 - 35 minutes

First, Arthur is joined by The Athletic’s new Islanders beat writer, Kevin Kurz, to talk about his new role, his thoughts on the Isles, and the fanbase, Evgeni Nabokov stories, the Evander Kane situation, and more. Then, December’s guest cohost, Scott Gordon, joins the show and discusses managing expectations when guys return to the lineup and maybe try to do too much, how Josh Bailey, Anders Lee, and Adam Pelech are helping generate scoring chances, encouraging signs on the power play, thou...

Scott Gordon joins as December cohost!

November 30, 2021 20:10 - 38 minutes

First, Arthur introduces former Islanders head coach Scott Gordon as December cohost and then the guys discuss Scott’s time on the Island, what he learned during his tenure behind the bench, what stood out to him about young players like Josh Bailey and John Tavares, and more. Plus, Scott shares his insights on what the current Islanders are dealing with during their COVID-19 pause, how guys like Andy Andreoff can help create offense, thoughts on the work ethic of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers...

Denis Potvin on UBS Arena opening weekend, the beginnings of the Dynasty Era, listener questions, and more

November 22, 2021 22:35 - 34 minutes

Once again, the great Denis Potvin joins the show and talks to Arthur about the opening of the Islanders new home at Belmont Park, UBS Arena, and discusses the beginning of the Dynasty Era, starting with Bill Torrey’s acquisitions of Butch Goring and Ken Morrow, if the 1979-80 team’s start to the season looked similar at all to the current team’s start, and more. Plus, Denis answers listener questions, including if any current NHLers play like he did, Al Arbour’s methods of getting the team ...

Isles legend Denis Potvin joins the show!

November 16, 2021 20:05 - 33 minutes

Arthur is joined by legendary Islander, and NHL Hall of Famer, Denis Potvin to discuss the Nassau Coliseum’s heyday, excitement about UBS Arena, Denis’ thoughts on the Lou Lamoriello-Barry Trotz Islanders, Zach Parise, JP Parise, Al Arbour, Mike Bossy, and much more. Plus, Arthur recaps the Islanders’ last few games, including the overall lack of team scoring, Oliver Wahlstrom coming out of the lineup, the final game of the team’s season-opening thirteen-game road trip, and more. And, right...

Uncle Leo headed to the KHL? Brock Nelson, Anders Lee options for Team USA, listener questions, and more

November 10, 2021 20:55 - 31 minutes

First, Arthur talks about the Isles last 3 games, going 2-1 over that stretch, including a high-water mark 2-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets, Semyon Varlamov’s up-and-down season debut, Brock Nelson and Anders Lee as option for Team USA at the Olympics, and Johnny Boychuk’s contract getting traded to the Buffalo Sabres in a win-win move for both clubs. Plus, listener questions from the mailbag about Leo Komarov’s likely Islanders exit, Semyon Varlamov’s puck-handling, a possible AHL conditionin...

Oliver Wahlstrom off to a nice start, Zdeno Chara continues to struggle, listener questions, and more

November 02, 2021 18:40 - 32 minutes

First, Arthur talks about the Islanders going 3-0-2 over their last five games, with six games to go on their season-opening thirteen game road trip, Ilya Sorokin’s strong play with Semyon Varlamov nearing a return, Oliver Wahlstrom’s nice start, leading the team with four goals, and the top six being solidified with Josh Bailey alongside Mathew Barzal and Anders Lee. Plus, Zdeno Chara’s continued struggles, the possibility of an early trade to help out the defense with Ben Chariot, Hampus L...

Ilya Sorokin posts back-to-back shutouts, Zdeno Chara still finding his game, Michael Grabner Q&A, and more

October 26, 2021 19:20 - 29 minutes

First, Arthur and Grabs break down the Isles’ three-game point streak, including back-to-back shutouts by Ilya Sorokin over the Arizona Coyotes and Vegas Golden Knights and NHL Third Star of the Week honors, Josh Bailey’s impressive play, Zdeno Chara’s continued adjustment period, and more. Plus, to close out Grabs’ run as cohost, he answers listener questions about whether he got his tattoos done during the season or not, where his skating speed comes from, if he ever thought about returnin...

Isles off to a tough start, Kyle Palmieri fitting in on top line, Michael Grabner breaks down the breakaway, and more

October 19, 2021 19:30 - 31 minutes

First, Arthur and Grabs talk about the Isles tough start to the season, dropping their first two games to the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers respectively, and discuss some inconsistencies in their game, the impact of Matt Martin’s absence, Anders Lee’s return following season-ending ACL surgery last year, and more. Then, the guys talk about Zdeno Chara still figuring out the Islanders system, Semyon Varlamov’s imminent return, Ilya Sorokin’s inability to make a big save after a def...

Islanders season preview, Stanley Cup picks, listener questions, and much more

October 13, 2021 19:15 - 30 minutes

First, Arthur and Grabs preview the Islanders’ season and discuss how lofty expectations both within the organization and throughout the hockey world could impact the team’s mindset, over-unders on Anders Lee goals and Mathew Barzal points, potential trophy winners, and more. Plus, the guys make their divisional winners, conference champions, and the eventual Stanley Cup champion, and Grabs takes listener questions about things Islanders fans would be surprised to know about the Coliseum, sn...

Michael Grabner joins as October cohost!

October 05, 2021 19:30 - 30 minutes

First, Arthur introduces former Islander Michael Grabner as his cohost for the month of October and Grabs talks about what he’s been up to lately, his plans for continuing his hockey career, his training camp experiences with the Isles, and more. Plus, the guys discuss the additions of Zdeno Chara and Zach Parise to the lineup, Josh Bailey approaching the thousand games played milestone, how far Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock have come since their early days with the team, who some of Grabs’ fu...

Islanders betting trends with Mike Leboff, Stan Fischler stories, year-end awards value picks, and more

September 28, 2021 21:10 - 31 minutes

Arthur is joined Mike Leboff, NHL editor at The Action Network, and a die-hard Islanders fan, to discuss how bettors are starting to view the Isles now that they’ve shown repeated playoff success the last few season, Mike’s best value bets for the Norris, the Jack Adams, the Vezina, and the Hart, and more. Plus, thoughts on how far the Islanders have come from the dark times following the Dynasty years to being respected league-wide at this point, Stan Fischler stories as the Maven is set to...

Islanders fan survey results: favorite players, confidence, and predictions, Zdeno Chara rejoins the franchise, and more

September 21, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes

Arthur talks about the results of The Athletic’s Islanders fan survey including how optimistic the fanbase is about the Isles this season, confidence in Lou Lamoriello as the team’s GM, favorite and least favorite current Islander, Lou’s best moves so far, excitement about UBS Arena, areas of concern, when the Islanders will win a Stanley Cup, and much more. Plus, thoughts on the additions of veterans Zdeno Chara and Zach Parise, what roles they’ll fill on the team, where they’ll fit into th...

No Sleep Til Belmont returns next week!

September 17, 2021 14:35 - 21 seconds

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Elliotte Friedman on Lou Lamoriello, the transformation of the Islanders, free agency targets, and more

July 27, 2021 18:55 - 31 minutes

First, Arthur is joined by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman to give his thoughts on the Islanders’ transformation over the last few years under Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz, Adam Pelech developing into a really impressive player, and the potential for a Gabriel Landeskog signing, as well as share some Lou Lamoriello stories. Plus, Arthur discusses Jordan Eberle’s tenure with the Isles after the Seattle Kraken selected him in the expansion draft last week, the decision to not qualify Michael D...

Q&A: Expansion, NHL Draft, and Free Agency edition

July 20, 2021 19:10 - 39 minutes

Arthur discusses what the Isles are up to heading into Seattle Kraken expansion, the NHL Draft, and the opening of free agency and he answers listener questions about if Lou Lamoriello will let the Kraken take Josh Bailey, if the Islanders have interest in Jamie Oleksiak, how likely is it that they’ll take a big swing at Gabriel Landeskog, Vladimir Tarasenko trade potential, Josh Ho-Sang’s future, and many more. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when y...

Islanders season in review: the Game 7 loss, a farewell to Nassau Coliseum, UBS Arena on the horizon, offseason roster moves, and more

June 29, 2021 19:35 - 43 minutes

Arthur and AJ discuss the end of the Islanders 2020-21 season including how hard everyone in and around the organization is taking being eliminated from the playoffs, the incredible Game 6 send-off for Nassau Coliseum, what the future holds at UBS Arena at Belmont Park, difficult offseason roster choices involving Anthony Beauvillier, Adam Pelech, Ilya Sorokin, Casey Cizikas, and Kyle Palmieri, and much more. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you ...

Islanders fall to Lightning: Game 7 postgame reaction

June 25, 2021 04:35 - 16 minutes

Arthur gives his instant analysis following the Islanders’ 1-0 Game 7 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning and breaks down everything that went down on Friday night in Florida. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isles head home for must-win Game 6, Ryan Pulock’s Game 4 game-saver, Nassau Coliseum’s swan song on the horizon, and more

June 22, 2021 19:10 - 37 minutes

First, Arthur and AJ break down a rough night in Tampa Bay for the Islanders on Monday night, dropping Game 5 to the Lightning 8-0, and going down 3-2 in the best of seven series, and discuss how quickly the team can recover after the loss, whether Mathew Barzal will face a suspension or just a fine, and more. Plus, looking back at Ryan Pulock’s incredible dying seconds block of Ryan McDonagh’s spinning backhand shot in Game 4 to preserve the Isles’ win, if Semyon Varlamov will be back in ne...

Islanders strike down Lightning in Game 1, Isles playoff MVPs, “Are the Islanders boring?”, and more

June 15, 2021 19:10 - 39 minutes

First, Arthur and AJ recap the Isles’ dominant 2-1 Game 1 win over the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning and discuss how their structure kept the Lightning quiet, how Victor Hedman’s injury woes are effecting his play, and more. Plus, looking ahead to Game 2 tonight, looking back to last week’s Game 6 elimination of the Boston Bruins at the Coliseum, potential Islanders playoff MVPs so far, and responding to Hockey Twitter’s questionable Islanders tropes. You can get an ann...

Islanders lead Bruins 3-2, Bruce Cassidy goes off on refs and “Saints”, advance scouting Lighting, Hurricanes, and more

June 08, 2021 19:20 - 36 minutes

Arthur and AJ recap the Isles’ big Game 5 win in Boston on Monday night, including Bruce Cassidy going off on the refs and the “New York Saints” during his postgame press conference and Semyon Varlamov’s excellent play in net, vastly outplaying Tuukka Rask thus far. Plus, looking ahead to Wednesday night’s Game 6 at Nassau Coliseum with an opportunity for the Islanders to advance to the Final Four, Travis Zajac’s steady, under-the-radar play, AJ’s advance scouting of the Lightning and Hurric...

Islanders push Bruins to the brink: Game 5 postgame reaction

June 08, 2021 03:25 - 16 minutes

Arthur gives his instant analysis following the Isles’ huge 5-4 Game 5 win over the Boston Bruins, setting the stage for an elimination Game 6 at the Coliseum on Wednesday night. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Islanders tie series against Bruins, Barry Trotz lineup options, the Maple Leafs collapse, and more

June 01, 2021 19:15 - 41 minutes

First, Arthur and AJ discuss the Isles’ gritty, come-from-behind 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins in Game 2, evening their second round series at one game apiece, Casey Cizikas coming through as the unlikely OT hero, the whereabouts of the likely heroes, Mathew Barzal and Jordan Eberle, and the consistency of the JGP-Palmieri-Zajac line. Plus, potential lineup changes heading into Game 3 involving Oliver Wahlstrom, Travis Zajac, and Leo Komarov, Semyon Varlamov’s impressive performance in Ga...

Isles oust Pens: Game 6 postgame reaction

May 27, 2021 02:55 - 7 minutes

Arthur and AJ sit down together at Nassau Coliseum immediately following the Islanders’ 5-3 Game 6 win to eliminate the Penguins and give their instant reaction to everything that unfolded Wednesday night. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ilya Sorokin Game 5 heroics, Isles concerns heading into Game 6, NHL stars eliminated from the playoffs early, and more

May 25, 2021 19:20 - 38 minutes

First, Arthur and AJ discuss Ilya Sorokin’s signature performance as an Islander in Game 5 against the Penguins, making 48 saves en route to a 3-2 double overtime win and a 3-2 series lead, as well as Adam Pelech’s standout play. Plus, lingering concerns about the Isles’ slow starts and defensive turnovers, Oliver Wahlstrom’s status after an ugly collision with Mike Matheson, a potential matchup with the Boston Bruins, the NHL’s brightest stars not making it deep into the playoffs, and more....

Islanders-Penguins Game 3 postgame reaction

May 20, 2021 04:05 - 12 minutes

Arthur and AJ sit down together at Nassau Coliseum immediately following the Islanders’ 5-4 Game 3 loss to the Penguins and give their instant reaction to everything that unfolded Thursday night. Get a 6 month subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Palmieri lifts Isles over Pens in OT, looking ahead to Game 2 in Pittsburgh, AJ’s experience back between the benches, and more

May 18, 2021 19:35 - 33 minutes

First, Arthur and AJ recap the Isles 4-3 overtime win over the Penguins in Game 1 of their first round playoff series Sunday afternoon and discuss Ilya Sorokin’s performance in net, JGP’s three-point performance, and Kyle Palmieri’s game-winner. Plus, if Semyon Varlamov will be between the pipes tonight for Game 2, Mathew Barzal and Jordan Eberle needing to raise their level a bit, Coach Trotz’s usage of Noah Dobson late in games, and AJ discusses what is was like to be back between the benc...

Islanders playoff preview, Butch Goring stories, and more with Shannon Hogan

May 11, 2021 19:25 - 43 minutes

First, MSG Network’s Shannon Hogan joins the show to give her thoughts on where the Isles are right now as a time, how they stack up against their first round playoff opponents the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Bruins “homer” commentary during the Leo Komarov-David Pastrnak altercation, what covering the team during a pandemic was like, Butch Goring stories!, and more. Plus, Arthur and AJ deep dive into the Islanders vs. Penguins series, discussing how the two teams match up, keys to victory, pote...

Islanders clinch playoff spot, NHL awards possibilities, Tom Wilson’s dangerous antics, and more

May 04, 2021 19:40 - 43 minutes

First, Arthur and AJ discuss the Islanders putting the proverbial nails in the Rangers’ coffin over the weekend, essentially eliminating their rival from the playoffs while clinching their own playoff berth in the process, quickly followed by a letdown loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. Plus, which Isles, if any, have a chance to win an NHL award at the end of this season, what Travis Zajac’s absence from recent lineups could mean for the playoffs, Tom Wilson’s dangerous actions agai...

Justin Bourne calls in, Isles’ iffy play continues, ideal playoff matchups, and more

April 27, 2021 19:40 - 42 minutes

First up, Sportsnet’s Justin Bourne joins the show to talk about what he’s seen from the Islanders this year and where they’re potentially going, whether a grind it out, defensive team like the Isles can win a Cup without a gamebreaking offensive player or not, the Isles-Leafs social media rivalry, and much more. Plus, Arthur and AJ break down the team’s last three games, going 1-2 with a big win over the Rangers and back-to-back losses to the Caps, the ideal first round playoff matchup for t...

Isles looking for consistency, Mathew Barzal turnover woes, ideal playoff lineups, and more

April 20, 2021 19:20 - 36 minutes

First, Arthur and AJ take a look back at the last week of Islanders games, including a couple of rough ones against the Bruins and a much-needed bounce back against the Flyers on Sunday night, a bit of complacency creeping into the team’s overall play, and Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac not jumpstarting the offense so far. Plus, looking ahead to tonight’s game against the Rangers, AJ being critical of Mathew Barzal on Sunday’s national broadcast, Oliver Wahlstrom potentially coming out of the...

Michael Grabner joins the show, Kyle Palmieri, Travis Zajac now Islanders, trade deadline deals around the league, and more

April 13, 2021 18:30 - 38 minutes

First, former Islander Michael Grabner joins the show to discuss his playing career on Long Island, the intensity of playoff games at the Coliseum, playing for Lou Lamoriello in Toronto, what it’s like getting traded at the deadline, thoughts on Kyle Palmieri, Travis Zajac, and Andy Greene, and much more. Plus, Arthur and AJ break down the Isles’ big, pre-deadline deal, acquiring Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac from the New Jersey Devils for a first round pick and prospects, and discuss how bo...

Introducing Shattered: The Athletic's new narrative series on the New York Knicks

April 08, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes

We are excited to announce The Athletic's new podcast series - Shattered: Hope, Heartbreak and the New York Knicks. Hosted by hip-hop legend Chuck D, the series dives deep on the past 20 years of the Knicks. Shattered reveals never-heard-before stories about the Knicks, team owner James Dolan and the NBA, with interviews from dozens of voices including franchise legend Patrick Ewing. This is the first 5 minutes of episode one - a look at how the 90's Knicks team broke apart. To listen to the ...

Mathew Barzal gets NHL’s first star of the week, Josh Bailey hits two major milestones, Taylor Hall rumors circulating

April 07, 2021 18:25 - 37 minutes

First, Arthur and AJ discuss Mathew Barzal’s great week last week, scoring three goals and seven points in three games, en route to NHL first star or the week honors, Leo Komarov showing why he’s valuable on Barzal’s wing, and more. Plus, Josh Bailey becoming just the fourth Islander to play 900 games with the franchise, and reaching the 500 career point milestone, and the possibility of the Isles acquiring Taylor Hall from the Buffalo Sabres. You can get an annual subscription to The Athleti...

Colin McDonald joins the show, Isles missing Anders Lee, trade targets, and more

March 30, 2021 19:30 - 40 minutes

First up, former Islander Colin McDonald joins the show to discuss his retirement from professional hockey, memories of breaking into the league with the Isles, Thomas Hickey’s return to the ice after a couple years away, Oliver Wahlstrom’s evolution as a player, and much more. Then, Arthur and AJ talk about the Islanders dropping two straight to the Pens as the absence of Anders Lee begins to take its toll on their overall game, potential lineup changes, trade targets as the deadline approac...

Ilya Sorokin wins 8th straight, Isles looking for Anders Lee replacement, Oliver Wahlstrom electrifying the offense, and more

March 23, 2021 19:05 - 33 minutes

Arthur and AJ talk about the Islanders taking four points from the Flyers over their last three games, finding ways to win, despite a bit of inconsistency creeping into their game, Ilya Sorokin’s impressive 37-save performance Monday night to win his eighth straight game, and Thomas Hickey’s long-awaited, emotional return to the lineup. Plus, Barry Trotz trying to maximize what he has with Anders Lee out for the season, Anthony Beauvillier as a potential trade piece heading into the deadline,...

Islanders win 9th straight, Anders Lee out indefinitely, trade deadline options, listener questions, and more

March 16, 2021 20:05 - 38 minutes

First, Arthur and AJ discuss the impact Anders Lee’s injury will have on the Islanders lineup, and their trade deadline mentality, Kieffer Bellows scoring three times in his last two games, and more. Plus, listener questions about potential trade deadline options, who and what GM Lou Lamoriello might be willing to trade away in a deadline deal, Sebastian Aho’s return to the lineup after 1,092 days, Anatoly Golyshev’s move from the KHL to Long Island, and more. You can get an annual subscripti...

Mathew Barzal’s incredible goal, Isles taking advantage of schedule, Barry Trotz on brink of 1,700 games coached, listener questions, and more

March 09, 2021 20:20 - 39 minutes

First, Arthur and AJ talk about Mathew Barzal’s all-time great, between the legs goal against the Sabres on Saturday night, the credit he deserves for tweaks he’s made to his game, and being more creative in an attacking way, as Barry Trotz wants. Then, they discuss how the schedule is working in the Isles’ favor, having just played the lowly Buffalo Sabres, a game agains the struggling Bruins tonight, and then three straight against the second-to-last place New Jersey Devils, and Barry Trotz...

Oliver Wahlstrom’s emergence, Brock Nelson line’s re-emergence, listener questions, and more

March 02, 2021 20:15 - 33 minutes

First, Arthur and AJ discuss the emergence of Oliver Wahlstrom, the re-emergence of the Brock Nelson-Anthony Beauvillier-Josh Bailey line, the power play really starting to heat up, and big wins over the Bruins and Pens in their last three, heading into tonight’s game agains the Devils. Plus, issues with the Nick Leddy-Scott Mayfield pairing on defense, Barry Trotz trying to lessen the defense’s TOI, and listener questions about Michael Dal Colle and how AJ, as a defenseman, would try to stop...

Trends in the last few Islanders games, Ilya Sorokin, and a look back at a USA Women's Hockey milestone

February 23, 2021 20:50 - 35 minutes

Arthur and AJ take a look at the last few Islanders games and discuss some trends that have presented themselves. Plus, Ilya Sorokin's time in net, improvements over his last few starts, and the importance of building trust with the team.  Finally, they wrap with a look back at the 1998 Nagano Olympics, and the gold medal win for the USA Women's hockey team, AJ shares some memories from the Olympics, and how the team still gets together to this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Isles grab points in seven straight, Beauvillier set to return, lots of Twitter questions, and more

February 16, 2021 19:35 - 35 minutes

First, Arthur and AJ discuss the Isles getting into a nice rhythm, picking up points in seven straight games, Anthony Beauvillier’s impending return to the lineup tonight against the Sabres, and whether Oliver Wahlstrom or Leo Komarov should come out of the lineup to make room for Beau. Plus, listener questions from Twitter about Ilya Sorokin’s viability as a backup, the possibility of Cory Schneider getting a start, Semyon Varlamov’s team MVP-worthy start to the season, Mathew Barzal’s nine-...

Isles report cards, Trotz reaches 850 wins, Twitter questions, and more

February 09, 2021 20:35 - 38 minutes

First up, Arthur and AJ hand out report cards to a bunch of Islanders, including Semyon Varlamov, Mathew Barzal, Jordan Eberle, and more, at just about a fifth of the way through the season. Plus, they talk about Barry Trotz winning his 850th game as a head coach, passing his good friend Ken Hitchcock for third on the all-time wins list. And, to close things out, Twitter questions from listeners about Leo Komarov, Sebastian Aho. and more. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for...

Islanders vs. Sabres a no-go, Brock Nelson struggling, JGP’s wings, mailbag questions, and more

February 02, 2021 20:50 - 41 minutes

First, Arthur and AJ discuss the indefinite postponement of tonight’s scheduled Islanders-Sabres game due to COVID-19 protocols, and the possibility of Thursday’s game getting scrapped, too, the team’s rough stretch over the last four games against the Caps and Flyers, and the effect Brock Nelson’s slow start has had, so far. Plus, Ilya Sorokin’s play as he adjusts to the smaller North American ice surface, Barry Trotz looking for linemates to play with Jean-Gabriel Pageau on a more consisten...

Isles-Caps preview, Isles-Devils review, Islanders Twitter trending topics, and more

January 26, 2021 20:40 - 36 minutes

Arthur and AJ preview the Islanders upcoming two-game set against the Capitals, playing without a number of their top guys due to COVID-19 restrictions, and discuss Anthony Beauvillier as a game-time decision for tonight’s game, how his potential absence could have ripple effects throughout the lineup, the team’s search for offense, and more. First, they take a look back at the last couple of games against the Devils, the complete lack of goal support in front of rookie netminder Ilya Sorokin...

Islanders first three games, Ilya Sorokin’s tough debut, Josh Bailey on COVID-19 list, and more

January 21, 2021 20:35 - 38 minutes

Arthur and AJ discuss the good and bad from the Islanders’ first week of the season, including the play of Mathew Barzal, Noah Dobson, and Semyon Varlamov, Ilya Sorokin’s tough NHL debut after being pressed into action during pregame warmups, the impact of Josh Bailey’s inclusion on the COVID-19 list, and more. Plus, how similar is Barry Trotz to Ted Lasso? Listen and find out. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilb...

Islanders opening night roster, East Division predictions, MVP, Breakout Player picks, and more

January 13, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes

Before getting into the show, Arthur officially introduces AJ Mleczko as the new cohost of No Sleep Til Belmont! Then, Arthur and AJ discuss the team’s likely opening night roster, who’s stood out during this unusual and accelerated training camp, the Isles-Rangers opening night matchup, the mental side of approaching a mini-playoff series style, 56-game schedule, which team’s could make the playoffs out of a tough East Division, the Isles’ potential MVP and Breakout Player this year, and mor...

Mathew Barzal remains unsigned, news and notes from Islanders training camp, taxi squads, and more

January 05, 2021 20:25 - 32 minutes

Arthur talks about the opening of Islanders training camp, now underway for its third day, the obvious absence of Mathew Barzal, the reasons why he is still unsigned, and when a deal is likely to be reached. Plus, breaking down the potential roster spots to be won during camp, numbers for Matt Martin’s new deal, how the uniqueness of this season’s taxi squads can help the Islanders with their cap issues, Josh Ho-Sang’s training camp snub, and more. You can get an annual subscription to The At...

Johnny Boychuk retirement, offseason moves, and pandemic broadcasting with AJ Mleczko

December 03, 2020 20:15 - 33 minutes

Arthur is joined by Olympic gold and silver medalist, and NBC and MSG analyst, AJ Mleczko to discuss Johnny Boychuk stepping away from the game of hockey due to an eye injury and what his retirement means for the Islanders both on and off the ice, and more. Plus, contracts seemingly in place for Cory Schneider, Matt Martin, and Andy Greene, thoughts on how training camp and preseason will be different this year, and AJ talks about her experience broadcasting the playoffs during the pandemic. ...

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