No Sleep Til Belmont: A show about the New York Islanders
109 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 72 ratingsThe 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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Toews traded to Colorado, Barzal and Pulock still unsigned, looking ahead to 2021, and more
October 13, 2020 19:15 - 30 minutesArthur talks about the Islanders’ big move this week, one Lou Lamoriello wasn’t necessarily hoping to make, trading restricted free agent defenseman Devon Toews to the Colorado Avalanche for a pair of second round picks, how the inability to move Johnny Boychuk or Andrew Ladd to get some salary cap relief inevitably led to the Toews trade, Noah Dobson’s now-expanded role going into next season, and more. Plus, the departure of goaltender Thomas Greiss via free agency, “rumored” deals with Cor...
Islanders Draft preview, free agency targets, salary cap woes, and more
October 06, 2020 19:15 - 29 minutesArthur previews the Islanders’ 2020 Draft, with the team’s first selection slated at 90th overall, as well as potential buyout candidates and trade options to clear up some cap space heading into the opening of free agency at the end of the week. Plus, Arthur talks about the likelihood of Mathew Barzal receiving an offer sheet from another team, the contract situations for Ryan Pulock, Devon Toews, Andy Greene, Matt Martin, and Derick Brassard, and who the Isles might target in free agency, i...
Islanders Season Wrap-Up with Mark Parrish
September 22, 2020 20:15 - 35 minutesArthur is joined by none other than the great Mark Parrish to take a look back at a one-of-a-kind season for the Isles, including their impressive playoff run, standout performances by Brock Nelson, Josh Bailey, Anders Lee, and others, who could be on their way out of town via trade, potential pieces to add to next year’s roster, and more. Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Listener Q&A and Previewing Do-or-Die Game 5
September 15, 2020 19:30 - 36 minutesArthur takes a look ahead at the Islanders must-win Eastern Conference Final Game 5 against Tampa Bay tonight. First, he answers listener questions about what the Isles can do in the offseason to fix their inept power play, if this Tampa series has exposed their fundamental flaws, what the team could get in return for Nick Leddy in a trade, Matt Martin’s future on Long Island, how this deep playoff run could affect a free agent’s desire to play for the Islanders, why it’s so hard for the rest...
Discussing Islanders-Lightning and the 1993 Playoff Run with Ray Ferraro
September 08, 2020 21:34 - 34 minutesArthur Staple is joined by former NY Islander and current broadcaster Ray Ferraro to discuss Game 1 of the Islanders- Lightning series, the parallels to Ferraro's experiences in the Islanders' 1993 playoff run, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thoughts on the Islanders-Flyers Series So Far, Game 6, and Beyond
September 02, 2020 20:51 - 33 minutesArthur Staple shares his thoughts on the Islanders-Flyers series and Game 5, looks ahead to Game 6, and if the Islanders are successful, what their matchup could look like against the Lightning in the Eastern Conference Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Diving into the numbers inside the bubble with Steve Valiquette
August 28, 2020 20:32 - 38 minutesArthur Staple is joined by the CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, MSG Networks Analyst, and former Islanders goaltender, Steve Valiquette to take a look into what's going on during the NHL Playoffs. What do the numbers say about hockey inside the bubble vs. during the regular season? What about goaltending? Which teams are shining inside the bubble, data vs grit, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tired Islanders Can't Sweep Caps
August 19, 2020 20:01 - 27 minutesArthur Staple recaps the series between the Islanders and the Capitals to date, as Long Island misses the chance to sweep Washington, with a loss in game 4 Tuesday night from the Toronto bubble. Arthur discusses the standouts for the Isles in the first four games of this series, led by Semyon Varlamov, Adam Pelech, Matt Barzal and J.G. Pageau. On the flip side, the Islanders specialty teams have struggled mightily with the Powerplay sputtering with a 1 for 19 slump in the playoffs. Stape look...
Reviewing the Qualifying Round and a Preview of the Islanders-Capitals Series
August 11, 2020 19:01 - 31 minutesArthur Staple returns to give his analysis of the Islanders elimination of the Florida Panthers in the qualifying round, and a look ahead to the upcoming round against the Washington Capitals in the NHL Playoffs. What will it take from this team to defeat the Caps? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discussing UBS Arena at Belmont Park with team co-owner Jon Ledecky and Tim Leiweke
July 29, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutesArthur Staple catches you up on the Islanders making it to the bubble in Toronto, and the latest roster decisions as the team prepares for the qualifying round (1:26). Then, he is joined by team co-owner Jon Ledecky and Tim Leiweke, the CEO of Oak View Group, to discuss the future home of the Islanders, UBS Arena at Belmont Park (12:26).Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmontAdvertise on No Sleep Til Belmont: theathletic.com/podcastads Learn m...
Discussing hockey's return with Shannon Hogan, and updates on Ilya Sorokin and Islanders Camp
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Sorokin Signs as Islanders Summer Camp Begins
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Return to play protocols, the CBA and a chat with Travis Reilly
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Previewing the Qualifying Round with Brian Boyle
July 01, 2020 19:56 - 25 minutesArthur Staple is joined this week by Brian Boyle of the Florida Panthers. Boyle discusses finally being able to get back on the ice, and how he feels at this time of the year, being on a play-in team and facing the NY Islanders, a look back at the playoff 2016 series against the Islanders during his time with the Lightning, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Q&A: Players' Approach to COVID-19, Auston Matthews, Islanders Cap Management and more
June 23, 2020 18:48 - 25 minutesArthur answers listener questions about if players are talking to other athletes about their sport's approach to the pandemic, if it was appropriate to report Auston Matthews' positive test, Andrew Ladd as bottom-six player and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Onexim Sports Shutters The Coliseum, and Filmmaker Tyler Gildin Joins the Show
June 16, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutesArthur is joined by filmmaker, and die-hard Islanders fan, Tyler Gildin to discuss his documentary “The Starfish”, the true story of his grandfather, Herb Gildin, who at 10 years old, along with his two older sisters, went to live with non-Jewish families in Sweden to escape Nazi persecution, eventually reuniting with his parents in the United States. Plus, Tyler discusses his Islanders fandom, including some of his favorite memories of the team, wearing Isles garb on set, and more. First, Ar...
Steve Valiquette Talks Analytics, Sports Psychology, How Goals are Scored, and much more
June 10, 2020 18:10 - 39 minutesArthur is joined by the CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, MSG Networks Analyst, and former Islanders goaltender, Steve Valiquette to discuss breaking into the league with the Isles back in 1999, studying “score effects”, game conditions, and other metrics to better understand how goals actually occur in today’s NHL, the importance of sports psychology to overcome mental barriers during games, dealing with the potential confirmation bias of GMs, coaches, and players in the face of analytical data,...
Q&A: Sorokin in Limbo, Training Camp Locations, Playoff Coverage, and more
June 03, 2020 07:05 - 27 minutesArthur answers listener questions about the Islanders’ initial statement about the protests taking place across the country, and the more personal Anders Lee statement that followed, if the NHL could make more of a tangible effort to hire people of color into coaching and managerial positions, Ilya Sorokin’s contract status after the league changed its rules for unsigned draft picks, why teams will be allowed to carry an unlimited amount of goalies during the playoffs, where training camps wi...
Hall of Fame Broadcaster Jiggs McDonald Calls In
May 26, 2020 19:20 - 34 minutesArthur is joined by legendary broadcaster and longtime Isles play-by-play man, Jiggs McDonald, calls in and discuss the NHL’s return-to-play plans, coming to the Islanders in 1980 right towards the beginning of the dynasty years, his relationship with Ed Westfall, fondest memories from behind the scenes, best teams he saw during his tenure, getting to fill-in for Howie Rose in later years, Plus, Arthur talks about the proposed twenty-four team playoff format, potential matchups, the logistica...
Inaugural Top Chef Winner Harold Dieterle Talks Isles Fandom and much more
May 19, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutesArthur is joined by the inaugural winner of Top Chef, restaurateur, and die-hard Islanders fan, Harold Dieterle to discuss becoming a fan through his grandmother during the dynasty years, memories of Nassau Coliseum, the NHL's potential twenty-four team restart tournament, the impact coronavirus has had on the food industry, and more. Plus, Harold answers questions from The Athletic Islanders fan survey. Save 40% on an annual subscription to The Athletic when you visit http://theathletic.com/...
Broadcaster Extraordinaire Howie Rose Joins the Show
May 12, 2020 19:30 - 31 minutesArthur catches up with legendary broadcaster Howie Rose to get his thoughts on the potential return of live sports, his comfort level broadcasting from a monitor rather than in person at a stadium, how special an opportunity it was for him to get the Isles play-by-play job in 1995, players and coaches that had a lasting impact on him over the years, what it was like calling his final hockey game in 2016 when John Tavares scored a double overtime winner against the Panthers, and much more. Sav...
Q&A: June Draft Implications, Ilya Sorokin Update, Compliance Buyouts, and more
May 05, 2020 19:15 - 32 minutesArthur answers listener questions about how the possibility of the NHL Draft taking place in early June would effect the Isles’ offseason plans, including their salary cap heading into next season, if there’s something rotten in Bridgeport with Sebastian Aho and Linus Soderstrom reportedly unhappy there, Ilya Sorokin’s contract situation, Adam Pelech’s availability if the season restarts this summer, player salary rollbacks impacting ticket prices next season, the possibility of compliance bu...
Talking Hockey with PA Parenteau
April 28, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutesArthur is joined by former Islanders player PA Parenteau to give his thoughts on some of the return-to-hockey proposals put forth by the NHL in recent days, as well as discuss coming to the Islanders in 2010, his relationship with John Tavares, Jack Capuano as a coach, the wild Isles-Pens rivalry, how the new Belmont Park arena will likely change everything for the franchise, coaching in Moncton, and of course, Zenon Konopka’s bunny, Hoppy. Save 40% on an annual subscription to The Athletic w...
Colin McDonald Talks Islanders, Sound Tigers, Playing Future, and more
April 24, 2020 07:05 - 32 minutesArthur is joined by former New York Islander, current Bridgeport Sound Tiger, and the most recent forty-goal scorer in the AHL, Colin McDonald, to talk about Gary Bettman’s Sportsnet interview in which he revealed possible return plans for hockey, what this season was like in Bridgeport as a veteran player amongst young guys like Simon Holmstrom, Kieffer Bellows, and Otto Koivula, Josh Ho-Sang’s presence, breaking into the NHL in 2012-13 and experiencing playoff hockey against the Pens, being...
Jennifer Botterill Joins the Show, Ilya Sorokin Headed to Long Island, and more
April 14, 2020 17:45 - 28 minutesFirst, Arthur talks about the big news that Ilya Sorokin is reportedly going to sign his entry-level deal with the team and will be in training camp competing for a spot next season. Then, broadcaster and three-time Olympic hockey gold medalist, Jennifer Botterill, joins the show to discuss her playing career as part of the growth of women’s hockey, the ultimate highlight from her playing days, being a part of the Islanders broadcast team, thoughts on being involved in NBC’s showcase weekend ...
Die-Hard Isles Fan Carey Haber Calls In to Talk Analytics
April 07, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutesDie-hard Islanders fan and analytics enthusiast, Carey Haber, joins the show to discuss his Isles fandom, balancing his interest in advanced metrics with just being a fan, where things started to go wrong for this year’s team, the never-ending debate about how much analytics matter, the potential next big wave of data in hockey, his favorite recent Islanders season, and much more. Save 40% on an annual subscription to The Athletic when you visit http://theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn...
41 Games in 53 Days: Author Rich O’Malley Joins the Show
March 31, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutesThis week, Arthur welcomes friend and author Rich O’Malley to discuss Rich’s book “One Lucky Fan”, chronicling his quest to see a home game for all 123 teams in the four major US pro sports leagues: MLB, NBA, NHL, and NFL. The guys discuss what prompted Rich to take on this project, some of the things he looks for in an arena or stadium that make it special, best buildings in North America, the renovated Nassau Coliseum versus the original one, thoughts on the future Belmont Park arena, the o...
Jimmy Traina Joins the Show, Analyzing Lou Lamoriello Q&A, and more
March 25, 2020 07:05 - 31 minutesArthur talks about Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello’s Q&A this in which he answered questions about Mathew Barzal potentially getting an offer sheet from another team and fitting new Barzal, Toews, and Pulock contracts going forward. Plus, Arthur’s thoughts on how the coronavirus stoppage will impact the team’s offseason moves, including re-signing Barzal, and the mindset players and agents will have coming out of this global pandemic. To close the show, the writer of Sports Illustrated Now’s Trai...
Q&A: Belmont Park Construction, Ilya Sorokin, Staple-Approved Movie Recommendations, and more
March 20, 2020 07:05 - 26 minutesArthur talks about the unprecedented last week or so around the globe as the coronavirus continued to spread, eventually shutting down large swaths of society, including all major sports across the United States. Then, he takes listener questions about which show he’d be more likely to start while locked down at home, Game of Thrones or Real Housewives, his favorite former non-Islander player to cover, quarantined player exercise regimens, how the coronavirus might impact Ilya Sorokin’s arriv...
Isles-Canucks Preview, Potential Present and Future Fixes, Coronavirus Impacts
March 10, 2020 19:05 - 30 minutesArthur breaks down the Islanders-Canucks game tonight out in Vancouver as the team continues to struggle, now 19-20-7 since the end of its 17-game point streak earlier in the season, and he suggests some potential options in the short-term and the long-term for how to right the ship. Plus, he gives his thoughts on Elliotte Friedman’s Mathew Barzal comments on the Spittin Chiclets podcast and talks about how the coronavirus is starting to impact the day-to-day operations around hockey clubs in...
A Terrible Loss to the Canadiens, Gruesome Boychuk Injury, and Listener Questions
March 06, 2020 08:05 - 27 minutesArthur talks about the Isles’ rough 6-2 defeat at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens, as well as Johnny Boychuk’s horrible eye injury that required 90 stitches to close after he took an Artturi Lehkonen skate to the face. Plus, an update on Casey Cizikas’s timetable for return, Noah Dobson filling in for Boychuk, and more. Then, he answers listener questions about how Barry Trotz is utilizing the defense, if poor officiating is leading to players being theatrical to sell penalties like tripp...
Are the Islanders a Playoff Team?
March 03, 2020 21:05 - 40 minutesArthur and Mark break down the Isles’ chances of making the playoffs and how much damage they’ll be able to do if they’re in. Then, they discuss the fact that every home playoff game will be played at Nassau Coliseum this year, the team’s magic number to make the playoffs being 20 points over their final 18 games, and whether there should be concern over the team’s play against St. Louis and Boston last week. Then, Mark gets a chance to weigh-in on Jacob Trouba’s hit on Michael Dal Colle duri...
Q&A: Isles-Rangers Recap, Trouba’s Hit on Dal Colle, Barzal Bridge Deal, and more
February 28, 2020 08:05 - 32 minutesArthur goes solo for this episode and recaps an eventful, roller coaster night at The Coliseum on Wednesday, a 4-3 OT loss for the home team, featuring JG Pageau’s first goal in an Islanders uniform. Then, he answers listener questions about Jacob Trouba’s huge hit on Michael Dal Colle, if the NHL needs to take another look at the goalie interference penalty, which current players could be moved out in the offseason to make room for UFA offers, including potential targets like Taylor Hall, Mi...
Trade Deadline Recap: JG Pageau Acquired, Zach Parise Deal Falls Through, Isles-Rangers Preview
February 25, 2020 21:00 - 54 minutesArthur and Mark break down the details of Lou Lamoriello’s first major deadline deal as Islanders GM, acquiring Jean-Gabriel Pageau from the Ottawa Senators, and discuss the team’s strength down the middle now with Barzal, Nelson, Pageau, and Cizikas, and how consistency throughout the organization has changed the feeling around the team and the league. Then, the guys talk about the Zach Parise deal that almost happened, but was likely derailed due to Andrew Ladd’s contract and the Wild not w...
Josh Ho-Sang Interview, Goal Drought Continues, John Tonelli Night, and more
February 21, 2020 08:05 - 38 minutesArthur and Mark discuss another tough loss for the team in Colorado on Wednesday night, tying a dubious franchise record originally set in 1972-73, with just 2 goals over their last 4 games, including the 3-1 defeat against the Avs. Then, the guys talk about Lou Lamoriello reaching out to Rangers GM Jeff Gorton about a potential Chris Kreider deal, despite the price likely being way too high to make anything actually happen, and what it might take to acquire the likes of a Kyle Palmieri, a Br...
Andy Greene Joins the Capital “T” Team, 1 Goal in 3 Games, Trade Market After Tyler Toffoli Deal
February 18, 2020 21:35 - 38 minutesArthur and Mark break down the Islanders’ acquisition of veteran defenseman Andy Greene and discuss how he looked in his first game with the team, a 2-1 loss to the Arizona Coyotes, how his presence helps take the pressure off guys like Ryan Pulock, Devon Toews, Nick Leddy, and Noah Dobson, and how he’ll help Barry Trotz role three D-pairs consistently. Then, the guys talk about the team being in the midst of their first three-game regulation losing streak under Barry Trotz, managing just 1 g...
Islanders Prop Bets, Cizikas Injured, Bouwmeester Collapse, and more
February 14, 2020 08:05 - 33 minutesArthur and Mark lead off the show with a discussion about Casey Cizikas being out for 3-4 weeks after getting cut by a skate in Tuesday night’s victory over the Flyers, Cole Bardreau being recalled to take his place in the lineup, and the scary situation that took place in St. Louis on the same night, with Jay Bouwmeester collapsing on the bench after suffering a cardiac episode. To close the show, in honor of Arthur’s trip to Las Vegas to cover the Isles’ Western road trip, the guys make the...
Why Can’t the Islanders Make a Trade Like That?
February 11, 2020 20:45 - 36 minutesArthur and Mark discuss the Islanders’ last two games, a 3-1 loss to the red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning and a 5-3 win over the Washington Capitals, and take a quick look ahead to Tuesday night’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers before the team heads out on a Western road trip. Then, the guys talk about the great start to Kieffer Bellows’s NHL career and whether he’ll become an important part of the Isles’ future or if he’ll be used as trade bait at the deadline, the Ryan Pulock-Devon Toews d...
Mark Parrish Trivia Quiz, Good Start for Bellows, Leafs-Kings Trade
February 07, 2020 08:05 - 40 minutesArthur and Mark talk about Kieffer Bellows’s successful NHL debut, getting his first point, an assist on Derick Brassard’s goal midway through the second period, en route to an Islanders 4-3 OT win, the Leafs and Kings opening the 2020 trade season with Toronto acquiring Jack Campbell and Kyle Clifford from Los Angeles, and how the Isles’ upcoming seven-games-in-eleven-nights stretch will impact Lou Lamoriello’s decision-making at the deadline. Plus, the guys take questions from listeners on ...
Back From Break, Bellows Called Up, Brutal Schedule Ahead
February 04, 2020 20:10 - 35 minutesArthur and Mark discuss the Islanders’ 4-3 OT loss to the Vancouver Canucks in their first game back after the All-Star break, as well as the physical and mental elements involved in getting back into the flow of the season following a stretch without games. Then, they talk about the Kiefer Bellows call-up and what to expect from him as he jumps right into the lineup on Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars. Plus, the guys look ahead to the Isles’ rough upcoming schedule featuring nine games...
All-Star Recap, Barzal Benched, Second Half Expectations
January 28, 2020 08:05 - 41 minutesArthur and Mark recap of All-Star Weekend, including Mathew Barzal winning the fastest skater competition, the 3-on-3 women’s game, a potential mini World Cup format for next year’s game in South Florida, and Mark shares some stories from his All-Star experience in 2002. Then, the guys discuss Barzal being benched by Coach Trotz in the final game heading into the break against the Rangers. Plus, looking ahead at the second half of the season coming out of the break… and Mark shares one final ...
Flipping the Bird Celly and the Dog Days of the Hockey Season
January 21, 2020 21:00 - 43 minutesArthur and Mark recap the Isles’ recent three-game losing streak, dropping games to the Rangers, Caps, and Hurricanes, following a bounce-back 8-2 drubbing of the Detroit Red Wings, and discuss Devon Toews taunting Evgeny Kuznetsov with his patented bird goal celebration, Derick Brassard’s late crosschecking penalty that cost the team at least a point against the Rangers, and the challenge of staying focused heading into the All-Star Break. Plus, previewing Tuesday night’s third game in a lit...
Don’t Hit the Panic Button Just Yet
January 14, 2020 23:15 - 47 minutesArthur and Mark recap the Islanders’ tough 6-2 loss to the Rangers in their first meeting of the season on Monday night and discuss Adam Pelech’s absence being felt throughout the game, as well as the team’s lack of high-end skill becoming a bigger issue. Plus, the guys talk about the Isles’ league-low 98 power play opportunities, on pace to become just the second team in NHL history with fewer than 200 chances since they started keeping track in 1978. Save 40% on an annual subscription to Th...
Pelech Done for the Season After Achilles Tear, Scoring Woes Continue, Laviolette Fired
January 07, 2020 20:45 - 36 minutesArthur goes solo on 2020’s first episode and discusses the Islanders 3-4 record through the holiday break with wins over the Wild, Caps, and Avs, and losses to the Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, Devils, and Leafs. He also talks about Adam Pelech’s torn Achilles tendon that will keep him out of action for at least four months, the injury coming about during a pregame warmup of “two-touch”, Noah Dobson getting a more regular opportunity with Pelech out, the Isles’ scoring woes, potential deadline de...
Looking Back at 2019, Predictions for 2020
December 26, 2019 08:05 - 32 minutesArthur and Mark take a look back at the past year in the New York Islanders universe and discuss their most important game, their most valuable players over that stretch, and make their predictions about how things will play out heading into 2020. Start the year off right with an annual subscription to The Athletic, and save 40%, when you visit http://theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Prodigal Son Has Returned… to Bridgeport
December 17, 2019 21:30 - 44 minutesArthur and Mark discuss Josh Ho-Sang’s imminent return to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers following a 77-day holdout, Oliver Wahlstrom heading off to the World Juniors to play for Team USA, while Noah Dobson will be staying put with the Isles, Anthony Beauvillier taking a big step forward this season, as the team needed, Ross Johnston playing on a line with Mathew Barzal and Josh Bailey, and how the Taylor Hall-to-Arizona trade impacts the Islanders’ trade deadline outlook. Get 40% off an annual ...
Varly Emerging as #1 Option, Trade Possibilities, Jim Montgomery, and more
December 10, 2019 21:10 - 49 minutesArthur and Mark break down the Isles’ recent games, going 2-2 over their last 4, including a 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night, and discuss Semyon Varlamov using Thomas Greiss’s injury as an opportunity to take over as the team’s #1 goalie. Then, the guys look ahead at possible trades and how Lou Lamoriello will approach the deadline with names like Taylor Hall, Tyler Toffoli, Jason Zucker, Chris Kreider, and Jean-Gabriel Pageau all potentially in play. Plus, thoughts on no...
Back-to-Back Wins After Tough West Coast Swing, Rare Goaltending Duo, Bridgeport Injuries, and more
December 03, 2019 21:30 - 38 minutesArthur and Mark recap the Isles’ rough west coast swing, going 0-2-1 against the Sharks, Ducks, and Kings, and their bounce back wins against the Blue Jackets and Red Wings. Plus, the guys discuss Anders Lee and Jordan Eberle getting back to their scoring ways, focusing on the details against struggling teams, an injury-plagued stretch for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, the rarity of having two dependable goaltenders in Semyon Varlamov and Thomas Greiss, and more. Save 40% on annual subscriptio...
The 2010s: New York Islanders All-Decade Lineup
November 27, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutesArthur and Mark make their picks and fill out the New York Islanders all-decade team lineup, including honorable mention players, and a bonus 2000s lineup, as well. Get 40% off an annual subscription to The Athletic when you visit http://theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Franchise Record Points Streak Ends at 17
November 27, 2019 00:20 - 45 minutesArthur and Mark take a look back at the Isles’ franchise record seventeen game point streak that came to an end in Anaheim on Monday night, and discuss Brock Nelson’s impressive play, including a pair of game winners, which earned him NHL Third Star of the Week honors, and Jordan Eberle’s struggles since returning to the lineup from injury. Then, the guys take a look ahead to games against the Kings and Blue Jackets, a very busy December schedule, with nine games on the road, how the holidays...