The Islanders are in the midst of back-to-back home-and-homes against the Penguins and the Leafs. Success could bring the blue and orange back into the wild card conversation, while faltering could bring them closer to dropping a “for sale” sign on the front lawn. David Alter of THN joins Sean and Stefen to talk Isles, Leafs, and much more!
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TIMESTAMPS:
2:25 – Experience Points! Presented by Main Street Board Game Café
2:45 – Sean and Stefen analyze the second half of the Islanders’ home and home series against Pittsburgh. The Isles scored two goals six-on-five but dropped the game 3-2 to the Penguins.
8:05 – The team’s woes on the special teams continue from last season, as both the powerplay and penalty kill rank last in the league. Sean and Stefen discuss the on-ice issues.
11:01 – Stefen goes over the team’s turnover behind the bench over the past few years, as several coaches have come and gone.
13:49 – The fellas dole out experience points to Islander fans, Hogberg, Duclair, and the team at large.
17:25 – On the Line: David Alter, The Hockey News
17:41 – David discusses the Toronto Maple Leafs’ approach to the upcoming game against the Isles (January 2) after coming out flat during their most recent matchup.
19:32 – Sean asks David about the Maple Leafs’ season expectations in regard to on-ice play and culture changes.
21:20 – Stefen brings up the change in attitude surrounding the Leafs and asks David if that is how they are finding success with Auston Matthews out.
23:05 – David examines the end of Lou Lamoriello’s tenure with Toronto and how it compares to his role with the Islanders. Lamoriello implemented a lot of behind-the-scenes changes in Toronto to improve the organization and its culture.
26:18 – With John Tavares’s contract expiring at the end of the season, Sean asks David about his role with the Maple Leafs. Mitch Marner is also a pending unrestricted free agent at the end of the year, so David posits that his contract extension will most likely happen after the playoffs and before July 1 (whether it be with Toronto or a different team).
28:42 – The boys discuss Pierre Engvall’s time in Toronto. The Leafs invested time to develop him into a top power forward, and he had some success down the line. However, his play has yet to translate to the Islanders’ style of play.
30:49 – Sean brings up the Isles / Maple Leafs rivalry, which has seen New York take Toronto’s number as of late.
34:37 – What’s on Tap? Presented by Centre Station Bar and Grill
43:38 – Hero of the Week
47:31 – Welcome to the Snake Den! With Jake “the Snake” Radonis
52:26 – Questions Brewin’
53:12 – Cole Eiserman tracking better thus far than [Oliver] Wahlstrom was? My biggest concerns for Eiserman.
55:13 – How many times have the Islanders won two games in a row?
55:37 – Will a New York hockey team ever win another game?
55:49 – Could Hogberg be a potential trade deadline trade bait?
56:37 – Is now the time to ship out [Noah] Dobson? Has zero physicality to his game. If no trade, then get [Eric] Cairns on the ice to toughen up his game.
1:00:28 – Is there any truth to the rumor Lou “fired” Trotz due to fears Lane Lambert was going to be the head coach of the Red Wings?
1:01:28 – Which of the following P’s are Islanders next season, and do any move this season? Pelech, Pulock, Pageau, Pierre.
1:03:13 – Barzal hasn’t scored much at all this year…is that a factor that might endanger his security with the team?
1:04:47 – Has anyone seen Nelson and Palmieri?
1:05:08 – Is Dobson playing hurt?
1:05:46 – How are we getting this team to become a super team?
1:12:08 – Would they consider trading Lee? His value is real high.
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Great show guys!