Lou has a boss. Mike and Dan chat with Arthur Staple of The Athletic about Brock Nelson, Noah Dobson, James Hagens and a number of Islanders topics. After briefly discussing on the Four Nations Face-Off (yes, we gave in), we dive into the uncertainty surrounding the Islanders on an off the ice. Nelson’s free agency is first, of course, and Art maintains his feeling that Nelson … [Read more...] about Islanders Anxiety – Episode 321 – There’s a Pretty Clear Path
NHL Vacuum News: Waiting so we can wait some more
Let us fight. | Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images I’m sure the braintrust will figure things out. In the Year of Our Bossy 2025, the New York Islanders have officially had 33 power play opportunities which have produced four power play goals. And that’s an improvement. Recently, with Mat Barzal and Noah Dobson injured, the Isles have had to put together a … [Read more...] about NHL Vacuum News: Waiting so we can wait some more
4 Nations: Choose Your Own Adventure Day
Destiny is in your hands...maybe. | Photo by Andre Ringuette/4NFO/World Cup of Hockey via Getty Images This thing is almost over, but the NHL break is not. The 4 Nations “Let Some of the Top Players Have Their Day” tourney has shifted to Boston, for another doubleheader day and the conclusion of the preliminary round. The U.S. has locked its place in the final, while … [Read more...] about 4 Nations: Choose Your Own Adventure Day
Rivalry Day at the 4 Nations
Tournament, or TV station logo? | Photo by Andre Ringuette/4NFO/World Cup of Hockey via Getty Images Saturday features two games of historic rivals. Outside of Thursday’s championship final (where they’ll be given a medal or lift a trophy or something?), Saturday’s doubleheader of traditional rivalry games is the moment the 4 Nations organizers and their “broadcast … [Read more...] about Rivalry Day at the 4 Nations
4 Nations Face-Off, Round 1: Thoughts?
No peace. | Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images Also: Brock Nelson discusses the ins, the outs, the what-have-yous of his free agency status. Well, what do you think? The first round of the 4 Nations Face-Off is complete, with Canada beating Sweden in overtime (really? they’re doing 3-on-3?) in an apparently thrilling, high-paced game that I didn’t see. The next … [Read more...] about 4 Nations Face-Off, Round 1: Thoughts?