“Go print your business cards.” | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Martin retires, Rocky descends, Zdeno enters the Hall The NHL Draft is just days away and there’s lots of Islanders updates (not draft-related, exactly), with Mathieu Darche speaking to media and shedding some light on recent developments. Also, a longtime Islander retires upstairs and a longtime … [Read more...] about Islanders News: Dwight, er Matt, Assistant *to the* GM; Rocky leads Bridgeport
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! – Weirdest Islander of the Year 2025 (with guest Matt Kammerer)
It just became normal that he was there. Like it wasn’t really anything. Our friend and favorite ex-Nassau Coliseum usher Matt Kammerer joins us from his hot tub to crown the second ever Weirdest Islander of the Year. This season’s chase came down to two men, although our winner was more than deserving of the honor. The circumstances that brought him to the Islanders were … [Read more...] about Weird Islanders: The Podcast! – Weirdest Islander of the Year 2025 (with guest Matt Kammerer)
Islanders & NHL News: It’s draft week, finally
Not projecting, we’re just...projecting. | GREG WOHLFORD/ERIE TIMES-NEWS / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images All eyes on Schaefer, who could be their top homegrown blueliner in a two generations. The NHL Draft, and the Islanders’ fifth first-overall pick in their history, is finally in sight. The consensus/echo chamber is getting louder and louder about Matthew Schafer … [Read more...] about Islanders & NHL News: It’s draft week, finally
NHL News: Trades, signings begin; Panthers face the mileage challenge
“Let’s humble some roller kids.” | Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images Nope, the draft isn’t this weekend either. Now that the Stanley Cup is awarded, the postseason trades have begun, starting with a guy who inadvertently helped Florida’s Cup cause. Speaking of which, the back-to-back winners now are the subject of “dynasty” talk, but with them already going to … [Read more...] about NHL News: Trades, signings begin; Panthers face the mileage challenge
Islanders Anxiety – Episode 338 – Branching Off Into a New Timeline
Hot Assistant Coach and Assistant GM Action! Joined by Hockey Night in New York’s Sean Cuthbert, Mike and Dan “examine” the Islanders’ new hires and a potpourri of different subjects. It’s been quiet around the Islanders lately while still-new GM Mathieu Darche conducts his business. But the team has announced some fresh blood in the form of new assistant coaches Ray Bennett … [Read more...] about Islanders Anxiety – Episode 338 – Branching Off Into a New Timeline