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Think of all the amazing B-roll video we missed out on. Mike and Dan recap Mathieu Darche’s introductory press conference and his first decisions as Islanders GM. The most amazing thing about Darche’s first press conference as Islanders GM was just how normal it was. From streaming it on the team’s website to the little jokes about learning everyone’s names, the hour-long … [Read more...] about Islanders Anxiety – Episode 337 – Free Bagels in the Lounge

Here’s hoping he’s around for 30, and 35. | Photo by Dennis DaSilva/NHLI via Getty Images Also: We’ve got a rematch in the Cup final. Hope it’s different than 1984. We met our new GM yesterday, and he did not disappoint. Nice suit. Tasteful lapel pin. Ready to “build our own legacy.” You can watch the whole thing here, or check various versions of Cliff Notes in the … [Read more...] about Islanders News: Darche speaks, Roy stays but with new staff

They were making a Megazord of a defenseman, except it it spat out a guy who wasn’t that great. Joined by friend and Skates at the Stakes co-host Ryan, we discuss defenseman James Wisniewski, who is more remembered for one regrettable incident than his quality play. Wisniewski was already well-traveled before he was acquired by the Islanders to augment their blueline offense. … [Read more...] about Weird Islanders: The Podcast! – James Wisniewski (with guest Ryan aka @RattMartin)

We’re staying... | Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images Were they in the drawer all along? One day after introducing their new GM Mathieu Darche to the press, the Islanders showed a bit of new-wave transparency by announcing the re-signings of two pending free agents. Kyle Palmieri gets a two-year deal — $4.75 million AAV per Puckpedia — and a first-year … [Read more...] about Islanders Announce Re-signings of Kyle Palmieri, Adam Boqvist

It is time for a new mentor. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The new GM and Exec VP will see you now. No major Islanders news from Wednesday other than the announcement that there will be news on Thursday: Mathieu Darche meets the press at 11 a.m. EDT on Thursday, a week after his hiring was announced and after he’s gotten his bearings and spoken with a few season … [Read more...] about Islanders & NHL News: Darche to meet the family; Panthers run continues