Episodes
James and Jon dive into the latest news from training camp and the New York Islanders first couple preseason games. Mathew Barzal talks Pierre Engbal on the wing; Kyle Palmieri is still out with an injury; Islander season previews are a mess; and the roster is still in major flux despite most of it being filled. Head coach Lane Lambert and General Manager Lou Lamoriello have their work cut out for them over the next week. That and more in this week's episode. http://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE -...
Published 09/28/23
James and Jon get back behind the mic to truly kick off the 2023-24 New York Islanders season and the start of NHL training camp. The guys talk about Mathew Barzal's future position, Josh Bailey's goodbye, who needs to step up, and Islander rookie camp and who's standing out. All that and more in this week's return episode. http://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE - Draft Kings Promo code THPN Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gambling helpline m a dot...
Published 09/21/23
Jon and James reacquaint themselves with the team and one another after a month away from the podcast. The guys go over what's left for the New York Islanders to do, who could be on their way in, who might not return, and what the roster may look like come October. All that and more in this week's return episode. http://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE - Draft Kings Promo code THPN Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gambling helpline m a dot org, In New...
Published 09/06/23
James and Jon dive back into the show to talk about the one piece of news that broke between episodes - the signing of RFA, Olive Wahlstrom. The guys managed to get through a pretty lengthy episode without much to discuss, as all that remains are questions on the Island. They end the show with another quiz for James, asking him to name all of the Islanders' captains. They also discuss their favorite beers for the summer. http://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE - Draft Kings Promo code THPN Gambling...
Published 07/27/23
This week, NHP dives into another swing and a miss by the New York Islanders, and asks - is it different this time? We discuss what the other options are, what we thought about the potential trade package of J.G. Pageau and Oliver Wahlstrom for Alex Debrincat, and answer a couple of Twitter questions. All that and more in this week's episode. http://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE - Draft Kings Promo code THPN Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gambling...
Published 07/12/23
James and Jon get back behind the mic for the start of Season 5 to discuss the start of NHL free agency, who surprised us with signings and trades across the NHL, and how predictable yet unsurprising the New York Islanders' start to the summer has been so far. All that and more in this week's episode. http://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE - Draft Kings Promo code THPN Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gambling helpline m a dot org, In New York, call...
Published 07/06/23
James and Jon return for the last episode of season four, and on the eve of silly season. The next few days kick off the NHL Draft and Free Agency. What will the New York Islanders do? How long will we need to wait until we find out what they did? The Islanders and the NHL also released the 2023-24 schedule during a frenzy of trades and on the heels of the NHL Awards. All that and more in this week's episode. http://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE - Draft Kings Promo code THPN Gambling problem? Call...
Published 06/28/23
James and Jon tackle the latest signing - Samuel Bolduc - tracking the Semoyon Varlmov News, and setting our expectations for the New York Islanders during the 2023-24 season. That and more in this week's episode. http://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE - Draft Kings Promo code THPN Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gambling helpline m a dot org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Kansas, call 1-800-522-4700. On behalf of Boot...
Published 06/21/23
James and Jon were joined by two heaping scoops of Islanders Anxiety, Dan and Mike of Lighthouse Hockey. The group discusses what's happening with the New York Islanders, running it back, should we still believe?, and answer if this is the last kick at the can for this group? That and more in this week's episode. http://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE - Draft Kings Promo code THPN Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gambling helpline m a dot org, In New...
Published 06/14/23
James and Jon return on the same day New York Islanders' general manager, Lou Lamoriello, speaks to the media. The guys read between the lines, and continue to cover the Islanders' offseason and the possibilities ahead. All that and more. http://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE - Draft Kings Promo code THPN Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gambling helpline m a dot org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Kansas, call...
Published 06/07/23
This week, James and Jon search for clarity on Long Island as we wait for New York Islanders General Manager, Lou Lamoriello, to say -- anything at all. And when he does, will that provide the clarity we're looking for? They also dive into the fear of running it back with only changes around the edges as well as how this offseason may be the one Lameriello finally strikes, as the UFA class is weak and trades may rule the roost. Can he take advantage? That and more in episode 152. Go to...
Published 05/18/23
This week, James and Jon discuss the second round of the playoffs, what the silence from the front office means (14:51), who stays and who goes (25:02), the Islanders' offseason wish list (43:03), other goalie options if Semyon Varlamov doesn't return (01:06:28) and a brief look at who the Islanders could trade for from the Winnipeg Jets out of Kyle Connor, Nikolai Ehlers, and Josh Morrisey (01:11:46). All this and more in this week's episode. Go to buyracon.com/THPN and get 15% off your...
Published 05/11/23
This week, James takes the reigns to begin discussing the New York Islanders' defeat at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes, locker cleanout day, and a difficult offseason that awaits the team.  All this and more in this week's episode. Go to buyracon.com/THPN and get 15% off your Raycon order http://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE - Draft Kings Promo code THPN Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and...
Published 05/03/23
James and Jon return this week with the New York Islanders on the brink of elimination against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Islanders return to Long Island at UBS Arena on Friday night with the hope their top performers can show up. Mathew Barzal, Bo Horvat, and Noah Dobson are struggling. Can they turn it around? If not, can Pierre Engvall, Brock Nelson, Kyle Palmieri - and perhaps most importantly - Ilya Sorokin steal the show? All this and more in this week's...
Published 04/27/23
The New York Islanders have clinched a spot in the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, and James and Jon discuss how the Islanders got there and the tough road ahead. All this and more in this week's episode. Powered by The Hockey Podcast Network & Isles Fix. Read James' work at thefourthperiod.com. Subscribe to Isles Fix at islesfix.substack.com and follow us on Twitter: @nassaumenhockey @jamesnicholsNYI @jonzella http://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE - Draft Kings Promo code THPN Gambling Problem?...
Published 04/14/23
James returns to the show, and the guys discuss the last week in Islander hockey. Can they make the playoffs despite a handful of haunting losses this season? If they have plans on playing beyond April 12th, they have some work to do. All this and more in this week's episode. Powered by The Hockey Podcast Network & Isles Fix. Read James' work at thefourthperiod.com. Subscribe to Isles Fix at islesfix.substack.com and follow us on Twitter: @nassaumenhockey @jamesnicholsNYI...
Published 04/04/23
This week, Jon sits down with Zach Andrews, better known as @StatsbyZach on Twitter to break down the New York Islanders by the numbers. Powered by The Hockey Podcast Network & Isles Fix. Read James' work at thefourthperiod.com. Subscribe to Isles Fix at islesfix.substack.com and follow us on Twitter: @nassaumenhockey @jamesnicholsNYI @jonzella http://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE - Draft Kings Promo code THPN Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). If you or someone you...
Published 03/30/23
James and Jon scoreboard watch as the New York Islanders hunt for a playoff spot against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Florida Panthers. Will the Islanders' strength of schedule work in their favor? Mathew Barzal also remains out of the lineup, and Bo Horvat is snake-bitten, but Pierre continues to show up on the scoresheet. Should the Islanders call up Arnaud Durandeau and send down Simon Holmstrom to give them a jump? All this and more in this week's episode. Powered by The Hockey Podcast...
Published 03/21/23
James and Jon cover the recent stretch of New York Islanders hockey and look forward to their upcoming west coast road trip. Cal Clutterbuck also returns, J.G. Pageau may return in California, Pierre Engval is still figuring out the Islanders system, and the team as a whole is starting to play more strucztured under head coach Lane Lambert. All this and more in this week's episode. Powered by The Hockey Podcast Network & Isles Fix. Read James' work at thefourthperiod.com. Subscribe to...
Published 03/14/23
James and Jon get back behind the mic to celebrate three years of NHP by covering the Islanders trade deadline acquisition, Pierre Engvall, not trading Semyon Varlamov or Scott Mayfield, and their recent push toward the Stanley Cup Playoffs. All this and more in this week's episode. Powered by The Hockey Podcast Network & Isles Fix. Read James' work at thefourthperiod.com. Subscribe to Isles Fix at islesfix.substack.com and follow us on Twitter: @nassaumenhockey @jamesnicholsNYI...
Published 03/09/23
James and Jon get behind the mic on a game day to discuss the Bridgeport Islanders' new jerseys, and, of course, whether or not the New York Islanders are buyers or sellers at the trade deadline. All this and more in this week's episode. Powered by The Hockey Podcast Network & Isles Fix. Read James' work at thefourthperiod.com. Subscribe to Isles Fix at islesfix.substack.com and follow us on Twitter: @nassaumenhockey @jamesnicholsNYI @jonzella http://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE - Draft Kings...
Published 02/23/23
James and Jon dive into the New York Rangers trade for Vladamir Tarasenko and possible moves by the New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes as they relate to the New York Islanders. Losers of two in a row, the Islanders are left asking themselves if they have what it takes to make it to the playoffs. On top of that, Jon's bold prediction about Lane Lambert's job might not even be the craziest thing you'll hear all week. The guys also discuss if the Islanders should be buyers or sellers,...
Published 02/14/23
The New York Islanders are firing on all cylinders following the NHL All-Star break with back-to-back wins and four wins in a row. Bo Horvat made his Islanders and UBS Arena debut this week, tallying a goal in the Islanders' win against the Seattle Kraken. Despite the wins, questions are still swirling around if the Islanders should add another winger, and how they might be able to make that type of trade. But it's not all about bringing in new players; Kyle Palmieri and Simon Holmstrom are...
Published 02/09/23
James and Jon sit down with the co-host of Hockey Night in New York and long-time VP of Communications for the New York Islanders, Chris Botta, to break down the Bo Horvat trade. This and more in this week's episode with hosts James and Jon. Powered by The Hockey Podcast Network & Isles Fix. Read James' work at thefourthperiod.com. Subscribe to Isles Fix at islesfix.substack.com and follow us on Twitter: @nassaumenhockey @jamesnicholsNYI @jonzella http://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE Promo code...
Published 01/30/23
James and Jon have a tough discussion about the New York Islanders, asking themselves if the team's fall from grace was inevitable, what's the point of no return, and where they go from here. The guys also dive into Islanders' general manager Lou Lamoriello's recent press conference where he explains how he sees the team moving forward and takes the blame for where the team is now. All this and more in this week's episode with hosts James and Jon. Powered by The Hockey Podcast Network &...
Published 01/26/23