First, Arthur and AJ discuss the Isles’ gritty, come-from-behind 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins in Game 2, evening their second round series at one game apiece, Casey Cizikas coming through as the unlikely OT hero, the whereabouts of the likely heroes, Mathew Barzal and Jordan Eberle, and the consistency of the JGP-Palmieri-Zajac line. Plus, potential lineup changes heading into Game 3 involving Oliver Wahlstrom, Travis Zajac, and Leo Komarov, Semyon Varlamov’s impressive performance in...

Arthur and AJ sit down together at Nassau Coliseum immediately following the Islanders’ 5-3 Game 6 win to eliminate the Penguins and give their instant reaction to everything that unfolded Wednesday night. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, Arthur and AJ discuss Ilya Sorokin’s signature performance as an Islander in Game 5 against the Penguins, making 48 saves en route to a 3-2 double overtime win and a 3-2 series lead, as well as Adam Pelech’s standout play. Plus, lingering concerns about the Isles’ slow starts and defensive turnovers, Oliver Wahlstrom’s status after an ugly collision with Mike Matheson, a potential matchup with the Boston Bruins, the NHL’s brightest stars not making it deep into the playoffs, and...

Arthur and AJ sit down together at Nassau Coliseum immediately following the Islanders’ 5-4 Game 3 loss to the Penguins and give their instant reaction to everything that unfolded Thursday night. Get a 6 month subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, Arthur and AJ recap the Isles 4-3 overtime win over the Penguins in Game 1 of their first round playoff series Sunday afternoon and discuss Ilya Sorokin’s performance in net, JGP’s three-point performance, and Kyle Palmieri’s game-winner. Plus, if Semyon Varlamov will be between the pipes tonight for Game 2, Mathew Barzal and Jordan Eberle needing to raise their level a bit, Coach Trotz’s usage of Noah Dobson late in games, and AJ discusses what is was like to be back between the...

First, MSG Network’s Shannon Hogan joins the show to give her thoughts on where the Isles are right now as a time, how they stack up against their first round playoff opponents the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Bruins “homer” commentary during the Leo Komarov-David Pastrnak altercation, what covering the team during a pandemic was like, Butch Goring stories!, and more. Plus, Arthur and AJ deep dive into the Islanders vs. Penguins series, discussing how the two teams match up, keys to victory,...

First, Arthur and AJ discuss the Islanders putting the proverbial nails in the Rangers’ coffin over the weekend, essentially eliminating their rival from the playoffs while clinching their own playoff berth in the process, quickly followed by a letdown loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. Plus, which Isles, if any, have a chance to win an NHL award at the end of this season, what Travis Zajac’s absence from recent lineups could mean for the playoffs, Tom Wilson’s dangerous actions...

First up, Sportsnet’s Justin Bourne joins the show to talk about what he’s seen from the Islanders this year and where they’re potentially going, whether a grind it out, defensive team like the Isles can win a Cup without a gamebreaking offensive player or not, the Isles-Leafs social media rivalry, and much more. Plus, Arthur and AJ break down the team’s last three games, going 1-2 with a big win over the Rangers and back-to-back losses to the Caps, the ideal first round playoff matchup for...

First, Arthur and AJ take a look back at the last week of Islanders games, including a couple of rough ones against the Bruins and a much-needed bounce back against the Flyers on Sunday night, a bit of complacency creeping into the team’s overall play, and Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac not jumpstarting the offense so far. Plus, looking ahead to tonight’s game against the Rangers, AJ being critical of Mathew Barzal on Sunday’s national broadcast, Oliver Wahlstrom potentially coming out of the...

First, former Islander Michael Grabner joins the show to discuss his playing career on Long Island, the intensity of playoff games at the Coliseum, playing for Lou Lamoriello in Toronto, what it’s like getting traded at the deadline, thoughts on Kyle Palmieri, Travis Zajac, and Andy Greene, and much more. Plus, Arthur and AJ break down the Isles’ big, pre-deadline deal, acquiring Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac from the New Jersey Devils for a first round pick and prospects, and discuss how...

We are excited to announce The Athletic's new podcast series - Shattered: Hope, Heartbreak and the New York Knicks. Hosted by hip-hop legend Chuck D, the series dives deep on the past 20 years of the Knicks. Shattered reveals never-heard-before stories about the Knicks, team owner James Dolan and the NBA, with interviews from dozens of voices including franchise legend Patrick Ewing. This is the first 5 minutes of episode one - a look at how the 90's Knicks team broke apart. To listen to the...

First, Arthur and AJ discuss Mathew Barzal’s great week last week, scoring three goals and seven points in three games, en route to NHL first star or the week honors, Leo Komarov showing why he’s valuable on Barzal’s wing, and more. Plus, Josh Bailey becoming just the fourth Islander to play 900 games with the franchise, and reaching the 500 career point milestone, and the possibility of the Isles acquiring Taylor Hall from the Buffalo Sabres. You can get an annual subscription to The...

First up, former Islander Colin McDonald joins the show to discuss his retirement from professional hockey, memories of breaking into the league with the Isles, Thomas Hickey’s return to the ice after a couple years away, Oliver Wahlstrom’s evolution as a player, and much more. Then, Arthur and AJ talk about the Islanders dropping two straight to the Pens as the absence of Anders Lee begins to take its toll on their overall game, potential lineup changes, trade targets as the deadline...

Arthur and AJ talk about the Islanders taking four points from the Flyers over their last three games, finding ways to win, despite a bit of inconsistency creeping into their game, Ilya Sorokin’s impressive 37-save performance Monday night to win his eighth straight game, and Thomas Hickey’s long-awaited, emotional return to the lineup. Plus, Barry Trotz trying to maximize what he has with Anders Lee out for the season, Anthony Beauvillier as a potential trade piece heading into the deadline,...

First, Arthur and AJ discuss the impact Anders Lee’s injury will have on the Islanders lineup, and their trade deadline mentality, Kieffer Bellows scoring three times in his last two games, and more. Plus, listener questions about potential trade deadline options, who and what GM Lou Lamoriello might be willing to trade away in a deadline deal, Sebastian Aho’s return to the lineup after 1,092 days, Anatoly Golyshev’s move from the KHL to Long Island, and more. You can get an annual...

First, Arthur and AJ talk about Mathew Barzal’s all-time great, between the legs goal against the Sabres on Saturday night, the credit he deserves for tweaks he’s made to his game, and being more creative in an attacking way, as Barry Trotz wants. Then, they discuss how the schedule is working in the Isles’ favor, having just played the lowly Buffalo Sabres, a game agains the struggling Bruins tonight, and then three straight against the second-to-last place New Jersey Devils, and Barry...

First, Arthur and AJ discuss the emergence of Oliver Wahlstrom, the re-emergence of the Brock Nelson-Anthony Beauvillier-Josh Bailey line, the power play really starting to heat up, and big wins over the Bruins and Pens in their last three, heading into tonight’s game agains the Devils. Plus, issues with the Nick Leddy-Scott Mayfield pairing on defense, Barry Trotz trying to lessen the defense’s TOI, and listener questions about Michael Dal Colle and how AJ, as a defenseman, would try to stop...

Arthur and AJ take a look at the last few Islanders games and discuss some trends that have presented themselves. Plus, Ilya Sorokin's time in net, improvements over his last few starts, and the importance of building trust with the team.  Finally, they wrap with a look back at the 1998 Nagano Olympics, and the gold medal win for the USA Women's hockey team, AJ shares some memories from the Olympics, and how the team still gets together to this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

First, Arthur and AJ discuss the Isles getting into a nice rhythm, picking up points in seven straight games, Anthony Beauvillier’s impending return to the lineup tonight against the Sabres, and whether Oliver Wahlstrom or Leo Komarov should come out of the lineup to make room for Beau. Plus, listener questions from Twitter about Ilya Sorokin’s viability as a backup, the possibility of Cory Schneider getting a start, Semyon Varlamov’s team MVP-worthy start to the season, Mathew Barzal’s...

First up, Arthur and AJ hand out report cards to a bunch of Islanders, including Semyon Varlamov, Mathew Barzal, Jordan Eberle, and more, at just about a fifth of the way through the season. Plus, they talk about Barry Trotz winning his 850th game as a head coach, passing his good friend Ken Hitchcock for third on the all-time wins list. And, to close things out, Twitter questions from listeners about Leo Komarov, Sebastian Aho. and more. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for...

First, Arthur and AJ discuss the indefinite postponement of tonight’s scheduled Islanders-Sabres game due to COVID-19 protocols, and the possibility of Thursday’s game getting scrapped, too, the team’s rough stretch over the last four games against the Caps and Flyers, and the effect Brock Nelson’s slow start has had, so far. Plus, Ilya Sorokin’s play as he adjusts to the smaller North American ice surface, Barry Trotz looking for linemates to play with Jean-Gabriel Pageau on a more...

Arthur and AJ preview the Islanders upcoming two-game set against the Capitals, playing without a number of their top guys due to COVID-19 restrictions, and discuss Anthony Beauvillier as a game-time decision for tonight’s game, how his potential absence could have ripple effects throughout the lineup, the team’s search for offense, and more. First, they take a look back at the last couple of games against the Devils, the complete lack of goal support in front of rookie netminder Ilya Sorokin...

Arthur and AJ discuss the good and bad from the Islanders’ first week of the season, including the play of Mathew Barzal, Noah Dobson, and Semyon Varlamov, Ilya Sorokin’s tough NHL debut after being pressed into action during pregame warmups, the impact of Josh Bailey’s inclusion on the COVID-19 list, and more. Plus, how similar is Barry Trotz to Ted Lasso? Listen and find out. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit...

Before getting into the show, Arthur officially introduces AJ Mleczko as the new cohost of No Sleep Til Belmont! Then, Arthur and AJ discuss the team’s likely opening night roster, who’s stood out during this unusual and accelerated training camp, the Isles-Rangers opening night matchup, the mental side of approaching a mini-playoff series style, 56-game schedule, which team’s could make the playoffs out of a tough East Division, the Isles’ potential MVP and Breakout Player this year, and...

Arthur talks about the opening of Islanders training camp, now underway for its third day, the obvious absence of Mathew Barzal, the reasons why he is still unsigned, and when a deal is likely to be reached. Plus, breaking down the potential roster spots to be won during camp, numbers for Matt Martin’s new deal, how the uniqueness of this season’s taxi squads can help the Islanders with their cap issues, Josh Ho-Sang’s training camp snub, and more. You can get an annual subscription to The...