32-17 (.653)
League Note
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the regular season was reduced to 56 games and began on January 13, 2021. Due to cross-border travel restrictions imposed by Canada, the league temporarily realigned for this season, putting all seven Canadian teams into one division.
Arena
Attendance
Unknown
2021 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
2
52
Aatu Raty C
3
93
Tristan Lennox G
4
125
Cameron Berg C
5
157
Eetu Liukas RW
6
189
Aleksi Malinen D
Related Content
Stories, Photos, Videos, Podcasts, and Publications featuring New York Islanders 2021 SeasonF i l t e r & S o r t Filter & Sort
1 hour
Jul 13, 2021
Unceremonious exit of Duncan Keith with Chicago Blackhawks. Pekka Rinne retires from the NHL and Scott Wheeler breaks down the top US
Unceremonious exit of Duncan Keith with Chicago Blackhawks. Pekka Rinne retires from the NHL and Scott Wheeler breaks down the top US prospects available in the draft. / On the USA edition of TAHS Craig Custance and Sean Gentille talk about the lack of fanfare in Chicago with Duncan Keith being dealt to Edmonton from the Blackhawks. The guys discuss the continued distraction in Chicago, with the sexual assault investigation ramping up, plus, what future could general manager Stan Bowman have with the team, after the investigation is completed? - Craig and Sean turn the page on the Stanley Cup Final, and welcome Scott Wheeler ahead of the NHL draft. The guys get into Scott's moving story on NHL prospect Mackie Samoskovich, a native of Newport Connecticut, and a Sandy Hook alumnus. The guys look at some of the top eligible American born players, with the draft 10 days out. - Custance and Gentille give a stick tap to Pekka Rinne who retired this morning after spending his entire NHL career with the Nashville Predators, and the guys wonder if the New York Islanders should pursue Vladimir Tarasenko and that the Sabres shouldn't be in a hurry to deal Jack Eichel, before the NHL expansion draft. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Jul 7, 2021
Remembering Matīss Kivlenieks. Tampa Bay Lightning can be the first team to win the Stanley Cup on home ice since
Remembering Matīss Kivlenieks. Tampa Bay Lightning can be the first team to win the Stanley Cup on home ice since 2015. Adam Fox, 2021 Norris Trophy winner / Scott and Pierre welcome Adam Fox, the 2021 Norris Trophy winner to the Two Man Advantage edition of the The Athletic Hockey Show. Fox, the New York Rangers star blue liner talks about his breakout season, Olympic involvement, his defense partner, roommate and friend Ryan Lindgren and what winning the Norris, means to him. - Burnside and Lebrun preview game five of the Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens and how Tampa has an opportunity to be the first team since 2015 to win the Stanley Cup on home ice. - Plus the guys touch on the shocking passing of Columbus Goalie Matīss Kivlenieks, the similarities between the rebuilds in Arizona and Buffalo, and we take your questions in another round of 'Ask the Dorks' - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 2, 2021
Why Other Teams Should Attempt to Sign the Islanders' Restricted Free Agents / In theory, offer sheets provide possibly the
Why Other Teams Should Attempt to Sign the Islanders' Restricted Free Agents / In theory, offer sheets provide possibly the most exciting mechanism the NHL offers for player movement. Teams can offer contracts to any restricted free agent around the league...
Jul 2, 2021
Why Other Teams Should Attempt to Sign the Islanders' Restricted Free Agents / In theory, offer sheets provide possibly the
Why Other Teams Should Attempt to Sign the Islanders' Restricted Free Agents / In theory, offer sheets provide possibly the most exciting mechanism the NHL offers for player movement. Teams can offer contracts to any restricted free agent around the league...
1 hour
Jun 24, 2021
NY Islanders force game seven vs Tampa Bay. Nikita Kucherov injury. Montreal Canadiens look to eliminate Vegas Golden Knights tonight
NY Islanders force game seven vs Tampa Bay. Nikita Kucherov injury. Montreal Canadiens look to eliminate Vegas Golden Knights tonight / On the Thursday edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss the New York Islanders overtime victory over Tampa Bay which will force game seven in the Stanley Cup semi-final. They guys praise the old building at Nassau Veterans memorial coliseum in Long Island and the fans that hope it will be able to host Stanley Cup games, one last time before they move into their new building. - The guys dissect the non call on the cross check to Nikita Kucherov and what h9is absence might do for the Bolts in game seven. - Plus Jesse Granger of the Athletic Los Vegas stops by to discuss the Golden Knights and Habs who play game 6 in Montreal tonight, and Jesse provides tips to bet on Conn Smythe Trophy long shots. - Finally, Ian and Sean take a look back in this week in hockey, with significant changes to the game with the adoption of the loser point in OT, John Zeigler's legacy and the Flames moving from Atlanta to Calgary. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Jun 23, 2021
Rod Brind'Amour feels like the richest coach in the NHL. Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning one win away from
Rod Brind'Amour feels like the richest coach in the NHL. Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning one win away from the Stanley Cup Final. / Scott and Pierre welcome Rod Brind'Amour, the 2021 Jack Adams winner to the Two Man Advantage edition of the Athletic Hockey Show. Rod discusses his Carolina Hurricanes season which ended at the hands of the Tampa Bay Lightning, his contract extension with the Canes, Dougie Hamilton's future in Raleigh and Rod's love for the organization and North Carolina. - Scott and Pierre look at the final four in the Stanley Cup playoffs, including the impressive game 5 wins for Montreal and Tampa Bay, and if Vegas and the New York Islanders have it in them to bounce back in game 6. - Plus, the guys dissect the Vancouver Canucks announcement, welcoming the Sedin twins back to the organization and the impact they will have as Vancouver looks to rebound from a nightmare 20/21 season. - Finally, in Ask the Dorks, the guys answer your questions on officiating during the playoffs, where Jack Eichel might end up and who the most interesting free agent is this coming off-season. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Jun 17, 2021
Should the NHL expand video review? Is Tyler Toffoli the best free agent signing this season? Will voters hold a
Should the NHL expand video review? Is Tyler Toffoli the best free agent signing this season? Will voters hold a grudge towards Nikita Kucherov in the Conn Smythe race? Jesse Granger on the Montreal Canadiens vs Vegas Golden Knights / In light of some controversial, game changing calls in the Islanders/Lightning series, Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss if video review should be expanded in the NHL. The boys ask, is Tyler Toffoli the best free agent pickup in the NHL and what was with Jeff Petry's eyes last night? - - Jesse Granger joins in another edition of Granger Things as they recap game two between Vegas and Montreal and they take a look at the betting lines in the remaining two series. In this week in hockey history, Ian and Sean take a look back at the 1990 entry draft, and the time Phil Esposito, as GM of the New York Rangers traded a first overall pick for Quebec's head coach. - - Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email [email protected], or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 17, 2021
Lightning vs. Islanders Features 3rd-Most Expensive NHL Semifinal Tickets Since 2011 / Having a New York hockey team playing deep
Lightning vs. Islanders Features 3rd-Most Expensive NHL Semifinal Tickets Since 2011 / Having a New York hockey team playing deep into the postseason is good news for ticket sales. Per Ticket IQ, tickets for Islanders home games against the...
Jun 17, 2021
Lightning vs. Islanders Features 3rd-Most Expensive NHL Semifinal Tickets Since 2011 / Having a New York hockey team playing deep
Lightning vs. Islanders Features 3rd-Most Expensive NHL Semifinal Tickets Since 2011 / Having a New York hockey team playing deep into the postseason is good news for ticket sales. Per Ticket IQ, tickets for Islanders home games against the...
Jun 17, 2021
New York Islanders' Nassau Coliseum is the last barn in major American sports / When the New York Islanders' captivating
New York Islanders' Nassau Coliseum is the last barn in major American sports / When the New York Islanders' captivating post-season run ends, so too will the NHL's connection to storied Nassau Coliseum.
1 hour
Jun 16, 2021
Pekka Rinne on his future with the Nashville Predators, NY Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning is a war on ice,
Pekka Rinne on his future with the Nashville Predators, NY Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning is a war on ice, and Vegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens is a goaltending duel between Carey Price and Marc-Andre Fleury. / Pekka Rinne, the 2021 King Clancy memorial trophy winner joins Scott and Pierre on the Two Man Advantage edition of the Athletic Hockey Show. Pekka looks back on his career in Nashville, what the future holds for him with the Predators and his relationship with Jusse Saros. - Scott and Pierre take a look at the NHL Final Four series between the Islanders and the Lightning, a series, tied at one win a piece which projects to go long. The guys discuss how Montreal's roster, built for the playoffs can hold their own vs Vegas, is a goaltending duel for the ages between Carey Price and Marc-Andre Fleury. - Plus the guys address the recent coaching hirings in New York and Columbus, with Gerard Gallant and Brad Larsen running the bench for the Rangers and the Blue Jackets. - In Ask the Dorks, Scott and Pierre answer your questions on Dougie Hamilton, Seattle expansion, Seth Jones and a lot more. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Jun 15, 2021
What's next for Rod Brind'Amour, Dougie Hamilton and the Carolina Hurricanes. Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche's window is now
What's next for Rod Brind'Amour, Dougie Hamilton and the Carolina Hurricanes. Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche's window is now and Jon Cooper's Tampa Bay Lightning need to up their mental game vs New York Islanders. / On the Tuesday edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, Craig Custance and Sean Gentille welcome Sara Civian from The Athletic Carolina, and Peter Baugh from The Athletic Denver to discuss the elimination of Stanley Cup favorites Carolina and Colorado in the second round of the playoffs. In Raleigh, The crew discuss what to do with Dougie Hamilton and Rod Brind'Amour, who are both free agents in Carolina, and the work ahead in Denver, as Joe Sakic looks to keep his core intact for another run at the Stanley Cup. - The guys also discuss Jon Cooper's comments on his Tampa Bay team, with the Bolts needing more mental toughness to deal with the New York Islanders style of play. Plus, Sean and Craig stick tap Stephen Johns career, and his decision to pack it in after serious concussion issues, and the hiring of Brad Larsen in. Columbus and Gerard Gallant in New York City. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Jun 14, 2021
NHL Final Four underdogs: talking New York Islanders with Arthur Staple, Montreal Canadiens with Arpon Basu, Dougie Hamilton’s Carolina Hurricanes
NHL Final Four underdogs: talking New York Islanders with Arthur Staple, Montreal Canadiens with Arpon Basu, Dougie Hamilton’s Carolina Hurricanes future, Multiple Choice Madness, and more / First, on a jam-packed episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Hailey discuss the Carolina Hurricanes giving Dougie Hamilton’s camp permission to speak with other teams about a possible sign-and-trade, Max Pacioretty facing his former team, the Montreal Canadiens, in the Final Four as a member of the Vegas Golden Knights, and more. - - Then, The Athletic’s Arthur Staple joins the show to talk about the New York Islanders’ clinical Game 1 win over the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning, the impact of successive trade deadline acquisitions JG Pageau and Kyle Palmieri, if the Islanders are boring and/or bad for hockey, and much more. - - Next, The Athletic’s Arpon Basu calls in to discuss how the last three weeks have been for the Montreal Canadiens, working their way back from a three-games-to-one series deficit against the Toronto Maple Leafs in round one to now finding themselves in the Final Four, the Canadiens embracing their role as an atypical underdog, Carey Price’s play in the playoffs, and much more. - - Plus, to wrap things up, Ian and Hailey run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions including whether you’d rather start a franchise with a $10 million player or a $5 million coach, which Boston Bruins UFA stays or goes, and if Sabres fans should be concerned about Owen Power’s likely NCAA return next season. - - And, don’t forget, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 13, 2021
Islanders Win Game 1 vs. Lightning, Take Home-Ice Advantage in Stanley Cup Semifinals / The Florida Panthers and Carolina Panthers
Islanders Win Game 1 vs. Lightning, Take Home-Ice Advantage in Stanley Cup Semifinals / The Florida Panthers and Carolina Panthers struggled to solve Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy in the first two rounds of the Stanley Cup...
Jun 13, 2021
Islanders Win Game 1 vs. Lightning, Take Home-Ice Advantage in Stanley Cup Semifinals / The Florida Panthers and Carolina Panthers
Islanders Win Game 1 vs. Lightning, Take Home-Ice Advantage in Stanley Cup Semifinals / The Florida Panthers and Carolina Panthers struggled to solve Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy in the first two rounds of the Stanley Cup...
Jun 10, 2021
How John Tavares' Spurning of the Islanders Ignited Their Resurgence / UNIONDALE, New York — The newly-crowned New York
How John Tavares' Spurning of the Islanders Ignited Their Resurgence / UNIONDALE, New York — The newly-crowned New York Saints went marching into third round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a touchdown in a convincing 6-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday at the Nassau Coliseum...
Jun 10, 2021
How John Tavares' Spurning of the Islanders Ignited Their Resurgence / UNIONDALE, New York — The newly-crowned New York
How John Tavares' Spurning of the Islanders Ignited Their Resurgence / UNIONDALE, New York — The newly-crowned New York Saints went marching into third round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a touchdown in a convincing 6-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday at the Nassau Coliseum...
Jun 9, 2021
Islanders Eliminate Bruins in Game 6, Will Face Lightning in Stanley Cup Semifinals / ISLES WIN The New York Islanders
Islanders Eliminate Bruins in Game 6, Will Face Lightning in Stanley Cup Semifinals / ISLES WIN The New York Islanders are heading to the Stanley Cup semifinals for the second consecutive season following a XX-XX victory over...
Jun 9, 2021
Islanders Eliminate Bruins in Game 6, Will Face Lightning in Stanley Cup Semifinals / ISLES WIN The New York Islanders
Islanders Eliminate Bruins in Game 6, Will Face Lightning in Stanley Cup Semifinals / ISLES WIN The New York Islanders are heading to the Stanley Cup semifinals for the second consecutive season following a XX-XX victory over...
1 hour
Jun 8, 2021
Bruins/Islanders officiating takes center stage, Jack Eichel: a wanted man and Meghan Duggan talks about her new job with the
Bruins/Islanders officiating takes center stage, Jack Eichel: a wanted man and Meghan Duggan talks about her new job with the New Jersey Devils. / Craig and Sean discuss Bruce Cassidy's frustration over the officiating in the Boston Bruins / NY Islanders series. They guys look at the impact that Kyle Palmieri has had on the Islanders, and if he is the best trade deadline acquisition this season. Custance and Gentille take a look at possible suitors for Jack Eichel, led by Minnesota, Los Angeles, Anaheim and the New York Rangers. - Meghan Duggan - US Olympian and current manager of player development for the New Jersey Devils joins the Athletic Hockey Show to talk about her new gig with the Devils, the NHL Draft, pay equity, her time with Team USA and her favorite, most inspirational books that she's read. - Plus, Craig and Sean stick tap Gerard Gallant's efforts at the World Hockey Championships, and the series between Vegas and Colorado. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Jun 7, 2021
Vegas Golden Knights-Colorado Avalanche series living up to the hype, Aaron Portzline on the state of the Columbus Blue Jackets,
Vegas Golden Knights-Colorado Avalanche series living up to the hype, Aaron Portzline on the state of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Multiple Choice Madness, and much more / First, Ian and Hailey discuss the electric Vegas Golden Knights-Colorado Avalanche series, now tied at two games apiece heading back to Colorado for Game 5, Jeff Petry’s freak injury, catching his right pinky finger in a camera hole during the second period of Game 3 against the Winnipeg Jets, whether the NHL’s Department of Player Safety got it right or not fining Boston Bruins center David Krejci $5,000 for slashing the New York Islanders’ Mathew Barzal in the groin during the second period of Game 4 Saturday night, and more. - - Then, The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline joins the show to talk about what promises to be a busy and potentially tumultuous offseason for the Columbus Blue Jackets, including Seth Jones requesting a trade, who could be the best choice to replace departing head coach John Tortorella, John Davidson’s return to the organization, how Max Domi’s shoulder surgery impacts the start of next season for the team, and much more. - - Plus, in Multiple Choice Madness, Ian and Hailey choose their best Stanley Cup Final matchup, which fan-filled playoff venue they’d most like to attend, and which NHL position could be filled by a woman in the next 20 years. - - And, don’t forget, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 5, 2021
Kyle Palmieri, Islanders Beat Bruins 4-1 in Game 4 to Even Series / BRUINS WIN The Boston Bruins are one
Kyle Palmieri, Islanders Beat Bruins 4-1 in Game 4 to Even Series / BRUINS WIN The Boston Bruins are one win away from the Stanley Cup semifinals after beating the New York Islanders XXX on Saturday at Nassau Coliseum in...
Jun 5, 2021
Kyle Palmieri, Islanders Beat Bruins 4-1 in Game 4 to Even Series / BRUINS WIN The Boston Bruins are one
Kyle Palmieri, Islanders Beat Bruins 4-1 in Game 4 to Even Series / BRUINS WIN The Boston Bruins are one win away from the Stanley Cup semifinals after beating the New York Islanders XXX on Saturday at Nassau Coliseum in...
1 hour
Jun 1, 2021
Maple Leafs choke in game seven. Justin Abdelkader and Team USA go for gold at the World Championships, Seth Jones
Maple Leafs choke in game seven. Justin Abdelkader and Team USA go for gold at the World Championships, Seth Jones to move on, MacKinnon's Avalanche the cream of the crop. / Craig and Sean look back on the game seven between Toronto and Montreal, and how the Maple Leafs star players failed to show up yet again, in an elimination game. The guys dissect how the NY Islanders were built by hall of fame member Lou Lamoriello, and the series they are in with the Boston Bruins. Craig and Sean take a deep dive into the Columbus Blue Jackets and why Seth Jones wants out, and what the franchise can do to save face with their passionate fan base and they marvel at the play of Nathan MacKinnon and the powerhouse Colorado Avalanche. - Justin Abdelkader, the Captain of Team USA at the World Hockey Championships in Latvia, joins Craig and Sean to discuss his teams perfect record and their drive to win gold this season, plus Justin discusses his breakup with the Detroit Red Wings and his hope to return to the NHL next season, after spending this year in Europe. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29, 2021
David Pastrnak Hat Trick Leads Bruins to Game 1 Win over Islanders in NHL Playoffs / BRUINS WIN The Boston
David Pastrnak Hat Trick Leads Bruins to Game 1 Win over Islanders in NHL Playoffs / BRUINS WIN The Boston Bruins rallied back from down XX to win Game 1 of their second-round playoff series against the New York Islanders,...
May 29, 2021
David Pastrnak Hat Trick Leads Bruins to Game 1 Win over Islanders in NHL Playoffs / BRUINS WIN The Boston
David Pastrnak Hat Trick Leads Bruins to Game 1 Win over Islanders in NHL Playoffs / BRUINS WIN The Boston Bruins rallied back from down XX to win Game 1 of their second-round playoff series against the New York Islanders,...
1 hour
May 25, 2021
Don Granato on coaching the Sabres, Spencer Knight extends the Panthers, Jarry's gaffe has the Penguins on the brink and
Don Granato on coaching the Sabres, Spencer Knight extends the Panthers, Jarry's gaffe has the Penguins on the brink and Connor McDavid's Oilers swept from the playoffs, / In this episode, Craig Custance and Sean Gentille recap a busy night in the NHL playoffs. The Penguins, with a struggling Tristan Jarry between the pipes are on the brink of elimination, after Jarry delivered a pizza to Josh Bailey for the Islanders win. Custance and Gentille praise the work of Spencer Knight in his playoff debut for Florida and wonder what the Cats should do with Sergey Bobrovsky. Plus the guys discuss Kyle Connor's triple OT goal in Winnipeg, and Connor Helebuyck holding Connor McDavid to one goal in the Jets four game sweep over the Oilers. - - Craig and Sean welcome Don Granato, the interim head coach of the Buffalo Sabres to the show, and chat about the steps he and the Sabres took after he replaced Ralph Krueger behind the bench. Don, a superior development coach talks about the veterans who helped him fit in, as the bench boss in Buffalo and working with young players like Rasmus Dhalin, Casey Mittlelstadt and Linus Ulmark. He also talks about his association with Auston Matthews who has brought his game to a new level with the Leafs. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23, 2021
Barry Trotz Must Stick with Ilya Sorokin After Islanders Rout Penguins in Game 4 / UNIONDALE, New York — From
Barry Trotz Must Stick with Ilya Sorokin After Islanders Rout Penguins in Game 4 / UNIONDALE, New York — From start to finish Saturday at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Ilya Sorokin showed an abundance of one thing: poise...
May 23, 2021
Barry Trotz Must Stick with Ilya Sorokin After Islanders Rout Penguins in Game 4 / UNIONDALE, New York — From
Barry Trotz Must Stick with Ilya Sorokin After Islanders Rout Penguins in Game 4 / UNIONDALE, New York — From start to finish Saturday at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Ilya Sorokin showed an abundance of one thing: poise...
1½ hours
May 18, 2021
Ryan Miller ready for his next chapter. Crosby to the Canadiens? Bolts and Panthers attract new fans and Brad Marchand
Ryan Miller ready for his next chapter. Crosby to the Canadiens? Bolts and Panthers attract new fans and Brad Marchand leads Bruins / The debut edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, Tuesday edition with Craig Custance and Sean Gentille focuses on the NHL from the south side of the 49th parallel. - Recently retired goalie Ryan Miller, the all time US born win leader joins Craig and Sean to discuss his career, and what he has in store for the next chapter of his life. - Craig and Sean take a look at the action on the ice in the first round, highlighting new hockey fans in the alligator alley series between Florida and Tampa Bay. We recap games from Monday night in the series between Colorado and St. Louis, and Brad Marchand leading the Bruins over Craig Anderson and the Capitals in game 2. The guys turn the page to tonight as the Penguins will need better goaltending tonight in game two vs the Islanders. Plus the guys dissect the article from the Globe and Mail which asks, is it time for Sid Crosby to leave Pittsburgh to become a member of the Montreal Canadiens, wait, what? - Finally the guys add their two cents, and stick tap the electric crowd in Raleigh for the Canes and Preds from Monday night, and ESPN's decision to hire Leah Hextall to do play by play for their NHL coverage beginning next season. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
May 6, 2021
New York Rangers, Tom Wilson, and a wild night at Madison Square Garden / Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe dig
New York Rangers, Tom Wilson, and a wild night at Madison Square Garden / Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe dig into the news dominating the week including Tom Wilson, the Rangers firing John Davidson and Jeff Gorton, and Wednesday's Rangers vs Capitals game. - In "Granger Things" Jesse Granger compares the betting lines for Stanley Cup winners vs Dom Luszczyszyn's analytics, Ian and Sean discuss a listener's suggestion for the NHL to adopt the NBA's 2-3-2 playoff structure, look back at Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin's scoring matching hat tricks in "This Week in Hockey History", and more. - Have a question for Ian and Sean? Submit your questions at [email protected], or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459! - Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
May 5, 2021
Bill Daly on Tom Wilson, NYR and Virtanen. McDavid's drive to 100, Norris Trophy vote and Seguin returns to the
Bill Daly on Tom Wilson, NYR and Virtanen. McDavid's drive to 100, Norris Trophy vote and Seguin returns to the Stars. / Bill Daly, the deputy commissioner of the NHL joins Scott and Pierre on the Two Man Advantage edition of the Athletic Hockey show to discuss the New York Rangers strong statement on George Parros, and Tom Wilson's actions at MSG on Monday night which did not result in suspension. - Daly also addresses the Jake Virtanen case in Vancouver, if the Canucks will complete their entire regular season schedule and how the NHL will manage welcoming fans back into arenas in the United States. - Bill also shares plans for the playoffs, and loosening lockdown protocol for players who have been vaccinated in the United States. Finally, Bill provides an update on the NHL's involvement at the Beijing Olympics in 2022. - Scott and Pierre take a look at an eventful few days for the Washington Capitals, Tyler Seguin's return to the Dallas Stars and Connor McDavid's historic season, ahead of another edition of 'Ask the Dorks'. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 1, 2021
Islanders Clinch Postseason Berth; Latest 2021 NHL Playoff Picture / The New York Islanders clinched a berth in
Islanders Clinch Postseason Berth; Latest 2021 NHL Playoff Picture / The New York Islanders clinched a berth in the 2021 NHL playoffs out of the East Division with a 3-0 defeat of the New York Rangers on Saturday...
May 1, 2021
Islanders Clinch Postseason Berth; Latest 2021 NHL Playoff Picture / The New York Islanders clinched a berth in
Islanders Clinch Postseason Berth; Latest 2021 NHL Playoff Picture / The New York Islanders clinched a berth in the 2021 NHL playoffs out of the East Division with a 3-0 defeat of the New York Rangers on Saturday...
1 hour
Apr 14, 2021
Two Man Advantage recaps the 2021 NHL trade deadline / Scott and Pierre look back on the 2021 NHL trade
Two Man Advantage recaps the 2021 NHL trade deadline / Scott and Pierre look back on the 2021 NHL trade deadline. The guys discuss the immediate payoff for the Bruins with the Taylor Hall trade, the disappointment in Buffalo on the return they received and how Steve Yzerman stole the show, with a late trade with the Capitals, unloading a disappointing Anthony Mantha to DC for an attractive package of players and picks. - Plus, the guys discuss moves made by Colorado, Florida, Pittsburgh and the NY Islanders, which bolstered their rosters ahead of what they all hope is a long playoff run. - Finally, the guys take your questions on another edition of Ask the Dorks, ahead of next week's show with Patrick Marleau of the San Jose Sharks. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Apr 8, 2021
Trade Deadline insights with Craig Button, the Devils-Islanders trade, how will the NHL handle the Canucks' situation and more /
Trade Deadline insights with Craig Button, the Devils-Islanders trade, how will the NHL handle the Canucks' situation and more / Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Jack Campbell's record-breaking streak in net for Toronto, the latest transaction between the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders, and some teams and players to keep an eye on at the deadline. Then, former NHL GM and current TSN analyst Craig Button joins the show to give some insights into the trade deadline, including how trade talks can develop, the human aspect of deciding to move a player, and "the fairest trade in NHL history". - Then, in "This Week in Hockey History", a situation where a coach had to step in to play a game, which current coach would you want to see take the ice? - Have a question for the show? Email [email protected], or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459! - Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 minutes
Apr 6, 2021
Introducing Shattered: The Athletic's new narrative series on the New York Knicks / We are excited to announce The Athletic's
Introducing Shattered: The Athletic's new narrative series on the New York Knicks / 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 rest click this link or search Shattered wherever you get your podcasts. A new episode of Shattered will be released every Tuesday. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Mar 29, 2021
Aaron Ekblad gruesome leg injury, Taylor Hall trade value, Rick Carpiniello talks New York Rangers ups and downs, Multiple Choice
Aaron Ekblad gruesome leg injury, Taylor Hall trade value, Rick Carpiniello talks New York Rangers ups and downs, Multiple Choice Madness, Hailbag, and more / First up, Ian and Hailey discuss Aaron Ekblad’s terrible, likely season-ending leg injury, and how it’ll impact the Panthers’ playoff aspirations, how relaxed Canadian quarantine rules could change trade deadline decision-making in the North, market value for Taylor Hall as a rental, the Capitals defying certain expectations to remain an elite team in the league, and more. - Then, The Athletic’s Rick Carpiniello joins the show to talk New York Rangers and discuss the chances of the team making the playoffs this season, Brendan Lemieux getting shipped to Los Angeles for a fourth round pick, the play of Alexis Lafrenière and Kaapo Kakko, Kris Knoblauch’s work as acting head coach while David Quinn was on the COVID list, the likelihood of Tony DeAngelo getting traded before the deadline, and Rick’s article on Brian Leetch comparing his game to that of Adam Fox. - Plus, to close things out, Ian and Hailey run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions and Hailey answers listener questions in another installment of the Hailbag. - And, right now, you can join The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow or for just 1 CAD a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshowcanada - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Mar 24, 2021
Ron Hextall on the Penguins resurgence, Tim Peel disciplined by the NHL & the latest on the NHL Trade Deadline
Ron Hextall on the Penguins resurgence, Tim Peel disciplined by the NHL & the latest on the NHL Trade Deadline / Scott and Pierre have the Athletic Hockey Show, Two Man Advantage edition, discussing the breaking news from the NHL that Tim Peel will no longer officiate NHL games because of comments made about the Nashville Predators which were captured on a hot mic in last night's Red Wings, Predators game. - The guys take a look at how active the NHL trade deadline will be, with the big day, less than 3 weeks away with thoughts on what Anaheim, Nashville, the New York Islanders, Philadelphia and Toronto will attempt to do by April 12. - Ron Hextall, the general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins joins the show to talk about his first month on the job in the steel city. Hexy discusses working with Brian Burke, being around Sidney Crosby, having the chance to get back into a GM job, and knocking out 4 of Mario Lemieux's teeth. - All this, plus another round of 'Ask the Dorks' with great questions on Patrick Marleau, Anaheim Ducks and the Canadian quarantine. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Mar 22, 2021
Connor McDavid Hart Trophy credentials, New York Islanders with Arthur Staple, Carolina Hurricanes with Sara Civian, Multiple Choice Madness, a
Connor McDavid Hart Trophy credentials, New York Islanders with Arthur Staple, Carolina Hurricanes with Sara Civian, Multiple Choice Madness, a brand new Hailbag, and more / First, Ian and Hailey discuss which teams, other than the Buffalo Sabres, have been the most disappointing so far this season, whether Connor McDavid should be the landslide Hart Trophy favorite or not, and more. - Then, The Athletic’s own Arthur Staple joins the show to discuss the routinely underrated New York Islanders, how Anders Lee’s injury could impact GM Lou Lamoriello’s trade deadline targets, Mathew Barzal’s overall game, and much more. - Next, The Athletic’s Carolina Hurricanes writer Sara Civian calls in for a quick conversation about the state of the Canes, Rod Brind'Amour’s case for being Coach of the Year, goaltending options as the trade deadline approaches, and more. - Plus, to close things out, Ian and Hailey run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions and Hailey answers listener questions in another installment of the Hailbag, including one about the future of Team Canada’s goaltending. - And, right now, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow or 1 CAD a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshowcanada - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Mar 17, 2021
Buffalo Sabres fire Ralph Krueger, trade speculation on Hall, Ekholm and Rakell and Steve Levy of ESPN drops by. /
Buffalo Sabres fire Ralph Krueger, trade speculation on Hall, Ekholm and Rakell and Steve Levy of ESPN drops by. / Pierre and Scott dissect the Buffalo Sabres morning announcement, relieving Ralph Krueger and Steve Smith of their coaching duties, while elevating Don Granato to the interim head coach in Buffalo. The guys discuss the work ahead for GM Kevyn Adams, the future of Taylor Hall and Jack Eichel in Buffalo and what other pieces could get moved before the deadline. - Scott and Pierre also take a look at some of the trade chips that teams like Toronto, the Islanders, Winnipeg, Philadelphia and more have interest in, including Matthias Ekholm Rickard Rakell, Nick Foligno and more. - Steve Levy stops by the Two Man Advantage edition of the Athletic Hockey Show to discuss ESPN's excitement on welcoming back NHL coverage to their network, working with Barry Melrose and he even gives Pierre some advice on his Dallas Cowboys. All this and another round of questions answered by Pierre and Scott on 'Ask the Dorks'. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Feb 15, 2021
Steve Dangle joins the show, Tony DeAngelo speaks out, Francisco Aquillini’s dreaded vote of Canucks confidence, Multiple Choice Madness, Hailbag,
Steve Dangle joins the show, Tony DeAngelo speaks out, Francisco Aquillini’s dreaded vote of Canucks confidence, Multiple Choice Madness, Hailbag, and more / First, Ian and Hailey discuss Canucks owner Francisco Aquillini’s Twitter rant, defending GM Jim Benning and attacking the media, BellMedia eliminating the TSN 1040 station in Vancouver, Tony DeAngelo breaking his silence with Larry Brooks in the New York Post, Don Waddell’s odd statement regarding the Cedric Paquette and Alex Galchenyuk for Ryan Dzingel trade, and more. - Then, Steve Dangle, host of the appropriately named The Steve Dangle Podcast, joins the show to talk about his feud with WWE Hall of Famer Edge over who’s the biggest Leafs fan, the upcoming Leafs-Sens three game set, the impact Wayne Simmonds has had on the swagger of the Maple Leafs, and more. - Plus, to close things out, Ian, Hailey, and Steve run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions, and Hailey answers listener questions in another installment of the Hailbag. - And, don’t forget, you sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Feb 10, 2021
Jason Spezza rejuvenated in Toronto. Burke & Hextall in Pittsburgh, Koivu calls it a career, & Laine benched by Torts
Jason Spezza rejuvenated in Toronto. Burke & Hextall in Pittsburgh, Koivu calls it a career, & Laine benched by Torts / Jason Spezza, the hometown Toronto Maple Leafs centre joins Scott and Pierre on the Two Man Advantage edition of the Athletic Hockey Show. - Spezza talks about what it means to him to play for his childhood team, how every game is like a playoff game this season in the North, and what he has his eye on, once his playing days are over. - - Plus Pierre and Scott discuss the Penguins hiring of Brian Burke as their President of Hockey Operations and Ron Hextall as the new GM in Pittsburgh. - Burnside and Lebrun also take a look at the career of Mikko Koivu who called it a career on Tuesday, the controversy in Columbus surrounding Patrik Laine being benched by John Tortorella. The guys also praise the work of Barry Trotz behind the Islanders bench and how the Canucks might be able to get out of their latest tailspin. - As always, the guys wrap the show answering your questions via twitter, including topics on the trade deadline, Florida Panthers and the Winter Olympics. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 2, 2021
Sabres vs. Islanders Postponed Because of NHL's COVID-19 Protocols / The NHL announced that Tuesday night's scheduled game
Sabres vs. Islanders Postponed Because of NHL's COVID-19 Protocols / The NHL announced that Tuesday night's scheduled game between the Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, has been postponed...
Feb 2, 2021
Sabres vs. Islanders Postponed Because of NHL's COVID-19 Protocols / The NHL announced that Tuesday night's scheduled game
Sabres vs. Islanders Postponed Because of NHL's COVID-19 Protocols / The NHL announced that Tuesday night's scheduled game between the Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, has been postponed...
1 hour
Feb 1, 2021
Tony DeAngelo clears waivers, Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show, Multiple Choice Madness, the Hailbag, and more / First up, Ian
Tony DeAngelo clears waivers, Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show, Multiple Choice Madness, the Hailbag, and more / First up, Ian and Hailey discuss the surprising developments out of the Big Apple as New York Rangers defenseman Tony DeAngelo cleared waivers Monday afternoon, leaving his playing future in serious doubt, Sam Bennett reportedly asking for a trade out of Calgary, and Minnesota Wild prospect Marco Rossi reportedly set to miss the entire season due to post-COVID-19 complications. - Then, The Athletic’s Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show to talk about the biggest statistical surprises from the first month of the NHL season, the possibility of Connor McDavid reaching 100 points this year, how he calculates his daily picks and game probabilities, his love for the Minnesota Wild, and much more. - Plus, to close things out, Ian and Hailey run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions and Hailey answers listener questions in another installment of the Hailbag. - And, don’t forget, you sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Jan 11, 2021
NHL opening night is upon us, player rankings with Dom Luszczyszyn, Multiple Choice Madness, and more / On the debut
NHL opening night is upon us, player rankings with Dom Luszczyszyn, Multiple Choice Madness, and more / On the debut episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian Mendes and Hailey Salvian kicks things off discussing opening night’s five game slate, how concerned fans should be about COVID-19’s potential impact on the season, Mathew Barzal’s three-year deal with the Islanders, Corey Crawford’s abrupt retirement from the NHL, which teams are the safest bets to win their respective divisions, corporate sponsors for each division, and more. - Then, The Athletic’s Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show to break down his 2021 player rankings, including how this incredibly unusual offseason impacted his projections, the insights he got from NHL GMs, executives, coaches, and analysts, the song search game hidden within his team previews, fantasy hockey team names, and more. - And, to close things out, Ian and Hailey work through a round of five Multiple Choice Madness questions. - You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices