Episode 187 - "A Butt-kicking Disguised at a Comeback" - Ethan Sears

As the title suggests, the New York Islanders failed to hold their 3-0 lead in game two, losing any momentum from game one, and dropped 0-2 in their series with the Carolina Hurricanes. There's not a lot of hope in this week's episode, but we cover the first two games of the series and try to figure out some of the deeper problems on the Island.

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This week, Dan Saraceni of Islanders Anxiety returns to the show in James' absence to cover the last week of Islanders' hockey, and dive into the New York Islanders clinching a playoff spot. There was a lot to unpack and even more mixed feelings as they head into a series with the Carolina Hurricanes in a rematch of last year's first round.

All that and more - including a long intro to get us started - in this week's episode.

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The New York Islanders are riding a four-game winning streak into the last five games of the season. They've gotten some help from teams around them in the standings, and their fate is in their hands, but there's A LOT of doubt to go around.

James and Jon discuss how we got here, and the up-and-down week that was despite the four wins.

All that and more.

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James and Jon get behind their mics for the New York Islanders' last stand, recording during the Isles game against the Flyers. They discuss the week's games prior to their matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers and watch the Islanders grab a crucial two points in the most Islander way possible. It wasn't ideal, and the out-of-town scoreboard didn't swing in their favor, but it kept them in the hunt... for now.

That and more in this week's episode

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The New York Islanders effectively ended their 2023-24 season after losing 7 of 8 over the last two weeks, with the final nail in the coffin being a 4-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils. The Islanders' embarrassment knew no bounds, and now we're left trying to figure out where this team goes from here. They need to find a new identity before next season, which may also mean the departure of even more long-time Islanders.

That and more in this week's episode

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James and Jon return following the New York Islanders' fourth straight loss. They discuss the players' lip service, Ilya Sorokin's struggles, the offense disappearing over the last week (scoring 5 goals in 4 games), and how the players may need to air their grievances to one another to save the season.

That and more in this week's episode.

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James and Jon return just on the other side of the New York Islanders' six-game winning streak and the NHL trade deadline. They discuss the lack of moves at the deadline, how the team has climbed back into the playoff conversation, and historic number 34s for the Islanders.

That and more in this week's episode.

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In a short episode this week, Jon and James come back from the brink of despair with a little hope ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. What can the New York Islanders do following a three-game winning streak that could be five by Friday? The guys cover potential trades as well as Head Coach Patrick Roy's lineup changes, specifically Brock Nelson to the first line.

That and more in this week's episode

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James and Jon return after an unexpected break to conclude that the New York Islanders are approaching a dead end. It's been difficult to watch this team tank themselves despite being good most of the time, and the next week could spell the end of the season with 25% of it left to go.

The guys cover the stadium series game, more letdowns, the trade deadline, a continued lack of focus, and much more.

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James and Jon discuss the last week or so of games since the NHL All Star break, including the inconsistencies from the New York Islanders and how the season is beginning to look bleak on Long Island. That and more - including a new game - in this week's episode.

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Patrick Roy's first four games are in the books, and the New York Islanders appear to have a bit more jump. They haven't seen the results just yet, but it seems momentum is building.

James and Jon discussed the good and bad of Roy's start with the Islanders, the Islanders' Alumni Game, the team's struggling goalies (and how they compare to the rest of the league's top goalies), possible lineup changes, their return following the NHL All Star break, and, of course, the Islanders' stadium series jerseys.

That and more in this week's episode

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