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 tha…

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…

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 …

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 seas…

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. http://t…

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. http://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE - Draft Ki…

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 th…

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…

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. http://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE - Draft Kings Promo code THPN Gambling problem? Call 1-800-…

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…

Following a horrific 0-3-1 road trip, New York Islanders' General Mananger, Lou Lamoriello, had seen enough. On Saturday, the Islanders announced Lane Lambert had been relieved of his duties and that NHL Hall of Famer, Patrick Roy, would take over behind the bench. James and Jon discuss the Islanders' dreadful road trip, what led to this moment, an…

Lane Lambert isn't going anywhere, but there may not be a team in the NHL that would benefit from a coaching change more than the New York Islanders. Coaching decisions - specifically the continued reliance on the fourth line to bring the team's "identity" to games - have cost the Islanders wins and are beginning to hurt their playoff chances. Jame…

Though it may be for different reasons, from the TV analysts, podcast hosts, and writers across the league to fans of the team, no one knows who the New York Islanders are this season. Dan Saraceni (Islanders Anxiety) joined Jon this week for a discussion about who the team is and how this West Coast trip could put them on the outside looking in. A…

James and Jon dive into the last week of New York Islanders' hockey, including the recent 7-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Can the Islanders bounce back, or is this a sign of things to come? http://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE - Draft Kings Promo code THPN Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gambling help…

Win, lose, or lose in overtime/shootout, the New York Islanders have been exhausting to watch this season. And we're not even halfway through it. James and Jon cover the ups and downs over the last week, and focus on what's going right and what could be missing for the Islanders team. That and more in this week's episode. http://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE…

The New York Islanders have seemingly turned a corner, but in order to trust them, James and Jon need to verify they can continue playing at a high level. 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-…

It feels a lot like Groundhog Day on Long Island as the New York Islander blow another third-period lead. What's left to say? 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 (4673…

James and Jon continue to try and figure out what's ailing the New York Islanders, and where they should go before their season slips away. From not being able to manage a lead to penalty kill woes, the Islanders are in a world of hurt. The guys also break down Arthur Staples' recent article about what they shouldn't and shouldn't do to try and fix…

James and Jon dive into two critical questions for the New York Islanders - who are they, and what's their identity? Following a few more losses and no real change or direction, the guys are left asking if Lane Lambert really is the problem, or if this roster has hit their wall. That and more in this week's episode. http://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE - Dra…

Is this who the New York Islanders are? Despite head coach, Lane Lambert, not believing the Islanders play as of late is a trend, they've shown this is the team they've become. Starting games strong, and letting teams back in it. In this episode, James and Jon break down the last week in Islanders hockey and cover what's been ailing them and where …

James and Jon return on Halloween night to discuss the last week in New York Islanders hockey. The defensive breakdowns and lack of consistency outside of Ilya Sorokin have been scary to watch. Can the rest of the team emulate the second line of Kyle Palmieri, Pierre Engval, and Brock Nelson? With Brocktober over, will Bo Horvat pick up the torch? …

The New York Islanders started the 2023-24 NHL Regular Season 2-0 after wins against the Buffalo Sabres and Arizona Coyotes. But, their hot start is not without its question marks as the team attempts to prove they have plenty more in the tank. That and more in this week's episode. http://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE - Draft Kings Promo code THPN Gambling p…

James and Jon dive into the 2023-24 NHL regular season with a quiz testing James' memory of the 2021 New York Islanders' playoff roster, discuss waiving Ross Johnston, Simon Holstrom getting first-line looks, what it will take for Oliver Wahlstrom to crack the lineup, some speculation and news, and finish the show with some predictions. That and mo…

This week, James and Jon discuss the latest round of roster debates, including Cal Clutterbuck and Matt Martin; Oliver Wahlstrom missing the mark; Anders Lee on the first line with Mathew Barzal and Bo Hortvat; not worrying about Ilya Sorokin; and breaking down the New York Islanders preseason game against the New Jersey Devils. That and more in th…

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 …

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/DKAMA…

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 …

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 I…

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:…

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 …

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 heel…

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 …

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 …

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…

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 La…

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 Kyl…

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 THP…

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 …

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 fo…

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 th…

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 htt…

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…

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 thi…

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' wor…

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 F…

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 La…

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 win…

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 Isl…

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 th…

The New York Islanders self-destructed against the Washington Capitals was the latest in an awful streak of bad play to start 2023. With just two wins this month - against the Vancouver Canucks and Montreal Canadiens - the Islanders continue their fall out of the playoff race. Scoring slumps, injuries, and a lack of leadership are just some of the …