Islesblog Podcast

In this edition of the IslesBlog Podcast, Joe Buono (@JBuono611) and Tom de Luca (@T_deluca24) welcome John Kreiser (@jkreiser77NHL), writer/columnist at NHL.com to discuss the Islanders as they head home after three straight wins on the West Coast. Plus, Tom de Luca looks back at the Islanders' unveiling of the Orange Third Jersey on Thanksgiving Eve. Joe, Tom and John discuss: - The Isles beating top competition on the road - Improved goaltending and defensive play - Keith Yandle Trade Rumors - Brock Nelson keeps getting better - Brian Strait over Matt Donovan - Lubo's impact on the blue line - Thoughts on final season at Nassau Coliseum

In this edition of The IslesBlog Podcast, Joe Buono is joined by long time NHL blogger B.D. Gallof who covers the Islanders for The Fourth Period www.thefourthperiod.com/. Plus, in honor of the HOF coach's 82nd birthday on Nov 1, Tom de Luca looks back on Al Arbour's 1500th game as a coach. Joe and B.D. discuss - The reasons behind the 3 game skid If Jack Capuano can survive a November swoon - Troubles on the PK and in net - The continuing shuffling of the lines - The use of the 4th line - B.D.'s thoughts on the last year at The Coliseum.

In the latest edition of the IslesBlog Podcast, WFAN.com columnists Daniel Friedman and Jeff Capellini join Joe Buono and Tom de Luca for a back and forth debate on the state of the Islanders. Later, Phil Giubileo, the play-by-play voice of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers calls in to give an update on Griffin Reinhart,Ryan Pulock, Sebastian Collberg and other of the team's prospects. Dan and Jeff discussed: - The origin of Jonathan Ledecky's "5th Ring" comment - Winning despite giving up too many goals - Jack Capuano's use of the 4th line Should Cory Conacher remain on the top line? - Chances of Johnny Boychuk remaining with the team Phil Giubileo covered: - The play of Reinhardt and Pulock - Anders Lee back in the NHL - A scouting report of Sebastian Collberg - The future of Colin McDonald and Kevin Poulin

In this edition of the IslesBlog Podcast, NY Post NHL writer Brett Cyrgalis joins Joe Buono and Tom de Luca as the Islanders head into games against the Maple Leafs and Bruins. Plus, a look back at the first goal of John Tavares' career. Joe. Tom and Brett discussed: - Possible shuffling of the 2nd/3rd lines - Travis Hamonic leaving Monday's practice - The return of Lubomir Visnovsky - Griffin Reinhart's demotion - The play of Josh Bailey - ESPN's NHL Power Rankings - The inspiring E:60 feature on Travis Hamonic

Eric Hornick, statistician for Islanders home telecasts since 1982, joined the IslesBlog Podcast. Hornick explains how he landed the job while still in high school and reflects back on some of the great moments in Islanders history. Be sure to visit his blog NYIskinny.com for a behind the numbers look at the New York Islanders.

In our season preview edition of the IslesBlog Podcast, Islanders radio play-by-play announcer Chris King joins Joe and Tom, we honor the first Islanders game ever played 42 year ago today, and Barstool Sports' Rear Admiral gives us a Bruins fan's perspective on the Johnny Boychuk trade. Tom, Joe, and Chris covered: His background in radio Conacher on the first line Frans welcoming a third line role Brock Nelson’s role with the team The dreaded November slumps And asked him the questions YOU submitted