Guest on Hockey Night on LI podcast Saturday
by Dominik on Jan 30, 2009 3:54 PM EST
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Print[Update 1/31]: Show went well. LitterBoxCats' Whale4ever was a great Panthers-side guest. Archive of Hockey Night on Long Island episode 16 is available here.
As noted in the game thread, three four more things I wish I'd added during the show but didn't:
The Winter Classic is a made-for-TV event; the All-Star Game is a made-for-corporate partners and-host-cities weekend. As long as things continue like that, I think it makes sense to keep them separate.
- K.C. doesn't worry me because a) AEG needs a K.C. hockey game -- with any team -- every preseason before they get a team there; b) it's a necessary part of the PR dance before this gets done -- essentially, if the Isles ever move, I don't see K.C. being the destination.
- Didn't think it would happen anyway, but I remain very glad the Isles didn't grab McCabe's contract over the summer. Too much money, too much age, not enough relevance to the Islanders' future.
- You could argue that, long-term hockey-wise, Hedman might be just as important as Tavares. (Given projection uncertainty, picture getting Pronger vs. getting Toews or Kane). But with all of the Islanders' off-ice issues (building, attendance, media attention, fan patience), it's so much more important for them to get a flashy offensive star who makes an impact now, rather than a stalwart D-man who will need several years to reach his Pronger Phase and becomes a franchise foundation.
[End 1/31 Update]
As mentioned earlier, barring a collapse by the official telecom sponsor of non-NHL sports and stadia, yours truly will be a guest on the Hockey Night on Long Island live podcast Saturday, Jan. 31, at 3:30 EST. Donny (Whale4ever) of the visual humor shrine and SBN Panthers blog Litter Box Cats will also appear, as the Islanders host the Cats later that night.
Topics will include:
- the Isles' trade deadline vets, the always-fun goaltending situation
- how this hot Panthers run is just a figment of Donny's hyperactive imagination
- likely Lighthouse Project buzz or any other fun surrounding this team and league
The blogtalkradio button above should take you to the show, where you can hear live audio as well as participate in the online chat room. Hosts Alex and Steve are dedicated young Islanders fans who have drawn guests ranging from Newsday's Greg Logan to Frank of SBN's Pensburgh blog.
So if you ever wanted to chew me out directly in a setting where I am powerless to bring out the history-erasing ban hammer, this is your chance. (Not you, Mrs. Lighthouse: You get to do it every day.)
If that button doesn't work for some reason (I have been known to botch an html tag or two), just follow the links to their show.
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Have fun Dom!
Dom,
Have a good time!
Alex and Steve put on a great show, I am sure you will do well! I will try to listen, but I have plans tomorrow night – I am skipping the game too (something I usually never do!).
Thanks! Should be fun.
Plans? Impossible! I’m actually being pulled into a game conflict myself.
Lighthouse Hockey: an SB Nation New York Islanders blog with hip issues.
Way out in left field today
Craziness at work, but stoked for the game and the show before it.
Thanks for the great PR, Dom!
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
Great show, Dom
Realized about 3/4 of the way in that I hadn’t said hi or thanked you; my humblest apologies! Got on a roll and, well…
Great to put a voice to the typed words.
You running an open thread tonight? I’ll direct my folks your way if so.
The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus
Likewise!
I hadn’t said “hi” ‘cause I wasn’t sure if I was still “in the box” or not … First-time confusion and all. Loved to hear what you had to say.
I won’t be present in the thread tonight, unfortunately — gotta make a friend’s birthday bash.
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