Islanders Anxiety - Episode 256 - My Mind is Clean

Mike and Dan recap some notable events of the last week including some Islanders press junkets, rookie camp and Josh Bailey’s goodbye and PTO with Ottawa.

Islanders News: Barzal shorn; Lambert, Horvat speak; ex-Isles PTOs

Also: The Maven predicts Parise will return for 2024.

Islanders News: When rookies go camping; Wishart down under

An old #6 pops up from the other side of the planet.

Islanders News: Maggio’s aims, Dufour’s 2nd try, Bailey’s 2nd team as prospect camp opens

Bridgeport’s new head coach leads the Islanders’ future depth players to kick off 2023-24.

On the Vox Layoffs and Cuts to Most SB Nation Hockey Sites

Lighthouse Hockey is still here. We think?

Islanders News: Let’s evaluate some kids before we send them back to wherever

Also: Josh Bailey says farewell and thank you, and see you at the grocery store.

Islanders & NHL News: Lou’s ‘extremely excited,’ Price ‘at peace’

Rookie camp begins in a couple of days, and Lou beep-boop-bop.

BONUS: Patreon Monthly Mail Bag podcast - September 2023

From a sincere wondering if we’re ready for this shit, to a philosophical question about Adventureland, this Mail Bag podcast has it all.

Islanders News: Engvall settles in; Ladd contract retires; Chara runs on and on

Of course Chara is running marathons and stuff for fun.

Islanders News: Well, a fresh thread, at least

William Dufour finds himself in unusual company.

Islanders News: Schedule changes and national TV

Also, "fan" "confidence" "rankings" from the sports arm of the New York Times.

Islanders News: Training camp is near(er), but not here

Look, we’re still weeks away, and we’re not gonna pretend anything big is happening.

Islanders News: Saving the worst for last

Oh, I see, so they buried the Garth Snow interview lead with some clickbait, saving the real incriminating stuff for the paywall.

Islanders & NHL News: If you had a do-over...

It’s time for a couple of random questions.

Islanders News: It was nothing, but maybe I’m just numb

I read that Snow interview and it didn’t affect me at all. Am I wrong? Or just numb?

Islanders Anxiety - Episode 255 - I’m Not Under Anyone’s Control

Mike and Dan get together in the middle of a quiet summer to discuss an interview with former Islanders GM Garth Snow that tries (and fails) to change people’s opinions about the events of July 1, 2018.

Islanders News: Rights released, peering at prospects, loving legends

We’re here, we’re just in low-power mode.

Islanders News: Aho vs. Bolduc; favorite Isles goalies

Islanders News: Power play needs, Cizikas goals, all-time nicknames

Alright, not "news" exactly, but ways to pass the time.

Islanders Memories & NHL News: In admiration for the Frans Nielsen Backhand

Maybe I’ll go backhand again, or maybe I’ll go five-hole before the starting gun has gone off.

Islanders & NHL News: The Penguins add a new toy

A long-rumored "blockbuster!!1" breaks up the NHL’s summer monotony.

Islanders News: Do you remember that this guy played for...?

On Puckdoku, Thomas Vanek’s well-traveled late career, and what Kyle Palmieri needs to provide in 2023-24.

NHL News: July is ending

Islanders Bits: Scoring hunt, Bergeron retires, Wirtz dies

Also, evaluating Sorokin’s extension.

Islanders News: Terry talks Dufour, Iskhakov

Also, it’s arbitration season.

Islanders News: Skarek extended for two, Nate Thompson retires, Dufour on the cusp?

It’s been quiet but there are some minor items to beat into the ground.

Islanders News: Oliver Wahlstrom re-signs (as if he had a choice)

The Islanders get their last key RFA’s name on the dotted line.

Islanders News: Thompson out, Kowalsky in

Also, the depth chart looks good up the middle of the ice.