Mike and Dan look ahead to an unusual NHL draft and free agency period, and back at a player that still has a deep connection to Long Island.
They discuss the Islanders’ lack of picks heading into the two-day draft, their high profile Restricted Free Agents, and whether any other NHL GM is interested in pissing off Lou Lamoriello by signing one to an offer sheet. They look over the list of Unrestricted Free Agents and how October 9th is this year’s July 1st, aka “Canada Day II.”
In the second half, they talk about Robin Lehner’s enduring and weird (in a good way) relationship to Islanders fans, and how writers have refused to acknowledge that story and others who have “broken the 4th wall” between team and fan.
Finally, they shred a recent column that managed to make a shared Islanders fans’ dream come true.
REFERENCES
- The only man to trust about any upcoming NHL Draft is Bob McKenzie.
- Here’s where the Islanders stand with picks heading into Tuesday/Wednesday. Subject to change.
- Following buyouts, Michael Grabner is a free agent, as is Henrik Lunqvist. We had our say about the Rangers goalie a few episodes back.
- Yup. Robin Lehner still hearts Long Islanders.
- An article about RFAs written by two guys who (apparently) hate Long Islanders.
- Finally: The Steve Simmons article we’ll be talking about all offseason. Again, it is terrible. But you should read it.
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