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Mike and Dan look ahead to the Islanders first round playoff series against the Penguins and reasons to be optimistic (or doubtful).
They talk about the Islanders getting another chance to start fresh and whether they can have the same kind of success they had last season after a similar reset. They also talk about the Penguins’ puck luck, persecution complex and media advantages against the Islanders going back decades.
Later, they discuss the name and logo change for the Islanders’ AHL affiliate and look at some playoff match-ups from around the NHL.
Warning: Tortorella is in the area. Be alert.
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REFERENCES
- Arthur Staple and three Penguins writers talk about the series and how good the Penguins are this season. In other words, the usual.
- Arthur, AJ and special guest Shannon Hogan break down the season, the excitement of the playoffs and the joys of working with Butch Goring on the No Sleep Til Belmont podcast.
- Cal Clutterbuck sounds excited to take another crack at the Cup.
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