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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 282 - Toxic Relationship Metaphor
One of these “brothers” needs to grab another by the collar and shake him and tell him he’s playing like a jerk.
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Al Montoya (with guest Nick Giglia)
From a potentially hated Ranger to a short time Islanders savior. Vivo El Cubano Grande.
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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 281 - The Monster’s Still Out There
Despite the end of their six game winning streak and some scary games ahead, Mike and Dan remain hopeful about the Islanders’ playoff chances (and the Penguins’ demise).
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 280 - Hi. We’re Different Now.
Mike and Dan recap the Islanders stunning week of huge wins that put them back in the playoff picture, and look ahead at this Friday’s trade deadline.
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Justin Papineau (with guest Carey Haber)
First ever Weird Islanders guest Carey Haber is back to chat with Mike and Dan about Justin Papineau, the vaunted return in the trade of Chris Osgood that turned out to not be.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 279 - A Waste of Time
After two awful losses and one wobbly win in a crucial week, Mike and Dan discuss how this Islanders season has felt like a huge waste of time for everyone.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 278 - Thousand Yard Stare
Mike and Dan react to the Islanders’ gut-wrenching loss in the Stadium Series game against the Rangers at MetLife Stadium and a season full of gut-wrenching losses.
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Chris Osgood (with guest Michael Paul Smith)
Joined again by podcaster and actor Michael Paul Smith, we remember when the Islanders were gifted two time Stanley Cup champion goalie Chris Osgood, who helped their quick transformation in the early 2000’s.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 277 - A Carnival of Schadenfreude
Mike and Dan look back at an eventful week for the Islanders and elsewhere, with big wins, a frustrating loss, controversies up north and maybe some light tax evasion.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 276 - An Absolute True Crapshoot
Mike and Dan come out of the NHL All Star Break with no idea how the Islanders will fare in the crucial next few games and with an epic edition of Master Leaf Theatre.
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Michael Dal Colle (with guest Brian Compton)
Mike and Dan catch up with NHL.com editor and all around Islanders luminary Brian Compton and remember Michael Dal Colle, a high first round pick who took the long road to become a fine defensive forward.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 275 - Macro vs Micro Fight
With a bye week for the Islanders looming, Mike and Dan look at a potpourri of topics including more irritating losses, small strides and the team’s big picture outlook.
Islanders Anxiety - The New Roy Order
Mike and Dan recap the first game of the Islanders’ Patrick Roy experience, and reflect on some of the bigger stories at play in this new era.
Islanders Anxiety - ROY’t the Hell Just Happened?
Mike is back from Mexico, Lane Lambert is finally out and Patrick Roy is the Islanders’ new coach. We try to unpack it all in a special emergency episode.
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Peter Regin (with guest Tyler Gildin)
Joined by producer and podcaster Tyler Gilden, we remember forward Peter Regin, who came to Long Island to play with his countryman Frans Nielsen and left soon in a deal that quietly remade a few teams.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 272 - There’s a Fire That’s Missing
Dan is joined by Nassaumen Hockey podcast co-host Jon Zella to recap a week of ugly losses and thrilling wins with the Islanders still missing something halfway through the season.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 271 - Drag Us Through Hot Coals
Mike and Dan recap missed opportunities on a Southwestern road trip, look ahead to an annoying week and make a MONUMENTAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Tom Kuhnhackl (with guest AJ DeVito)
Along with Skates at the Stakes podcast host AJ DeVito, Mike and Dan remember Tom Kuhnhackl, a depth winger capable of unforgettable goals and non-goals alike.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 270 - The Race is Developing
On the first day of 2024, Mike and Dan recap two losses to Pittsburgh and one complete win over Washington, which left the Islanders in a precarious place as they head out west.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 269 - Merry and Sour
Mike and Dan recap a productive Christmas week for the Islanders and reflect on how they keep picking points despite significant injuries.
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Cliff Ronning (with guest Travis Flynn, aka North Dakota Red Eagle)
Joined by longtime Lighthouse Hockey contributor Travis Flynn, a.k.a. North Dakota Red Eagle, Mike and Dan remember Cliff Ronning, a star player who, against all odds, ended up an Islander for half a season.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 268 - So Many More Dimensions
Mike and Dan recap an eventful week of four games with highs, lows, history and heroics that kept the Islanders in the fight in the Metro.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 267 - That Look In Their Eyes
Mike and Dan recap the Islanders’ two big wins after their disastrous loss to San Jose, and prepare for a tough week against the Leafs, Ducks, Bruins and Habs.
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Kevin Poulin (with guest Marc Sabourin)
Joined by Marc Sabourin, aka Sab, aka the creator of one of the best Islanders channels on YouTube, Mike and Dan remember goalie Kevin Poulin, who played less and won more internationally than most realize.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 266 - Don’t Have Words
The title is meant to be ironic. We have plenty of words to describe the Islanders’ latest third period disasterpiece, a 5-4 OT loss to the San Jose Sharks that’s left everyone angry and beyond frustrated.
Islanders Award Winners: Mathew Barzal, Calder Trophy, 2018
The finale to our series of audio documentaries. Throughout a season of chaos, Mathew Barzal fulfilled the promise of his sparkling junior hockey days and stunned fans and rivals with his high level of skill, absurd skating abilities and fearlessness.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 265 - A Couple Different Storms
Mike and Dan react to a wild week in which the Islanders won two of three on the road despite continuing their bad habits. Listen for a few important announcements as well.
Islanders Award Winners: Denis Potvin, Norris Trophy, 1979
Our series of audio documentaries continues. The Islanders win their first regular season championship and Potvin has, to this day, the best single season a defensemen has ever had for this franchise.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 264 - A New Phase
Mike and Dan recap (and differ) on the Islanders last week, which saw them pick up five of six points, play a game with just four defensemen and acquire a player they advocated for years ago.
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Mike Comrie (with guest Ethan from Gotham Sports Network)
Joined by Gotham Sports Network founder and Giants podcaster Ethan, Mike and Dan remember Mike Comrie, who brought a lot of skill and a very famous significant other to a downtrodden Islanders club.
Islanders Award Winners: Denis Potvin, Norris Trophy, 1978
Our series of audio documentaries continues. By maturing emotionally and professionally, Denis Potvin was able to return to the top of the NHL defenseman pecking order.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 263 - Alone in the Dark
Mike and Dan try to make sense of the Islanders’ bizarre road trip through Western Canada and discuss a possible change behind the bench.