Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode, I'll delve into the New York Islanders 2025 draft picks as well as discuss the pinheads who propose ridiculous trades on social media & I may have an opinion or two on ESPN's draft coverage. (Spoiler alert: it was fucking embarrassing). I hope you people enjoy it! if you have a moment, please rate & review the show. please tell your friends. Please download, don't stream. Social media links: X FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIK TOK You can order "Isla...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 193
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Matt Ruchty to the Penalty Box. "Truck" plied his trade at Bowling Green & took that same fire & exuberance with him into professional hockey. Matt ranks sixth all-time in PIMs for the Utica Devils, while ranking fourth all-time in the same category for the Albany River Rats & second for the Grand Rapids Griffins (IHL). MaTT played a vital role in helping the Albany River Rats capture the Calder...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 192
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Matt Ruchty to the Penalty Box. "Truck" plied his trade at Bowling Green & took that same fire & exuberance with him into professional hockey. Matt ranks sixth all-time in PIMs for the Utica Devils, while ranking fourth all-time in the same category for the Albany River Rats & second for the Grand Rapids Griffins (IHL). MaTT played a vital role in helping the Albany River Rats capture the Calder...
Jun 15, 2025•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 191
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Matt Ruchty to the Penalty Box. "Truck" plied his trade at Bowling Green & took that same fire & exuberance with him into professional hockey. Matt ranks sixth all-time in PIMs for the Utica Devils, while ranking fourth all-time in the same category for the Albany River Rats & second for the Grand Rapids Griffins (IHL). MaTT played a vital role in helping the Albany River Rats capture the Calder...
Jun 08, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 190
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Steven Fletcher to the Penalty Box. "Fletch" is the all-time PIM leader for two franchises, the Sherbrooke Canadiens & the Fort Wayne Komets, two teams he won championships with. Steven also owns not only one of the coolest draft day stories, but his NHL debut is pretty hard to beat as well. Like most who fill the role of enforcer, Steven was always there for teammates, no matter what. This is the concl...
Jun 01, 2025•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 189
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Steven Fletcher to the Penalty Box. "Fletch" is the all-time PIM leader for two franchises, the Sherbrooke Canadiens & the Fort Wayne Komets, two teams he won championships with. Steven also owns not only one of the coolest draft day stories, but his NHL debut is pretty hard to beat as well. Like most who fill the role of enforcer, Steven was always there for teammates, no matter what. This is part Two ...
May 26, 2025•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 188
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Steven Fletcher to the Penalty Box. "Fletch" is the all-time PIM leader for two franchises, the Sherbrooke Canadiens & the Fort Wayne Komets, two teams he won championships with. Steven also owns not only one of the coolest draft day stories, but his NHL debut is pretty hard to beat as well. Like most who fill the role of enforcer, Steven was always there for teammates, no matter what. This is part one ...
May 19, 2025•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 187
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode, I'll discuss recent events going on in Islanders world. You may have heard changes are coming. Here's my $0.02 U.S. I hope you people enjoy it! if you have a moment, please rate & review the show. please tell your friends. Please download, don't stream. Social media links: X Facebook Instagram Tik Tok You can order "Islanders A-Z", a book illustrated by Joe Maracic, the artist who created the logo for this show, by clicking HERE If you've miss...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 186
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Marc LaBelle to the Penalty Box. Marc was one of the most active pugilists during his career, taking on all-comers. He could also do some things with the gloves on as well. This is Marc's journey from Maniwaki, Quebec to the "Show", and all things in-between. To be fair, his NHL debut should have happened long before taking the ice with the Dallas Stars and we'll get into that, as well as some fun stories a...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 185
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Marc LaBelle to the Penalty Box. Marc was one of the most active pugilists during his career, taking on all-comers. He could also do some things with the gloves on as well. This is Marc's journey from Maniwaki, Quebec to the "Show", and all things in-between. To be fair, his NHL debut should have happened long before taking the ice with the Dallas Stars and we'll get into that, as well as some fun stories a...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 184
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Kevin MacDonald to the Penalty Box. Kevin enjoyed an amazing hockey career. He comes from a very successful hockey family that is still involved in the game to this day. Mac brought leadership, tenacity, and when needed, a little violence to every team he was a part of. Hard to argue with three championship rings! Thank you to Steve Jaques for connecting Mac & I. This is the conclusion. I hope you peopl...
Apr 06, 2025•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 183
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Kevin MacDonald to the Penalty Box. Kevin enjoyed an amazing hockey career. He comes from a very successful hockey family that is still involved in the game to this day. Mac brought leadership, tenacity, and when needed, a little violence to every team he was a part of. Hard to argue with three championship rings! Thank you to Steve Jaques for connecting Mac & I. This is part two of three. I hope you pe...
Mar 30, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 182
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Kevin MacDonald to the Penalty Box. Kevin enjoyed an amazing hockey career. He comes from a very successful hockey family that is still involved in the game to this day. Mac brought leadership, tenacity, and when needed, a little violence to every team he was a part of. Hard to argue with three championship rings! Thank you to Steve Jaques for connecting Mac & I. This is part one of three. I hope you pe...
Mar 24, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 181
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Luc Gauthier to the Penalty Box. Luc could play the game anyway it needed to be played. He played hard, physical, and if shit went down, he'd be first in line to settle it. He'd also have no problem starting shit either. Luc packed a 6'6", 250 pound monster into his 5'9 (and 3/4)" frame. Thank you to Brandon DeFazio for connecting luc & I. I hope you people enjoy it! if you have a moment, please rate &a...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 180
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome luc gauthier to the Penalty Box. luc could play the game anyway it needed to be played. He played hard, physical, and if shit went down, he'd be first in line to settle it. He'd also have no problem starting shit either. luc packed a 6'6", 250 pound monster into his 5'9 (and 3/4)" frame. Thank you to Brandon Defazio for connecting luc & I. I hope you people enjoy it! if you have a moment, please rate &a...
Mar 03, 2025•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 179
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I'll go over the recent OHL road trip my son & I took. That pretty much sums it. I hope you people enjoy it! if you have a moment, please rate & review the show. please tell your friends. Please download, don't stream. Social media links: X Facebook Instagram Tik Tok You can order "Islanders A-Z", a book illustrated by Joe Maracic, the artist who created the logo for this show, by clicking HERE If you've missed any of the previous episodes, please ch...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 178
Thanks for tuning in everybody! The hiatus is over & the show is back! There's no better way to restart than to bring you an interview with the godfather of long Island youth hockey, Jack greig. We'll go from jack's beginnings as a youth himself on local long island rinks through his pro career & finish up with all he's done for youth hockey here on long island. This is part two of two. I hope you people enjoy it! if you have a moment, please rate & review the show. please tell your ...
Jan 28, 2025•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 177
Thanks for tuning in everybody! The hiatus is over & the show is back! There's no better way to restart than to bring you an interview with the godfather of long Island youth hockey, Jack greig. We'll go from jack's beginnings as a youth himself on local long island rinks through his pro career & finish up with all he's done for youth hockey here on long island. This is part one of two. I hope you people enjoy it! if you have a moment, please rate & review the show. please tell your ...
Jan 20, 2025•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 176
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Just giving you people an update on the podcast. I hope you people enjoy it! if you have a moment, please rate & review the show. please tell your friends. Social media links: X Facebook Instagram Tik Tok You can order "Islanders A-Z", a book illustrated by Joe Maracic, the artist who created the logo for this show, by clicking HERE If you've missed any of the previous episodes, please check out my past interviews with: Dean Ewen, Paul Kruse, Mike MacWilliam, ...
Nov 20, 2024•19 min•Ep. 175
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Terran Sandwith to the Penalty Box. Sandwith is the kind of defenseman the current version of the sport is sorely lacking and that's a shame. Big, rugged, "take no prisoners" style defenseman. Tough to play against. Loved to hit. Loved to punish. Just a good ol' western Canadian boy who played the game the right way. Oh boy does this guy have stories, one better than the next. This is part THREE of three. I...
Oct 17, 2024•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 174
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Terran Sandwith to the Penalty Box. Sandwith is the kind of defenseman the current version of the sport is sorely lacking and that's a shame. Big, rugged, "take no prisoners" style defenseman. Tough to play against. Loved to hit. Loved to punish. Just a good ol' western Canadian boy who played the game the right way. Oh boy does this guy have stories, one better than the next. This is part Two of three. I h...
Oct 07, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 173
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Terran Sandwith to the Penalty Box. Sandwith is the kind of defenseman the current version of the sport is sorely lacking and that's a shame. Big, rugged, "take no prisoners" style defenseman. Tough to play against. Loved to hit. Loved to punish. Just a good ol' western Canadian boy who played the game the right way. Oh boy does this guy have stories, one better than the next. This is part one of three. I h...
Sep 29, 2024•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 172
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On today's episode, I'll discuss all the players currently in Islanders camp who will potentially fill the enforcer/agitator roles on the Islanders, Bridgeport & Worcester. I hope you people enjoy it! If you have a moment please rate & review the show. Please tell your friends. Social media links: X Facebook Instagram Tik Tok You can order "Islanders A-Z", a book illustrated by Joe Maracic, the artist who created the logo for this show, by clicking HERE If...
Sep 22, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 171
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Neil Clark to the Penalty Box. Fans of the hit series Shoresy know Neil as "Schnurr" of the Soo Hunt. The old adage is that "life imitates art" & while there are many similarities between Neil & the Schnurr character, I learned there is so much more to Neil Clark than his stellar performance on Shoresy. And now, you will too. This is part two of two. I hope you people enjoy it! If you have a moment ...
Sep 15, 2024•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 170
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Neil Clark to the Penalty Box. Fans of the hit series Shoresy know Neil as "Schnurr" of the Soo Hunt. The old adage is that "life imitates art" & while there are many similarities between Neil & the Schnurr character, I learned there is so much more to Neil Clark than his stellar performance on Shoresy. And now, you will too. I hope you people enjoy it! If you have a moment please rate & review ...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 169
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today, "the Matt Martin Files" continues with part four, "Taking The Reins". In this episode, I'll go over Matt's 2011-12 season. After being part of a wolfpack the season prior, Martin finds himself, most nights, as the lone gunman. He also set an NHL record for hits & wins his first team award, one I think is the highest team award an Islanders player can win. I hope you people enjoy it! If you have a moment please rate & review the show. Please tell you...
Sep 02, 2024•57 min•Ep. 168
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Nick Laporte to the Penalty Box. Fans of the hit series Shoresy may know Nick as "Gorgeous Gord" Gallant of the Charlottetown Reds. The cool part about Nick's journey is that hockey is only a piece of the puzzle. There is so much more to Nick & you'll find it all out in this episode. I don't want to spoil it all for you here. Prepare to be inspired. I hope you people enjoy it! If you have a moment pleas...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 167
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome college hockey LEGEND Jim Archibald to the Penalty Box. After plying his trade in minor & junior hockey in the "rectangle", "Archie" brought his western Canadian style of play to the University of North Dakota & became an instant fan favorite with the Fighting Sioux faithful. Jim played hockey like the Tasmanian Devil but with silky mitts. He could play the game any way it needed to be played & ...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 166
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome college hockey LEGEND Jim Archibald to the Penalty Box. After plying his trade in minor & junior hockey in the "rectangle", "Archie" brought his western Canadian style of play to the University of North Dakota & became an instant fan favorite with the Fighting Sioux faithful. Jim played hockey like the Tasmanian Devil but with silky mitts. He could play the game any way it needed to be played & ...
Aug 13, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 165
Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Brad Bonello to the Penalty Box. OHL fans are well aware of the buzzsaw named Brad Bonello. Brad is pedal to the metal 24/7/365. Energy personified. You know, the type of player that EVERY team should have. But much has happened between his time terrorizing OHL opponents & starring in season 3 of "Shoresy", all while becoming an ACTUAL Senior Hockey LEGEND. We'll touch on it all in this two-part series....
Aug 04, 2024•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 164
