It's finally time to dust off the microphones to cover all the off-season happenings in Islanders Country! Darche has taken over as GM and is already leaving a huge mark on the franchise. Matthew Schaefer is a New York Islander. So are Victor Eklund and Kashawn Aitcheson after shipping Noah Dobson up to Montreal. New staff, new free agents, new fan outreach. LOTS to cover as Sean and Stefen return to talk all about it with some help from the great Thomas Hickey! Follow HNiNY on all social media ...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Season 11Ep. 30
The Lou Lamoriello era has officially come to an end, priming us for an even more interesting summer than initially thought. Sean & Stefen will conduct an autopsy on the Islanders failed season, cover the end of the Lou era, the search for a new GM, how it affects the team, and lots lots more including the Islanders needs for the summer. E.J. Hradek of NHL Network will join the conversation for an action-packed edition of HNiNY! Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightny Su...
Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 11Ep. 29
It's all over. The Islanders season ended in disappointing fashion by missing the playoffs and closing things out with some uninspired blowout losses. Sean and Stefen cover how it all came to an end and conduct a postmortem on the 2024-25 season. Jonny Lazarus of Daily Faceoff joins to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs and more! Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightny Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive videos, columns, perspectives, and more! Sponsored by Centre Station Bar &...
Apr 20, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 11Ep. 28
The Islanders and Rangers are closing out the season on the outside looking in and meet at UBS Arena for their final showdown of 2024-25 with all but bragging rights on the line. Former co-host Tony Stabile steps in for Stefen Rosner with Stefen calling in from UBS to talk the latest on the Islanders. Ed Armellino also joins the fellas to cover the Rangers for a big pregame show at Borrelli's Taproom in Long Beach! Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightny Subscribe to our Pat...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 11Ep. 27
After a six-game losing streak, the Islanders finally got off the schneid with a win over Minnesota to keep their very faint playoff hopes alive. Meanwhile, Anthony Duclair has taken a personal leave of absence after Patrick Roy shared some choice words regarding Duclair's effort after a lackluster loss to Tampa. And with Alexander Ovechkin coming to town to chase the NHL all-time goal scoring record, there's no shortage of drama on Long Island. Sammi Silber of THN joins Sean and Stefen to cover...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 11Ep. 26
The Islanders did well to get themselves back into playoff contention and the teams around them have done their part by fumbling points in the standings to keep the Islanders around. But the Isles have failed at every turn to seize that final wild card spot and create space between themselves and their competitors. This week Dan Rosen of NHL.com joins Sean and Stefen to look closer at the Eastern playoff race and how things might turn out as we enter the last ten games of the season. Follow HNiN...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 11Ep. 25
We're weeks removed from Brock Nelson being dealt away. And instead of fading into obscurity, the Islanders have mustered up a 3-0-2 run since coming back from their California trip with no intentions of throwing in the towel in their chase for the playoffs. Strong goaltending, stingy defense, and depth scoring have all brought life to the Islanders post-season ambitions as they are within striking distance of the 2nd Wild Card. Can they see it through to the end? Ethan Sears of NY Post joins Se...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 11Ep. 24
The trade deadline has come and gone and wouldn't you know it, folks in Islanders Country are still scratching their heads. Much beloved Brock Nelson was traded for a haul after failing to come to terms on an extension in what turned out to be a seller's market. But outside of shipping Dennis Cholowski out in a minor league deal, no other moves of consequence were made. This begs the question - what's the plan, man? Sean, Stefen, and guest Brian Compton try to figure it out as the recap the move...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 11Ep. 23
At last, the trade deadline is upon us! But will Isles fans be happy when the dust settles? Naturally, the Islanders bounced back with a pair of wins after a 4-game losing streak to make the picture a little less clear heading into the March 7th cut-off. Sean and Stefen cover everything Islanders and try to predict where the trade winds blow. David Dwork of THN joins the discussion as well for more deadline talk and the big Seth Jones for Spencer Knight deal! Follow HNiNY on all social media pla...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 11Ep. 22
The 4 Nations Face-Off has come and gone, and it was a doozy. After a classic championship battle between USA & Canada, it's time to get back to league play as the Islanders look to make a run at the post-season. Brock Nelson returns unharmed, and the Islanders defense is getting healthier with Pulock and Mayfield set to return. Arthur Staple of The Athletic joins Sean and Stefen to look back on the best-on-best tournament and look at the road ahead for the New York Islanders. Follow HNiNY o...
Feb 23, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 11Ep. 21
The 4 Nations Face-Off is in full swing while the rest of the NHL gets a little respite before the charge towards the trade deadline and post-season hits full steam. After a rough pass through Winnipeg and Minnesota, the Islanders find themselves four points back of the last Wild Card spot in the East with six huge games remaining before that March 7th deadline. And so HNiNY takes the show on the road to Borrelli's Taproom in Long Beach as Sean Cuthbert & special guest host Chris Botta cover...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 11Ep. 20
The NHL is about to break for the 4 Nations Face-Off and everyone in Islanders Country seems to be wondering what Lou Lamoriello may have up his sleeve between now and the March 7th trade deadline. Are they close enough in the standings to contend? Will they sell? Will they stand pat? Will they buy..? Who or what is he willing to deal? Only Lamoriello knows. Before attention shifts to international hockey, the Islanders also had two tough matchups in Winnipeg and Minnesota to deal with. Sean and...
Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 11Ep. 19
It wasn't just the calendar changing over as 2025 has provided a huge resurgence for the New York Islanders as they put together an extended winning streak and seem to have solved their woes on the penalty kill and closing out wins. Lou Lamoriello is also looking like a genius as his reinforcements on defense in the form of Tony DeAngelo, Scott Perunovich, and Adam Boqvist have all fit in like a glove so far. But will the injuries prove too much to overcome with Mat Barzal adding his name to the...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 11Ep. 18
The Islanders refuse to go quietly and have now won four in a row and seven of their last 10. But is it too little too late? Sean and Stefen will talk the latest streak, the injury to Dobson, adding Tony DeAngelo, and where this sudden impressive play is coming from. Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette joins to preview the Islanders matchup vs. the Avalanche and to discuss the blockbuster trade with the Hurricanes and Hawks. Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightny Subscribe to ...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 11Ep. 17
The Islanders tug-of-war with themselves continues as they drop two games to open a seven-game homestand only to follow with two strong wins. Sean and Stefen have your mild, medium, and hot takes while Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers joins to talk Columbus Blue Jackets and their inspiring story. Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightny Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive videos, columns, perspectives, and more! Sponsored by Centre Station Bar & Grill Sponsored by Mai...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 11Ep. 16
Just when you think you have the New York Islanders figured out, they go and shut out the Vegas Golden Knights 4-0 in their own building then notch their first 3-game winning streak of the season by following it up with a come-from-behind win in Utah. Is this where they finally turn their season around? Or will it just be a rare blip of positivity in a season marred by inconsistency and disappointment? With Stefen on the mend, Mike Leboff of Islanders Anxiety came up in the clutch to fill in to ...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 11Ep. 15
The calendar has turned to 2025 and the New York Islanders are currently occupying the basement of the Metropolitan Division along with their beloved rival New York Rangers - just how we drew it up. Sitting at 28th overall in the league and failing to string wins together, this could prove to be an interesting second half to the season. Belle Fraser of SLC Tribune joins to preview the Islanders first visit to Utah and how things are going for the new..ish.. franchise! Follow HNiNY on all social ...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 11Ep. 14
The Islanders are in the midst of back-to-back home-and-homes against the Penguins and the Leafs. Success could bring the blue and orange back into the wild card conversation, while faltering could bring them closer to dropping a "for sale" sign on the front lawn. David Alter of THN joins Sean and Stefen to talk Isles, Leafs, and much more! Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightny Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive videos, columns, perspectives, and more! Sponsored by Cen...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 11Ep. 13
Is anyone really surprised the Islanders took a few steps back after taking a few forward? It's been that kind of season as Isles have drifted towards the bottom of the Metropolitan Division. They'll finally get to play some games with their healthiest lineup since October. Will it make a difference? Sean & Stefen welcome Dan Rosen of nhl.com to talk it all over! Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightny Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive videos, columns, perspectives,...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 11Ep. 12
Don't look now, but the New York Islanders have rattled off 3 wins out of their last 4 - all in regulation. Are they turning a corner? Let's not get crazy.. but they are collecting points and hanging around the wild card race with reinforcements in the form of Adam Pelech Mat Barzal, and Anthony Duclair on the way. Reasons for hope? We'll see. Peter Baugh of The Athletic joins Sean & Stefen to talk it all over! Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightny Subscribe to our Pat...
Dec 14, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 11Ep. 11
The Islanders remain their own worst enemy. Whether it's blown leads, poor special teams, or an inability to finish, the boys in blue and orange continue to find ways to beat themselves when wins are in reach. But could there be some hope? Or was their 3-0 triumph over the Sabres nothing more than a mirage? Ethan Sears joins Seany and Stefen to figure it all out! Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightny Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive videos, columns, perspectives, and...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 11Ep. 10
The Islanders have ridden a wave of mediocrity through the first quarter of the season. They hover around .500 in reaching distance of a wild card spot while dealing with a number of key injuries. They've managed to give themselves a chance to win on most nights, but all too often they continue to find ways to let precious points slip away by way of blowing leads late in games. Islanders draftee and NHL Network analyst Mike Rupp of joins Sean and Stefen to diagnose the Isles penchant for giving ...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 11Ep. 9
The Islanders are treading water as they hover around .500 collecting points from tough teams like the Devils and Oilers. Kyle Palmieri has risen to the top of the Isles leaderboard and Anders Lee looks like a man renewed, but there are still plenty of warts in the team's game. Mike Carver of SportsGrid sits down with Seany as a special guest co-host for a big pregame show at Centre Station Bar & Grill in Rockville Centre! Stefen calls in from Seattle to chat the latest on the Isles and prev...
Nov 18, 2024•56 min•Season 11Ep. 8
With a slew of players on the mend, an inability to finish, and struggling special teams, it looked as though the Islanders were headed towards a rough November. But suddenly the Isles have strung some wins together on the backs of Bo Horvat, Ilya Sorokin, and Kyle Palmieri. And do they have an unexpected gem on the backend in Isaiah George? Arthur Staple of The Athletic joins Sean & Stefen to talk it all over and look ahead to a challenging road swing out West! Follow HNiNY on all social me...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 11Ep. 7
The Islanders ended October with a disappointing 3-5-2 record and a lot of question marks for the rest of the season. And while they started off November with a much-needed win over the Sabres, it came at a heavy cost with injuries mounting for a large number of key players. Old pal and former HNiNY co-host Christian Arnold jumps back behind the mic to join Sean to preview Islanders vs Rangers and whether or not the Isles can keep the ship afloat as they wait for the likes of Barzal, Duclair, Pe...
Nov 04, 2024•56 min•Season 11Ep. 6
As we get deeper into the start of the season, the New York Islanders are struggling to find consistency and issues of the past are rearing their heads once again. Are they just finding their way in the early going? Or are fans in for another roller coaster ride of good, bad, and ugly? Ethan Sears of the NY Post join Sean & Stefen to try to figure it out. Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightny Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive videos, columns, perspectives, and mor...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 11Ep. 5
After the first five games, the Islanders are trying to find their groove. Sorokin is back, the defense is settling in, but we're still seeing mixed results. Sean & Stefen are joined by Islanders radio voice Chris King to assess what's transpired so far and if we're seeing signs of momentum for the Isles! Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightny Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive videos, columns, perspectives, and more! Sponsored by Centre Station Bar & Grill Spon...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 11Ep. 4
The puck has dropped on the new season and while there have been some positives (Duclair, Tsyplakov), the Islanders have stumbled out of the gate. Jonny Lazarus joins Sean & Stefen in studio at Floored Media to take an early look at how things have started and where things might go! Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightny Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive videos, columns, perspectives, and more! Sponsored by Centre Station Bar & Grill Sponsored by Main Street Bo...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 11Ep. 3
Let the (real) games begin! Andrew Gross of Newsday joins Sean & Stefen to break down what they saw in Isles camp and preseason, and look ahead to the official drop of the puck on the New York Islanders 2024-25 campaign! Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightny Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive videos, columns, perspectives, and more! Sponsored by Centre Station Bar & Grill Sponsored by Main Street Board Game Cafe Sponsored by Raiser and Kenniff Recorded at Floor...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 11Ep. 2
Summer is over and it's time to gather 'round the camp fire! Sean & Stefen return with old pal Brian Compton from nhl.com to review the Islanders off-season and preview what's to come at training camp! Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightny Get more Islanders coverage from HNiNY at hockeynightny.com Sponsored by Main Street Board Game Cafe (http://mainstboardgamecafe.com) Sponsored by Centre Station Bar & Grill (http://centrestationrvc.com) Catch Stefen's coverage o...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 11Ep. 1
