New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy has most of the same roster returning this season so how will he improve the team in 2024-25? We discuss what impact Roy can have and how being here from day one of training camp can impact the Isles in a positive way. We also discuss two more players who stood out at prospect camp and in what ways this will impact their future both this season and beyond. And, we break down the battle for the final roster spots at forward. Who will play on the 4th line ...
Sep 19, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1205
The New York Islanders added two new forwards in Anthony Duclair and Maxim Tsyplakov but where do they fit into the team's lineup? Patrick Roy had something to say about that, we break down the possibilities on today's show. Plus, former Isles goalie Rick DiPietro had some good advice for Ilya Sorokin regarding his recovery from back surgery. We share that insight on today's show. And the Islanders have announced their promotional dates for the upcoming season. Which one is your favorite? All th...
Sep 18, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1204
We finally learned more about what was wrong with New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin as head coach Patrick Roy told reporters that Sorokin had back surgery over the summer. We discuss what this means for Sorokin and how the Islanders can handle it both short term and long term. Plus, why does GM Lou Lamoriello like to keep this information from the fans and the media? Plus, we discuss one unheralded player who had a strong prospects camp for the New York Islanders. All this and more on today...
Sep 17, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1203
The New York Islanders updated us on the status of Ilya Sorokin, as Lou Lamoriello addressed the media and explained that Sorokin will miss the beginning of training camp with an upper body injury but should be ready to go for the regular season. The Islanders also announced that Cal Clutterbuck will not sign with the club, but Matt Martin has been invited to training camp on a PTO giving him a chance to return for the 2024-25 NHL season. And we discuss some ways the Islanders can improve the wa...
Sep 16, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1202
The New York Islanders opened their rookie camp for the 2024-25 season with 23 players hitting the ice on Tuesday. We break down the roster including a few surprises as the Isles start preparations for the new season. Plus, the Isles signed goalie Keith Kinkaid to a PTO and he was on the ice at rookie camp. We discuss Kinkaid and how he can fit into the organization if he earns a contract, and what this says about the ongoing speculation surrounding Ilya Sorokin. And we discuss Maxim Tsyplakov w...
Sep 13, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1201
With training camp just around the corner, we have a special crossover episode with Zach Martin or Locked On Hurricanes as we break down the offseason for both teams.This is the opponent that knocked the Islanders out of the playoffs in each of the last two seasons but have the Isles caught up to the Hurricanes who had some key losses this offseason? We have our offseason analysis of both teams and our predictions and keys to success. All this and more on today's special crossover edition of the...
Sep 11, 2024•36 min•Ep. 1200
There are rumors concerning New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin and that he's "dealing with something" according to Elliotte Friedman of Sports Net. What that something is remains to be seen and neither the Islanders nor the goalie's agent will comment. Today we discuss what we know and what we don't know plus how the Islanders would handle the situation if Sorokin had to miss time in training or even the regular season. Plus, Isles captain Anders Lee made a weekend appearance at a Mets game ...
Sep 09, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1199
Could the New York Islanders trade center Brock Nelson this season? Bleacher Report thinks so, in fact, they named him their number one player to be traded in a recent article. We discuss under what circumstances a trade is possible and why it's not that likely to occur with Lou Lamoriello. Plus, how can the Isles fix their penalty kill even though they have mostly the same players returning this year? And, we discuss some players who need to shine in training camp for the Isles to take a step f...
Sep 06, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1198
Today we answer your mailbag questions including why the New York Islanders struggle to draft and develop prospects and how the team can solve that problem and improve in that department. Plus, the Athletic released their list of the top 155 NHL players and prospects under 23, guess how many Isles players and prospects made the list? We break that down for you and we discuss the future of Josh Bailey and why the Isles should honor him once his retirement is official . All this and more on today'...
Sep 04, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1197
The New York Islanders blueline will mostly have the same players returning, so how can the defense be better this season? We talk about two major possibilities for improvement with training camp just a few weeks away. Plus, we discuss the tragic deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau over the weekend. Matthew played for the Islanders organization at Bridgeport. And former Isles defenseman Robert Bortuzzo has signed with the Utah HC, we discuss what this means for the Islanders organization. All ...
Sep 02, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1196
Noah Dobson is clearly the highest regarded defenseman on the New York Islanders but where does he stand among the best defensemen in the NHL? NHL Network released their top 20 list and Dobber was on it, but where did he rank and was it a fair assessment? Plus, the league's national television schedule was released and the Isles will be playing 10 games on either ESPN, ESPN+, TNT, or ABC. We go over the list and highlight some of those games. And, while he remains unsigned, Matt Martin still wan...
Aug 30, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1195
The New York Islanders were at or near the bottom of nearly every prospect pool ranking last season. Well, The Athletic just came out with their latest rankings and the Isles have improved. We'll discuss why they're moved up and how far. We'll also discuss what was said about the potential of some of the top prospects in the organization like Cole Eiserman, Jesse Pulkkinen, Danny Nelson and William Dufour. And we'll discuss some of Neil Smith's comments about the Isles and their offseason and An...
Aug 28, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1194
NHL.com recently previewed the New York Islanders season and made point projections for some key players on the team like Mathew Barzal, Noah Dobson, Bo Horvat and Anders Lee. They also made win projections for both Ilya Sorokin and Semyon Valrlmov. But are these projections fair and what do they say about the Isles chances this season? We break it all down for you today. Plus, Jesse Pulkkinen suffered an injury that may keep him out of Isles training camp next month. We have the latest. All thi...
Aug 26, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1193
We knew this was coming but now it actually happened: New York Islanders forward Anthony Duclair cut his hair and facial hair in anticipation of training camp. The good news is this means camp is rapidly approaching. But is Lou Lamoriello's no long hair and no facial hair rule good or bad for the team? We discuss that on today's show. The Isles were rumored to be interested in Rutger McGroarty a top prospect of the Winnipeg Jets who demanded a trade. Well, he's now a member of the Pittsburgh Pen...
Aug 23, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1192
The New York Islanders have released an updated roster that likely reflects what the team will look like when training camp opens in a few weeks. We break down the roster, discuss the surprises on it and something the Islanders are still not doing that is not helping some key prospects to develop. Plus, we break down the Patrik Laine trade and discuss why after the fact, it was nearly impossible for the Islanders to be in on Laine or to add a similar, offensive talent because of the where this t...
Aug 21, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1191
Today we have an in-depth look at the New York Islanders 2024 NHL Draft and the overall prospect pool with Hadi Kalakeche of Locked On NHL Prospects. We discuss Cole Eiserman, Jesse Pulkkinen, Kamil Bednarik and all of the Isles 2024 picks. Plus, Hadi analayzes other top prospects like Danny Nelson, Matthew Maggio and William Dufour, discusses where they are in their development and what their potential NHL futures are like. And we discuss whether the Isles prospect pool has improved this year a...
Aug 19, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1190
The national media rarely gives the New York Islanders much respect and that continued this week. NHL Network released their list of the top 20 wings in the league and guess who wasn't on it: Mathew Barzal. We discuss whether Barzy belongs on this list, who made it and some potential reasons why Barzal was left off the list by the voters. Plus, we discuss Anders Lee's comments on Matt Martin and Cal Clutterbuck's likely departure from the Island and some comments he made about Patrick Roy and th...
Aug 16, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1189
The Toronto Maple Leafs are stripping former New York Islanders captain John Tavares of the captaincy in Toronto. There are rumors that Tavares could be traded after losing the "C" and that he wouldn't cost that much to acquire. We discuss where Tavares is at this stage of his career and why it would not make much sense for the Islanders to bring him back to Long Island even if he could help the Isles offensively in the very short term. Plus, now that the Identity Line is most likely broken up, ...
Aug 14, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1188
Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal both had great years for the New York Islanders last season but can the duo be even better in their second full campaign together? We break down some reasons that could happen and discuss just how good they can become. Plus, what should Isles GM Lou Lamoriello do about a potential extension for Kyle Palmieri? Lou said it wasn't his top priority, but I'll explain why it's best to wait with Palms rather than rush into signing an extension with him. And we discuss two pl...
Aug 12, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1187
New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin struggled last season and didn't play up to his career numbers. Today, we discuss where NHL Network ranked him among the league's top goalies, the answer may surprise you. We also break down why Sorokin struggled last season and what it will take for him to return to his previous form which had him 2nd in the Vezina Trophy voting just a year ago. Plus, where did the Isles front office rank in The Athletic's poll on fan confidence? For the second straight ye...
Aug 09, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1186
With training camp about a month away, the New York Islanders have yet to sign Matt Martin or Cal Clutterbuck. That means the team's Identity Line will be broken up this season. We discuss the legacy of Casey Cizikas, Martin and Clutterbuck, what they provided for the Islanders over the last decade and what made them so special. Plus, we look ahead to the options Patrick Roy has to fill in his fourth line this year and the benefits and potential issues with using Hudson Fasching or Simon Holmstr...
Aug 07, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1185
There has been controversy recently about where New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello fits in the rankings of New York area GMs in the four major team sports. We discuss where Lou belongs on this list and why. Plus, when and how can the Isles get out of the NHL's "muddy middle?" We have some ideas and plans for the best way for the team to do that. And what can the Isles expect from Maxim Tsyplakov in his first season with the team and how quickly will he adjust to the NHL game as opposed to the ...
Aug 05, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1184
With both Matt Martin and Cal Clutterbuck still unsigned and unlikely to be back, who will step up and be the new enforcer/protector for the New York Islanders next season? We break down who dropped the gloves last season and who on the current roster is most likely to step up and assume that role and why they may not. It's also possible Lou Lamoriello signs a new player to fill that role but again, somebody would have to be moved out to add a new player to the roster. We also discuss the latest...
Aug 02, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1183
The Minnesota Wild have just signed defenseman Brock Faber to an 8-year extension worth $8.5 million. Today, we discuss the impact of that extension on the New York Islanders negotiations with Noah Dobson who is entering the final year of his contract. Should Lou Lamoriello try to sign Dobber to an extension this summer, or should he be patient and see how he plays this season and how the market looks? Plus, the World Juniors Summer Showcase is going on now in Michigan. We discuss the play of tw...
Jul 31, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1182
We all know the New York Islanders need another goal scorer. Columbus Blue Jackets sniper Patrik Laine is now out of the NHL Players' Assistance Program and has requested a trade. Today we discuss what Laine could add to the Islanders and whether he'd fit in to Patrick Roy's system. Plus we discuss what the Blue Jackets are looking for in return and what it would take for the Islanders to even have a chance to make a deal to acquire him. Plus, The Athletic ranked all 32 NHL teams and the value o...
Jul 29, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1181
The New York Islanders avoided arbitration and signed forward Oliver Wahlstrom to a one-year deal worth $1 million. The new contract doesn't guarantee that Wally will still be with the Islanders when the season starts on October 10th. We discuss where Wahlstrom could fit into the Isles lineup and why it's still more likely than not that GM Lou Lamoriello trades him before the season gets started. Plus, captain Anders Lee spoke about the Isles chances this year and why he thinks this will be a be...
Jul 26, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1180
If the New York Islanders had a Mount Rushmore and the faces of their four greatest players were sculpted onto a mountainside, who should be up there? We have our picks for the four best players of all-time. Let's see if you agree and please submit your Isles Mount Rushmore choices in the comments. Plus, the Isles re-sign Dennis Cholowski who will again most likely spend the season in Bridgeport. We'll explain why this was a good signing. And ex-Isles forward Kyle Okposo has his day with the Sta...
Jul 25, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1179
While the New York Islanders have some questions surrounding their roster, they may have the best goaltending duo in the NHL today. We discuss what Ilya Sorokin and Semyon Varlamov bring to the table, how they work together and compare them to the other top goaltending duos in the NHL. Plus, we look back at the very first time the New York Islanders reached the Stanley Cup Final and we discuss Game 1 of the 1980 Finals vs the Flyers as Denis Potvin, Mike Bossy, Bryan Trottier and Billy Smith all...
Jul 24, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1178
The NHL is all about value in the salary cap era. Here is one area where the New York Islanders need to get more value from if they hope to improve in 2024-25. Can Lou Lamoriello and Patrick Roy get more out of these particular players next season? Plus, was Islanders forward Brock Nelson disrespected in a recent fan vote of the top 100 forwards in the NHL? We'll break down the results and discuss that. And did John Tavares help the Islanders more than he hurt them by moving on and signing with ...
Jul 23, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1177
Should Anders Lee continue to serve as captain of the New York Islanders? As his role on the ice, does it make sense to have him continue to be the leader of this team? We break that down plus we discuss the best captains in Isles history on today's show. And, there may be a team interested in acquiring the rights to Oliver Wahlstrom. What would a potential deal look like and would it make sense for Lou Lamoriello and Wahlstrom? All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil M...
Jul 22, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1176
