The New York Islanders made familiar mistakes and got familiar results as they fell to the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 at home. The Islanders special teams hurt them, they couldn't finish and most of their shots were from the perimeter. This familiar pattern resulted in another loss. We discuss how the newcomers in the lineup fared and have our hero and goat of the game plus we break down what this team needs to do better. We also have our weekly Farm Report on all things Bridgeport Islanders and we have ...
Oct 30, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1235
The New York Islanders continue to struggle with holding leads, That was supposed to change with Patrick Roy coaching the team from day one of training camp, but the problem has persisted so far this season. We discuss the root of the problem and how the team can truly improve the situation. Plus, Roy has announced a change in the lineup regarding the fourth line and we have an update on the injury to Alexander Romanov as well. And we preview tonight's home game against the Anaheim Ducks at UBS ...
Oct 29, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1234
The New York Islanders finally placed Anthony Duclair on LTIR and then they brought up Pierre Engvall and Hudson Fasching from Bridgeport and signed Matt Martin to a one-year deal for the league minimum. But Patrick Roy did not seem thrilled with Lou Lamoriello's moves and was not available to the press before Saturday night's loss to the Florida Panthers. We discuss the moves and the reasons we feel there could be tension between Lamoriello and Roy. Plus, we break down the Isles disappointing w...
Oct 28, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1233
The New York Islanders have announced that forward Anthony Duclair is expected to be out of action for 4-6 weeks. So, how will Patrick Roy deal with his absence. Roy already made changes to his line combinations on Thursday at practice. We break down the changes and what they mean going forward. Plus, The Athletic had NHL executives vote on the best front offices in the league and guess what, the Isles ranked near the bottom. Apparently, fellow front office types don't have a high regard for how...
Oct 25, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1232
The New York Islanders have been shutout three times in six games so we are discussing three players who need to pick up their games and three players who are quietly playing well so far. We also discuss three areas of play that the team needs to be better at. The Islanders also may have an attendance problem as the game against Detroit was one of the least attended games since the team moved to UBS Arena. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Su...
Oct 24, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1231
The New York Islanders have been shutout for the third time in their first six games this season. Last night they outplayed the Detroit Red Wings for most of the game but couldn't beat goaltender Alex Lyon in a 1-0 loss. We break down the team's first game without Anthony Duclair and how the lines performed. We also have our hero and goat of the game and discuss the things the team needs to do going forward to produce more offense. Plus we have our weekly Farm Report on all things Bridgeport Isl...
Oct 23, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1230
The New York Islanders now say that forward Anthony Duclair will be out more long term than short term. So, how does his absence change things for the team? Who needs to step up, who gets a big opportunity and who has more pressure on them with Duke unavailable? We break it down for you. Plus, Julien Gauthier cleared waivers but we still don't know who the Isles will call up from Bridgeport to replace Duclair on the active roster and if they place Duclair on IR or LTIR. We also have a full previ...
Oct 22, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1229
The New York Islanders lost winger Anthony Duclair to a lower body injury Saturday night. We discuss how the Isles will deal with this injury and it started with placing Julien Gauthier on waivers. We break down the team's choices and what's most likely to happen. Plus, we have our key takeaways and our hero and goat of the game from Saturday's dramatic shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our...
Oct 21, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1228
The New York Islanders were shutout for the 2nd time in four games this season and fell to the St. Louis Blues 1-0 in OT. We have our key takeaways and hero and goat of the game plus a look at some reasons for the style of hockey we saw from both teams. We also discuss the Isles issues with secondary scoring as the bottom six forwards are really struggling to score. And we preview Saturday's home game against the Montreal Canadiens as the Isles look to get back on the winning track. All this and...
Oct 18, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1227
While Anthony Duclair and Maxim Tsyplakov are getting most of the attention, New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov is quietly off to a strong start this season by doing the little things right. We look at Romanov's game and why he's playing well and what it means for his future with the team. Patrick Roy also announced that Ilya Sorokin is likely to get the start when the Isles face the St. Louis Blues tonight. We discuss what that means for Sorokin and the team and we have a full prev...
Oct 17, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1226
New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello added two players this offseason to bolster the offense in Anthony Duclair and Maxim Tsyplakov. Today we examine how each of these players has fared through their first three games on the Island, how they fit in with the team and their lines and what their long-term expectations are. Plus, we break down whether this team has enough sandpaper and physicality to compete with some of the more physical teams in the NHL after losing two thirds of the Identity Line...
Oct 16, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1225
The New York Islanders earned their first win of the season last night, defeating the Colorado Avalanche 6-2. It was an emotional return to Colorado for head coach Patrick Roy, and a strong performance for goalie Ilya Sorokin who saw his first action of the new season. We have our hero and goat of the game, discuss what the Isles did better and what this game meant for the team over the long haul. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting ...
Oct 15, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1224
The New York Islanders played better overall but were shutout by the Dallas Stars 3-0. We discuss our key takeaways from the game including our hero and goat of the game and we break down some disappointing trends we see after two games for the team and what they may do to improve things. Plus, we have an update of Cole Eiserman and we discuss the shaky defense of Noah Dobson. And we preview tonight's game against the Colorado Avalanche as the Isles early season road trip continues. All this and...
Oct 14, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1223
The New York Islanders showed some reasons for optimism, but too many of the same mistakes led to a 5-4 overtime loss to the Utah Hockey Club in the season opener. We discuss the highlights and the Islanders debuts of Maxim Tsyplakov and Anthony Duclair plus the problems that caused another overtime loss for this team. Plus we'll preview Saturday's game against the Dallas Stars which opens a three-game road trip for the Isles. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Mar...
Oct 11, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1222
The New York Islanders open the 2024-25 NHL season tonight at home against the Utah Hockey Club. We have a full preview of the game as Isles hockey returns. Plus, we discuss the keys for different players this season and how these factors can make a difference in the team's success or failure. And Cal Clutterbuck has a new role with the team, it's not as a player or even on a PTO and he's not retired, but he is still connected to the Isles organization. All this and more on today's Locked On Isl...
Oct 10, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1221
The New York Islanders roster is mostly the same from a year ago, but there is a different vibe and feeling around the team this season. We discuss some reasons why including the impact of Patrick Roy. Plus, Bo Horvat is named the team's new alternate captain, Pierre Engvall reports to Bridgeport and we have our first weekly Farm Report on all things Bridgeport Islanders as they prepare to open their season this Saturday at home. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil ...
Oct 09, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1220
The New York Islanders initial roster is set and although there are only 22 players on it due to cap constraints, the team seems to be improved a bit on paper as compared to last season. We break down the roster and the line combinations and discuss the differences between this year's team and last season's club. Plus, Oliver Wahlstrom surprised a lot of people by making the initial roster but now he'll be playing on the fourth line. We discuss his new role and his opinion of it and how the four...
Oct 08, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1219
The New York Islanders made their final cuts out of training camp and surprised a lot of people when they placed Pierre Engvall and Samuel Bolduc on waivers. We discuss what these moves mean and what the future is likely to be for these players. Plus, what effect Patrick Roy had on these moves. Plus, Ilya Sorokin returns to practice and the Islanders close out the preseason with a strong win over the Rangers at UBS Arena. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. ...
Oct 07, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1218
The 2024-25 NHL season is fast approaching so we break down the biggest keys for the New York Islanders to have a successful season. They include the seasons that newcomers Anthony Duclair and Maxim Tsyplakov have, how healthy the defense corps stays and how well Ilya Sorokin can play when he's healthy again. We go in depth on the Isles keys to success in their first full season under Patrick Roy. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting ...
Oct 04, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1217
With the New York Islanders 2024-25 season a week away, we have our bold predictions for the upcoming season. We break down everything from how many games will Ilya Sorokin play to how many goals will Bo Horvat have. Will the penalty kill and power play be better? What affect will Patrick Roy have on this team by being here from day one? And how will newcomers like Anthony Duclair and Maxim Tsplakov fare in their first season on the Island? We also predict whether the Isles will make the playoff...
Oct 03, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1216
The New York Islanders are winding down training camp and now, we have a good idea of what Patrick Roy expects from this team and the type of game he wants them to play. We also have six players battling for two or three spots, depending on whether Lou Lamoriello can clear up enough cap space to have a full, 23-man roster. Which players are likely to make the team and why? And how plays and who watches from the press box? We break it all down. Plus, the Isles are set to name Bo Horvat as their n...
Oct 02, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1215
The New York Islanders had a surprise scratch, a surprise goalie start and a first look at Maxim Tsyplakov on the second line in Monday night's 4-3 preseason win over the Philadelphia Flyers. We discuss the decision to sit Pierre Engvall, to start Jakub Skarek and how Tsyplakov fared plus our key takeaways from the game. We also discuss the battle for the second line winger alongside Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri and who is best suited for the job and why. All this and more on today's Locked On...
Oct 01, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1214
The NHL’s Metro Division feels like the division in the most flux going into the 2024-25 season; the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals barely squeaked into last year’s playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes lost some key talent, and the New York Rangers have a President’s Trophy to defend. In this special Locked On NHL Season Preview Round Table, Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jon Chik (Locked On Rangers), Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) and Dan Holmi (Locked On Capitals) discuss wheth...
Sep 30, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1211
The New York Islanders have made their initial roster cuts. We'll discuss some prospects who were sent down to Bridgeport and whether they made progress in training camp. Plus, the battle for the final forward spots on the roster which will be an interesting one. Also, Patrick Roy moved Maxim Tsyplakov up to the second line in practice Sunday. Could he earn that spot to start the season after a strong training camp so far? And we review Friday's solid win over the Devils and discuss what to look...
Sep 30, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1213
The New York Islanders were blanked by the Philadelphia Flyers in their third preseason game. We have our key takeaways from the and despite the lack of goals, there were some positives here. We discuss Marcus Hogberg, Maxim Tsyplakov and Kyle Palmieri along with some of the negative things we saw. Plus, who has stood out so far in Isles training camp. We break down the key players who have made a good first impression on Patrick Roy and Lou Lamoriello. And we discuss what to look for tonight wh...
Sep 27, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1212
As training camp and the preseason continue, we are getting closer to learning something more about the status of New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin. We discuss that on today's show. We'll also have the latest from Brock Nelson on his contract negotiations and more on the strong performance of the team's top line of Bo Horvat, Mathew Barzal and Anthony Duclair. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download t...
Sep 26, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1210
In a major case of deja vu, the New York Islanders allowed five goals in the final six minutes of the game, blew a 4-1 third period lead and lost 6-4 to the New York Rangers in their second preseason game. We'll discuss why it matters and in what ways it doesn't. The important thing is how do Patrick Roy and the players respond to this? We'll also discuss Anthony Duclair's preseason debut with the Isles and how he looked out there with Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal for the first time. We'll also d...
Sep 25, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1209
The New York Islanders used a first round pick on Simon Holmstrom but thus far, he's played bottom-six minutes for the team over his first two NHL seasons. But Patrick Roy is starting him on the second line in training camp with Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri. Is Holmstrom ready to take that leap and be a legitimate top six forward? We discuss it on today's show. Plus, if Ilya Sorokin is not ready to start the season on time, who is most likely to serve as Semyon Varlamov's backup? We break down...
Sep 24, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1208
The New York Islanders got the preseason off on the right foot with a 4-2 win over the New Jersey Devils in Newark. We break down why the win was so promising and it goes well beyond the final score. We discuss the NHL preseason debut of Maxim Tsyplakov plus performances by Matthew Maggio, Simon Holmstrom, and Julien Gauthier that looked strong. Plus, the Isles are working on their penalty kill in training camp, something they didn't do last year. We discuss the importance of this and what chanc...
Sep 23, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1207
The New York Islanders players were on the ice for Day 1 of training camp Thursday and Patrick Roy set the tone right away, working the team hard. We have the latest quotes from players and break down the three groups the team practiced in on the first day of camp. Plus, a former Isles first round pick and fan favorite officially announces his retirement. We wish Kyle Okposo all the best and remember his impact on the Island. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Mart...
Sep 20, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1206
