On the final episode of No Sleep Til Belmont, Arthur takes listener questions about whether the Isles’ recent power play improvements can continue or not, what the trade deadline will look like for the team if they’re out of playoff contention, how much longer Lou Lamoriello will be the GM, potential trade options on defense, the possibility of acquiring Johnny Gaudreau or Filip Forsberg over the summer, and if Barry Trotz will remain with the Islanders after his contract expires at the end of n...
Jan 05, 2022•36 min
First, Arthur and former Islanders head coach Scott Gordon discuss how game cancellations and uncertainty about when the team is going to play next effects preparation and planning, the impact of Mathew Barzal’s absence, and two great examples of Barry Trotz’s coaching in Noah Dobson and Anthony Beauvillier’s respective games. Plus, thoughts on Josh Bailey’s struggles, the Isles carrying an 0-6 record after regulation, how difficult it can be to adjust the minutes of a veteran like Zdeno Chara w...
Dec 21, 2021•29 min
First, Arthur and guest cohost, former Islanders head coach Scott Gordon, discuss the Isles doing the right things to start turning their season around, including getting more regulars back into the lineup and coming out of their own zone smoother, getting more contributions from veterans like Zach Parise and Zdeno Chara, and more. Then, the guys give their thoughts on Anthony Beauvillier’s benching, Oliver Wahlstrom’s offensive punch in limited minutes, and the perception that Barry Trotz favor...
Dec 14, 2021•30 min
First, Arthur is joined by The Athletic’s new Islanders beat writer, Kevin Kurz, to talk about his new role, his thoughts on the Isles, and the fanbase, Evgeni Nabokov stories, the Evander Kane situation, and more. Then, December’s guest cohost, Scott Gordon, joins the show and discusses managing expectations when guys return to the lineup and maybe try to do too much, how Josh Bailey, Anders Lee, and Adam Pelech are helping generate scoring chances, encouraging signs on the power play, thoughts...
Dec 07, 2021•32 min
First, Arthur introduces former Islanders head coach Scott Gordon as December cohost and then the guys discuss Scott’s time on the Island, what he learned during his tenure behind the bench, what stood out to him about young players like Josh Bailey and John Tavares, and more. Plus, Scott shares his insights on what the current Islanders are dealing with during their COVID-19 pause, how guys like Andy Andreoff can help create offense, thoughts on the work ethic of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, wi...
Nov 30, 2021•35 min
Once again, the great Denis Potvin joins the show and talks to Arthur about the opening of the Islanders new home at Belmont Park, UBS Arena, and discusses the beginning of the Dynasty Era, starting with Bill Torrey’s acquisitions of Butch Goring and Ken Morrow, if the 1979-80 team’s start to the season looked similar at all to the current team’s start, and more. Plus, Denis answers listener questions, including if any current NHLers play like he did, Al Arbour’s methods of getting the team out ...
Nov 22, 2021•31 min
Arthur is joined by legendary Islander, and NHL Hall of Famer, Denis Potvin to discuss the Nassau Coliseum’s heyday, excitement about UBS Arena, Denis’ thoughts on the Lou Lamoriello-Barry Trotz Islanders, Zach Parise, JP Parise, Al Arbour, Mike Bossy, and much more. Plus, Arthur recaps the Islanders’ last few games, including the overall lack of team scoring, Oliver Wahlstrom coming out of the lineup, the final game of the team’s season-opening thirteen-game road trip, and more. And, right now,...
Nov 16, 2021•30 min
First, Arthur talks about the Isles last 3 games, going 2-1 over that stretch, including a high-water mark 2-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets, Semyon Varlamov’s up-and-down season debut, Brock Nelson and Anders Lee as option for Team USA at the Olympics, and Johnny Boychuk’s contract getting traded to the Buffalo Sabres in a win-win move for both clubs. Plus, listener questions from the mailbag about Leo Komarov’s likely Islanders exit, Semyon Varlamov’s puck-handling, a possible AHL conditioning st...
Nov 10, 2021•28 min
First, Arthur talks about the Islanders going 3-0-2 over their last five games, with six games to go on their season-opening thirteen game road trip, Ilya Sorokin’s strong play with Semyon Varlamov nearing a return, Oliver Wahlstrom’s nice start, leading the team with four goals, and the top six being solidified with Josh Bailey alongside Mathew Barzal and Anders Lee. Plus, Zdeno Chara’s continued struggles, the possibility of an early trade to help out the defense with Ben Chariot, Hampus Lindh...
Nov 02, 2021•28 min
First, Arthur and Grabs break down the Isles’ three-game point streak, including back-to-back shutouts by Ilya Sorokin over the Arizona Coyotes and Vegas Golden Knights and NHL Third Star of the Week honors, Josh Bailey’s impressive play, Zdeno Chara’s continued adjustment period, and more. Plus, to close out Grabs’ run as cohost, he answers listener questions about whether he got his tattoos done during the season or not, where his skating speed comes from, if he ever thought about returning to...
Oct 26, 2021•26 min
First, Arthur and Grabs talk about the Isles tough start to the season, dropping their first two games to the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers respectively, and discuss some inconsistencies in their game, the impact of Matt Martin’s absence, Anders Lee’s return following season-ending ACL surgery last year, and more. Then, the guys talk about Zdeno Chara still figuring out the Islanders system, Semyon Varlamov’s imminent return, Ilya Sorokin’s inability to make a big save after a defensi...
Oct 19, 2021•28 min
First, Arthur and Grabs preview the Islanders’ season and discuss how lofty expectations both within the organization and throughout the hockey world could impact the team’s mindset, over-unders on Anders Lee goals and Mathew Barzal points, potential trophy winners, and more. Plus, the guys make their divisional winners, conference champions, and the eventual Stanley Cup champion, and Grabs takes listener questions about things Islanders fans would be surprised to know about the Coliseum, sneaky...
Oct 13, 2021•27 min
First, Arthur introduces former Islander Michael Grabner as his cohost for the month of October and Grabs talks about what he’s been up to lately, his plans for continuing his hockey career, his training camp experiences with the Isles, and more. Plus, the guys discuss the additions of Zdeno Chara and Zach Parise to the lineup, Josh Bailey approaching the thousand games played milestone, how far Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock have come since their early days with the team, who some of Grabs’ funnie...
Oct 05, 2021•27 min
Arthur is joined Mike Leboff, NHL editor at The Action Network, and a die-hard Islanders fan, to discuss how bettors are starting to view the Isles now that they’ve shown repeated playoff success the last few season, Mike’s best value bets for the Norris, the Jack Adams, the Vezina, and the Hart, and more. Plus, thoughts on how far the Islanders have come from the dark times following the Dynasty years to being respected league-wide at this point, Stan Fischler stories as the Maven is set to be ...
Sep 28, 2021•27 min
Arthur talks about the results of The Athletic’s Islanders fan survey including how optimistic the fanbase is about the Isles this season, confidence in Lou Lamoriello as the team’s GM, favorite and least favorite current Islander, Lou’s best moves so far, excitement about UBS Arena, areas of concern, when the Islanders will win a Stanley Cup, and much more. Plus, thoughts on the additions of veterans Zdeno Chara and Zach Parise, what roles they’ll fill on the team, where they’ll fit into the li...
Sep 21, 2021•29 min
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Sep 17, 2021•21 sec
First, Arthur is joined by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman to give his thoughts on the Islanders’ transformation over the last few years under Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz, Adam Pelech developing into a really impressive player, and the potential for a Gabriel Landeskog signing, as well as share some Lou Lamoriello stories. Plus, Arthur discusses Jordan Eberle’s tenure with the Isles after the Seattle Kraken selected him in the expansion draft last week, the decision to not qualify Michael Dal C...
Jul 27, 2021•28 min
Arthur discusses what the Isles are up to heading into Seattle Kraken expansion, the NHL Draft, and the opening of free agency and he answers listener questions about if Lou Lamoriello will let the Kraken take Josh Bailey, if the Islanders have interest in Jamie Oleksiak, how likely is it that they’ll take a big swing at Gabriel Landeskog, Vladimir Tarasenko trade potential, Josh Ho-Sang’s future, and many more. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you v...
Jul 20, 2021•35 min
Arthur and AJ discuss the end of the Islanders 2020-21 season including how hard everyone in and around the organization is taking being eliminated from the playoffs, the incredible Game 6 send-off for Nassau Coliseum, what the future holds at UBS Arena at Belmont Park, difficult offseason roster choices involving Anthony Beauvillier, Adam Pelech, Ilya Sorokin, Casey Cizikas, and Kyle Palmieri, and much more. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visi...
Jun 29, 2021•40 min
Arthur gives his instant analysis following the Islanders’ 1-0 Game 7 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning and breaks down everything that went down on Friday night in Florida. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 25, 2021•16 min
First, Arthur and AJ break down a rough night in Tampa Bay for the Islanders on Monday night, dropping Game 5 to the Lightning 8-0, and going down 3-2 in the best of seven series, and discuss how quickly the team can recover after the loss, whether Mathew Barzal will face a suspension or just a fine, and more. Plus, looking back at Ryan Pulock’s incredible dying seconds block of Ryan McDonagh’s spinning backhand shot in Game 4 to preserve the Isles’ win, if Semyon Varlamov will be back in net fo...
Jun 22, 2021•34 min
First, Arthur and AJ recap the Isles’ dominant 2-1 Game 1 win over the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning and discuss how their structure kept the Lightning quiet, how Victor Hedman’s injury woes are effecting his play, and more. Plus, looking ahead to Game 2 tonight, looking back to last week’s Game 6 elimination of the Boston Bruins at the Coliseum, potential Islanders playoff MVPs so far, and responding to Hockey Twitter’s questionable Islanders tropes. You can get an annual s...
Jun 15, 2021•36 min
Arthur and AJ recap the Isles’ big Game 5 win in Boston on Monday night, including Bruce Cassidy going off on the refs and the “New York Saints” during his postgame press conference and Semyon Varlamov’s excellent play in net, vastly outplaying Tuukka Rask thus far. Plus, looking ahead to Wednesday night’s Game 6 at Nassau Coliseum with an opportunity for the Islanders to advance to the Final Four, Travis Zajac’s steady, under-the-radar play, AJ’s advance scouting of the Lightning and Hurricanes...
Jun 08, 2021•33 min
Arthur gives his instant analysis following the Isles’ huge 5-4 Game 5 win over the Boston Bruins, setting the stage for an elimination Game 6 at the Coliseum on Wednesday night. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 08, 2021•15 min
First, Arthur and AJ discuss the Isles’ gritty, come-from-behind 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins in Game 2, evening their second round series at one game apiece, Casey Cizikas coming through as the unlikely OT hero, the whereabouts of the likely heroes, Mathew Barzal and Jordan Eberle, and the consistency of the JGP-Palmieri-Zajac line. Plus, potential lineup changes heading into Game 3 involving Oliver Wahlstrom, Travis Zajac, and Leo Komarov, Semyon Varlamov’s impressive performance in Game 2...
Jun 01, 2021•37 min
Arthur and AJ sit down together at Nassau Coliseum immediately following the Islanders’ 5-3 Game 6 win to eliminate the Penguins and give their instant reaction to everything that unfolded Wednesday night. You can get an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2021•6 min
First, Arthur and AJ discuss Ilya Sorokin’s signature performance as an Islander in Game 5 against the Penguins, making 48 saves en route to a 3-2 double overtime win and a 3-2 series lead, as well as Adam Pelech’s standout play. Plus, lingering concerns about the Isles’ slow starts and defensive turnovers, Oliver Wahlstrom’s status after an ugly collision with Mike Matheson, a potential matchup with the Boston Bruins, the NHL’s brightest stars not making it deep into the playoffs, and more. You...
May 25, 2021•35 min
Arthur and AJ sit down together at Nassau Coliseum immediately following the Islanders’ 5-4 Game 3 loss to the Penguins and give their instant reaction to everything that unfolded Thursday night. Get a 6 month subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmont Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2021•11 min
First, Arthur and AJ recap the Isles 4-3 overtime win over the Penguins in Game 1 of their first round playoff series Sunday afternoon and discuss Ilya Sorokin’s performance in net, JGP’s three-point performance, and Kyle Palmieri’s game-winner. Plus, if Semyon Varlamov will be between the pipes tonight for Game 2, Mathew Barzal and Jordan Eberle needing to raise their level a bit, Coach Trotz’s usage of Noah Dobson late in games, and AJ discusses what is was like to be back between the benches ...
May 18, 2021•30 min
First, MSG Network’s Shannon Hogan joins the show to give her thoughts on where the Isles are right now as a time, how they stack up against their first round playoff opponents the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Bruins “homer” commentary during the Leo Komarov-David Pastrnak altercation, what covering the team during a pandemic was like, Butch Goring stories!, and more. Plus, Arthur and AJ deep dive into the Islanders vs. Penguins series, discussing how the two teams match up, keys to victory, potenti...
May 11, 2021•40 min
