9/10/21 - It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Hockey! Guest: Arthur Staple, The Athletic

They did it! Patrick Roy's Islanders defied the odds and the naysayers and punched their ticket into the Stanley Cup Playoffs earning themselves a First Round rematch vs the Carolina Hurricanes! Canes beat writer Cory Lavalette joins Sean and Stefen to preview the series and what may come in the 7-game bout!Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightnyPresented by Blue Line Deli and Bagels (http://bluelinedeli.com)Sponsored by Main Street Board Game Cafe (http://mainstboardgamecafe.com)Sponsored by Raiser and Kenniff (http://raiserandkenniff.com)Catch Stefen's coverage on the Isles beat for The Hockey News (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders)Subscribe to our friends at IslesFix newsletter! (http://islesfix.substack.com)

We're at the finish line of the regular season and the Islanders are riding a seven-game point streak after winning six straight and have two more to go before the post-season begins. Where will they end up? New Jersey Devils legend and MSG Color Analyst Ken Daneyko join Sean and Stefen to cover the Isles, the playoff race, and preview NYI vs NJD before all eyes turn towards the Stanley Cup Playoffs!Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightnyPresented by Blue Line Deli and Bagels (http://bluelinedeli.com)Sponsored by Main Street Board Game Cafe (http://mainstboardgamecafe.com)Sponsored by Raiser and Kenniff (http://raiserandkenniff.com)Catch Stefen's coverage on the Isles beat for The Hockey News (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders)Subscribe to our friends at IslesFix newsletter! (http://islesfix.substack.com)

The Islanders seesaw season continues to bob up and down, and right now, it's on the upswing. After winning four of their last five, the Isles are somehow back in a playoff spot with only six games remaining. Rachel Doerrie of ESPN joined Sean & Stefen to figure out how they got here and if they can close out the season to reach the finish line in playoff position!Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightnyPresented by Blue Line Deli and Bagels (http://bluelinedeli.com)Sponsored by Main Street Board Game Cafe (http://mainstboardgamecafe.com)Sponsored by Raiser and Kenniff (http://raiserandkenniff.com)Catch Stefen's coverage on the Isles beat for The Hockey News (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders)Subscribe to our friends at IslesFix newsletter! ((http://islesfix.substack.com)

We're down to the last 11 game of the season and the Islanders are hanging on by a thread. They've erased a 6-game winning streak with a 6-game losing skid. They provided a little hope with a big win over a top team in the Jets, then they laid an egg vs the Devils. Reliably Unreliable.Andrew Gross of Newsday joined Sean and Stefen to try to diagnose what ails the Islanders and figure out why this team can't maintain any level of consistency.Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightnyPresented by Blue Line Deli and Bagels (http://bluelinedeli.com)Sponsored by Main Street Board Game Cafe (http://mainstboardgamecafe.com)Sponsored by Raiser and Kenniff (http://raiserandkenniff.com)Catch Stefen's coverage on the Isles beat for The Hockey News (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders)Subscribe to our friends at IslesFix newsletter! ((http://islesfix.substack.com)

Mike Carver of Sportsgrid stepped in to guest co-host a St.Patrick's Day Showdown pregame edition of HNiNY with Seany at RJ Daniels in Rockville Centre to cover the big game between the Isles and NYR! Stefen called in from MSG for some NYI analysis and the boys from Rangers Ed Podcast joined in to cover the Rangers!Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightnyPresented by Blue Line Deli and Bagels (http://bluelinedeli.com)Sponsored by Main Street Board Game Cafe (http://mainstboardgamecafe.com)Sponsored by Raiser and Kenniff (http://raiserandkenniff.com)Catch Stefen's coverage on the Isles beat for The Hockey News (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders)Subscribe to our friends at IslesFix newsletter! ((http://islesfix.substack.com)

Sean & Stefen discussed the Isles standing pat at the deadline, what happened around the NHL, and NYI finding their stride under Patrick Roy as they try to continue their winning ways!Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightnyPresented by Blue Line Deli and Bagels (http://bluelinedeli.com)Sponsored by Main Street Board Game Cafe (http://mainstboardgamecafe.com)Sponsored by Raiser and Kenniff (http://raiserandkenniff.com)Sponsored by A1 VIP EntertainmentCatch Stefen's coverage on the Isles beat for The Hockey News (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders)Subscribe to our friends at IslesFix newsletter! ((http://islesfix.substack.com)Recorded at Floored Media (http://flooredmedia.com)

After a 3-0 week, the Isles have reeled us back in. Sean and Stefen got back behind the mics to talk about the successful stretch, how it affects their playoff chances, and what it could mean for the trade deadline. Justin Bourne joined in to talk Isles, trade deadline, Patrick Roy, and more!Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightnyPresented by Blue Line Deli and Bagels (http://bluelinedeli.com)Sponsored by Main Street Board Game Cafe (http://mainstboardgamecafe.com)Sponsored by Raiser and Kenniff (http://raiserandkenniff.com)Sponsored by A1 VIP EntertainmentCatch Stefen's coverage on the Isles beat for The Hockey News (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders)Subscribe to our friends at IslesFix newsletter! ((http://islesfix.substack.com)Recorded at Floored Media (http://flooredmedia.com)

The Isles are running short on time to salvage the season after another rough week. Sean and Stefen broke down what happened after hanging on to another blown lead vs the Pens before dropping two straight in regulation to the Blues and Bolts. Colby Cohen also joined in to talk state of the Isles and more from around the league!Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightnyPresented by Blue Line Deli and Bagels (http://bluelinedeli.com)Sponsored by Main Street Board Game Cafe (http://mainstboardgamecafe.com)Sponsored by Raiser and Kenniff (http://raiserandkenniff.com)Sponsored by A1 VIP EntertainmentCatch Stefen's coverage on the Isles beat for The Hockey News (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders)Subscribe to our friends at IslesFix newsletter! ((http://islesfix.substack.com)Recorded at Floored Media (http://flooredmedia.com)

Nobody likes drumming up bad memories, but Sean and Stefen had to dive in to the Isles rough Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium. Brian Compton joined in to help the fellas sort it all out and they looked ahead to a critical upcoming week.Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightnyPresented by Blue Line Deli and Bagels (http://bluelinedeli.com)Sponsored by Main Street Board Game Cafe (http://mainstboardgamecafe.com)Sponsored by Raiser and Kenniff (http://raiserandkenniff.com)Sponsored by A1 VIP EntertainmentCatch Stefen's coverage on the Isles beat for The Hockey News (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders)Subscribe to our friends at IslesFix newsletter! ((http://islesfix.substack.com)Recorded at Floored Media (http://flooredmedia.com)

The Isles continue to take steps in the right direction under Patrick Roy with two big wins over Toronto and Tampa, before an uninspiring setback vs Calgary. Sean and Stefen discussed their performance and where it leaves them. Then they were joined by Coach Ed and Little Ed of the Rangers Ed Podcast to talk about the big Stadium Series showdown at MetLife Stadium, and Jonny Lazarus of Daily Faceoff jumped on to talk Rangers and lots more!Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightnyPresented by Blue Line Deli and Bagels (http://bluelinedeli.com)Sponsored by Main Street Board Game Cafe (http://mainstboardgamecafe.com)Sponsored by Raiser and Kenniff (http://raiserandkenniff.com)Sponsored by A1 VIP EntertainmentCatch Stefen's coverage on the Isles beat for The Hockey News (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders)Subscribe to our friends at IslesFix newsletter! ((http://islesfix.substack.com)Recorded at Floored Media (http://flooredmedia.com)