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In the latest edition of the IslesBlog Podcast, Joe Buono is joined by former Islanders Defenceman Rich Pilon who played parts of 12 seasons with the Isles from 1988-1999. Pilon was drafted by the team in 1986 and made his debut two years later at age 20 during the 1988-89 season. He was part of the 1992-93 team that beat the Washington Capitals and the 2x defending champion Pittsburgh Penguins to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Joe and Rich discuss:
- How he found out he was drafted by the Islanders
- Being challenged by Al Arbour to become a stay at home Defenceman
- His first NHL goal vs the Edmonton Oilers in 1990
- The future of fighting in the NHL
- Dale Hunter’s cheap shot on Pierre Turgeon
- The Game 7 hit on Kevin Stevens
- Beating Lemieux, Jagr and the defending champion Penguins
- The unveiling of the “Fisherman” jersey
- “Sick to stomach” when being putting on Rangers sweater for first time
- Being “bronzed” in Mario Lemieux statue
- A future in coaching at the NHL level
- Memories of the Nassau Coliseum
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