It’s Episode 9 of PTIsles, the only video-based Islanders roundtable on the interwebz. This week, Joe Buono, Connor Moire and Anthony Tartamella talk about the return of C-Mac to the lineup, his instant impact and whether or not he can stick on the Island when Cal Clutterbuck returns from injury. Next, the guys ...

Four years ago today… Prison riots like these are why we still remember names like Haley, Gillies (the other one), Konopka, and Hillen. We saw a young Hammer and Martin throwin’ boes, Bailey getting in on the action in a rare occurrence, and 346 penalty minutes get handed out collectively, as February 11th ...

In the latest edition of the IslesBlog Podcast, Joe Buono and Tom deLuca chat with NHL.com writer/columnist/editor John Kreiser as the Islanders head back to the Nassau Coliseum for a 4 game home stand starting with the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday Night. Kreiser talks about Anders Lee’s strong play, Brock Nelson’s ...

Disclaimer: My column is intended to be entirely satirical. It should not be taken seriously, and in no way should you actually implement any of my advice in real life. Smile, people. We surveyed 100 people and the top 5 answers are on the board…Name something you do on Valentine’s ...

(Courtesy of NHL.com) Ryan Strome, the Kenny Wu to Martin and Clut’s Bash Bro’s. They grow up so, so fast. First everyone is arguing whether or not he you’re ready for the NHL, now you’re putting up numbers and dropping gloves with guys named Torey. This, my friends, is called ...

In this week’s column, I’m going to touch on a variety of subjects, including the relocation of several AHL franchises, Michael Dal Colle’s red hot play as of late, and the likelihood of any top prospect being moved at the deadline, as #IslesTwitter has gone full #IslesTwitter over the past ...

(Courtesy of Sportsnet.ca) OH SNAP! Video starts off slow, but Okposo steals the show in the final 3 seconds. Took Wheeler a good minute to name three.. with help.. and then Okie knocks all four out in a matter of seconds? Ruthless trivia skills, just ruthless. They say that the players in the ...

Busy week in the world that is Islander fandom. Okposo’s eye has been the talk of the town, the Isles just suffered their first 3 game losing streak of the year, and people are starting to edge closer to the window, all while the team is still in 1st place…. ...

Nice to see someone is enjoying themselves after that 1st period. Just headbanging and drinking, drinking and headbanging.

Jiggs McDonald has been a NHL play-by-play announcer for more than 40 years, having been the original voice of both the Los Angeles Kings and Atlanta Flames before spending 15 seasons with the New York Islanders alongside Eddie Westfall, calling three Stanley Cup Winning teams. Having announced over 3,000 NHL ...